ExxonMobil said last night they have replaced a faulty part on a compressor and are “working round the clock” to restart the machine as soon as possible, which could mean seeing some “fluctuations in the elevated flare.”
But the Scottish Environment Protection Agency said on Monday night that they had received 380 complaints about the flaring since it started early on Sunday morning, and that although it is authorised and an important safety feature of industrial sites, it has been happening “too often".
5. Edinburgh View
The dramatic sight could be seen from Edinburgh on Monday night. Pic: Max Sefton Photo: Max Sefton
6. Mossmorran
Sepa said the flaring is happening "too often." Pic: Margaret Paterson Photo: Margaret Paterson
7. Musselburgh
The view of Mossmorran chemical plant flaring from Fisherrow Harbour. Pic: David Lee. Photo: David Lee
8. Arthur's seat
This image was taken by Taras Young from Arthur's seat. Pic: Taras Young. Photo: Taras Young