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Dubai Eye
3 days ago
- Dubai Eye
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast
An explosion at a chemical plant in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong killed at least five people, with 19 injured and six missing, the state-run Xinhua agency said late on Tuesday. The blast occurred a few minutes before noon on Tuesday, shaking part of a chemical plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Weifang. More than 200 emergency workers responded to the blast, according to a statement issued by China's emergency response authority on Tuesday afternoon. Drone video posted by The Beijing News, a government-run publication, showed smoke emerging from the chemical plant and from a second, unidentified facility nearby. The Weifang Ecological Environment Bureau dispatched staff to test the site of the blast but said there were no results yet available. The bureau advised nearby residents to wear face masks in the meantime, Beijing News reported. Shandong Youdao Chemical is owned by Himile Group, which also owns listed Himile Mechanical, shares of which closed down nearly 3.6 per cent on Tuesday. Youdao was established in August 2019 in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park in Weifang, according to the company's website. The plant covers more than 47 hectares (116 acres) and has more than 300 employees. The company develops, produces and sells chemical components for use in pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Blasts at chemical plants in China in recent years have included one in the northwest region of Ningxia in 2024 and another in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in 2023. Two massive explosions at warehouses containing hazardous and flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin in 2015 killed over 170 people and injured 700. That incident prompted the government to tighten laws covering chemical storage. An explosion in 2015 at another chemical plant in Shandong killed 13 people.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Deadly blast at China chemical plant leaves behind twisted wreckage
STORY: :: May 27, 2025 At least five people were killed when a chemical plant exploded in China's Shandong province on Tuesday. Reuters was able to verify this social media video of the damage after the blast. A day later, Reuters saw smoke was still rising from the wreckage of the facility - - though officials said the fire had been contained. According to state media, six people remain missing and 19 people were injured as of Wednesday morning The plant is owned by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Gaomi, not far from China's eastern coast. :: May 27, 2025 The blast happened around noon Tuesday. Hours later, China's emergency response authority said that more than 200 emergency workers responded to the incident. Fire engines were seen in drone videos aired by Chinese state TV. Local officials say they had conducted air quality checks, but had not released results by Wednesday afternoon. According to Shandong Youdao Chemical's website, the plant makes chemicals for pesticides and pharmaceuticals and employs more than 300 people. Tuesday's events are not the only explosion at Chinese chemical plants in recent years. Last year saw one in the northwest region of Ningxia and there was another in the southeastern province of Jiangxi in 2023.
Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Why are Jubilant Ingrevia shares up over 4% today?
Shares of Jubilant Ingrevia rose by 4% following reports of a major explosion at a chemical plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in China's Shandong province. The blast, which reportedly killed at least five people and injured 19, occurred at the company's largest facility producing Chlorantraniliprole (CTPR), a key agricultural pesticide. As per reports, the incident has caused a sharp supply disruption in the Chinese market, triggering a significant spike in Chlorantraniliprole prices across the country. This supply gap is expected to benefit Indian chemical producers, particularly Jubilant Ingrevia, known for their production of CTPR. Jubilant Ingrevia shares opened at ₹680.00 and, at the time of writing, reached a high of ₹712.00 during the trading session, with a low of ₹680.00. The stock is currently trading below its 52-week high of ₹885.00 but well above its 52-week low of ₹462.30. As of 9:50 AM, the shares were trading 4.49% higher at Rs 708.60 Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Japan Times
3 days ago
- General
- Japan Times
Residents pick up the pieces one day after deadly China chemical blast
Residents near a blown out chemical plant in China's eastern Shandong province on Wednesday assessed the damage to their village and monitored the wind, fearful of toxic fallout from an explosion that killed at least five people a day earlier. Black and gray smoke was still rising from the smoldering facility as emergency services continued to tend to the site. Local officials have not yet released the results of air quality tests. The blast happened just before noon on Tuesday at a plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in the city of Gaomi, sending plumes of orange and black smoke into the sky and littering the roadside with debris for more than a kilometer. Nineteen people were injured and six more remain missing, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. Yu Qianming, a 69-year-old farmer, showed roofing that had fallen in and windows that had shattered, but said nobody in his home had suffered any injuries. Yu said he and his wife felt safe in their home as long as the wind continued to blow north, but added they had moved their grandchild elsewhere as a precaution. Shandong Youdao Chemical was established in August 2019 in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park, according to the company's website. The plant develops and produces chemical components for use in pesticides and pharmaceuticals, employing more than 300 people on a site of more than 47 hectares.
The Standard
3 days ago
- General
- The Standard
At least 5 dead, 6 missing after China chemical plant blast
Rescuers work at the explosion site of a chemical plant operated by Shandong Youdao Chemical in Gaomi, Shandong province, China May 27, 2025. (Reuters)
