The preliminary investigation into the recent explosion at a hydrogen station in Norway has found the incident started with a hydrogen leak in the high-pressure storage unit.
Earlier today, Nel ASA released a statement with the findings from safety consultancy Gexcon’s investigation. Nel said Gexcon’s investigation showed that following the leak, a ‘cloud’ of hydrogen ignited.
The investigations continue in order to identify the root cause of the leak as well as the source of the ignition.
“Based on further investigations, we can say with certainty that the leak started in the high-pressure storage unit, and we are now carrying out investigations to understand the detailed mechanisms of the leakage as well as what caused the ignition,” said Geirmund Vislie, Vice-President Consulting of Gexcon.
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