Explosion at Uralkhim's Azot Plant: Brief Shutdown, No Casualties
An explosion occurred at the 'Azot' branch of OAO 'Uralkhim' on October 2, 2025, at 20:45, leading to a brief shutdown. The cause is suspected to be an issue in a refrigeration unit, as per local Telegram channels citing the EMERCOM. Fortunately, no casualties or ecological threats were reported.
The 'Azot' plant, the largest producer of nitrogen fertilizers in Russia, supplies several chemical products. It manufactures ammonia, carbamide, ammonium nitrate, higher aliphatic amines, sodium nitrate, and crystalline sodium nitrite. These products have dual purposes, serving both agriculture and the production of explosives.
In 2024, the enterprise set a record with over 2.3 million tons of products. Despite the recent incident, the plant continues to operate normally.
The cause of the explosion remains unknown. The incident resulted in a brief shutdown but no casualties or ecological threats. The 'Azot' plant continues to operate normally, producing essential nitrogen fertilizers and other chemical products.
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