The Raghsafid 1 and Ahvaz 1 dehydration tanks are ready for commissioning after the completion of major repair operations. These tanks had been in production for 9 and 12 years respectively without major repairs and experienced issues such as water leakage from the bottom of the tanks and sludge accumulation inside them due to prolonged operation.
Necessity of Major Repairs
Omid Kiani, the manager of repairs, industrial equipment, and process machinery at the National Iranian South Oilfields Company, emphasized the importance of major repairs, stating: "The continuation of the existing conditions had posed operational risks and dangers in utilizing these tanks, making the necessity of repairs even more critical to resolve issues and ensure production stability." He also added that after the announcement of production reduction conditions and the directive to expedite major repairs, the repair operations commenced.
Details of Repair Operations
Kiani pointed out the actions taken, stating: "A significant portion of the repair operations was dedicated to welding the tank bottoms, reconstructing the annular section as one of the important components of process tanks, as well as sandblasting and painting the bottom and two meters of the tank walls. These actions were carried out with the aim of restoring and repairing the damages to this equipment."
After the completion of repairs, these tanks have been handed over to the oil and gas operating companies of Aghajari and Karun. According to Kiani, these actions reflect the efforts and determination of the operational forces under difficult weather conditions and the peak heat of summer 1405 in Khuzestan province.
Consequences and Future Outlook
With the recommissioning of these tanks, it is expected that the oil and gas production capacity in the relevant fields will increase, and improvements in operational efficiency will be observed. These actions may also contribute to strengthening production capacities and increasing productivity in the country's oil industry, demonstrating the serious commitment of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company to maintain and preserve facilities and equipment.
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