2013 Qingdao oil pipeline explosion
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| Date | 22 November 2013 |
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| Location | Qingdao, Shandong, China |
| Deaths | 62 |
| Suspect(s) | 9 |
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The 2013 Qingdao oil pipeline explosion occurred on 22 November 2013,[1] when an oil pipeline in Chinese city of Qingdao, Shandong Province, China leaked and caught fire and exploded. The blast killed at least 62 people. At least 9 people were detained by the police.[2][3]
Events Leading to Accident
- The pipeline ruptured and leaked for about 15 minutes onto a street and into the sea before it was shut off.
- Hours later, as workers cleaned up the spill, the oil caught fire and exploded in two locations
- Oil had seeped into underground utility pipes, which could have been a factor in the blasts
- Oil also caught fire as it spread over the sea
Findings
- Energy Pipeline networks and cities expanding rapidly bringing them closer – This provides opportunity for thieves and also leaving lines dangerously close to general public
- No nationwide database for pipelines
- In effective investigation procedures - Pipeline investigation was completed in September 2013 – but after the explosion the effectiveness of Pipeline investigation remains questionable
- Sinopec completed QHSE checks across all its facilities and found 8000 safety problems ranging from Oil and Gas Well management through to standards at rented oil storage facilities
- Subsequent nationwide pipeline safety check found similar corrosion problems throughout the nation’s pipeline network
References
- ↑ "Death Toll Rises to 47 from Chinese Oil Pipeline Explosions". Saudi Press Agency – via Highbeam (subscription required) . 23 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "Police detain nine after Qingdao oil blasts". Reuters. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
- ↑ "22 Killed in Chinal Oil Pipe Explosion". Fars News Agency. 22 November 2013. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
Coordinates: 36°02′58″N 120°12′54″E / 36.0494°N 120.2150°E
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