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It is easy to dismiss the need for caution when dealing with methane explosion risks.

Explosions of the sort that could occur at a methane stripping plant are mercifully rare, but they do occur on a regular basis worldwide. For that reason we have provided a Google News Feed below to provide constantly updated international news of methane explosions when they occur.

It is interesting to note that usually few incidents feature in Europe, possibly due to the duties imposed under the EU ATEX Directives.

Methane Explosion Incidents - Google News

Final report on W.Va. mine blast comes as prosecutors ramp up investigation ... - NECN

Final report on W.Va. mine blast comes as prosecutors ramp up investigation ... NECN Previous reports conducted by state, federal and union officials all concluded that Virginia-based Massey let explosive methane and coal dust build up in the mine, and that worn and broken cutting equipment ignited it.

Final report on W.Va. mine blast comes amid charge - The Associated Press

The Associated Press

Final report on W.Va. mine blast comes amid charge The Associated Press Previous reports — issued by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the United Mine Workers of America and an independent panel appointed by the former governor— all concluded that Virginia-based Massey Energy let explosive methane and coal dust ... W.Va. mine boss charged with fraud in deadly blastCBS News Former W.Va. mine boss charged with fraud in deadly blastUSA TODAY all 614 news articles »

W.Va. mine boss charged with fraud in deadly blast - Rapid City Journal

W.Va. mine boss charged with fraud in deadly blast Rapid City Journal Other employees of the mine have told investigators there was never enough fresh air to sweep out the highly explosive methane and coal dust that regularly accumulated _ the fuel that three separate investigations have concluded powered the ...

We Exploit Methane - We Do Big Things! - AllAfrica.com

We Exploit Methane - We Do Big Things! AllAfrica.com Later this year, the first big electric power project to use Lake Kivu methane gas goes into full production. Contour Global, a US-based power supply company will be the investor whose KivuWatt power station will be generating 25 megawatts of ... and more »

South Wake landfill waste to be converted to electricity - News & Observer

News & Observer

South Wake landfill waste to be converted to electricity News & Observer When she flicked a lighter inside the hole, she was seriously burned in a methane explosion. "It's just like a natural-gas well-head," said Ryan Hennessy, president of operations for Cary-based Methane Power, which runs the Durham facility. and more »

Pike: Methane drainage problems - Taranaki Daily News

The West Australian

Pike: Methane drainage problems Taranaki Daily News Serious problems with methane gas drainage was highlighted to Pike River managers seven months before the coalmine exploded, the inquiry into the deaths of 29 men has heard. Former technical services manager Pieter Van Rooyen has continued giving ... LIVE UPDATES: Pike River Inquiry Third Phase - Day 53News NZ 'Blame Culture' existed at New Zelaand's Pike river Mine, says former managerHerald Sun Pike River Inquiry Phase 3: Manager wanted outNew Zealand Listener all 112 news articles »

Pike River electrical system may have triggered blast - TVNZ

3News NZ

Pike River electrical system may have triggered blast TVNZ He said that a pump, switched on at the control room just before the explosion, probably acted as a trigger to ignite methane in the mine. "It looks like a very close coincidence between the pumps starting and the flashing appearing," said Reczek. Pike's electrical system had 'design flaws'Stuff.co.nz Pike River Inquiry Third Phase - live updates Day 43News NZ Cable could have caused Pike River mine disasterHerald Sun Newstalk ZB -New Zealand Herald all 84 news articles »

Gas explosion damages Detroit's Orchestra Hall - MLive.com

WXYZ

Gas explosion damages Detroit's Orchestra Hall MLive.com AP DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Symphony Orchestra says a show Monday has been postponed after Orchestra Hall was damaged in a methane gas explosion that sent several manhole covers flying into the air. No injuries were reported. Briefs: Explosion damages Detroit's Orchestra HallBattle Creek Enquirer Underground Explosion Sends Manhole Covers FlyingMyFox Detroit Fisher Music Center damaged in explosion; music event relocated to Hill ...Michigan Radio The Detroit News -Detroit Free Press all 194 news articles »

 

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