LyondellBasell conducted a controlled implosion of two inactive 350-foot coker units at its Houston Refinery as part of its property transition, with the operation taking place early Sunday morning.
– If you heard a loud boom near the Houston Ship Channel on Sunday morning, then you probably heard the sound of the planned implosion at the LyondellBasell Houston Refinery. The chemical company says it carried out a controlled demolition of two inactive coker units at the refinery, located at 12000 Lawndale Street facilities.
The structures—about 350 feet tall—have been inactive since refining operations at the site ended in early 2025. LyondellBasell says the implosion is part of the company’s long-term transition of the property and is the final step in the coker-unit demolition work that started last year.Memorial Hermann, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas strike deal to keep patients in-network The company said preparations began around sunrise with final safety checks and coordination with local law enforcement. The implosion was conducted by contractor GSD Companies within a secured 1,000-foot exclusion zone on the north side of the site, and once it started, the demolition lasted only a few minutes. People nearby may have heard a brief sound and seen a short-lived dust plume at the time of the implosion—effects the company said were expected and temporary.LyondellBasell said engineering analysis and planning indicated sound, vibration and air-quality impacts outside the exclusion zone were expected to be minimal, and that any visible dust would be light and temporary. Drivers in the area could also have seen brief traffic controls near Highway 225 or nearby access roads.Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Christian Hudspeth is a Houston native who joined KPRC 2 News in December 2025. Christian began his news career at KTRK in 2022 before moving to newsrooms in Waco, Texas , Las Vegas, Nevada , and now back to H-Town. He earned his BA at the University of Houston Jack J. Valenti School of Communication in 2023.Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigHouston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigParada de tráfico termina en muerte en el norte de Houston.Gunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhoodGunman waves weapon at homes during attempted theft of Ford Raptor in Braeswood neighborhood2:22$20K bond set for teacher accused of staging hoaxWill there ever by a category 6 hurricane?Anthony Yanez at the National Tropical Weather ConferenceFort Bend County Judge KP George suspended after felony conviction last monthAnybody else obsessed with Artemis II right now?Armed suspect taken into custody at Missouri City golf course pondParents react after lockdown situation causes panic at Splendora High SchoolSplendora HS teacher charged in school stabbing ‘hoax’ made allegations against prison inmateWines with these labels are good in your glass but, better for the planet🌱🍷The Houston Rockets playoff seeding comes down to these last three games at home! 👀🏀High-profile prisoner alleges sexual assault by prison guards at Hospital GalvestonJUDGE NATHAN MILLIRON DOESN’T CALL ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED HIM TO THE BENCHA night out in Upper Kirby ends in gunfireLARGE COURTROOM PRESENCE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT ATTORNEY WHO EMAILED JUDGEInside Artemis II: How astronauts prepared for historic lunar flybyTexans' E.J. Speed, Toro cheer on students at Parker Elementary School for STAAR testInside Artemis II: The cameras capturing those stunning new close-ups of the MoonTeacher accused of tying up student, recording video in office during English proficiency lessonsPrevious photo
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