BSR proactively responded to storm No. 13, ensuring the safety of Dung Quat Refinery and supporting local people to take shelter.

Faced with the complicated developments of storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi), forecast to have gusts of wind level 13-16 and strong winds from 134-149km/h, Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company (BSR) held a meeting to proactively and synchronously deploy many response solutions, ensure absolute safety for people and property and maintain stable operation of Dung Quat Refinery.

According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, on the morning of November 5, storm Kalmaegi is moving rapidly at a speed of 20 km/h, with the possibility of making landfall during the night of November 6 and the morning of November 7. Storm No. 13 will directly affect the area from southern Quang Tri to Dak Lak , with the focus of impact from Quang Ngai province to Dak Lak, with strong winds of level 14 (possibly increasing to level 17), waves 4-5.5 m high and very heavy rain.

In response to the developments of storm No. 13, Mr. Mai Tuan Dat - Deputy General Director of BSR , Head of the Company's Command Board for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue, said that the entire operating system and functional units of BSR have been activated at the highest state of readiness. Mr. Dat also requested the departments to "not be subjective, not to be passive and surprised", while emphasizing the principle throughout is to ensure absolute safety for people, the Factory and the environment.

On the morning of November 4, BSR held a meeting to proactively and synchronously deploy many response solutions, ensure absolute safety for people and property, and maintain stable operation of Dung Quat Refinery.

At the same time, BSR Deputy General Director Mai Tuan Dat also thoroughly instructed specific tasks to each department such as checking and reinforcing all outdoor works and equipment; reviewing the electrical system, drainage, backup pumps; ensuring rescue vehicles and storm-proof materials are always ready for use. Mr. Dat also requested the Safety - Environment Department to continuously update weather developments and promptly report to the Board of Directors to have appropriate handling plans in all situations.

In early November, when there was initial information about storm No. 13, BSR proactively activated the flood and storm prevention plan (PCLB), organized an urgent meeting with the functional departments to review the entire safety system, equipment and infrastructure of the Factory. In particular, a series of specific measures were deployed to ensure the safety of Dung Quat Oil Refinery such as reinforcing, dismantling scaffolding, tying down flying objects, ensuring the safety of the works. At the same time, inspections were organized, lowering the level of oil tanks, preventing the risk of oil spills into the environment.

BSR also added high-capacity pumps to ensure water control in the sludge drying yard and drainage system. At the same time, it organized the cleaning and reinforcement of temporary structures, checked roof drainage, drained the bottom of tanks, and ensured no flooding occurred; checked backup power sources, prepared food, and was ready to support people when requested.

BSR also proactively coordinates with units in the Dung Quat port area to share information, monitor weather conditions and deploy rescue plans, ensuring quick response when emergencies occur.

BSR implements green pruning to ensure safety for people and infrastructure at Dung Quat Refinery.

BSR Chairman Bui Ngoc Duong said that the impact of storm No. 13 is very strong, requiring BSR to have measures to handle the situation appropriately. BSR Chairman requested that the functional departments need to be prepared before the storm hits, not to be negligent or subjective. In particular, focus on organizing inspections and reviews of all works, houses, electrical systems, etc. to ensure safety. At the same time, the functional departments need to have smooth coordination and support between related departments and units to effectively respond to situations caused by natural disasters. In particular, research, inspection and coordination between departments to avoid tanktop situations (exceeding storage limits) in stormy weather.

At the same time, it is necessary to organize planning, summarize and draw lessons after each storm and natural disaster to gain experience and better prepare for the following cases. In particular, it is necessary to ensure maximum safety for workers and the factory's production and business activities during storms; monitor, inspect and handle technical issues related to capacity and operation of the entire factory system. In addition, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of BSR also directed departments to prepare and be ready to support accommodation and safe shelters for local people when storm No. 13 makes landfall. At the same time, ensure food and provisions to help people temporarily stabilize during storms. In particular, ensure absolute safety for company workers and local people in neighboring areas.

“We must thoroughly understand that we will not wait until the storm arrives to deal with it. We also need to proactively guard against situations that may affect the factory from the outside. In addition, we need to prepare a place to welcome people living nearby who are affected to have a place to take shelter. At the same time, we must proactively prepare backup power systems, generators, etc. to ensure the systems at the factory. At the same time, we must be ready to contact the functional forces of Quang Ngai province and Van Tuong commune to promptly report and inform about the response to storm No. 13. In addition, the factory's operating team and related departments need to be ready on-site to promptly respond to problems if technical incidents occur due to natural disasters,” emphasized Chairman of the Board of Directors Bui Ngoc Duong.

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Source: https://bsr.com.vn/web/bsr/-/bsr-chu-dong-ung-pho-bao-so-13-dam-bao-an-toan-nmld-dung-quat-va-ho-tro-nguoi-dan-dia-phuong-tranh-tru