A fire at a gas and chemical plant in Russia’s Far East has killed 15
Summary
A fire at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Far East has killed 15 workers, including one Russian and 14 foreign nationals. The plant, still under construction, is jointly owned by Chinese and Russian companies, and authorities are investigating the fire’s cause.Key Facts
- The fire took place at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia’s Amur region, near the Chinese border.
- Fifteen employees died in the fire; one was Russian and the rest were foreigners.
- The complex is a joint venture between China’s Sinopec and Russia’s Sibur.
- The fire started in an auxiliary process area, and main equipment was not damaged.
- The plant is still being built and was planned to begin operating in early 2027.
- Authorities are investigating the cause without finding evidence of sabotage.
- Construction continues at unaffected parts of the complex.
- Air quality is being monitored and no harmful emissions are above safe limits.
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