Debrecen4U June 26, 2026

Leak Incident at CATL Debrecen: Spill Contained, No Injuries Reported

As first reported on social media on Thursday, approximately one litre of diethyl carbonate leaked from a storage container during transfer near production line four at CATL Debrecen at 10:30 a.m. on 25 June, according to the company’s statement.

The company said that its specialists dealt with the incident within five minutes in accordance with its Emergency Response Plan and no personal injuries occurred. Following the detection of the leak, employees on site immediately alerted CATL Debrecen’s emergency response unit and on-site fire brigade, and promptly evacuated all personnel from the affected area.

In line with internal protocols, specialists used fire-fighting sand and absorbent materials to contain and soak up the spilled liquid. The contaminated material was then transferred to hazardous waste storage, and the affected area was thoroughly ventilated. The company has launched an internal investigation into the cause of the incident, the results of which will be incorporated into its operational procedures in order to prevent similar events in the future.

CATL Debrecen stated that it is fully cooperating with the authorities during the ongoing investigation into the incident.

Source and photo credit: dehir.hu