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Below is a detailed summary of the incident. With this new technology, we ensure 100% safety when factory procedures are properly followed.

1. BP Refinery - Texas City, USA

- Date of Incident: March 23, 2005

- Description: A massive explosion occurred during routine maintenance, which included pigging operations. The incident was caused by the release of hydrocarbons and procedural lapses.

- Consequences: 15 workers killed, 180 injured.

- Cause: Hydrocarbon release and improper isolation during maintenance.

- Source: [BP Texas City Explosion Incident Report](https://www.csb.gov/bp-america-refinery-explosion/)

2. Indian Oil Corporation - Haldia Refinery, India

- Date of Incident: January 2011

- Description: An explosion occurred during a pigging operation to clean the pipeline.

- Consequences: Several workers were injured, and infrastructure was damaged.

- Cause: Pressure buildup due to inadequate venting.

- Source: [Haldia Refinery Explosion News](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/explosion-at-haldia-refinery/articleshow/11768215.cms)

3. ExxonMobil - Baytown Refinery, USA

- Date of Incident: July 2019

- Description: A fire broke out in the olefins recovery unit during pigging operations due to equipment malfunction.

- Consequences: 37 workers injured, significant operational disruption.

- Cause: Safety valve failure and overpressure.

- Source: [ExxonMobil Baytown Refinery Fire Report](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/exxonmobil-fire-baytown-texas-refinery/)

4. Petronas Refinery - Kerteh, Malaysia

- Date of Incident: February 2004

- Description: A pressure spike caused mechanical failure in the pig launcher during pipeline pigging.

- Consequences: Minor injuries to two workers, temporary pipeline shutdown.

- Cause: Pressure monitoring and safety check failure.

- Source: [Petronas Kerteh Refinery Incident](https://www.offshore-technology.com/projects/kerteh-refinery/)

5. Shell Refinery - Rotterdam, Netherlands

- Date of Incident: April 2018

- Description: An explosion occurred during maintenance involving pigging of a chemical pipeline.

- Consequences: One worker severely injured.

- Cause: Blocked pressure release valve during pig cleaning.

- Source: [Shell Rotterdam Explosion Report](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-shell-explosion-rotterdam/shell-rotterdam-refinery-accident-idUSKBN1HQ1CQ)

6. Chevron Refinery - Richmond, California, USA

- Date of Incident: August 2012

- Description: A ruptured pipe during pigging led to a significant hydrocarbon leak and fire.

- Consequences: 19 workers were exposed to toxic fumes, and a major fire caused community evacuation.

- Cause: Corrosion in crude pipelines during pigging activities.

- Source: [Chevron Richmond Refinery Fire Report](https://www.csb.gov/chevron-refinery-fire-/)

7. Saudi Aramco Refinery - Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

- Date of Incident: May 2020

- Description: Improper shutdown during pigging led to backflow, resulting in a spill and minor fire.

- Consequences: No fatalities, one operator sustained minor burns.

- Cause: Procedural errors and poor communication.

- Source: [Yanbu Refinery Spill Report](https://www.argaam.com/en/article/articledetail/id/1375326)

8. Phillips 66 Refinery - Sweeny, Texas, USA

- Date of Incident: June 2016

- Description: A valve malfunction caused a gas release during pigging, leading to an ignition and fire.

- Consequences: Two workers injured.

- Cause: Valve failure during pigging operations.

- Source: [Phillips 66 Sweeny Refinery Incident](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Phillips-66-pipeline-fire-Sweeny-2016-8378094.php)

These incidents emphasize the importance of proper pressure management, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures during pigging operations in refineries.

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