CPC Dalin Refinery Fire Extinguished; No Injuries Reported
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- CPC's Dalin Refinery experienced a fire in its 11th distillation plant on August 23.
- The fire, caused by a heavy oil leak from a P-110 pump, was extinguished by 11:15 PM the same night.
- No injuries were reported, and CPC apologized for any inconvenience, promising a thorough investigation and enhanced safety measures.
A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery on the evening of August 23, stemming from a heavy oil leak at the P-110 pump in the 11th distillation plant. The company reported that its internal firefighting team, with assistance from the Kaohsiung City Fire Department, successfully extinguished the blaze by 11:15 PM.
CPC stated that no personnel were injured during the incident. The company has apologized to nearby residents for any disruption caused and has initiated a detailed investigation into the cause of the fire. They also pledged to strengthen equipment inspections and enhance industrial safety and environmental protection efforts.
The refinery's management convened on the morning of August 24 to review the accident. This included assessing damage, evaluating restoration needs, and planning production adjustments. CPC assured that it is maintaining close communication with the Kaohsiung City government to ensure transparency. The company committed to reinforcing equipment checks and preventive maintenance, implementing corrective actions based on the investigation's findings, and ensuring stable domestic oil supply through careful scheduling.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to residents near the plant. We will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident and continue to strengthen equipment inspections and all aspects of industrial safety and environmental protection.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.