31 jul 2019 ano - ExxonMobil Baytown Olefins Plant

Descrição:

Occurring at approximately 11 AM at this facility that processes hydrocarbons including propane and propylene. This fire in particular involved propylene, 37 people had minor injuries. Over 1000 pounds of the following chemicals were released:
Benzene
Butadiene
C5+ (not including benzene)
Carbon Monoxide
Propylene (propene)
1-Butene
C5s, C6s, and C7s
Cyclopentadiene
Isobutene
Butane N-
Ethylene
Propane

Photograph courtesy of Yi-Chin Lee/ Houston Chronicle via AP