The Bidboland-Shiraz gas pipeline, which suffered a rupture and explosion on Friday, November 15, in the vicinity of the city of Gachsaran, has returned to operational status thanks to rapid response and effective management. This incident was due to the negligence of the municipal contractor and encroachment on the high-pressure pipeline's right-of-way, which had serious impacts on the gas flow in the region.
Immediate Actions for Return to Normal Status
Peyman Khodravi, the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, stated that from the very first moments of the incident, all operational capacities were mobilized to manage the situation. Securing the area and controlling the emergency conditions were considered top priorities. Additionally, in coordination with the gas company of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, adjustments to the pipeline layout and necessary measures to supply gas to customers, especially important industrial and residential consumers, were implemented.
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Crisis Management and Network Stability
Khodravi also referred to the swift action in crisis management and the operational capability of the company's forces in gas transfer operation zone 5, noting that these actions prevented the escalation of the incident's consequences and disruption in gas supply to customers. The main goal in these sensitive conditions was the technical management of the incident and maintaining the stability of the gas transmission network, which was successfully achieved.
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the importance of safeguarding the pipeline's right-of-way and reminded that this incident once again highlighted the necessity for careful supervision of ancillary activities near the network. The cohesive response of operational units and coordination with partner companies led to the rapid return of the pipeline to operational status.
He also expressed gratitude for the cooperation of executive and security agencies, especially the governor of Gachsaran and the gas company of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, and commended the efforts and commitment of the staff in gas transfer operation zone 5. Successfully navigating this situation was the result of responsibility, operational readiness, and coordinated action by all entities present in the field.
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