More than 120 injured in fire at Russian gas chemical complex, one Chinese worker killed
Fire broke out in a support section of a pyrolysis unit, and AGCC said primary equipment was not damaged as firefighting continued.
- On Tuesday, a fire broke out at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia's Far East, killing one Chinese contractor and injuring more than 100 workers.
- Located near the town of Svobodny, the AGCC is a $10 billion joint venture between Russian petrochemical giant Sibur and China's state-owned Sinopec, designed as one of the world's largest polymer manufacturing facilities.
- Nineteen workers remain hospitalized with moderate to severe injuries, while 104 others received treatment for minor cuts and bruises; the facility stated, "Despite prompt medical attention, one of the victims could not be saved."
- Emergency services are conducting "controlled burning" of residual gases to extinguish the blaze, while consumer protection authorities detected no toxic chemical spikes in Svobodny and reported no threat to nearby towns.
- The complex is undergoing final testing ahead of a planned early 2027 launch and has yet to start production, while Russia frequently utilizes foreign labor including Chinese workers for large infrastructure projects.
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One person has died and 123 others have been injured in Russia. According to reports, a fire broke out on Tuesday at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex under construction, which has been localized. A criminal investigation has been launched into the incident, while it is not yet known what caused the disaster.
The complex is a joint project between the Russian company Sibur and the Chinese oil and gas company Sinopec.
Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100
A Chinese contractor was killed and more than 100 other workers were injured after a fire broke out at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) in Russia’s Far East, the company said Tuesday.
More than 120 injured in fire at Russian gas chemical complex, one Chinese worker killed
At least 19 people were being treated in hospital and more than a hundred more suffered injuries after a fire broke out on Tuesday at a gas chemical complex under construction in Russia's Far East, killing one Chinese national.
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