The National Iranian Gas Company was able to maintain the stability of the gas network in Gachsaran after an incident that occurred this morning (Friday, November 15) on the 16-inch Bid Boland - Shiraz pipeline. This incident was caused by a municipal bulldozer colliding with the gas pipeline and a failure to adhere to safety requirements and pipeline corridor regulations, fortunately resulting in no casualties.
Formation of Crisis Committee and Incident Management
Peyman Khazraei, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, stated that following the incident, a crisis committee was formed in the Gas Transfer Operations Region 5. This committee, by rearranging the transmission lines, prioritized operational measures necessary for managing the situation and maintaining network stability. He also emphasized that the gas supply to none of the consumers, especially the city of Gachsaran, was interrupted, and with the timely actions of the operational forces, the expansion of the incident and disruption in gas supply were prevented.
Safety Measures and Pipeline Repair Actions
Khazraei, appreciating the quick and timely presence of operational and specialized forces, added that specialized and rescue teams immediately arrived at the scene after the incident and began the repair operations for the damaged pipeline while ensuring complete safety in the area. He also referred to the condition of the gas transmission network after this incident and stated that with the actions taken, the network is in a stable condition, and pipeline repair operations are ongoing.
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the necessity for executive agencies to seriously consider safety requirements and adhere to the gas transmission line corridors and reminded that this incident occurred despite previous written warnings and notices. With the onset of the cold season and the increasing trend in natural gas consumption, Khazraei urged all executive agencies and institutions to carefully observe the guidelines and notices related to pipeline corridors so that the transmission lines can deliver clean fuel to fellow citizens with maximum stability.
