Haifa Refinery Warns of Increased Air Pollution During Production Halt
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's BAZAN oil refinery in Haifa has started a production shutdown, anticipating increased air pollution from flaring. The cause, whether malfunction or planned maintenance, is unclear as BAZAN withheld details from environmental regulators. The company is investigating and promises a report, while environmental groups vow to monitor the situation closely.
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- BAZAN refinery in Haifa is halting production, expecting increased air pollution.
- The cause of the shutdown is unclear, with BAZAN withholding maintenance details.
- Environmental groups are monitoring the situation and demand transparency from BAZAN.
- BAZAN promises a detailed report on emissions in accordance with permits.
The Oil Refineries Ltd. (ORL) complex in Haifa, known as BAZAN, has begun a production shutdown process that is expected to increase flaring operations and raise air pollution levels. It remains unclear whether the shutdown is due to a malfunction or planned maintenance, according to the newspaper "A-Yom." The Association of Towns for the Environmental Protection of the Haifa Bay stated that BAZAN has refused to provide details of the maintenance plan, hindering the ability to determine the cause of the increased emissions. BAZAN has stated that the circumstances are being investigated and efforts are underway to resume normal operations, promising a detailed report in accordance with emission permits. The environmental association pledged to continue monitoring the situation closely, emphasizing the need for the maintenance plan to understand the event's circumstances.
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