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re: Explosion Reported at Valero Refinery in Texas
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:43 pm to lake chuck fan
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:43 pm to lake chuck fan
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I highly doubt whatever happened at Valero had anything to do with terrorist
Right. Like I said, I don't see anything to suggest it was a terrorist attack and these fires happen from time to time.
But I would note that major explosions to go along with a refinery fire are far less common than the fires themselves. Fewer than 10% of refinery fires escalate to an explosion of any kind.
This post was edited on 3/23/26 at 7:45 pm
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Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:46 pm to lake chuck fan
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I've worked in refineries, chemical plants and power plants for the last 33 years.
In fact, I've worked at that plant numerous times.
Considering that these facilities run 24 hrs/day, 365 days a year... it's incredible that these accidents occur rarely.
That is a testament to the dedication to security and safety those running these facilities invest.
I highly doubt whatever happened at Valero had anything to do with terrorist.
Yep. I jerked a lot of trays out of those towers and put em back in. Most people cannot imagine the power and processes going on inside them. Stepping into a manhole wherein one blew up is a sobering experience. Especially if there is H2S around.
Hope you are healthy, lc.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:48 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Even then, that's not political.
Delete your avi, you are shaming Pooh Bear.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:48 pm to FLTech
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MSCNN: "The oil that Trump stole from Venezuela is not compatible with this refinery"
I'd not be surprised. They'd totally ignore the fact that the reason so much oil refining infrastructure exists on the gulf coast is precisely due to Venezuelan oil. That's why most refineries on the gulf coast were built in the first place.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:49 pm to SallysHuman
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Delete your avi, you are shaming Pooh Bear.
He's such a frickin bitch.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:49 pm to AlterEd
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What kind of stupid question is this? The price of gas is something that is discussed here every day, you dumb bitch.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:50 pm to AlterEd
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He's such a frickin bitch.
He’s definitely coming in hot tonight.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:54 pm to SallysHuman
It's like he insists on being the least liked internet poster in history. As if it's his goal to be a bitch.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:55 pm to SlowFlowPro
Most things unfortunately have political implications. Of course if people are oblivious about all things happening then they just go with the worse narratives to ease their understanding of bad things happening to them
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:56 pm to Nosevens
With gas prices rising the way they are anything that further affects the price of gas is going to have political ramifications. Especially in this OMB climate.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 7:59 pm to AlterEd
Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine and we started arming Ukraine, I’ve wondered if Russia has pulled off any sabotage over here in the States as payback.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:02 pm to boosiebadazz
Sounds awful risky.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:05 pm to The Baker
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Is no one thinking drone/terrorists?
Refinery explosions occurred before the invention of drones…
So we don’t just assume drones is the cause…
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:11 pm to AGGIES
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At this time, numerous emergency crews are on the scene following a major explosion at a Valero refinery. Large flames are visible, with heavy smoke rising and seen for miles. Multiple witnesses reported feeling the ground shake at the time of the blast. A shelter-in-place order has been issued for nearby residents as a precaution while crews work to contain the situation. The cause of the explosion remains unknown and is currently under investigation.
This post was edited on 3/23/26 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:24 pm to AlterEd
This must be what that baw in Lafayette heard.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:26 pm to OysterPoBoy
Yeah, it was a pretty strong blast. I saw some door cam footage that caught the blast.
The sheriff is saying the likely culprit was an industrial heater malfunction. But obviously still under investigation.
The sheriff is saying the likely culprit was an industrial heater malfunction. But obviously still under investigation.
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:27 pm to DTRooster
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Take a sabbatical or lobotomy,
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:28 pm to AlterEd
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The sheriff is saying the likely culprit was an industrial heater malfunction. But obviously still under investigation.
Obviously
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:47 pm to OysterPoBoy
where is citizen k to explain the tubing failure inside the heater that was bought used, uninspected and cheap
Posted on 3/23/26 at 8:56 pm to AlterEd
But obviously still under investigation.
Likely not even started. OSHA, EPA, and CSB will be involved.
Likely not even started. OSHA, EPA, and CSB will be involved.
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