Cenovus officials say crews are responding to an operational issue at the Lima Refinery in Ohio, which led to increased flaring and visible black smoke coming from the facility.

Response Efforts

A company spokesperson said refinery operations teams are addressing the issue according to standard response procedures. The incident resulted in a larger-than-normal flare that could be seen by nearby residents.

Cenovus officials said the situation prompted increased flaring activity as crews worked to stabilize operations at the site. The company did not provide additional details on what caused the operational issue but confirmed that response efforts are ongoing.

Residents in the surrounding area may notice visible emissions while the refinery continues adjustments according to WLIO. Officials said air quality is being monitored during the response. No evacuation orders or public safety alerts were issued in connection with the incident.

Cenovus said its priority remains the safety of employees, the community, and the environment while crews work to resolve the issue. The refinery is expected to continue limited operational adjustments as work proceeds to correct the issue.

Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.