CVX Chevron Corporation

Chevron Corp. (CVX) reported flaring of gas emissions at its Richmond refinery in northern California, but said the plant continued to operate normally.

"A pressure release device that leads to a flare gas system was opened," the refinery said in a statement to the California Emergency Management Agency. "The incident resulted in a potential release of sulfur dioxide in excess of 500 pounds flaring event."

Chevron said the incident happened Monday afternoon, and no injuries were reported.

The 250,000-barrel-a-day refinery is located just north of Oakland.

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August 07, 2018 08:33 ET (12:33 GMT)

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