Overview

• The leak was detected on August 13 during maintenance checks of the ammonia distribution network in a section of the plant under renovation.
• Emergency responders deployed 25 fire vehicles and mobile chemical units while evacuating over 300 employees and subcontractors as a precaution.
• Regular atmospheric measurements inside and outside the brewery showed no health risk to the surrounding community despite lingering odors.
• By the night of August 14, authorities confirmed the leak had been localized and a specialized firm is now sealing the breach and carrying out repairs.
• The plant remains closed for repairs and will not resume production at Heineken’s largest French brewery until sealing work is complete.