Power outage at Shell Deer Park facility causes flaring that could last days, according to company

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The facility lost power sometime around Friday, which caused the flaring. However, in a statement sent by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the company has yet to reveal what chemicals are being burned.

The company said that a power outage at a Shellf facility in Deer Park has caused flaring, which could last for days.A Shell facility in Deer Park reportedly lost power to one of its units on Friday, which has caused flaring in the area that could last for days, according to the company.

The facility says it could take four to seven days to get under control as crews work to restore power.PREVIOUS STORY:The flaring could be seen on Houston TranStar cameras near SH-225 and La Porte near Underwood. The facility did not elaborate on if surrounding neighborhoods were impacted. Flaring is said to be a key component in keeping the plant safe, the company said. Once flared, the hydrocarbon has been safely treated and the potential emission have been reduced by 98%.

However, in a statement sent by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Saturday, she said the county's pollution control department did not receive specific answers on exactly what chemicals are being burned.The Harris County Office of Emergency Management and Pollution Control will continue to monitor the situation.

 

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