Category: Consequences

Explosion aboard sewage boat kills one person in New York City

May 30, 2025 (updated June 28, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

A tragic explosion on a sewage boat in New York City results in one death, sparking investigations and safety discussions.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Boats, Marine

Explosion at diesel processing facility injures worker in mexico facility

May 23, 2025 (updated July 2, 2025) Published by Marina Fuentes

An explosion at a diesel processing facility in Mexico injures a worker, prompting an urgent investigation and safety review.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Downstream, Refinery

Chemical plant fire in Spain sends several towns into lockdown

May 15, 2025 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

Discover the aftermath of a chemical plant fire in Spain, as several towns go into lockdown. Emergency response efforts intensify to contain the blazing inferno’s effects, with public safety measures in place.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical, emergency response, Spain

The Flixborough disaster

May 13, 2025 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

Explore the profound impact of the Flixborough disaster on safety regulations, industry practices, and the enduring lessons learned.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical

Spain’s grid collapsed in 5 seconds. What Caused Spain and Portugal’s Massive Power Outage?

May 12, 2025 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

In just 5 seconds, Spain’s grid collapsed, triggering a massive power outage. Explore the causes, vulnerabilities, and recovery efforts.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Energy, Massive power outage, Spain, Spain grid collapse

Fire on Petrobras offshore platform seriously injures 14

May 5, 2025 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

WisePlant explores the aftermath of a serious fire incident on a Petrobras offshore platform, delving into injuries, emergency response, investigation, safety measures, and lessons learned.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Offshore, Petrobras, Upstream

American Water, the largest water utility in US, is targeted by a cyberattack

October 10, 2024 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Kevin Harrys

Discover the implications of the recent cyberattack on American Water, the largest water utility in the US. Learn about the ongoing investigation and steps taken to safeguard national security.

Category: Consequences

Tags: American Water Cyberattack, American Water Utility

Hackers target Arkansas City water treatment plant, prompting federal investigation

September 25, 2024 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

In a concerning turn of events, hackers breach the Arkansas City water treatment plant, leading to a federal investigation. Vulnerabilities exposed, sparking security concerns and raising questions about the safety of the water supply. Experts caution about rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Water

Svilosa Chemical plant fire injures three employees

August 12, 2024 (updated June 30, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

An explosion and subsequent fire left three employees injured at a Bulgarian chemical plant on 29 July. The incident happened at the Svilosa sodium chlorate plant in the town of Svishtov in the north of the country.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical, Consequences, Svishtov

What can we learn from the 2024 CrowdStrike incident towards industrial cybersecurity?

July 26, 2024 (updated October 14, 2025) Published by Maximillian G. Kon

CrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity firm, released a configuration update for its Falcon sensor software that inadvertently triggered a catastrophic chain reaction.

Category: Consequences

Tags: CrowdStrike, Microsoft

US energy firm shares how Akira ransomware hacked its systems

October 27, 2023 (updated June 30, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

US energy firm shares details of Akira ransomware attack, including how it infiltrated their systems and the steps they took to mitigate the damage. Learn how to protect your business from similar threats.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Akira, Energy, Ransomware

Building automation giant Johnson Controls hit by ransomware attack

September 30, 2023 (updated June 30, 2025) Published by Antonio Da Silva

Johnson Controls, a leading provider of building automation systems, has been hit by a ransomware attack, potentially compromising the security of its customers. The company is working to contain the attack and restore its systems.

Category: Consequences, Threats

Tags: Johnson Controls, Ransomware

Pemex refinery blaze injures four

May 30, 2023 (updated September 16, 2024) Published by Robert Mannash

“May 23: A Day of Tragedy as Pemex Refinery Blaze Injures Four”

Category: Consequences

Tags: Downstream, Pemex, Refinery

Wind turbine firm Nordex hit by Conti ransomware attack

April 14, 2022 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Kevin Harrys

The Conti ransomware operation has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on wind turbine giant Nordex, which was forced to shut down IT systems and remote access to the managed turbines earlier this month. Nordex is one of the largest developers and manufacturers of wind turbines globally, with more than 8,500 employees worldwide.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Energy, Nordex, Ransomware

A factory fire in Hull, UK, involved 300 tonnes of plastic

November 30, 2021 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

A major incident was reported in Hull, north-west England, on 24 November after a fire broke out in a factory containing around 300 tonnes of plastic.No one was injured during the incident; however, a response from several agencies was needed to address the fire, including 14 fire trucks and 70 firefighters.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical, Plastics

Coal mine explosion leaves 51 dead and dozens injured in Russia

November 26, 2021 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

An explosion killed 51 people and injured 49 at the Listvyazhnaya coal mine in Russia's Kemerovo region on November 25. There were 285 miners in the mine when the incident occurred and 46 of them were killed by the explosion. Five rescuers also died of asphyxiation after entering the mine to retrieve bodies and help trapped miners.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Mining

Carbon dioxide leak kills one, injures three at Spanish nuclear power plant

November 25, 2021 (updated June 29, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

One person died and three were taken to hospital after a carbon dioxide leak at the Ascó nuclear power plant in Catalonia, Spain, on Nov. 24. Emergency services said the incident was not related to radiological activity, but was likely caused by a failure of the plant and fire prevention system.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Energy, Nuclear

First interim report into July chemical explosion that killed seven in Leverkusen reveals likely cause

September 8, 2021 (updated July 1, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

The first interim report on the investigation into the July 27 explosion at a chemical waste incineration plant in Leverkusen, Germany says that a chemical reaction was likely to have been the cause. The Cologne District Government made the announcement at a meeting of the City Council of Leverkusen on August 30, citing the first interim report on the investigation into the causes behind the incident.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical

US CSB releases safety video on fatal 2019 hydrogen sulphide release

August 22, 2021 (updated July 1, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

The US Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has released a safety video into the October 26, 2019, hydrogen sulfide release at the Aghorn Operating waterflood station in Odessa, Texas. The release fatally injured an Aghorn employee who was working at the facility that evening, as well as his spouse who attempted to locate him at the facility after he did not return home.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Chemical

US refinery reaches $1 million settlement, admits no wrongdoing in 2018 explosion that injured 36

August 11, 2021 (updated July 1, 2025) Published by Robert Mannash

The Superior Refining Company has reached a settlement of around $1 million in relation to the 2018 explosion at its oil refinery in Superior, northwestern Wisconsin which injured 36 people and caused a mass evacuation of 21,000 people. The settlement reached on June 24 could mean those who were evacuated are eligible to receive $150 in compensation each.

Category: Consequences

Tags: Downstream

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