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Oil and Gas Leak Contained at OIL’s Duliajan Field
A crude oil and natural gas leak was detected at the Nagajan oilfield in Duliajan, Assam, India, on Sunday, sparking concern among local residents. The sudden discharge of oil and gas created…
March 10, 2025 -
Process Safety Beacon: Static accumulation gives warning signs !!
Case study1An operator was screening a pharmaceutical powder by manually loading a mechanical vibrating sieve. The sieved powder was collected below in a stainless steel drum on a dolly with insulating (nylon)…
March 6, 2025 -
Fire Erupts at Valero Energy’s Corpus Christi Refinery, Emissions Reported
A fire broke out Sunday evening at Valero Energy’s Corpus Christi refinery in Texas, which processes up to 301,000 barrels per day. The incident led to the release of hazardous emissions, according…
March 6, 2025 -
Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Azerbaijan’s Capital
A blaze erupted at an oil refinery in Baku’s Nizami district on Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded swiftly to contain the flames, while three ambulance teams were sent as a precaution. Police secured…
March 5, 2025 -
Freight Train Derailment in Czech Republic Triggers Massive Chemical Fire
A freight train derailed in eastern Czech Republic on Friday, igniting a large chemical fire that sent dense black smoke soaring into the sky. The accident took place near the Hustopeče nad…
March 3, 2025 -
Fire at Ufa Oil Refinery Extinguished, Caused by Technical Malfunction
A fire that broke out on Monday at the Ufimsky oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, was caused by a technical malfunction and has been fully extinguished, according to Russia’s emergency ministry.…
March 3, 2025 -
Fire Erupts at Oil Refinery in Central Java, Indonesia – No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out at an oil storage tank within a refinery in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, on Thursday. Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred as a result of the incident.…
February 28, 2025 -
CSB Releases Watson Grinding Safety Video
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released a new safety video on its investigation into the January 24, 2020, fatal propylene release and explosion at the Watson Grinding and Manufacturing Company facility…
February 26, 2025 -
Moss Landing BESS – Batteries Reignite Weeks After Major Incident
A fire rekindled late Tuesday night at the Moss Landing Power Plant as lithium-ion batteries, which had been smoldering, caught fire once again, officials confirmed. This latest flare-up occurred within the same…
February 25, 2025 -
Improper Valve Installation Causes Engine Room Fire During Bunkering on Cargo Ship
According to the latest report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the fire onboard the cargo vessel Stride was caused by an incorrect valve installed in a diesel oil tank…
February 25, 2025
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