Refinery Gas Flares

Lately the flares originating from the refineries at the southern islands seem to be getting frequent and intense too.

taken at 2100 hr

The night skyline is deep red, reflecting the intensity of the flames.

taken at 2200 hr

without the flare

how it look in daylight

Update:

Shell announced that major construction activities at its ethylene cracker complex (ECC) have been completed and that commissioning work is underway to start up the plant.
During final preparations for start-up, flames will be visible at the top of the petrochemical plant’s chimneys. These are commonly referred to in the industry as “flares” and are a safe and routine part of commissioning a new unit, such as a cracker. The flares are likely to be seen from the last few days of February to early-March.