Siberia: Large Power Plant in Russia Malfunctions, Dozens Missing

by alia_d | August 17, 2009 at 04:13 pm
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Russia's largest hydro-electric power plant exploded on August 17 in Siberia killing at least 10 workers and injuring 40 others. More than 50 people may be missing.

The explosion has also created a 5-km long oil slick in the Yensei River, which flows from Siberia into the Arctic. The Environmental Ministry of Russia is concerned about the impact the oil slick may have.

An oil-filled transformer exploded at the Sayano-Shushenskaya plant in Siberia, bringing down the ceiling of the turbine hall, which then flooded.

A diver has pulled one worker from an area beneath the turbine hall, but it is unclear how many may be trapped.

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At least 72 workers were still missing almost a full day after a water pipe burst at 4:13 a.m. local time at the plant, located in the Khakasia republic village of Cheryomushki, four time zones east of Moscow.

Despite public assurances from local officials and Emergency Situations Minister Sergei Shoigu that the dam was not damaged, residents began fleeing in fear that the Soviet-era structure on the Yenisei River could collapse.

“People started refilling the gas in their cars, buying bread, salt and matches and moving uphill,” 



More than 100 people, including plant workers, rescue teams and prosecutors, were working at the scene.



Asked whether the plant’s equipment could have worn out, Khakasia regional spokeswoman Kolesnikova said it was unlikely.

“I can’t imagine it,” she said. “The plant has enough money to invest in new equipment, and there are highly qualified experts who constantly check everything.”

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