Battery fires ------------------ooooooh. Well, disaster wise...

Battery fires ------------------ooooooh. Well, disaster wise ---------- batteries have a very very very very very hard long road to go to beat fossil fuel disasters ---

my bet is that oil and gas are uncatchable in the disaster race

Some of the biggest oil and gas fires in history have resulted from catastrophic accidents, often leading to significant loss of life and environmental damage. Here are notable incidents:
## Major Oil and Gas Fires
1. **Piper Alpha Disaster (1988)**
The Piper Alpha platform, located in the North Sea, experienced a catastrophic explosion and fire on July 6, 1988. A miscommunication regarding safety protocols led to a gas leak, resulting in an explosion that killed 167 of the 226 crew members on board. This disaster is one of the deadliest in the history of the oil industry.
2. **Deepwater Horizon Explosion (2010)**
On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig suffered a blowout while drilling an exploratory well in the Gulf of Mexico. The explosion and subsequent fire resulted in the deaths of 11 workers and led to the largest marine oil spill in history, releasing approximately 4.9 million barrels of oil into the ocean over 87 days.
3. **Texas City Refinery Explosion (2005)**
A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Texas City Refinery on March 23, 2005, resulting in 15 fatalities and injuring over 180 people. The explosion was caused by the overfilling of a distillation tower, leading to a vapor cloud explosion.
4. **Bohai 2 Oil Rig Capsizing (1979)**
The Bohai 2 oil rig capsized in the Gulf of Bohai on November 25, 1979, due to a storm. The rig was being towed when high winds caused it to flood and capsize, resulting in the loss of 72 crew members out of 76.
5. **C.P. Baker Drilling Barge Explosion (1964)**
On June 30, 1964, the C.P. Baker drilling barge in the Gulf of Mexico suffered a hull blowout that led to an explosion and fire, claiming the lives of several crew members.
6. **Usamacinta Jack-Up Platform Fire (2007)**
On October 23, 2007, the Usamacinta jack-up platform in the Gulf of Mexico collided with another platform, leading to a significant gas leak and fire that resulted in 21 fatalities.
7. **Exxon Valdez Oil Spill (1989)**
Although primarily known for its environmental impact, the Exxon Valdez incident involved a tanker that struck a reef, spilling 10.8 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound. The spill was preceded by a series of operational failures that could have led to fires and explosions.
These incidents highlight the inherent risks associated with oil and gas extraction and processing, underscoring the importance of stringent safety measures in the industry[1][2][4].
Citations:
[1] https://www.marsh.com/content/dam/m...100-largest-losses-in-hydrocarbon-history.pdf
[2] https://www.energyjobshop.com/articles/biggest-accidents-oilfield-history/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_natural_gas_and_oil_production_accidents_in_the_United_States
[4] https://acespace.org/blog/2024/01/12/top-10-oil-and-gas-industry-disasters/
[5] https://robertsmarkland.com/blog/7-of-the-worst-oil-rig-disasters-of-all-time/
[6] https://www.britannica.com/explore/savingearth/9-biggest-oil-spills-in-history
[7] https://www.drillingformulas.com/top-10-worlds-catastrophic-accidents-in-oil-and-gas-industry/
[8] https://www.arnolditkin.com/oil-rig-explosions/major-oil-rig-disasters/