A BP Texas City refinery that was the site of a massive 2005 explosion that killed 15 workers has a pattern of poor operation and maintenance practices, Texas environmental regulators reported after investigating a 46-day release of toxic and cancer-causing chemicals from the plant this spring.
texas city refineryBP hit with $10bn lawsuit over Texas City ‘chemical leak’Digg - Business & Finance Tue, 08/03/2010 - 20:30
BP has been unexpectedly hit with a $10bn (£6.2bn) lawsuit related to an alleged leak of toxic chemicals at its Texas City refinery earlier this year, adding to its woes over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. BP Ceo Hayward tested by Gulf of Mexico spillTopix - Business News Wed, 05/05/2010 - 05:34
Tony Hayward promised to focus "like a laser" on safety when he landed BP's top job three years ago, heralding a new era for the company after a series of accidents - including the 2005 Texas City refinery explosion that killed 15 people. OSHA fines BP a record $87M for Texas refinery fixNewsvine - business Fri, 10/30/2009 - 07:55
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration on Friday imposed a record $87 million fine against oil giant BP PLC for failing to correct safety hazards after a 2005 explosion killed 15 workers at its Texas City refinery. Tags:
Court order to limit emissions at BP plantNewsvine - business Mon, 06/29/2009 - 11:16
BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to a court order forcing the petrochemical giant to end what state officials say are illegal emissions at its Texas City refinery. |
