The Newcastle Refinery suffered a disruption in electrical service from Black Hills Power last night (March 1, 2025) resulting in a full loss of power to all equipment. There were no environmental releases nor any injuries.
This power disruption resulted in a visible flame from the flare. Further investigation confirmed there was no fire at the facility and no additional damage. Personnel were able to restart the cooling water and steam systems once it was deemed safe. We are in communication with Black Hills Power to understand the disruption in service to the facility.