What caused Philadelphia refinery explosion?

The June 21 blaze at a Philadelphia refinery was likely caused by a faulty pipe, according to a preliminary report from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. The explosion released more than 5,000 pounds of deadly hydrofluoric acid into the air.

What refinery blew up in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery
On June 21, 2019, part of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery, the largest oil refinery on the East Coast of the United States, blew up.

Was there an explosion in Philadelphia?

PHILADELPHIA — A man was rushed to the hospital after an explosion on Tuesday afternoon in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia. It ripped off the front of a home in the 6300 block of Algard Street around 1:20 p.m. A 61-year-old man was trapped inside after the blast.

Where was the refinery fire in South Philadelphia?

“The PES Philadelphia Refining Complex has been “part of the neighborhood” in South Philadelphia for over 150 years and is closely tied to the growth of the American oil industry in the 19th century,” PES says on its website. Friday’s fire comes nearly two weeks after another incident at the same complex.

Who is the owner of the Philadelphia refinery?

Many Philadelphians still call it the Sunoco refinery, though it is now owned by Philadelphia Energy Solutions, a partnership that includes Sunoco. The Carlyle Group owns 10% of the facility and Energy Transfer Partner has an 8% stake, sources told CNBC .

When did the PES refinery in Philadelphia Open?

The refinery dates back to the 19th Century, opening a year after the Civil War ended. “The PES Philadelphia Refining Complex has been “part of the neighborhood” in South Philadelphia for over 150 years and is closely tied to the growth of the American oil industry in the 19th century,” PES says on its website.

Which is the largest refinery on the east coast?

The commercial refining complex, which came out of bankruptcy last August, is the largest refinery on the East Coast and employs about 1,000 people. Many Philadelphians still call it the Sunoco refinery, though it is now owned by Philadelphia Energy Solutions, a partnership that includes Sunoco.