Rayong – IRPC announced the halt of major machinery maintenance. Between September 16, November 30, 2022 and February 1 – April 9, 2023
Today (5 Sept) Mr. Worawut Sivapetcharanat Senior Executive Vice President of GRO CPRO Petrochemical and Refining Operations revealed that IRPC Public Company Limited is scheduled for major maintenance for the year 2022 (Turn Around 2022) during 16 Sep. 30 Nov. 2022. and on February 1 – April 9, 2023, which will cause the factory group within IRPC Public Company Limited’s business area, which has been in production for a period of time, has to stop running the machines for inspection condition of various equipment to be in a ready-to-use condition
And in the machine maintenance stoppage, there will be a procedure to follow international principles, namely the start of the production stop, the total system stoppage and the transfer of the goods from the system to the storage tank. to make the system ready for maintenance which may have an impact, including: noise from system start-up and preparation, odor from system preparation with steam and nitrogen, light/fumes from residual gas discharge from the incinerator.
In addition, the maintenance period may have an impact such as dust from paint Scrubbing equipment at height, wastewater from maintenance washes, waste and industrial waste from maintenance. The start of the new engine Potential effects include: noise from steam preparation, light/smoke from venting gas from the incinerator
In addition, there may be other impacts such as traffic, safety and occupational health, which the Company does not hesitate and therefore coordinates with the traffic police to facilitate and organize various routes.
It has also made public relations for government agencies. Local organizations, media, shopping malls and people surrounding the factory Get to know the plans and progress thoroughly, including organizing a mobile broadcasting vehicle. and inform through the news broadcasting tower including public relations signs in community areas, etc.
While monitoring the impact on communities around the IMPACT, a field coordination center has been established with a 24-hour surveillance team, including a permanent weather station, a mobile weather station, a medical team on-site. various around the business area