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Ammonia Week in Review | August 23, 2013

August 23rd, 2013

It was a big week in the world of ammonia. We have summarized the most important stories… Death Toll in Mexico Ammonia Leak Rises to 7 – The death toll from an ammonia leak in southern Mexico has risen to seven after four more people died of their injuries. The state-owned oil company Pemex said Wednesday at […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 16, 2013

August 16th, 2013

Some big fines and significant leaks made the headlines this week… Ammonia Fertilizer Company Agrees to $90,000 Settlement With the USEPA Over RMP Violations – Abilene Products Co., Inc., has agreed to pay a $15,290 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) at its fertilizer facility in Abilene, Kan. As part […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 9, 2013

August 9th, 2013

It was a very busy week for ammonia in the world news. We’ve summarized it in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Sickens 17 at Schneider’s Dairy – Several people were sickened and taken to a hospital as a precaution after an ammonia leak was reported Monday at Schneider’s Dairy. Officials said […]

Q&A | Decommissioned Equipment

August 8th, 2013

Question: Does decommissioned ammonia refrigeration equipment need to be inspected as part of the mechanical integrity program if it is still connected to the closed-circuit system, but valved-off and not under pressure? Answer: The fundamental problem with the question is that ammonia refrigeration equipment cannot be decommissioned while it is still directly connected to the closed-circuit […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 2, 2013

August 2nd, 2013

A very busy week for the ammonia industry…executive orders, significant leaks, and some hefty fines. We have it summarized in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… Food Processor to Pay $157,000 Fine for Toxic Ammonia Release – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with food processing company Ventura Foods, LLC, located in Ontario, […]