Energy Transfer pipeline continues to burn in La Porte, Texas
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Sept 17 (Reuters) -Energy Transfer ET.N said a fire at its natural gas liquid (NGL) pipeline in La Porte, Texas, whichstarted on Monday, was continuing to burn itself out on Tuesday morning.
The massive fire on Monday morning knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses and prompted a widespread evacuation of the area, but there were no serious injuries reported and the pipeline was isolated by midday for residual product to burn off.
The fire occurred at a valve station on a 20-inch (50.8-cm) pipeline used to carry NGLs, according to Energy Transfer. NGLs can be used as inputs for petrochemical plants or burned for space heating and cooking, among other uses.
"Law enforcement agencies have initiated an investigation into the cause of the incident," Energy Transfersaid.
The Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates the state's oil and gas industry, also said it was investigating what caused the fire.
About 1,500 CenterPoint Energy CNP.N customers were without power on Tuesday, after initially affecting about 5,000 customers, according to the company's website.
Impacted land owners were being taken care of and have been provided with lodging at area hotels, Energy Transfer said, adding that this will continue until evacuation orders are lifted.
Reporting by Anushree Mukherjee in Bengaluru
Editing by Marguerita Choy
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