The company Petronor has started this Friday the process of starting up the FCC Unit at its industrial complex in Muskiz, a municipality in the province of Bizkaia, in the Basque Country, after overcoming an episode of electrical failure that had forced it to temporarily halt its operations.
Safety and control in the FCC unit
During the restart of this key unit in the catalytic cracking process catalytic cracking processDuring the restart of this key unit in the catalytic cracking process, episodes of visible flame in the flare are expected. These events are contemplated within the technical start-up protocol and do not represent any type of operational or environmental incidence, as reported by the company.
As part of its commitment to transparency, the company previously notified various institutional bodies and local authorities of the procedure, including the Vice-Ministry of the Environment of the Basque Government, the Territorial Delegate of Industry and Energy, and the town councils of the Margen Izquierda region.
Operational commitment and territorial linkage
The restart of the FCC Unit is carried out under strict safety measures, according to the procedures established by the company. This unit is essential for the treatment of heavy hydrocarbons and its conversion into high value-added light products.
The reactivation of this facility not only guarantees the continuity of the industrial activity, but also reinforces the commitment of Petronor s commitment to energy stability and the social environment of Bizkaia, where it maintains an established presence as an energy and industrial operator.
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Source: Petronor
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