Lightning strike downs Permian gas plant, leading to unexpected flaring

Operator Sabinal Energy may release up to 22,700 pounds of harmful contaminants following natural gas plant power outage

Lightning strike: leads to flaring in Permian — Lightning strike: leads to flaring in PermianPicture: AP/SCANPIX

Caroline Evans

Houston

Texas TCEQ DCP Midstream Permian US

Published 10 September 2020, 16:16Updated 10 September 2020, 16:19