Fire at Amur Gas Chemical Complex Kills Chinese Worker, Injures Over 100
The Amur Gas Chemical Complex is a $10 billion joint venture between Russian petrochemical giant Sibur and China’s state-owned oil and gas company Sinopec.
A tragic fire erupted at the Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC) in Russia's Far East, claiming the life of a Chinese worker and leaving over 100 others injured, according to the company's statement. The $10 billion joint venture between Russian petrochemical giant Sibur and China's Sinopec was in the process of final testing prior to its planned operation in early 2027.
The blaze ignited in a support area of a pyrolysis unit, though primary equipment remained unscathed. Nineteen injured workers required hospitalization with injuries ranging from moderate to severe, while 104 others were treated for minor cuts and bruises. Despite rapid medical intervention, one victim, a Chinese national working as a contractor, could not be saved.
Firefighting teams are persisting in their efforts, while emergency services are executing controlled burning of remaining gases. Local air quality monitoring in Svobodny, the town near the incident, revealed no signs of toxic chemical spikes. The Amur region's government affirmed that the fire posed no threat to inhabitants of nearby towns.
An investigation into the incident's cause is underway, led by a commission established by AGCC. Meanwhile, The Moscow Times has been labeled as an "undesirable organization" by Russia's Prosecutor General's Office, prompting the paper to refuse silence and call for support in its fight against censorship.
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