Methanol Plant at Libyan Port Shut after Accidental Blast

March 13, 2018

 A methanol plant in the Libyan oil port of Brega has stopped operations after an accidental explosion caused by a gas leak, an official said on Tuesday.

 
The plant will remain shut until safe operations can be guaranteed, but it was not clear how long this would take, said Issa Mukhtar, an official at Sirte Oil Company which runs the plant.
 
One worker was injured by the explosion which occurred early on Saturday and was caused by a leak in a natural gas heating unit, Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said.
 
Firefighters dealt with the blast, which could be heard across the surrounding area, a Sirte Oil engineer said.


(Reporting by Ayman al-Warfalli Writing by Aidan Lewis; editing by David Evans)

Logistics News

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

Panama Canal Administrator Outlines the Waterway’s Evolving Role in Global Trade

Pembrokeshire College: Curriculum Development Manager Recognized for Contributions

Pembrokeshire College: Curriculum Development Manager Recognized for Contributions

USTR Port Fees Contrasted With Supply Growth Sound the Alarm for Car Carriers in 2026/27

USTR Port Fees Contrasted With Supply Growth Sound the Alarm for Car Carriers in 2026/27

Aptamus Picks Aker Solutions’ Entr for LCO2 Terminal Engineering

Aptamus Picks Aker Solutions’ Entr for LCO2 Terminal Engineering

Subscribe for Maritime Logistics Professional E‑News

Divers die in the initial operations to recover Lynch’s yacht
Asian spot LNG prices are rising but Chinese demand is still muted
After US-Houthi truce deal, seafarers stuck in Yemen ports are looking for a way out