A fire broke out at a gas production platform in Iran’s South Pars gas field, but the semi-official Fars News Agency said on Wednesday that the blaze was contained and the situation brought under control.
Fars said the cause of the fire is under investigation, with an initial assessment pointing to either a gas leak or an operational incident.
The affected platform produces approximately 14.5 million cubic metres of gas per day, accounting for a relatively small share of the field’s total daily output of around 700 million cubic metres, according to the agency.
There was no immediate information about casualties, the extent of any damage or whether production at the affected platform had been suspended.
The South Pars field is part of the world’s largest natural gas reservoir, shared by Iran and Qatar, whose portion is known as the North Field. It is a critical source of energy for Iran, supplying the bulk of the country’s domestic natural gas needs.
The affected platform’s reported output of 14.5 million cubic metres represents approximately 2.1% of the field’s stated daily production. –Agencies
