Following the incident at the Multigas factory on 10 April, when a compressed air cylinder was ruptured during the filling process, an internal investigation was carried out that was subsequently followed by a further investigation by a world expert.

A meeting was then held with Kirkop local council at which the two reports were discussed and Multigas agreed to the council’s request to appoint a mutually acceptable and independent expert to review the reports and meet both the local council and the company.

The expert, Dr Chris Jubb, has now completed his review and met both the local council and the company. A conclusive meeting has now been held between Multigas and Kirkop local council on the incident.

Dr Jubb confirmed that Multigas has followed good practices on the investigation procedures and he encouraged the company to continue to be sensitive to potential risks and to maintain all regulatory and safety standards to prevent a reoccurrence.

Multigas and Kirkop local council agreed to continue to work together to ensure a safe working environment and a safe social infrastructure. The local council has urged Multigas to consider favourably their request for the relocation of the commercial high-pressure cylinder filling.