Overview

Buncefield: 20 Years On – Lessons That Still Matter

Two decades after one of the UK’s most significant industrial disasters, we revisit the Buncefield explosion with fresh eyes and hard-earned wisdom. What happened that day? What did we learn in the aftermath? And—crucially—what must we re-learn to safeguard the future of the process industries?

Join industry veterans Ken Rivers and Ian Travers, both deeply involved in the original investigations and the shaping of post-incident recommendations. They’ll share powerful insights, personal reflections, and the enduring lessons that must not be forgotten.

This isn’t just history—it’s a wake-up call.

Speakers

• Ken Rivers
• Ian Travers

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Safety and Loss Prevention Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

08:00–09:30 GMT.

Software

The presentation will be delivered via Microsoft Teams. We recommend downloading the app from the Microsoft website, rather than using the web portal.