The employees of Platform D of Phase 14 of the shared South Pars gas field were safely transferred to shore following a fire incident. This incident occurred on the evening of November 10, leading to the formation of a crisis management committee at the Pars Oil and Gas Company.
Details of the Fire Incident
The fire broke out in the southern section of Platform D of Phase 14 of the South Pars gas field. This gas field, as one of the largest gas fields in the world, has a daily production capacity of 500 million cubic meters of gas. Following this incident, the employees evacuated the platform according to safety protocols and waited for rescue teams in adverse weather conditions using a lifeboat.
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Rescue Operation
The rescue operation for these individuals was carried out by rescue forces with the participation of rescue vessels and cooperation from operational and maritime units in the region. This process took place under adverse weather conditions and heavy sea waves, and after hours of effort, all 17 individuals were safely transferred to Nakhilo Port. The fire on this platform was also quickly brought under control and was extinguished in the early hours.
This incident highlights the importance of adhering to safety principles in maritime operations and the preparedness of rescue forces to deal with critical situations. The South Pars gas field, as a primary source of energy supply for the country, is always under close supervision and crisis management to prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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