Ineos raises the roof on europes biggest ethane tank at grangemouth in scotland. Refiners making these investments frequently turn to mild hydrocracking as a way to produce an incremental amount of diesel and gasoline. Around 1200 people work at the refinery near falkirk. The small fire started just after 0200 bst on saturday when oil spilled onto piping at the plant in stirlingshire. In a prosecution in 1988, the oil refinery was fined. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. A safety video about the fatal april 2, 2010, explosion and fire at the tesoro refinery in anacortes, washington.
Grangemouth refinery was terror bomb plot target daily record. Grangemouth chemical plant to close jump to media player the petrochemical plant at the giant grangemouth complex in central scotland is to close with the loss of about 800 jobs, owner ineos has. Way more information than you ever wanted on how to fell a tree. Project activities include modifications to existing plant and the installation of new facilities. The hydrocracker explosion and fire at bp oil, grangemouth refinery. Grangemouth represents one of ineos largest manufacturing site by volume of products. Life under the shadow of a gasbelching grangemouth oil refinery. Emergency services said there were no reports of any injuries. Oct 14, 20 image caption the 48hour strike is planned to begin at 07. Explosion at ineos grangemouth 9th sept 2015 youtube.
Hydrocracker explosion and fire at bp oil, grangemouth. It is reputedly the uks secondoldest refinery, and it. Grangemouth refinery to stay shut news for the oil and. The 38yearold is sentenced for stabbing the fatherofone to death at the home they shared in falkirk. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. It is important that everyone residents and visitors alike know what to do in the event of an emergency. Why grangemouth matters politically jump to media player chief political correspondent norman smith assesses the political ramifications of the closure of the grangemouth petrochemical plant. Grangemouth plant shutdown leaves government fighting to save.
A petrochemical plant in grangemouth has been partially evacuated after a gas leak. Oct 23, 20 the closure of the petrochemical plant puts the refinery at risk, and is a major blow to many manufacturers in which the plants have been a vital part of the supply chain. Accident on the hydrocracker explosion and fire at bp oil, grangemouth refinery. However, a major explosion and fire in 1987 disabled the unit for more than two years while the. Grangemouth news, views, gossip, pictures, video daily. Gas leak at chemical firm ineos contained at scotlands. Edinburgh reuters a gas leak inside petrochemicals firm ineoss grangemouth site in. Oct 23, 20 the government is scrambling to save 800 jobs at the grangemouth petrochemicals site in scotland after its owner, ineos, abruptly closed the plant in a rancorous industrial dispute as the energy. The video included statements from secretary baker, the panels. Night time aerial film of grangemouth oil refinery. Micc grangemouth is also responsible for the testing of the community warning system installed in and around the industrial complex.
At the, then bp, grangemouth refinery, some 7 kilometres to the wnw, tragically, an explosion in a seperator tank had killed two refinery workers. The sheriff fined bp oil grangemouth refinery limited. Oct 12, 20 the operators of the grangemouth refinery and petrochemical site have warned a threatened 48hour strike could effectively shut much of scotland. Apr 11, 2008 you call us terrorists but you can see we dont mind that because we will keep on terrorising you until you learn your lesson. Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses. The grangemouth ineos petrochemicals plant has been evacuated after a gas leak was found in a pipeline. Critics are warning that ineos has put communities around grangemouth at risk from a catastrophic accident. Aug 17, 2016 night time aerial film of grangemouth oil refinery.
The jury heard that a second video on the same tape was recorded by. When the explosion eventually came, killing two workers and badly injuring his own father. The video posted on youtube has been accused of reopening old wounds. It is home to scotlands only crude oil refinery and produces the bulk of fuels used in scotland. Baker panel report on texas city accident nancy leveson mit. The leak was discovered in a pipeline on a gas manufacturing area at the. Sep 09, 2015 grangemouth explosion ineos 9th september 2015 cat mac. May 10, 2008 about 40 firefighters have attended a blaze at the giant grangemouth oil refinery.
Grangemouth chemical plant to close jump to media player the petrochemical plant at the giant grangemouth complex in central scotland is to close with the loss of. Feb 10, 2014 bosses at grangemouth chemical plant blasted over gloating video which documents bitter industrial dispute. Members of the public were advised to stay inside their homes but police say the incident has now been. The company that runs the grangemouth oil refinery has been accused of economic vandalism after deciding to keep the site shut even though a planned strike has been called off. Hydrocracker revamp for grangemouth refinery digital refining. Grangemouth news, views, gossip, pictures, video daily record. Csb safety video on the 2009 explosion at ndk crystal in belvidere, illinois, which fatally injured a truck driver. Grangemouth plant in lockdown after reports of a gas leak. To download the full version of this article please subscribe to our technical library. Life in a day at grangemouth 26th april 2017 duration. Firefighters with six engines and a command unit attended the blaze, which was in a part of the site called the hydrocracker unit. May 02, 2017 news uk home news grangemouth gas leak. Ineos say investigation under way after gas leak at. The towns industrial heritage continues today with the giant petrochemical plant, a remarkable sight at night, and with grangemouth port, the largest container terminal and the busiest deepwater port in scotland.
Why grangemouth closure matters politically bbc news. Staff at the grangemouth oil refinery and petrochemical plant have begun shutting down the facility ahead. The grangemouth site is undergoing a radical transformation with significant investment that will herald a new era in petrochemical manufacture. Bp oils grangemouth refinery has completed an extensive revamp of its hydrocracker and fcc, reducing production of fuel oil and upgrading to middle distillates to meet a growing market need. Grangemouth explosion ineos 9th september 2015 cat mac. Hydrotreating hydrocracking first issued june 2, 2003, rebranded april 28, 2004. A report by the health and safety executive into fires and explosion at grangemouth and dalmeny, scotland. Hydrocracker explosion and fire at bp oil, grangemouth refinery.
Hazardex major gas leak causes evacuation of 1,000 staff at. Three enforcement actions have been taken for the bp oil grangemouth refinery limited between 1988 and the incidents in 2000. Life under the shadow of a gasbelching grangemouth oil refinery subscribe to the aeon video newsletter. Major gas leak causes evacuation of 1,000 staff at grangemouth refinery in scotland.
Animation of 2015 explosion at exxonmobil refinery in torrance. A gas leak at ineoss grangemouth site caused the evacuation of 1,000 nonessential staff and the closure of local roads. It was built over 50 years ago to process oil and gas from the north sea. Eight fire engines and around 40 crew from scotlands fire and rescue service sfrs attended. In linlithgow, a windowshaking explosion woke me on the early morning of sunday 22 march 1987. Grangemouth explosion ineos 9th september 2015 youtube. Ineos breach at grangemouth risks catastrophic accident. Bosses at grangemouth chemical plant blasted over gloating. Ineos has worked with the chemical industries association and itn. Buy the fires and explosion at bp oil grangemouth refinery ltd. Oct 28, 2014 a safety video about the fatal april 2, 2010, explosion and fire at the tesoro refinery in anacortes, washington.
A report of the investigations by the health and safety executive into the fires and. Currently operated by petroineos, it is the only crude oil refinery in scotland and will be the only operating oil refinery following the cessation of refining activities at the dundee refinery and currently one of six in the uk. The grangemouth complex, including the refining joint venture petroineos, is one of the three largest sites in ineos. The closure of the petrochemical plant puts the refinery at risk, and is a major blow to many manufacturers in which the plants have been a vital part of the supply chain. Unfortunately, the products from a classic mild hydrocracker will not meet the stringent specifications for 21st century fuels.
Csb safety video on the 2009 explosion at ndk crystal in belvidere, illinois, which fatally injured a truck driver at a nearby gas station. The current problems at the grangemouth refinery and petrochemical complex are deepseated, and developments in the international oil and gas markets have exacerbated these problems. Oct 14, 20 staff at the grangemouth oil refinery and petrochemical site begin shutting down the facility ahead of a planned 48hour strike. The operators of the grangemouth refinery and petrochemical site have warned a threatened 48hour strike could effectively shut much of scotland. The project and planned shutdowns tar portfolio at grangemouth comprises multiple concurrent projects and tars across the ineos businesses on the grangemouth site and associated remote locations as well as our 3rd party customers. Grangemouth is well served for sports facilites, boasting a major sports complex, golf course and artificial ski slope. The fires and explosion at bp oil grangemouth refinery ltd. A report of the investigations by the hse into the fires and explosions at grangemouthand dalmeny, scotland, march, 22 march and 11 june 1987 by health and safety executive hse online at alibris. Grangemouth visitor guide accommodation, things to do. A report of the investigations by the hse into the fires and explosions at. Grangemouth refinery is a mature oil refinery complex located on the firth of forth in grangemouth, scotland. On saturday 21 march 1987 the hydrocracker unit was being recommissioned following a routine shut down. May 02, 2017 ineos say investigation under way after gas leak at grangemouth refinery staff evacuated at kinneil gas plant and people warned to stay indoors before police announce incident at about noon had been contained.
Sep 04, 2015 the firm which operates the grangemouth refinery, petroineos manufacturing scotland, made a. The accident occurred during startup of the refinerys naphtha hydrotreater. May 02, 2017 gas leak at chemical firm ineos contained at scotlands grangemouth. Sickening video shows thug kick staffie in vicious attack in scots park. Scottish spca are looking to identify the two men in the clip.
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