Koch plant offline after power outage
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This article was published 20/09/2024 (588 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Wednesday evening’s thunderstorm caused a power outage that required the shutdown of all plants at Koch Fertilizer’s Brandon facility, company spokesperson Michelle Jones said Thursday.
The shutdown may have led to a noticeable smell in the area.
The facility, which first opened in the mid-1960s, is located in the city’s east end, at 701 17th St. East.
“When the plants shut down in this nature, ammonia odour may be detected downwind of the facility,” Jones said.
“This was the case last night during a short period following the storm with light east winds. Per our standard procedure, we notified City of Brandon authorities, business neighbours and regulatory agencies. We apologize for any inconvenience the plant shutdown caused the community.”
Because of the shutdown, Jones said the company has decided to perform maintenance scheduled for next week early.
“We anticipate restarting the plants early next week. When that occurs, you may hear elevated noise during the startup process. Please check the Koch Fertilizer Canada Facebook page for updates on startup activities.”
As of March, there were about 280 staff at the Brandon facility.
That same month, the facility received a new 260,000-pound, 175-foot vessel that will be installed next year and will help accommodate the production of ammonia and related byproducts.
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