Oil refinery shut down in Orsk, Russia, due to dam break
Kyiv • UNN
The oil refinery in Orsk, Russia, has been temporarily shut down due to a dam break on the Ural River to avoid environmental risks and comply with safety regulations.
In the Russian city of Orsk, the Orsknefteorgsintez oil refinery has been suspended after a dam on the Ural River broke again. This is stated in the company's statement on Telegram, UNN reports .
Due to the abnormal flooding, in order to avoid environmental risks and to comply with safety regulations, primarily related to occupational safety, the Orsk Oil Refinery has temporarily suspended operations,
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The plant also added that all administrative, maintenance and technological personnel, as well as employees of contractors, continue to work as usual.
Recall
A dam break in the Russian city of Orsk caused the flooding of about 4,000 homes, leading to the evacuation of 10,000 residents.