Flare noise & smoke

Type of complaint: Flaring - - Noise
Call received: 19/01/2015 4:00pm

Complaint Details

Date of observation:19/01/2015 4:00pm
Date of call:19/01/2015 4:00pm
Street: Finley Road
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionSSE
Wind Speed12 Knots
Investigation result

The flaring was during the restart of the Qenos Olefins plant after the shutdown on January 14th due to the interruption to steam supply. The flare rate was higher than planned at the time of the complaint while the plant operations were being established.

Response

Flare rate reduced as plants were returned to normal production.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginQenos Olefins