Atmos Energy to flare natural gas in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN — Atmos Energy crews and contractors will oversee a controlled natural gas flaring on April 4, 2016, beginning at approximately 11:00 a.m. at 3171 Gifco Rd, Midlothian, TX. The flaring should conclude at approximately 3:00 p.m. The company will be conducting maintenance on a section of natural gas pipeline in the area as part of normal, routine operations.

"Flaring" is a standard industry practice to safely burn natural gas that must be removed from a specific section of pipeline so that employees can work on the pipe. People in the area will notice a large, controlled flame and moderate noise for approximately three to four hours.

The Midlothian fire department, police department, city officials, Ellis County Sheriff's Office, county officials and 911 operators have been advised of the flaring.

For an informational video explaining why Atmos Energy performs flaring operations visit, here.

https://atmosenergy.kzoplatform.com/swf/player/92