BP completes planned flare at Whiting refinery without incident

BP has completed a planned flare at its Whiting refinery, which was expected to be visible to local residents. City officials had informed the community about potential flaring and noise over the next week. The flare, which ended around 3 p.m. on Monday, was part of routine operations and did not require road closures or evacuations. Unlike a previous incident in January, this flare was not due to an emergency. BP stated that flaring is a safety measure for managing excess gases during maintenance. The company is monitoring air emissions and has apologized for any disruption caused to nearby residents.