Disruption Shuts Down OMV Refinery Schwechat Near Vienna

The disruption at the OMV refinery Schwechat near Vienna occurred around 10:00 AM and caused a shutdown of the petrochemical plant.

Work on Resolving the Disruption at OMV Refinery Schwechat near Vienna

As an immediate measure, "in accordance with all safety precautions," the high flare operation was started, OMV reported. The relevant authorities were informed. Work on resolving the disruption is being carried out at full speed, OMV added.

"The work to restart the petrochemical plant is currently in full swing," the company announced on Tuesday evening in response to an APA inquiry. The operational disruption of the petrochemical plant mainly affects the production of the petrochemical base materials ethylene and propylene.

Fuel Production Not Affected

According to OMV, the production of all fuels at the Schwechat refinery is not affected. The fuel delivery from the refinery is also fully ensured.

All OMV safety precautions, such as the widely visible flare operation, were carried out in accordance with the applicable safety guidelines and regulations.

This also includes, according to the company, notifying the relevant authorities such as the industrial park fire brigade Schwechat, the district administration Bruck an der Leitha, and the city of Schwechat.

(APA/Red)

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