At the Western Prorval field in the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, the gas release into the atmosphere continues to be accompanied by a bright flame, which has not yet been controlled, reports Kazinform.
The incident happened at the well of the deposit of the Western rod belonging to Embamunaygaz JSC.
The accident occurred on March 6 at the well No. 437 of the deposit of the Western Prorva NGDU “Zhylyoyumunaygaz”.
According to the press service of the Embamunaygaz joint-stock company, the Western Prorva deposit is located in the Zhylyosky district.
It is noted that on March 6, a perforation was carried out at the well No. 437, and during the descent of the pump-compressor pipe, gas was released. As a result of this incident, gas, thrown into the atmosphere, led to damage to the pump-compressor pipe.
“The deposit is in a state of conservation, however, gas release is still ongoing,” the company’s press service said.
To eliminate gas emissions, the Embamunaygaz Joint -Stock Company created an operational headquarters and took emergency measures.