Piper Alpha - Wikipedia
Piper Alpha was an oil platform located in the North Sea about 120 miles (190 km) north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland. It was operated by Occidental Petroleum and began production in December …
Orphan oil well explosion in Washington County injures 6; 4 ...
Aug 26, 2025 · WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTAP) - Multiple crews are responding to an oil rig explosion near Frontier High School and Leith Run Recreation Area and Campground.
Oil Rig Explosion Rocks Independence Township On Ohio-West ...
Aug 25, 2025 · An oil rig explosion rocked Washington County, Ohio, on Monday afternoon, injuring at least five people, according to local fire officials. The blast occurred while a contractor was plugging …
Multiple injured after oil well explosion in Ohio - WLWT
Aug 26, 2025 · Officials say the explosion happened as a contractor was plugging an orphan well, an oil and natural gas well which has been abandoned. The cause of the explosion is under investigation....
EOG Shale Oil Pad in Carroll County, OH Explodes During ...
Dec 17, 2025 · An oil well pad exploded Monday morning in Carroll County, sending thick black smoke into the sky There was an explosion around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at an EOG …
What Causes Oil Rig Explosion? 6 Common Causes
Nov 7, 2025 · Oil platforms have a high risk of fire or explosion even though water surrounds them. Here are some of the most common causes of oil rig explosions.
WTAP Television - BREAKING: Oil rig explosion reported ...
Aug 25, 2025 · Scott Hoffer I heard Monroe drilling. well. so far in the last 10 mins. the hospital, there's so many life flights. We cant keep track. What road exactly. Just trying to figure out if. Cassandra …