Explosion at HKN Energy’s Sarang Field Triggers Emergency Response; No Injuries Reported
Despite the absence of casualties, the facility remains engulfed in flames. Emergency response teams are currently on site, working to contain the fire and prevent further damage.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) — HKN Energy Ltd. confirmed on Tuesday that an explosion occurred early in the morning at one of its production facilities in the Sarsang field in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, prompting a swift emergency response.
The incident took place at approximately 7:00 a.m. local time. According to a company statement, all personnel were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.
Despite the absence of casualties, the facility remains engulfed in flames. Emergency response teams are currently on site, working to contain the fire and prevent further damage.
"The cause of the incident is currently under investigation," HKN Energy said in a press release. The company has launched a full assessment of the damage and is working in coordination with local authorities and relevant stakeholders to manage the response and ensure the safety of nearby communities.
Operations at the affected site have been suspended pending a full evaluation and safety clearance.
HKN Energy emphasized its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility and pledged to provide further updates as more information becomes available.
A Kurdistan24 correspondent reporting from the scene of the explosion said initial observations suggest the incident may have been caused by a drone attack. However, as of the publication of this news, no official statement has been released by the Kurdistan Region’s formal security institutions regarding the cause of the blast.
Explosion at HKN Energy’s Sarang Field Triggers Emergency Response; No Injuries Reported!
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Despite the absence of casualties, the facility remains engulfed in flames. Emergency response teams are currently on site, working to contain the fire and prevent further damage.
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