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| Exchange Disseminated Time | Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers Company Ltd (GNFC) has informed BSE that :
"On February 10, 2010 at 1:48 Hrs., (early morning), there was an explosion followed by Fire in Waste Heat Boiler (E-703) of Ammonia Synthesis Unit in Ammonia Plant, resulting into disruption of Ammonia production. Fire Engines were immediately rushed to site and fire was extinguished. Normal production of Ammonia could not be sustained on account of fire. To take remedial actions, operation of Ammonia Synthesis Unit has been stopped. Repair of Waste Heat Boiler (E-703) is being taken-up.
Disruption in operation of Ammonia Synthesis Unit has however, not affected the operations of other major plants such as Methanol, Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, WNA / CNA / ANP / CAN, Aniline and TDI plants of the Company and presently, they continue to operate smoothly.
There has been no incident of human injury.
The Company has taken mega Insurance Policy cover, including cover for fire, machinery break-down, loss of profit and business interruption arising out of the same." |
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