October, 1994
This is a repeating eventOct 20 2020
Hindsight | Insight | Foresight
October, 1994
This is a repeating eventOct 20 2020
The Texas floods along the San Jacinto River shutdown the site, involving 650,000 tons-per-year ethylene, 200,000 tons-per-year linear low-density polyethene (LLDPE), 280,000 tons-per-year low-density polyethene (LDPE) plants, and general utilities.
The Texas floods along the San Jacinto River shutdown the site, involving 650,000 tons-per-year ethylene, 200,000 tons-per-year linear low-density polyethene (LLDPE), 280,000 tons-per-year low-density polyethene (LDPE) plants, and general utilities. The loss of utilities affected further downstream clients. Flood water breached dikes around the main substation and inundated control rooms and offices.
[ Property Damage $130 Million. Estimated Current Value $259 Million ]
Image credit: Houston Chronicle
