Hamid Reza Masoudi, CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company, referred to the incident on Tuesday evening (November 9) at Platform D of Phase 14 of the joint South Pars gas field. This incident did not disrupt gas production, and relying on the existing capacities of other offshore platforms, production management was carried out in a way that the amount of gas production continued uninterrupted and in accordance with the mandatory program of the National Iranian Oil Company.
Continuity of Rich Gas Production
Masoudi stated that this incident had no impact on the stable extraction of rich gas and the fulfillment of production commitments of the South Pars field, and he appreciated the timely and responsible performance of the operational, safety, and support staff of Pars Oil and Gas Company in managing the arising crisis conditions. He emphasized that the protection of the lives and health of employees was the top priority, and the swift and coordinated actions of the operational and safety forces led to the containment of the fire and the safe evacuation of the platform.
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Immediate Actions and Crisis Management
During this incident, all personnel were safely transferred to a vessel, and simultaneously, necessary measures were taken to manage operational conditions and maintain production continuity at other platforms in the field. These actions, especially in critical conditions, demonstrate the preparedness and capability of Pars Oil and Gas Company in managing unforeseen incidents.
The South Pars gas field, with a daily production capacity of 700 million cubic meters of gas, is considered one of the largest and most important gas fields in the world. This field plays a significant role as a strategic resource for the country's energy supply and in Iran's energy security. With the implementation of developmental and optimization projects at various platforms, it is expected that the gas production capacity of this field will increase in the coming years.
Ultimately, Pars Oil and Gas Company, considering its developmental plans, seeks to increase productivity and maintain operational safety at offshore platforms. The actions taken following this incident will further strengthen the safety and crisis management approaches within this company.
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