History
In 1953 the Amlwch plant was created to produce a chemical made from bromine called dibromoethane, an additive for leaded petrol engines and military aircraft to reduce a knock in engines. The Amlwch site was chosen due to the purity of the sea water, was warmed by the gulf stream and easy to replenish.
In 1980 with the introduction of unleaded fuels the demand for the anti knock additive was reduced so in the 1990's The site was taken over changed production to predominantly bromine products.
In 1995 there was a large fire on the site completely destroying 2 of the large steel towers, however due to the refurbishments both had been empty of sea water.
In 1997 a release of bromine from the plant injured 5 people and confined residents to indoors, after an investigation the company was found not to be using the "best available techniques" and fined £180,00.
In 2004 production was stopped however the site remained active for a further 9 months for decontamination and decommissioning.
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In 1953 the Amlwch plant was created to produce a chemical made from bromine called dibromoethane, an additive for leaded petrol engines and military aircraft to reduce a knock in engines. The Amlwch site was chosen due to the purity of the sea water, was warmed by the gulf stream and easy to replenish.
In 1980 with the introduction of unleaded fuels the demand for the anti knock additive was reduced so in the 1990's The site was taken over changed production to predominantly bromine products.
In 1995 there was a large fire on the site completely destroying 2 of the large steel towers, however due to the refurbishments both had been empty of sea water.
In 1997 a release of bromine from the plant injured 5 people and confined residents to indoors, after an investigation the company was found not to be using the "best available techniques" and fined £180,00.
In 2004 production was stopped however the site remained active for a further 9 months for decontamination and decommissioning.
Explore
The explore was fairly straight forward, most of the time the only thing around was an eerie silence and birds, only to be broken by the sound of the odd group of teenagers doing what they do best and smashing things up
Thanks for viewing.
