On June 7, 2010, at 2:40 p.m., a truck-mounted power auger (auger truck) operated by C&H Power Line Construction (C&H) struck and punctured a 36-inch-diameter natural gas transmission pipeline operated by Enterprise Products Operating, LLC (Enterprise). C&H, a contractor working for Brazos Electric (Brazos), was using the auger truck to dig holes for the installationContinue reading “Enterprise Products Pipeline Fire 2010”
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Komo Earthquake 2018
The earthquake struck with an intensity of M7.5 (MM IX), with aftershocks over the following weeks. The event caused building and infrastructure damage, and sinkholes and landslides. Over 160 people were killed from the local communities and many injured. The damage affected the local airport at Komo, which was significantly damaged, the gas conditioning plantContinue reading “Komo Earthquake 2018”
Arzew Explosion 2019
A fire broke out at Algeria’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex in Arzew’s petrochemical hub. The fire was preceded by two explosions that were reported to shake industrial and residential buildings kilometers away. Many people initially took the blasts for an earthquake, because of their intensity. Four people were reportedly injured in the incident.
Ghislenghien Pipeline Explosion 2004
Around 8:15 am, fire-fighters were notified about a “gas leak” in a zone of the Belgian city of Ghislenghien, approximately 50 km from Brussels. This leak on the 100-cm diameter gas pipeline (DN 1000) was evidenced by a loud hissing, a tremor and the sudden creation of a cavity in the ground. At 8:30 am,Continue reading “Ghislenghien Pipeline Explosion 2004”
GROSVENOR COAL MINE EXPLOSION 2020
Five people have serious injuries after an explosion at Grosvenor coal mine at Moranbah in central Queensland’s Bowen Basin. Key points: – Five workers have suffered serious injuries after an explosion at the coal mine – The injured have significant burns to their torsos and airways – Mining company Anglo American says the mine hasContinue reading “GROSVENOR COAL MINE EXPLOSION 2020”
ENBRIDGE PIPELINE EXPLOSION 2020
Enbridge responded to an explosion on Line 10 of its Texas Eastern Transmission Co. (Tetco) system in Fleming County, Kentucky, and said Tuesday that it has shut-in a section of the pipeline and secured the area. No injuries were reported. The incident has reportedly impacted more than 1 billion cubic feet of daily north-to-south capacityContinue reading “ENBRIDGE PIPELINE EXPLOSION 2020”
YASHASVI RASAYAN FIRE 2020
10 workers have now died following an explosion on 3 June, at a chemicals factory in India, reports news agency The Indian Express. Reportedly, more than 70 others were injured. The blast occurred at a facility owned by specialty chemicals and intermediates company Yashashvi Rasayan, in an industrial area located in Dahej, in the BharuchContinue reading “YASHASVI RASAYAN FIRE 2020”
FENG YAN ERMUGOU MINE EXPLOSION 2019
A gas explosion that occurred inside a coal mine in northern China has claimed the lives of 15 miners and left another nine injured, according to authorities. The blast took place at a mine operated by the Feng Yan Group in Pingyao County, Shanxi province. Following the explosion, 11 miners managed to escape without injury.Continue reading “FENG YAN ERMUGOU MINE EXPLOSION 2019”
WEST TEXAS GAS WHITE DEER EXPLOSION 2015
A natural gas pipeline explosion and fire occurred at a gas booster station as a crew worked on a 4-inch gas line. The workers were replacing some gas lines, repairing a ruptured line. Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285) Image Credit: News Channel 10 Amarillo
KINDER-MORGAN BORGER EXPLOSION 2015
A natural gas pipeline that was situated within a plowed field exploded and caused a fire. The location of the explosion helped crews keep it contained. One home was voluntarily evacuated Source: A web-based collection and analysis of process safety incidents (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950423016302285) Image Credit: News Channel 10 Amarillo