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USA – CSB Releases Bio-Lab Conyers Final Investigation Report
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Final Investigation Report on the Catastrophic 2024 Chemical Fires and Toxic Gas Release at the Bio-Lab Facility in Conyers, Georgia Washington, D.C. July 21, 2026 — Today, the…
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MEXICO – Pemex Reports Minor Fire at Dos Bocas Refinery After Crude Oil Leak
A minor crude oil leak at Pemex’s 340,000-barrel-per-day Dos Bocas refinery early Monday sparked a small fire and produced black smoke, according to the Mexican state-owned energy company. The incident was brought…
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BRAZIL – Authorities urge public to avoid Manaus Industrial District after styrene leak
Residents and workers have been advised to stay away from Manaus’ Industrial District following a styrene leak that prompted an emergency response on Wednesday evening, July 15. According to the Civil Defense…
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NIGERIA – Investigation under way after diesel tank fire at Lagos fuel terminal
An investigation has been launched after a fire involving a diesel storage tank at the Bono Energy Terminal in Lagos, Nigeria, was successfully contained without causing casualties or spreading to nearby petroleum…
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USA – CSB Issues Investigation Update on Fatal January 2026 Toxic Hydrogen Sulfide Release at the Woodland Pulp Mill in Baileyville, Maine
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on the agency’s ongoing investigation into the January 27, 2026, fatal release of highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas at the Woodland Pulp…
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USA – Keystone Pipeline Operator Reaches $26.9 Million Settlement Over Kansas Oil Spill
South Bow, the Canadian operator of the Keystone pipeline system, has agreed to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty as part of a proposed settlement with U.S. authorities over the December 2022…
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INDIA – Lapalang toxic gas leak leaves 3 workers, 2 rescuers dead
Five people died after toxic gas accumulated inside an underground water reservoir at Dongmadan Lane 4 in Lapalang on Friday evening. Three workers were killed while cleaning the reservoir, while two others…
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SOUTH KOREA – Fire at Young Poong Zinc Smelter Raises Concerns Over Sulphuric Acid Supply
A fire at Young Poong’s Seokpo zinc smelter in North Gyeongsang province today has raised concerns over potential disruptions to sulphuric acid production and domestic supply. The facility has an annual zinc…
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UK – Major Incident Declared After Industrial Fire Sends Thick Smoke Across Town
A major incident declared following a fire at the Impala terminal in Milford Haven on Monday evening has been stood down after firefighters brought the blaze under control. Emergency services confirmed that…
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NIGERIA – Fire Contained at Bono Energy Terminal in Lagos as Investigation Begins
A fire that broke out on Friday at the Bono Energy Terminal (BEST) in the Coconut area of Olodi Apapa, Lagos, was successfully contained before it could spread to neighbouring petroleum storage…
