Tehran Oil Refinery, one of the largest refineries in the country with a daily production capacity of 250,000 barrels, experienced an incident on Sunday morning that resulted in the release of thick smoke from the flare system. This incident occurred due to electrical and technical problems at the refinery.
Details of the Incident
According to the information obtained, a sudden power outage led to the suspension of refinery operations and subsequently increased flaring. Refinery officials quickly took action to investigate the cause of this power outage, and operational teams were deployed to control the situation. In a statement released on this occasion, the refinery's public relations explained that the flare systems have been put into operational status in accordance with safety and operational stability guidelines.
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Statements from Refinery Officials
Officials at Tehran Oil Refinery announced that the smoke observed was due to safety processes and emergency gas venting, and no fire occurred in the refinery units. It was also emphasized that the situation was under the control of operational teams and the fuel production process continues uninterrupted. Activating the flare under such conditions is considered a natural action and part of the standard safety mechanisms in oil refining industries.
Tehran refinery, with its high production capacity and essential importance in supplying fuel to the country, is always under close supervision. Although such incidents occur in the oil and natural gas industry, they must be seriously investigated and managed to prevent similar problems in the future.
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