Fire breaks out at Mozyr Oil Refinery in Belarus

The plant is one of the largest in the country

What happened? A fire broke out at night at one of the largest oil refineries in the Belarusian city of Mozyr.

Source. The Belarusian state agency BELTA.

Details. According to media reports, line 101 was informed about the release of hydrogen-containing gas and diesel fraction with subsequent flaring at section 200 of the combined heavy oil residue hydrocracking unit.

The unit has not been put into operation yet and is undergoing adjustment and commissioning.

It is noted that the fire was extinguished, there were no casualties, the causes of the fire are being established.

Background. Mozyr Oil Refinery is one of two Belarusian oil refineries. The plant is located in the industrial zone of Mozyr.

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