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Searches at “Violanta” factory temporarily halted due to risk of new explosion

Propane had penetrated up to 25 meters into the ground – Continuous water spraying and inspections of permits and safety measures

Violanta’s permits under scrutiny, employees had reported a smell resembling gas

New excavations in the coming days to locate additional evidence – As emerging from the investigation, the basement where the explosion occurred was not declared and was mainly used as a storage area

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Workers say they smelled gas before the deadly explosion and informed their supervisors – Months-long propane leak identified as the cause

Ministry of Environment and Energy: Green light for exploration in the “South Peloponnese” offshore area

What the environmental approval of the hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation program by the Chevron–Helleniq Energy consortium provides, based on the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment and the results of the public consultation

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