Worker Dies from Injuries in West Texas Pipeline Blaze
8/20/2018
HOUSTON (Reuters) – One worker died after a fire and series of pipeline explosions two days ago in Midland County, Texas, officials said on Friday.
The name and age of the worker who died was not provided. He succumbed to his injuries on Friday.
The explosions occurred late Wednesday morning, when workers from two pipeline companies were investigating a underground gas leak. Two firefighters on the scene were also injured during the explosion.
Kinder Morgan Inc. and Navitas Midstream Partners both said at least one employee was injured. The accident occurred in the Permian Basin, where oil and gas activity has surged in recent years.
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Pipeline Project Spotlight
Owner:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company
Project:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP)
Type:
TotalEnergies in discussions with a Chinese company after Russian supplier Chelpipe was hit by sanctions.
Length:
902 miles (1,443 km)
Capacity:
200,000 b/d
Start:
2022
Completion:
2025
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