Rotterdam port explosion kills one, several wounded; cause under investigation: Report
A port spokesperson said that blast at the port had no impact on operations at the port’s LNG terminals
An explosion at Rotterdam port in the Netherlands left one person dead and several others injured, according to Reuters. The cause of the explosion, which occurred at 11:30 am local time, remains unknown and is currently under investigation. Police spokespersons stated that the blast at the port did not impact operations at the port’s LNG terminals.
The explosion took place at a Gunvor Energy storage facility, with the port spokesperson confirming this information to Reuters. There was no immediate indication of sabotage, though it remained one of the scenarios under investigation. Several oil and gas companies operate in Rotterdam, and fire crews were on standby following the incident.
Rotterdam is Europe's largest port, featuring oil refineries, liquefied natural gas terminals, and multiple petrochemical facilities, with major energy companies like Shell, Exxon Mobil, BP, and Gunvor Energy operating there. Shell confirmed that its operations at the port were unaffected by the explosion.
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