Safety Protocols Activate Controlled Flaring At Wood River Refinery

Safety Protocols Activate Controlled Flaring At Wood River Refinery

ROXANA — At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, a piece of operating equipment at the Wood River Refinery, located at 900 South Central Avenue in Roxana, Illinois, tripped, prompting a safety response, refinery officials said.In accordance with safety protocols, the affected unit depressurized through the refinery’s flaring system, a safety device designed to release excess gases.The flare, which is visible to the surrounding commu…