Loud noises and smoke were seen coming from Fawley refinery on Saturday.
Residents have spoken of having ‘very little sleep’ as work was carried out by ExxonMobil.
The cause of the noise as since been revealed by the company.
A spokesperson said: “As our team continues re-starting equipment, we apologise for the current increased noise levels and any disturbance this may be causing.
“We are working hard to reduce this as quickly and safely as possible.
“Thank you for your patience.”
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Fawley refinery has since confirmed that the work that required a 'higher volume use of flares' has now been completed.
ExxonMobil has apolgised for any disturbance caused.
🔧 Operational Update 2: As our team continues re-starting equipment, we apologise for the current increased noise levels and any disturbance this may be causing. We are working hard to reduce this as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience.
— ExxonMobil Fawley (@ExxonMobilFAW) August 6, 2023
People living nearby were previously warned to expect noise and smoke this weekend.
An operational update was issued by ExxonMobil, which detailed the use of the petrochemical complex’s flares.
The site’s four flares act as a safety valve.
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