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The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Gas leak from overturned LPG tanker triggers high alert on NH in Kerala's Kanhangad
A gas leak from an overturned LPG tanker lorry on the national highway at Kanhangad in Kasaragod, Kerala, sparked panic on Friday (July 25, 2025), prompting authorities to enforce a high alert and block traffic on the busy route. The accident took place on Thursday. However, the leak was discovered around 10 a.m. on Friday while operations to lift the vehicle were under way. Lifting of the vehicle was immediately halted and additional units of Fire and Rescue Services were rushed in from Kasaragod and Kuttikol. A special team, including gas company officials, fire force personnel and technical experts is overseeing the operation to safely transfer the gas to another tanker. Entry to the accident site has been strictly prohibited. Electricity supply in the vicinity was cut as a precautionary measure. Traffic along the highway remains halted, with vehicles being diverted through alternate routes. Local administration has imposed restrictions in three wards, declaring Friday a local holiday. All education institutions, anganwadis and commercial establishments in the affected area remain shut. Officials said the tanker will only be moved after the leak is fully sealed to avoid any risk. Communication issues are affecting information flow from the site, but security measures have been tightened to ensure public safety.
The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Hindu
High alert in Kerala's Kanhangad after LPG tanker overturns, holiday declared, traffic curbs in place
A high alert has been declared in Kanhangad after an LPG tanker lorry overturned near the Koval Store on the National Highway, prompting emergency measures and a local holiday in surrounding areas. The accident occurred on Thursday (July 24, 2025) when the tanker, en route from the Mangaluru LPG plant to Coimbatore, overturned into a roadside swamp while trying to give way to an oncoming bus on a narrow service road. The stretch is part of an ongoing national highway development zone. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries, and authorities have confirmed there was no gas leak. As a precautionary step, the District Disaster Management Authoritiy declared Friday a local holiday for all institutions — including schools, anganwadis and commercial establishments within a one-kilometre radius of the Koval store. Wards 18, 19 and 26 of Kanhangad South and Aingoth fall within this zone. Traffic diverted Vehicular traffic on the national highway from Kanhangad South to Padannakkad will be completely halted from 8 a.m. on Friday. Alternate routes have been arranged for diverted traffic, though officials warned of temporary travel disruption. Residents in the vicinity have already been evacuated. The Hosdurg police and Kanhangad Fire and Rescue Services have jointly issued strict safety instructions. The people have been instructed to avoid the use of LPG cylinders, refrain from smoking or using inverters and other electrical appliances, not to start vehicles or attempt to capture footage near the site and to stay away from the accident zone altogether. Power supply around the accident site has been cut off on Friday until the tanker is safely removed. The operation to lift the tanker will begin at 9 a.m. today. Authorities urged the public to cooperate fully to ensure the emergency is managed without incident.
Fibre2Fashion
a day ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
BASF & AltaGas sign butane deal via REEF on Ridley Island
BASF Intertrade AG ("BASF") and AltaGas Ltd. ("AltaGas") (TSX: ALA) have signed a long-term commercial agreement for supply of butane via AltaGas and Royal Vopak's ("Vopak") (XAMS: VPK) Ridley Island Energy Export Facility ("REEF") commencing in 2027. REEF is a large-scale, open access liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal with comprehensive rail and marine infrastructure currently under construction on Ridley Island, British Columbia, Canada. REEF is expected to be completed by 2026 year-end. Agreement Diversifies BASF's Supply and Strengthens its Cracker Feedstock Supply Portfolio BASF and AltaGas have signed a long-term agreement for butane supply via the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, starting in 2027. The deal provides BASF with reliable Western Canadian feedstock for its Asian operations, diversifies its cracker feedstock portfolio, and strengthens AltaGas' export platform with a high-quality, investment-grade counterparty. The agreement will provide BASF with access to competitive and reliable butane from Western Canada, which will be used mainly as feedstock for BASF's growing production footprint in Asia. This partnership will diversify BASF's cracker feedstock portfolio and strengthen the link between Canada, as one of the world's largest energy producing regions, and Asia, one of the fastest growing demand regions globally. The agreement will provide shorter lead times and reliable shipping deliveries to Asia. "This agreement marks a significant step in strengthening BASF's global feedstock supply portfolio," says Matthias Dohrn, President Global Procurement at BASF and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BASF Intertrade AG . "By partnering with AltaGas, we are not only securing reliable and competitive access to butane from Western Canada, but also reinforcing our commitment to supply chain diversification and resilience. AltaGas brings expertise and a strong infrastructure platform to the table, and we look forward to our collaboration to support our growth in Asia." Further De-risk AltaGas' Export Platform This agreement, which AltaGas had previously announced as part of its first quarter 2025 results, represents another positive step in de-risking its global exports operations. The contract diversifies AltaGas' downstream customer base with the addition of BASF, which is an A-rated investment grade counterparty with broad global operations and strong long-term growth plans. BASF joins AltaGas' broad customer base of more than 70 Canadian producers and aggregators and Asian downstream customers that utilize AltaGas' open access export terminals to facilitate the best outcomes for their businesses. The agreement is expected to commence in 2027 and reinforces the strategic value of AltaGas' west coast LPG export platform. "We are excited to deepen our relationship with BASF and play a key role in helping the company deliver on their long-term growth objectives," said Vern Yu, President and Chief Executive Officer of AltaGas . "This agreement is further recognition of our structural advantage of exporting LPGs to Asia from the North American west coast. The addition of a high-quality counterparty such as BASF further de-risks our export platform, advancing our strategic priorities." Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Premier: Comprehensive central utility data system needed to consolidate location of Sarawak's pipelines, utility infrastructure
Abang Johari gestures during a photo call in front of a Sungai Plan house connected to piped gas supply. – Ukas photo BINTULU (July 24): Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) and the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication have been tasked with establishing a comprehensive central utility data system. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would consolidate the locations of all pipelines and utility infrastructure throughout the state. 'It is important to have a centralised data that can be overlaid with other utility systems, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues such as pipeline faults or overlaps during road and development projects. 'In the past, we didn't have digital records. But now, there's no reason not to. Petros must lead in establishing a command and storage centre for utility data to manage and monitor all infrastructure,' he said during the launch of piped natural gas supply by Petros to households in Sungai Plan here yesterday. He said Petros, which marks its eighth anniversary this month, plays a critical role as Sarawak's sole gas aggregator in ensuring the state reaps direct benefits from its natural gas resources. 'Sarawak must take a more proactive role in managing its own oil and gas resources instead of simply observing while others operate within the state. 'We are not taking away everything from Petronas. We just want to manage what belongs to Sarawak. Petronas will continue their business, we are only taking a portion to ensure our own resources are managed by us,' he explained. The Premier hailed the launch of the piped gas supply in Sungai Plan as a transformative step. 'Now people can just turn on the stove using piped gas. No need to carry heavy LPG gas cylinders. With piped gas, it'll be much cheaper,' he said. He also outlined the expansion plan for the gas pipeline network, starting with Jepak and Kidurong's industrial areas by 2030 before extending to Tatau and Sebauh. He said the initiative would stimulate rural industrial development, particularly in food production by providing access to reliable and affordable gas supply. Abang Johari pointed out that Petros has invested RM3,500 per household for gas pipeline installations in Miri, with Petros covering the connection fee. He reiterated that domestic needs must take priority in gas utilisation. 'Our gas should first support local industries and economic growth before we export. While we respect Petronas' agreements with foreign companies, Sarawak's rights must be protected. 'We also need to be involved in downstream sectors, especially now that technology allows us to refine sour gas into sweet gas,' he said. Looking ahead, he expressed optimism for Sarawak's future, pointing to data suggesting the presence of onshore gas deposits across the state's western and coastal regions, including areas near Adong and possibly Kuching. 'With God's blessings and our resources, I am very confident that the future of Sarawak is bright,' he said. Abang Johari also stressed that all gas pipeline installations and connections must adhere to strict safety standards. 'Do not connect gas lines carelessly. If done incorrectly, it can be dangerous. Thank you to Bomba (Fire and Rescue Department) and other safety agencies for educating the public on how to handle gas infrastructure safely,' he said. Abang Johari central utility data system lead
Reuters
2 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
First LPG tanker docks at Enterprise Products Neches River terminal in Texas
HOUSTON, July 23 (Reuters) - A liquefied petroleum gas tanker moored at the Enterprise Products Partners (EPD.N), opens new tab terminal along the Neches river in Texas, ship tracking data showed on Wednesday, the first vessel to arrive for loading at the facility. Energy research firm Vortexa said the mooring signaled the commissioning of the plant. Enterprise did not immediately reply to a request for a comment. Enterprise, one of the top U.S. ethane producers and exporters, has been adding to its natural gas liquids business by building and expanding facilities to export ethane and propane to meet growing global demand. The company announced in April plans to construct a new export facility, which could load either ethane or propane, located on the Neches River in Orange County, Texas. Ethane and propane are byproducts of oil and gas production. Ethane is primarily used to make plastics, while propane is used for heating and cooking. Phase 1 of Enterprise's Neches River project has a nameplate capacity of 120,000 barrels per day and will accommodate loading rates of up to 45,000 barrels per hour. It was expected to begin service in the second half of 2025. Medium-sized gas tanker Navigator Eclipse entered the Enterprise Beaumont dock late on Tuesday and was moored on Wednesday, according to ship tracking data on LSEG and Kpler. The vessel has only moved ethane between U.S. and China since May 2021, according to Kpler. The vessel is likely to head to Satellite Chemical's ( opens new tab Lianyungang import terminal in China with the commissioning cargo, Vortexa's Samantha Hartke wrote in a note. Satellite could not immediately be reached outside of office hours. A company uses the commissioning stage to test and ensure all aspects of a plant are working before moving to commercial operations. Phase 2 of the terminal, which will allow Enterprise to load up to 180,000 bpd of ethane and 360,000 bpd of propane, or a combination of the two, is expected to begin service in the first half of 2026.
