Eight workers have been injured after an onshore gas pipeline at PetroChina’s Jabung producing onshore asset reportedly exploded in Jambi province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, Upstream reported today.
The incident occurred earlier this week after the workers had completed repairs on a 12-inch diameter gas pipeline. Jabung field manager Arief Hari Suseno said that PetroChina is conducting a field investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
The incident did not impact the daily production of average oil and gas from the Jabung Working Area.
All of the injured workers were reported as being stable as of Sunday evening although six were due to be taken to the Indonesian capital Jakarta for further medical treatment.
“PetroChina’s management ensures that all workers will receive the best treatment they need. We will also continue to involve the family in the recovery process,” Jabung general manager, Wang Qilin, was quoted by kumparan.com.
