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industrial accident
Commodities Deadly Fire at Russia's Amur Polymer Hub Clouds Launch of Asian Export Stream
A deadly fire at Russia's $12bn Amur Gas Chemical Complex has thrown uncertainty over the imminent launch of a massive new polymer export stream destined largely for Asian markets, according to Splash247. Seven people were killed and more than 130 injured in the incident during commissioning. The complex, a Sibur-Sinopec joint venture, was set to produce 2.3 million tonnes of polyethylene and 400,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually.
Logistics Seven Workers Dead in Toxic Gas Leak at Bangladesh Shipbreaking Yard
Seven workers died in a toxic gas leak at Ferdous Steel Ship Recycling Industries in Bhatiyari, Sitakunda, Bangladesh, according to Splash247. Two died at the yard and five at Chattogram Medical College Hospital. Bangladesh's Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments is investigating the cause and the adequacy of safety measures at the Hong Kong Convention-authorised facility.