Chemical plant flaring warning

Residents near Mossmorran chemical plant have been warned that five days of flaring is to begin today.

Exxonmobil has apologised ahead of the flaring at the Fife Ethylene Plant and said it was connected to “essential maintenance”.

Local residents said they were “bracing” themselves. Previously flaring has sparked complaints about noise and caused houses to vibrate in the area.

Exxonmobil said: “We understand flaring can cause concern but we must always put safe operations first. Flaring will be kept to a minimum. Work will take an estimated five days.”