Ammonia Week in Review | January 18, 2013

Here’s a recap of how ammonia made the news this week…

Reddy Ice Ammonia Leak Prompts Lawsuit – Last week’s ammonia leak at the Reddy Ice facility on Myrtle Street that caused Baton Rouge firefighters to evacuate a nearby school and a few elderly residents has prompted a lawsuit by several residents. The suit seeks class-action certification and an unspecified amount of damages from the company. […keep reading]

Ammonia Gas Leak at RAK Ice Factory – An ammonia gas leak at an ice processing factory in Ras Al Khaimah spread panic and the area was evacuated by the police, before the civil defense controlled the emergency situation in 45 minutes, Gulf News has learned. No casualty was reported due to the timely evacuation of workers after the gas leak happened at around 10.30am on Wednesday. […keep reading]

Ammonia21 “Everything Natural” – ammonia21.com aims to foster the worldwide use of ammonia (NH3) in industrial and commercial refrigeration, chilling, and other applications. It is more than a platform to advertise NH3-based technology. Rather it is an interactive tool that will help you stay in contact with the global ammonia community, and be informed about latest progress regarding the natural refrigerant. […keep reading]

Dietz & Watson Plant In Philly Evacuated After Small Leak – Employees of a Dietz & Watson plant on Tacony Street in Philadelphia were allowed to return to work late Thursday night after a leak forced them to evacuate. Emergency responders tell FOX 29 ammonia leaked in an area of the building, but it appears it was contained to one room. […keep reading]