Ammonia Week in Review | July 19, 2019

An ammonia leak shuts down a beach in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…

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Sizewell B Nuclear Plant Ammonia Leak Closes Part of Beach – EDF Energy said the leak from a storage tank at Sizewell B in Suffolk on Friday afternoon was “immediately contained”. […keep reading]

Firefighter Claims Severe, Permanent Disability from Beach Park Ammonia Spill: Lawsuit – A firefighter is the latest person to file a lawsuit over the Beach Park ammonia spill in April that sent more than 40 people to the hospital. […keep reading]

At least 70 Hospitalised after Ammonia Gas Leak in Gauteng – “Fire and rescue team and paramedics from [the] local fire station, promptly responded to the scene after the incident was personally reported by members of the public at around 6.48am this morning,” district manager: media liaison for emergency services William Ntladi said. […keep reading]

Ammonia Safety Violations Costs Firm $300,000 – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with a New Hampshire company, Londonderry Freezer Warehouse, for alleged violations of chemical accident prevention related to the use of ammonia in refrigeration and cooling units. […keep reading]

A Return to Ammonia in China – The country is revising safety standards, focusing on training and considering new technology to overcome concerns stemming from major accidents. […keep reading]