The representative of Ahvaz in the Parliament and the National Iranian South Oil Company reported that due to an "explosion" and fire in the gas pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4, one person was killed and another suffered 25% burns. According to ISNA news agency, Ali Sari, the representative of Ahvaz in Parliament, stated on Tuesday, July 21, that this "explosion" occurred last Wednesday while some workers were welding on the gas pipeline. According to this parliament member, one of the workers named Iraj Kashkooli was killed, and another worker named Abdollah Hosseini suffered 25% burns. Mr. Sari also announced that this incident likely occurred due to "failure to comply with safety conditions." Meanwhile, the National Iranian South Oil Company announced that on July 16, one of the liquid gas transmission pipelines at Marun Oil and Gas Operating Company caught fire during "replacement and repair operations." According to Shana news site, this incident occurred after the work was completed and during the installation of a valve on this gas pipeline, resulting in two workers from the contracting company suffering burns. According to this report, the injured were transferred to hospitals in Ahvaz and Isfahan, where Iraj Kashkooli, one of the victims of the incident, died on July 20 in Isfahan hospital. The National Iranian South Oil Company announced that a task force has been formed to investigate this incident. Marun Oil Field 4 is located in the Ahvaz-Ramshir area. This incident occurred while on the morning of July 19, after four days, a fire in the tanks of Bou Ali Petrochemical Complex in Mahshahr was extinguished. Reports indicate that this complex suffered "millions of dollars" in damages and will not return to its previous state for at least three weeks. Iranian oil ministry officials have stated that this fire was not the result of "sabotage or terrorist operations."
Explosion in Gas Pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4; One Dead and One Injured
An explosion in a gas pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4 resulted in one death and one injury, attributed to safety violations during welding work. The incident raises concerns about workplace safety in Iran's oil sector, which is crucial for the country's economy. Investigations are underway by the National Iranian South Oil Company.
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📰 What Happened
An explosion occurred in a gas pipeline at Marun Oil Field 4 during welding operations, resulting in one death and one injury. The incident is attributed to safety violations.
- One worker died and another suffered serious burns due to the explosion.
- The National Iranian South Oil Company is investigating the incident.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran's oil industry is vital for its economy, but it faces challenges including safety violations and infrastructure issues.
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