Largest Petrochemical Plant in russia Set Ablaze

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15.11.2026

Nighttime industrial facility with multiple flames burning and smoke rising into the sky

A petrochemical plant in Nizhny Kamsk is on fire. Source: Exilenova+

Explosions were heard in the Russian region of Tatarstan on the morning of November 15. In the city of Nizhnekamsk, Russia’s largest petrochemical plant, Nizhnekamskneftekhim, owned by the Sibur corporation, was reportedly attacked.

A fire broke out on the territory of the enterprise. Details were collected by the Telegram channel Exilenova+.

What is known about the attack?

The channel reported the explosions and fire at one of the factories in Nizhny Kamsk shortly before 5 a.m.

“Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. Locals report an attack on one of the plants in the city, most likely Nizhnekamskneftekhim (Sibur),” the message said.

Falcon Insight geolocated the footage that appeared online and confirmed that this particular enterprise was on fire.

Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

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Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

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At the time of the report, the attack was ongoing.

Also at that time, locals had already seen the glow from the fire on the enterprise’s territory.

Sunset over an urban residential neighborhood with apartment buildings, leafless trees, parked cars, and the Exilenova+ logo.

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant on fire

Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant on fire

Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant on fire

This enterprise is the largest petrochemical production facility not only in Russia, but also in Europe.

The plant produces synthetic rubbers (it is the world leader in the production of isoprene rubber), plastics (polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene), monomers, and other industrial chemicals. In total, over 120 types of products are produced here.

Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant on fire

Explosions heard in Nizhny Kamsk, Russia: fire breaks out at Russia's largest petrochemical plant. Photos and video

Russia’s largest petrochemical plant on fire

“Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. Locals report an attack on Nizhnekamskneftekhim (SIBUR), and it is burning on video and photos. In 2025, the enterprise produced 3 million tons of petrochemical products. The capacity of the new EP-600 complex is 600 thousand tons of ethylene per year,” Exilenova+ added.

As OBOZ.UA reported, on the night of November 13, Ukrainian strike drones once again visited the Russian city of Volgograd. The Lukoil-Volgogradneftepererabotka oil refinery was attacked. A fire was recorded on the territory of the refinery.

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