GROUP DF press statement

Today, October 22, as a result of the rocket attack of invaders on energy infrastructure facilities in Rivne, there was a partial blackout of PJSC “Rivneazot” and a forced emergency shutdown of key workshops producing mineral fertilizers.

 

Due to the lack of electricity ammonia shop, nitric acid shop, lime-ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate shop were stopped.

 

Through the efforts of workers shutdown of the shops was carried out strictly in accordance with the regulations. The environmental situation at the enterprise is within norms.

 

Further resumption of activity of the shops will take place in coordination with the local authorities after resumption of a stable supply of electricity from two backup lines as required by technical production regulations.

 

We emphasize that PJSC “Rivneazot” will completely fulfill all contract obligations to farmers and agricultural holdings for supply of mineral fertilizers in autumn.

 

We also additionally inform you that the plant continues to operate uninterrupted neutralization and wastewater treatment. Reception of wastewater from Rivne takes place in a regular mode.

 

We are grateful to engineers and services of State Emergency Service for the courage shown during firefighting and restoration works at transformer substations.