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Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills 7 Workers, Injures Dozens More
The Moscow Times • • world
Key Points:
- A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) in Russia's Far East resulted in at least seven worker fatalities and dozens of injuries, with 19 hospitalized and over 100 treated for minor injuries.
- AGCC, a $10 billion joint venture between Russia's Sibur and China's Sinopec, was in final testing before its planned 2027 launch as one of the world's largest polymer manufacturing facilities.
- The fire occurred in a support section of a pyrolysis unit, but primary equipment was reportedly undamaged according to the company.
- Six Chinese workers and one Russian were confirmed dead, while nine Chinese contractors remain missing; local authorities reported no toxic chemical spikes or threats to nearby residents.
- An investigation commission has been established to determine the cause of the fire.
