Rescue Efforts Successful: Boysun Mine Incident Resolved After Two Weeks of Collaborative Efforts
The extinguishing process at well No. 604 of the “M-25” mine has been successfully completed, Eriell reported to Kun.uz on September 15 at 16:50. This comes after the leakage of hydrogen sulfide gas from the ‘Mustaqillik-25’ mine at the beginning of September.
To address the leak, an additional block of equipment was constructed and installed to prevent further leakage. Well No. 604 was prepared, secured, sealed, and extinguished as part of the mitigation process. The operation was conducted under the supervision of a specialized headquarters, with experts from Uzbekistan, Russia, and the USA visiting the site to assess the situation.
Notably, there was no danger posed to the population during the incident’s aftermath. Cooperation with Uzbekistan’s militarized unit for oil and gas fountain prevention, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan, and the State Inspection of Industrial Safety ensured that all necessary measures were taken with the provision of required equipment and tools.
Special posts were set up to monitor air quality in nearby settlements, with analysis confirming that air composition remained within acceptable limits. Cleaning of the drilling rig’s working area has been completed, and support sites are ready for the installation and operation of specialized equipment.
The development of the ‘Mustaqillik-25’ mine prioritizes international expertise and heightened safety measures, with strict guidance for staff. The complexity of hydrocarbon extraction demands continuous improvement in experience and skills.
The incident at well No. 604, located in the “Kolqomish” neighborhood of Boysun district in Surkhandarya, occurred during drilling operations due to a technological malfunction. Evacuation measures were promptly taken, and the situation was closely monitored, with officials including Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov overseeing operations.
Despite the challenge, it took over two weeks to successfully stop the gas leakage, emphasizing the importance of efficient emergency response and collaborative efforts in managing such incidents.
