A joint exemplary event under the motto “Let’s ensure fire safety together!” was held on the initiative and organization of the State Fire Control Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations with the participation of the representatives of SOCAR’s AzNeft Production Union, “Azerigas” PU, “Gas Export” Department, as well as Baku City and Binagadi District Executive Authority structures and “Binagadi Oil Company”.
The event was held in the 3rd field of the 2nd mine belonging to the “Binagadi Oil Company” company located near the Binagadi-Mehdiabad road in Binagadi district of Baku city.
The total area of the mentioned area is about 30 hectares. There are 4 separator devices, 5 oil wells, 3 administrative buildings and gas pipelines with various pressure in the area. The area is considered a risky zone due to the fact that it is an industrial zone and residential houses are located near oil wells. The gas pipelines in the area are surrounded by reeds and bushes. Besides, residents of nearby private houses throw household waste, including combustible material in this area, which creates conditions for the area to be classified as a high-risk group and for a real fire.
Taking into account the above-mentioned, preventive activities were started by the MES State Fire Control Service with the support of relevant institutions and utility workers with the view of cleaning the area from bushes, reeds and waste, as well as putting oil and gas pipes into a safe operating condition and protecting the nearby residential houses from fire. Initially, dry bushes and reed areas in the protection zones of oil wells and residential houses were cleaned. Then, safe protection lanes were created for communication and power transmission lines passing through the area and the area was cleared of household waste.
The MES State Fire Control Service continues fire safety activities.
Source: Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan