"CO2 Discharge Injures 17 Workers at Offshore Wind Substation"

A carbon dioxide leak at the Hai Long Changhua offshore wind power project in Taiwan has left 17 workers hospitalized, with authorities opening an investigation on the cause of the incident.

Canadian renewable energy firm Northland Power Inc. announced that the leak from the fire suppression system of the project’s onshore substation affected 17 construction workers, leading to their hospitalization and a suspension of work at the site. 

The incident occurred at about 1000 local time on August 20....

“The safety and well-being of our employees and partners remain our top priority. Our current focus is on the well-being of the affected workers and their families. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as more information becomes available,” John Brace, Northland Power Executive Chair.

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