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BP admits plant-explosion charges

Oil giant BP formally entered a guilty plea in a deal with US prosecutors over the deadly explosion at its Texas City plant in 2005.

Tue, 05 Feb, 2008

Refinery blast: BP chief must answer questions, says court

Outgoing BP chief executive John Browne has been ordered to answer questions about the company’s Texas City plant explosion in 2005 that killed 15 people and injured hundreds more.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2007

Out-of-court settlement in BP blast

A woman whose parents were killed in an American oil refinery blast has received a payout after BP settled the last remaining lawsuit.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2006

BP under fire over safety after 15 deaths in explosion

Oil giant BP was under fresh pressure today after American safety officials said budget cuts and a lack of leadership contributed to “significant safety problems” at the group’s Texas City plant, where 15 people were killed in an explosion.

Tue, 31 Oct, 2006