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One Dead In Fire At Power Station In Russian Arctic

In May, some 21,000 tons of diesel fuel spilled into a river and lake from the reservoir of another Nornickel thermal power plant, TETs-3.
In May, some 21,000 tons of diesel fuel spilled into a river and lake from the reservoir of another Nornickel thermal power plant, TETs-3.

A fire at a thermal power station in the Russian Arctic city of Norilsk has killed one person, local emergency officials said.

According to the local branch of the Emergency Situations Ministry on August 3, the fire broke out at a section that was under repair but was promptly contained and the incident did not affect the station's operations.

The TETs-2 thermal power station is owned by a subsidiary of Nornickel, the world's leading palladium and nickel producer, which is owned by Russia's richest man, Vladimir Potanin.

On May 29, some 21,000 tons of diesel fuel spilled into a river and the Pyasino lake from the reservoir of another Nornickel thermal power plant, TETs-3.

Another Awful Arctic Accident By Russian Metals Giant Norilsk Nickel

More than 40 tons of aviation fuel spilled into a lake near the Arctic settlement of Tukhard in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory on July 12. Norilsk Nickel said the spill happened when a pipeline depressurized for about 15 minutes while pumping aviation fuel.
1/20 More than 40 tons of aviation fuel spilled into a lake near the Arctic settlement of Tukhard in Russia's Krasnoyarsk Territory on July 12. Norilsk Nickel said the spill happened when a pipeline depressurized for about 15 minutes while pumping aviation fuel.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A damaged pipeline on July 13 near the site of the aviation fuel spill near the settlement of Tukhard.
2/20 A damaged pipeline on July 13 near the site of the aviation fuel spill near the settlement of Tukhard.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A containment boom at the site of the spill on July 13
3/20 A containment boom at the site of the spill on July 13
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
This photo released by Greenpeace on June 28 shows an excavator disassembling a pipe from a Norilsk Nickel enrichment plant that was draining water into a river. The company said that it improperly pumped wastewater into the Arctic tundra and that it has suspended the employees responsible for the error.
4/20 This photo released by Greenpeace on June 28 shows an excavator disassembling a pipe from a Norilsk Nickel enrichment plant that was draining water into a river. The company said that it improperly pumped wastewater into the Arctic tundra and that it has suspended the employees responsible for the error.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
In May, some 21,000 tons of diesel fuel was spilled from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant in Norilsk. Environmentalists said it was the largest fuel spill to ever occur in the Arctic.
5/20 In May, some 21,000 tons of diesel fuel was spilled from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant in Norilsk. Environmentalists said it was the largest fuel spill to ever occur in the Arctic.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A handout photo from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry shows workers on June 18 preparing reservoirs for soil contaminated with fuel from the oil spill.
6/20 A handout photo from the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry shows workers on June 18 preparing reservoirs for soil contaminated with fuel from the oil spill.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Employees of Russia's state-owned oil pipeline monopoly Transneft take part in a cleanup operation following May's massive fuel spill in the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk.
7/20 Employees of Russia's state-owned oil pipeline monopoly Transneft take part in a cleanup operation following May's massive fuel spill in the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A floating dam is installed to limit the spread of pollution in the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk after the oil spill in May. The accident happened when a fuel reservoir collapsed at a power plant operated by a subsidiary of metals giant Norilsk Nickel.
8/20 A floating dam is installed to limit the spread of pollution in the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk after the oil spill in May. The accident happened when a fuel reservoir collapsed at a power plant operated by a subsidiary of metals giant Norilsk Nickel.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
On June 10, Russian investigators detained three staff members from the power plant.
9/20 On June 10, Russian investigators detained three staff members from the power plant.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Workers fill a collection tank with a mixture of oil and water skimmed from the surface of the contaminated Ambarnaya River.
10/20 Workers fill a collection tank with a mixture of oil and water skimmed from the surface of the contaminated Ambarnaya River.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A dead fish washes up on the banks of the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk following the May fuel spill. Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium, is controlled by Russia's richest man, Vladimir Potanin, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $23.5 billion.
11/20 A dead fish washes up on the banks of the Ambarnaya River outside Norilsk following the May fuel spill. Norilsk Nickel, the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium, is controlled by Russia's richest man, Vladimir Potanin, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $23.5 billion.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Vyacheslav Starostin was in charge of the power plant when 21,000 tons of fuel spilled into the Arctic habitat in May. A regional court charged him with negligence and violating environmental regulations and ordered Starostin be placed in pretrial detention until July 31.
12/20 Vyacheslav Starostin was in charge of the power plant when 21,000 tons of fuel spilled into the Arctic habitat in May. A regional court charged him with negligence and violating environmental regulations and ordered Starostin be placed in pretrial detention until July 31.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Russia's state environmental watchdog said metals producer Norilsk Nickel should foot the estimated $2 billion bill for damages caused by the massive fuel spill at the company’s operations in the Arctic.
13/20 Russia's state environmental watchdog said metals producer Norilsk Nickel should foot the estimated $2 billion bill for damages caused by the massive fuel spill at the company’s operations in the Arctic.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Portable containers holding contaminated water
14/20 Portable containers holding contaminated water
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A helicopter view of the spill on June 2
15/20 A helicopter view of the spill on June 2
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
Additional workers from Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry were flown in to help deal with the aftermath of the May spill. Greenpeace described the spill as the "first accident of such a scale in the Arctic."
16/20 Additional workers from Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry were flown in to help deal with the aftermath of the May spill. Greenpeace described the spill as the "first accident of such a scale in the Arctic."
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A floating dam was installed on June 2 to limit the spread of pollution following May's massive fuel spill.
17/20 A floating dam was installed on June 2 to limit the spread of pollution following May's massive fuel spill.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A satellite image released by the World Wildlife Fund shows the extent of the crimson spill in the waterways near Norilsk.
18/20 A satellite image released by the World Wildlife Fund shows the extent of the crimson spill in the waterways near Norilsk.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
The plant owners said that the incident was caused by the collapse of foundation pillars which were supporting a storage tank built on permafrost. The company said climate change had led to the melting of the permafrost, which triggered the collapse.
19/20 The plant owners said that the incident was caused by the collapse of foundation pillars which were supporting a storage tank built on permafrost. The company said climate change had led to the melting of the permafrost, which triggered the collapse.
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
A photo issued by the environmental watchdog Greenpeace Russia showed how local rivers were colored red by the massive fuel leak. 
20/20 A photo issued by the environmental watchdog Greenpeace Russia showed how local rivers were colored red by the massive fuel leak. 
Russian metals giant Norilsk Nickel said around 45 tons of aviation fuel spilled from an Arctic pipeline on July 12. The incident is the latest in a series of environmental disasters caused by the world’s largest producer of nickel and palladium. In May, a 21,000-ton diesel spill from a Norilsk Nickel-operated power plant was described as the worst environmental disaster to ever hit the Arctic.
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Russia's ecological watchdog, Rosprirodnadzor, has estimated the damage from the leakage at $2 billion.

Last month, Norilsk Nickel reported that another 45 tons of fuel spilled into the local waters in the Arctic from its aviation fuel pipeline.

Based on reporting by TASS and Interfax
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