I mentioned a few posts ago that the TCEQ had granted a 10-year permit to LyondellBasell Industries, the largest refinery in the Houston area, after denying the City of Houston, Mayor Annise Parker, and Houston’s residents a public hearing to contest the permit.
Today (Monday May 17, 2010), the Houston Chronicle reported a fire at the LyondellBasell plant near the Houston Ship Channel. According to the Chronicle, no injuries or deaths have been reported, and reporters did not attribute a reason for the fire in the article.
However, it will be interesting to keep up with this story, because I wonder if the fire was caused by something that could have been avoided by the TCEQ after inspecting the refinery. As we have seen, the TCEQ’s inspections are not the most thorough.
I’ll keep you posted.
wow. you’re on fire. you’re good.