Investigation Report
Kleen Energy Natural Gas Explosion
Kleen Energy Natural Gas Explosion
- CSB
- Investigation Report
- ExplosionProcess Safety
- ExplosionProcess safetyRegulation and legislation
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Competence and trainingOperating and work procedures
- Construction
- Onshore facility
Summary
CSB urgent recommendations examine the Kleen Energy explosion during commissioning-stage fuel gas pipe cleaning, alongside other fuel gas incidents. The document compares natural gas blowing with air, nitrogen and pigging alternatives, reviews gaps in standards and regulation, and proposes prohibitions on atmospheric flammable-gas releases for pipe cleaning.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
Classifications: Onshore facility; onshore plant.
Themes: explosion, process safety.