A powerful explosion thundered at a large refinery in Indonesia

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A massive explosion is reported at an oil refinery in Indonesia. We are talking about a large enterprise Pertamina, located about two hundred kilometers from the capital of the country - the city of Jakarta. After the explosion, a fire broke out, the flames and smoke from which are visible several kilometers from the scene of the incident.

According to the latest information, at least 5 people were hospitalized.



It is reported that the explosion occurred at night. Dozens of fire brigades and evacuation brigades are working on site.

The cause of the incident is being established. At the same time, statements appeared in local media that the explosion could allegedly be associated with a lightning strike into one of the tanks. Experts are skeptical about this version, noting that lightning rods (lightning rods) were used throughout the plant, which minimized the risks associated with natural electricity.

At the same time, the following fact attracts attention: an explosion at a large oil refinery occurred a day after the terrorist attack on one of the churches in the same country. The bomb near the Catholic cathedral was detonated by an unknown person who eventually died himself. At least 14 people were seriously injured in the attack.

The police will have to find out if the two incidents can actually be linked to each other within a few hours.

Experts believe that in connection with the incidents in the Suez Canal and at the plant in Indonesia, oil prices may rise significantly.

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    1. Civil Rank
      Civil
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      29 March 2021 06: 19
      1. Notably blazes.
      2. Friendship of peoples is also growing in Indonesia.
      3. There was no happiness but misfortune helped. Oil will rise and bring petrodollars to Moscow.
      1. Pilot Rank
        Pilot
        -4
        29 March 2021 06: 29
        Quote: Civil
        There was no happiness but misfortune helped. Oil will rise and bring petrodollars to Moscow.
        Another mantra, it remains to sing about the mandatory strengthening of the ruble to heighten the effect of a breakthrough in the economy and everyone will run to vote for the wise party of power leading the country to prosperity)))
      2. GTYCBJYTH2021
        GTYCBJYTH2021
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        29 March 2021 06: 30
        Quote: Civil
        1. Notably blazes.
        2. Friendship of peoples is also growing in Indonesia.
        3. There was no happiness but misfortune helped. Oil will rise and bring petrodollars to Moscow.

        Gasoline and gas will rise in price again ... and then everything else ... crying
      3. alex neym_2 Rank
        alex neym_2
        +2
        29 March 2021 06: 33
        Isn't it already the "hand" of GDP again? Something suspicious: both Suez and Indonesia ... and oil prices are already growing ... Mattress makers will again impose sanctions.
    2. Cowbra Rank
      Cowbra
      +3
      29 March 2021 06: 23
      At the same time, statements appeared in the local media that the explosion could allegedly be associated with a lightning strike into one of the tanks.

      Lightning has already given the captain

      wink
      1. Pilot Rank
        Pilot
        -5
        29 March 2021 07: 00
        Help, the captain, otherwise it will be like that in the bubble, floundering on the rocks .. laughing
    3. svp67 Rank
      svp67
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      29 March 2021 06: 24
      The cause of the incident is being established.
      What does not mean Ukraine, there they would immediately blame Russia in general and Putin personally for everything ...
      1. Wedmak Rank
        Wedmak
        +6
        29 March 2021 06: 27
        Wait more ... The State Department will definitely announce Moscow's attempt to take advantage of the situation and increase aggression.
    4. KCA Rank
      KCA
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      29 March 2021 06: 28
      I wonder how a fire at an oil refinery can cause an increase in oil prices? If, on the contrary, oil consumption in Indonesia will decrease until the completion of the repair and launch of the refinery? To fill the recovered tanks, too much oil is not needed, these are not underground gas storage facilities, where gas can be pumped for several months.
    5. Mountain shooter Rank
      Mountain shooter
      +1
      29 March 2021 06: 35
      Somehow "heap" goes ... And all for oil. The Houthis also hit the Saudi oil industry recently. Who will hang the order for the captain of the container ship? laughing for another month they will not be able to pull it off the shallows - there will be a shortage of tankers in the world. And gas carriers. How fragile the global transportation system turned out to be! What kind of war? One careless steering wheel movement, and a worldwide Ayabrik ...
      1. Li17 Rank
        Li17
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        29 March 2021 06: 45
        The news drawing in the form of a member, which drew the ill-fated tanker before climbing in and blocking the channel, died down. As it turned out on ours!
      2. Aag Rank
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        29 March 2021 07: 10
        Quote: Mountain Shooter
        Somehow "heap" goes ... And all for oil. The Houthis also hit the Saudi oil industry recently. Who will hang the order for the captain of the container ship? laughing for another month they will not be able to pull it off the shallows - there will be a shortage of tankers in the world. And gas carriers. How fragile the global transportation system turned out to be! What kind of war? One careless steering wheel movement, and a worldwide Ayabrik ...

        ... We have already removed the container ship ...
        Here's another thing that upsets me, -that, now our successes are possible only when others have problems? Somehow I remember a neighbor's cow ((.
        1. Kart
          Kart
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          29 March 2021 11: 20
          Quote: AAG
          Here's another thing that upsets me, -that, now our successes are possible only when others have problems?

          This is always the case. If these others occupy a niche.
      3. Captain45 Rank
        Captain45
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        29 March 2021 09: 21
        Quote: Mountain Shooter
        One careless movement of the steering wheel, and the worldwide Ayabrik ...

        Everything according to Zhvanetsky: "One careless movement - you are a father!" The shortage of tankers is not yet known, but the shortage of containers is already evident, and hence the rise in prices for goods.
    6. Lynx2000 Rank
      Lynx2000
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      29 March 2021 08: 01
      The refinery was not designed and built by amateurs, taking into account the possible risks of natural factors: typhoons, thunderstorms, earthquakes, etc. This means that they provided for a system to counteract lightning strikes.
      Pertamina seems to be working with Rosneft, they are planning the construction of an oil refinery.
      Some kind of refinery for Pertamina was built by Iran.
      To counteract sabotage and possible terrorist acts at any refinery there is a security and protection service, checks and exercises are carried out by special services / law enforcement agencies of the state.

      Regarding the losses incurred by Egypt, who provided the pilotage for this container ship? Not Egyptians, no? what
    7. Gennady Fomkin Rank
      Gennady Fomkin
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      30 March 2021 18: 08
      Quote: GTYCBJYTH2021
      Quote: Civil
      1. Notably blazes.
      2. Friendship of peoples is also growing in Indonesia.
      3. There was no happiness but misfortune helped. Oil will rise and bring petrodollars to Moscow.

      Gasoline and gas will rise in price again ... and then everything else ... crying

      For Europe? laughing
    8. Gennady Fomkin Rank
      Gennady Fomkin
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      30 March 2021 18: 11
      Quote: Mountain Shooter
      Somehow "heap" goes ... And all for oil. The Houthis also hit the Saudi oil industry recently. Who will hang the order for the captain of the container ship? laughing for another month they will not be able to pull it off the shallows - there will be a shortage of tankers in the world. And gas carriers. How fragile the global transportation system turned out to be! What kind of war? One careless steering wheel movement, and a worldwide Ayabrik ...

      That, the great war for crumbs of energy resources is just beginning. laughing
    9. Gennady Fomkin Rank
      Gennady Fomkin
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      30 March 2021 18: 12
      Quote: AAG
      Quote: Mountain Shooter
      Somehow "heap" goes ... And all for oil. The Houthis also hit the Saudi oil industry recently. Who will hang the order for the captain of the container ship? laughing for another month they will not be able to pull it off the shallows - there will be a shortage of tankers in the world. And gas carriers. How fragile the global transportation system turned out to be! What kind of war? One careless steering wheel movement, and a worldwide Ayabrik ...

      ... We have already removed the container ship ...
      Here's another thing that upsets me, -that, now our successes are possible only when others have problems? Somehow I remember a neighbor's cow ((.

      Something when we have problems, they scoff with or without reason.
    10. CommanderDIVA Rank
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      30 March 2021 18: 15
      Possibly Islamic radicals, there used to be ISIS cells

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