Environment & Safety
Loose pipe fittings blamed for sulfuric acid spill at Tesoro refinery in California
The technical report from the CSB concluded that a February 2014 spill at Tesoro's Martinez refinery resulted from insufficient tightening between a tube and a compression joint.
US safety council awards rotating equipment supplier Dresser-Rand
“This recognition from the National Safety Council reaffirms our commitment to achieve operational excellence and zero injuries,” said Michael Wood, Dresser-Rand's chief safety officer.
ZAK sees hydrogen blast at Poland ammonia plant
ZAK said the situation "is under control", with hydrogen being flared. The incident was believed to have been caused by a pipe leakage, according to a company spokesman.
California enlists Linde to develop two more hydrogen-fuel stations
The award is part of the $46.6 million funding program the California Energy Commission has committed this year to expand the infrastructure of its retail hydrogen fueling.
Triple-offset valves offer advantages in emergency services
Liquid hydrocarbon storage facilities have used triple-offset valves (TOVs) in traditional tank farm applications for decades. Due to more stringent health, safety and environment (HSE) requirements, ..
Examining the ecological and profitable uses of refinery residues
With prices pressured and stricter environmental legislation being implemented, refineries are being increasingly forced to look at new ways of processing heavy residues.
Understanding people helps reduce safety risks in the workplace
It’s fair to assume that most employers strive to deliver quality results and maintain high safety standards in their plant operations. Recent research has shown that employing staff who share th..
HP Innovations
Small-capacity SRUs available for petchemsPrincipal Technology offers sulfur recovery units (SRUs) (Fig. 1) specifically designed for small-capacity petrochemical plants. The SRUs are available in nam..
CVR Refining shuts Kansas plant after fire, injuries
The 115,000 bpd refinery in Coffeyville, Kansas, was shut down after an overnight fire in an isomerization unit. Four employees were injured and transported to a local hospital.
Chlorine Institute forms new partnership on safety, technical materials
“CI’s partnership with IHS enhances our ability to promote safety stewardship throughout the chlor-alkali industry, and among those who use, transport and handle our products," the CI president said.
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- Air Liquide strengthens partnership with TotalEnergies through renewable H2 project in France 11/25
- Hexagon collaborates with Microsoft to enhance industrial operations 11/25
- China issues extra crude oil import quota to teapot refineries 11/25
- McDermott achieves ISO 50001 Certification for energy management at four fabrication yards 11/25
