COMAH/Seveso

Regulatory compliance for aluminimum smelter by Tom Leonard

Regulatory compliance for aluminimum smelter

Byrne Ó Cléirigh investigated the environmental status of the Kubal aluminium smelting plant in Sweden as part of a pre-investment due diligence process. We subsequently assisted ... Read more

Globally harmonised system for dangerous substances by Tom Leonard

Globally harmonised system for dangerous substances

Work is underway to harmonise the system for classifying, labelling and packaging dangerous substances across the globe. Operators should be aware of their obligations under the ne ... Read more

Compliance & sustainability at large oil terminal by Liz Dodd

Compliance & sustainability at large oil terminal

We have supported environmental, risk and sustainability initiatives at the 1.3 million cubic-meter-capacity Bantry Terminal since the 1990s. Read more

New guidance for land use planning around COMAH sites by Tom Leonard

New guidance for land use planning around COMAH sites

The planning authorities must consider risks to human health and the environment for developments at, or in the vicinity of, COMAH / Seveso establishments. Read more

Buncefield incident: investigation board report  by Tom Leonard

Buncefield incident: investigation board report

The Buncefield incident involved an explosion following a release of petroleum due to tank overfilling. In the following years, there have detailed studies into the cause of the re ... Read more