Cenovus Responds to Black Smoke, Flaring at Lima Refinery

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.