Fire at Kuraray America in Pasadena, Texas: Ethylene Release

Animation about the 2018 ethylene release and fire that injured 23 workers at the Kuraray America, Inc. EVAL plant in Pasadena, Texas. The incident at Kuraray America's chemical plant in Pasadena, Texas, led to the release of ethylene and a subsequent fire, raising significant concerns about industrial safety and environmental impacts. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning and prompted an immediate response from emergency services and plant personnel.

Why U.S. Oil Refineries Aren't Upgraded to Maximize Domestic Oil

In recent years, there has been growing interest and concern about why U.S. oil refineries have not been updated to fully utilize domestic oil production, leading to continued reliance on oil imports. This article explores the complex factors behind this issue and why upgrading refineries poses significant challenges.

1. Refinery Infrastructure

Buying A Home Near An Oil & Gas Refinery

If you are buying a home these days you should probably do your due diligence on oil & gas refineries that are within a few miles of your neighborhood.