News

Chevron explosion: No evidence of corporate manslaughter says CPS

Published

10 years ago

November 12, 2015

Tom Sinclair

Fire at Pembroke refinery in 2011

THERE will be no prosecution as a result of the explosion at Chevron oil refinery which tragically killed four workers and left one worker seriously injured, it has been announced today.

A major criminal investigation had commenced to consider offences of corporate manslaughter by the companies involved.

The investigation was led by Dyfed-Powys Police, and undertaken jointly with the Health and Safety Executive.

Specialist Lawyers from the Crown Prosecution Service worked with the investigation team throughout the investigation process.

The Crown Prosecution Service says that it has made the decision not to prosecute following a review of the evidence in this case

They say there is insufficient evidence to proceed against any of the companies involved for offences of Corporate Manslaughter.In a statement the police and Health and Safety Executive said: “This enquiry was extremely complex and left no stone unturned, whereby many experts and specialists were used to provide the best evidence possible to present to the CPS.

“The families of the deceased have been informed of the CPS decision, and our thoughts remain with them.

“As a result of the decision made by the Crown Prosecution Service, the investigation will now continue by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), using their powers under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated legislation.

“This work will involve considering in due course whether there are any breaches of the above legislation and whether enforcement action is appropriate.”

The police said: “Over the past four years, a dedicated team of police detectives and HSE specialists have been committed to this investigation.

“It is not appropriate to comment further on the causes of the fire and explosion as the criminal investigation is continuing with the Health and Safety Executive. ”

Valero acquired Pembroke refinery from Chevron in 2011 following the accident.

Photo (Herald/T Sinclair)

Crime

Drink-driver narrowly avoided collision in town centre

Published

22 minutes ago

February 4, 2026

Sarah-Jane Absalom

Motorist almost three times over legal limit

A DRINK-driver narrowly avoided crashing into another vehicle while almost three times over the legal alcohol limit, a court has heard.

Nathan Lloyd, 33, was seen driving a Nissan X-Trail in Haverfordwest in the early hours of December 20 without headlights.

Police followed the vehicle, which narrowly missed a car and struck a kerb before being stopped.

Lloyd, of Adams Drive, Narberth, recorded a breath reading of 97 micrograms of alcohol, nearly three times the legal limit.

He was disqualified from driving for two years and given a 12-month community order requiring 80 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days. He was ordered to pay £114 surcharge and £85 costs.