Texas petrochemical company TPC Group pleaded guilty to a Clean Air Act violation, agreed to pay $30M for 2019 explosions, and will spend $80M on safety improvements.
Texas petrochemical company TPC Group pleaded guilty to a Clean Air Act violation and has agreed to pay more than $30 million in connection with two explosions in 2019 at their facility in Port Neches. The explosions injured workers, caused the evacuation of thousands, and released over 11 million pounds of hazardous substances. The company will spend around $80 million to improve its risk management program and safety measures at their Port Neches and Houston plants.
May 21, 2024
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