Fire at Russia-China Amur gas chemical complex kills 1, injures 122
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A fire broke out at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex construction site in Russia's Amur Region, killing one Chinese contractor worker and injuring 122 people. The fire started in an auxiliary section of the pyrolysis unit, and firefighting efforts are ongoing. The complex is being built by Russia's Sibur and China's Sinopec.
Key Facts
- One Chinese contractor worker died in the fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex.
- A total of 122 people were injured, according to the complex's press service.
- The fire broke out in an auxiliary section of the pyrolysis unit, and the main equipment was not damaged.
- 19 people were taken to hospitals in Svobodny, including the Chinese contractor worker who later died.
- The Amur Gas Chemical Complex is being built by Russia's Sibur and China's Sinopec and is expected to be among the world's largest polymer and gas-chemical production facilities.
Casualties and Response
The complex's press service confirmed that a Chinese citizen working for the contractor died in the fire. A total of 122 people were injured, according to the same statement. A special medical aircraft was dispatched to the region to bring specialists from research institutes and health centers. In Svobodny, 19 people were hospitalized, including the Chinese contractor employee who later died. Another 104 people suffered minor injuries, mostly cuts and bruises.
Fire Origin and Damage
The fire started in an auxiliary section of the pyrolysis unit. The main equipment of the facility was not damaged. Air monitoring in nearby residential areas showed no exceedance of harmful substance limits. Firefighting efforts at the construction site are continuing.
Investigation and Project Background
A special commission will determine the causes of the incident. The prosecutor's office has opened a criminal case under the article on violation of industrial safety requirements. The Amur Gas Chemical Complex is being built by Russia's Sibur and China's Sinopec. The complex is expected to be among the world's largest polymer and gas-chemical production facilities.
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Fire at Russia-China Amur gas chemical complex kills 1, injures 122
