This SG Solutions plant transforms petroleum coke into synthetic natural gas.
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updated: 4/28/2008 5:54:26 PM
Production at Coke Gasification Plant Will Resume After Investigation
Officials say production at the SG Solutions pet coke gasification plant in Vigo County immediately stopped after an explosion Monday and will resume once an investigation is concluded and all safety procedures are evaluated. The blast killed two contractors from Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, Inc. The two deaths were the first fatalities at the facility since it opened in 1995.
Source: Inside INdiana Business
Press Release
TERRE HAUTE, IND.—SG Solutions plant manager, Richard Payonk, addressed the media this afternoon following a fatal accident at its pet coke gasification plant in Terre Haute, Ind. Two contractors employed by Sterling Boiler & Mechanical, Inc. were killed.
The accident occurred at SG Solutions just before 11 a.m. today when a flanged opening on a high pressure vessel containing synthetic gas failed. Federal, state and local officials have been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. There is no danger to those nearby the plant.
"The safety of our workers and contractors is our top concern, and we're vested in working with officials to find the cause of the accident and to make sure we've done everything in our power to prevent future accidents from occurring,” plant manager, Richard Payonk said.
Sterling Boiler Controller Ken Wahl issued a written statement this afternoon stating:
"Sterling is assisting local authorities in every way possible in determining the cause of the explosion,” the statement said. "Our hearts and prayers are with the families of these individuals.
Production at the plant stopped immediately following the incident and will resume once an investigation is concluded and all safety procedures are evaluated. Prior to today's incident the facility had experienced no fatalities since opening in 1995.
Wabash Valley Power owns 50 percent of SG Solutions, which operates the gasification plant that transforms petroleum coke into synthetic natural gas.
Wabash Valley Power is a generation and transmission cooperative (G&T) headquartered in Indianapolis. The G&T provides wholesale electricity to 28 electric distribution cooperatives in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. Collectively, they serve more than 350,000 homes, farms, businesses and industries.
SG Solutions is a national leader in the development of synthetic gas for use in the generation of electricity for homes and businesses. As one of only two Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) facilities in the United States, SG Solutions has received national recognition as a flagship project of the Department of Energy Clean Coal Program.
Source: SG Solutions
