Cenovus Responds to Black Smoke, Flaring at Lima Refinery


   
Barani Krishnan
DTN Refined Fuels Market Reporter

   SECAUCUS, NJ (DTN) -- Cenovus Energy said it was addressing an operational 
issue at its 172,000 bpd Lima refinery in northwest Ohio that has resulted in 
heavy flaring and black smoke.

   "As the refinery responds, community members will see larger than normal 
flaring with black smoke as part of these standard safety procedures," Cenovus 
said in the statement issued Wednesday (6/10) when local media first reported 
the matter.

   The company said it was using standard response protocols to the incident 
and that local air quality was being monitored, emphasizing its priority on the 
safety of personnel and responders on the ground, as well as the environment 
and community.

   The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has not yet reported on the matter 
or issued a public summary of the emissions. Cenovus did not immediately 
respond to a DTN email seeking further details.




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