Nov 6, 2017– On Sunday evening a big earthquake stuck parts of Oklahoma, including Cushing, where a large quantity of Crude Oil and other hydrocarbons are stored. However thankfully no damage has been reported from the various tank farms, although some buildings did suffer structural damage. For those of you who may not know, Cushing […]
Continue ReadingSep10, 2014 – Bathinda, Punjab, India The recent fire circa 20 June 2014 at the Mittal- HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum Company Limited) refinery in Bathinda, Punjab, India may result in claims of over 100 million dollars, say news reports. The refinery had been insured against accidents, as well as against loss of business due to accidents. […]
Continue ReadingIt is Monday, May 18, 2009 and firefighters are still battling flames at Sunoco’s refinery and petrochemical complex at Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania. A suspected Ethylene leak caused a massive explosion and fire in a unit in the refinery and petrochemical complex on Sunday night. Luckily, no casualties have been reported. Sunoco reportedly operates the Marcus […]
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