Lima Refining Company is responding to a release of gasoline vapors from a tank vent, which contributed to benzene readings in an isolated area for a short time. Shawnee Township Fire Department and EMA are on the scene. As a precautionary measure, community members were asked to avoid Buckeye Road. That road has since been opened. There may be an odor; local air quality is being monitored. There are no detectable readings at this time. There has been no directive from local authorities or Lima Refinery to alter daily activities. Activities can continue as normal. “There is no shelter-in-place order, no danger to the public,” stated Shawnee Township Fire Chief Austin Miller.
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October 14, 2024, Press Release from Cenovus Energy: In the coming week, the Lima refinery will begin preparations to complete a turnaround and will be bringing up some units. The public might notice intermittent flaring, noise, or odor in the coming weeks as this proceeds.
Cenovus Refinery is preparing for some major work at the Lima refinery starting in early September. The refinery will begin bringing down units on September 3rd to do needed maintenance. During what is known as a "shutdown" or "turnaround," work will be done to make repairs and improvements to the equipment. During that time, the general public may notice additional flaring, different noises, and odors, which are all part of the process.
Due to a mechanical failure, the City of Findlay water is experiencing an earthy taste and odor. The water is safe to drink and will not cause any adverse health effects. The issue is anticipated to be resolved and taste and odor should normalize within 48 hours.
A petroleum gas leak from a rail car forced the closure of Elida Road Friday night. Before 7 pm., there was an odor of gas coming from a rail …
We’ve been conducting activities to complete our crude oil flexibility project and that has meant some odor in the community as operating units are shut down and re-started. We are working to minimize these impacts as much as possible and apologize for any inconvenience to our neighbors.