Case Study
Eyewitnesses Spot Gas Hub Explosion in Austria
On December 12, 2017 an explosion ripped through a major natural gas facility in Austria, claiming one life and injuring more than a dozen others. Dataminr first alerted clients to the blast from a local eyewitness who shared a photo of the flames.
The event impacted gas supplies across Europe and had knock-on effects for businesses across the energy sector. News of the explosion sent gas futures soaring. Dataminr for Finance clients were given early insight into this breaking story before the market moved.
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12/12/17-3:09 AM
Dataminr for Finance alerted clients to an explosion at Baumgarten, one of the largest gas hubs in Europe, controlled by oil company OMV AG.
Dataminr for Finance's initial alert came from an local eyewitness ahead of both local and major news, and an hour and a half before the official company announcement.
12/12/17-3:09 AM
Translated from German
Is there a gas @omv burning from the rear of the @omv ? Seems to be huge
12/12/17-3:11 AM
Translated from German
#explosion a gas station in #Baumgarten at the March, Bez GF. Avoid the area & follow instructions from the forces!
12/12/17-3:31 AM
Translated from German
Violent explosion at OMV in Baumgarten bit.ly/2ALv5zn
12/12/17-3:51 AM
Translated from German
@omv #gas_accident on Tallesbrunn, oil or gas station.
12/12/17-4:42 AM
OMV Official Announcement
We confirm an incident at the gas station #Baumgarten, a plant of our subsidiary Gas Connect Austria. All current information can be found here: bit.ly/GasConnectAust…