April, 2023

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202329AprAll DayPort Arthur Explosion 2006Huntsman Port Arthur (US-TX)Industry:PetrochemicalsCountry:United StatesLanguage:ENLoC:Confined explosion Origin: Marsh Incident:VCEHazards:FlammableImpact:HUMAN (On Site At Risk)Effects:EnvironmentalMaterial:Propylene

Summary

A shelter-in-place was ordered when a fire broke out following an explosion in the propylene refrigeration section of an ethylene unit. The fire, which burned for three days, forced the shutdown of the facility for approximately six months, but caused no deaths or serious injuries.

[ Property Damage $200 Million. Estimated Current Value $268 Million ]


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