HOUSTON – Reports of heavy smoke from flaring are being seen at a chemical plant in Brazoria County on Tuesday after a mechanical issue.
Heavy smoke seen in Alvin
What we know:
According to officials, there was a mechanical failure in ethylene oxide unit at INEOS Chocolate Bayou in Alvin on FM 2004.
Video sent to FOX 26 shows clouds of smoke coming from the facility as part of flaring.
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A CAER message was sent out by Brazoria County which said there is no action required by the community.
What they’re saying:
Officials stated, “The INEOS Chocolate Bayou site located at 15926 FM 2004, Alvin, TX is conducting flaring to manage its manufacturing processes in a safe and responsible manner. Flaring is an essential safety measure that protects people and the environment by preventing the release of gases into the atmosphere. There is no action required by the community.”
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No other information has been provided at this time.