Corrosion-Linked Blast Disables Iraq Gas Pipeline Near Kirkuk
(Reuters) — An explosion and fire disabled a pipeline carrying gas from Iraq's northern Kirkuk oilfields to power stations on Monday, two energy sector sources told Reuters.
An official at the state-run North Gas Co. (NGC) said that an initial inspection showed cracks in a section of the pipeline caused by corrosion led to the blast, which took place around 55 km (35 miles) west of Kirkuk.
“Gas leak caused blast and fire that halted gas flow through a domestic pipeline transporting gas to power stations in Baiji,” the official said.
Another NGC official said that technical teams rushed to the area to fix the damaged section, and the gas flow was shut down to facilitate the repairs.
Repairing the damaged part could take two days, he said.
The ministry of oil did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.
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