The Bureau of Industrial Parks (BIP) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, in cooperation with the Chemicals Administration of the Ministry of Environment, conducted a "Compound Disaster Emergency Response and Regional Joint Defense Drill" on September 5 at CPC Corporation, Dalin refinery in the Kaohsiung Linhai Industrial Park. Given the widespread use of chemical substances in the park and the increasing potential risks, the drill aimed to enhance the park's disaster response capability and cross-agency coordination mechanisms through realistic scenario simulation.

Over 80 personnel participated in the drill. The simulated scenario involved a lightning strike igniting the external floating roof seal of a crude oil storage tank, with the fire spreading to an adjacent storage tank area containing methyl ter-butyl ether(MTBE)-a toxic chemical-creating a compound disaster scenario combining earthquake, fire, and toxic chemical hazards. The drill was led by CPC's Dalin Refinery, with its Chief Engineer serving as the on-site commander. Participating agencies included the Kaohsiung City Government Fire Bureau, Environmental Protection Bureau, Chemicals Administration of MOE Southern Technical Team and Advisory Center, the Second Special Police Corps, Taiwan Power Corporation, Taiwan Water Corporation, Linhai Industrial Park Service Center, the joint Wastewater Treatment Plant, and joint defense companies such as China Steel Chemical Corporation and LCY Chemical Corp., totaling 12 participating units.

Throughout the drill, all participating units promptly activated their notification systems, initial emergency responses, and cross-agency support mechanisms. The procedures-from fire suppression and toxic incident containment to environmental monitoring and personnel evacuation-where carried out with clear coordination and smooth cooperation, effectively validating the park's practical response capacity and inter-agency efficiency in handling compound disasters.
Mr. Hsu Chung-Li, Section Chief of the BIP, emphasized that given the diverse types of chemicals present in the park, potential risks must not be underestimated. The drill effectively strengthened mutual coordination and communication among enterprises within the park. In the event of a major incident, rapid external reporting and response activation within the critical "golden time" would significantly reduce potential injuries and losses. He further noted that the drill not only improved the integration of emergency resources but also enhanced the overall safety management of the park.
The BIP added that, with numerous enterprises operating within the industrial parks, promoting horizontal coordination and resource integration is essential. By conducting realistic drills, the park can establish efficient disaster response procedures to better manage future contingencies. The drill also embodied the spirit of public-private cooperation and joint disaster preparedness, reinforcing a solid safety defense network for the parks.


Spokesman: Mr. Liu Chi-Chuan (Deputy Director General, BIP)
Contact Number: 886-7-3613349, 0911363680
Email: [email protected]

Contact Person: Yeh, Chi-Yi (Environment and Labor Affairs Section, BIP Pingtung Branch)
Contact Number: 886-7-823-9345
Email: [email protected]