Fire Incident at Abadan Petrochemical Unit 200 Contained with No Casualties; HSE Measures Successfully Implemented

Abadan – A fire incident occurred this morning at Unit 200 of Abadan Petrochemical Company and was successfully contained with no casualties, thanks to the prompt response of emergency teams and the effective implementation of safety and HSE protocols.

According to reports, the fire broke out in one of the cooling fans at Unit 200 at approximately 8:00 a.m. Immediately after the incident, the fire detection and alarm systems were activated, and on-site firefighting and emergency response teams were dispatched to the location. Through coordinated efforts and the use of standard firefighting equipment, the fire was fully extinguished in a short period of time.

Worker Safety and Emergency Response

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among workers or personnel present at the unit. All employees were evacuated to designated safe areas in accordance with emergency evacuation procedures. Medical and HSE teams were also deployed on-site to assess the health condition of all personnel, confirming that everyone was in stable and safe condition.

Preliminary Cause and Technical Investigation

Initial assessments indicate that the fire was caused by a technical malfunction in one of the cooling fans at Unit 200. Following the containment of the incident, technical and HSE teams launched a comprehensive root cause analysis, including equipment inspection, evaluation of early warning systems, and a review of preventive maintenance processes in line with HSE standards.

Continuation of Production Under Safe Conditions

Abadan Petrochemical Company, one of the country’s major PVC producers, resumed normal production operations after ensuring that all safety requirements were fully met. Company officials emphasized that protecting human life, ensuring workplace safety, and safeguarding the environment remain the company’s top priorities.

Emphasis on HSE Review and Preventive Actions

This incident once again highlighted the importance of continuous safety training, preventive maintenance, and regular review of emergency response procedures. Abadan Petrochemical has announced that additional HSE review meetings and safety inspections will be conducted in the coming days to prevent similar incidents in the future.

source: https://www.ilna.ir/