The explosion in the furnace of Unit 70 at Abadan Oil Refinery on October 24, 2026, led to the injury of at least three employees of the refinery and a decrease in gasoline production capacity. This unit is the main supplier of feedstock for gasoline production at the Abadan refinery, and the recent incident will have a significant impact on the country's gasoline production.
Details of the Incident and Injuries
According to initial reports, three refinery employees were injured in this explosion and were transferred to the hospital. The condition of two of them has been described as stable, but the status of one of the injured remains unclear. The CEO of Abadan Refinery announced that the gasoline production capacity of this unit has decreased from 11 million barrels to about 8 million barrels per day.
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Cause of the Explosion and Its Consequences
Some sources have attributed the cause of this explosion to a "technical defect" and emphasized that "experts are working to resolve the issue." However, other industry activists have stated that operations at this refinery have been completely halted since early Thursday due to a drop in gas input. This situation could lead to increased dependence on gasoline imports and difficulties in fuel supply.
Abadan Oil Refinery, considered one of the oldest and largest oil refineries in Iran and the Middle East, began operations as the first oil refinery in the Middle East. This refinery is connected to oil fields and the Mahshahr port via pipelines and supplies 23% of Iran's gasoline consumption. This incident is reminiscent of the fire last July in the distillation tower of Unit 70 of this refinery, which resulted in the death of three employees.
Reconstruction of the exploded furnace will take at least two months, and during this time, it seems that the country's gasoline production capacity will face serious challenges. Given the importance of Abadan Refinery in supplying the country's fuel, this incident will have significant economic and social consequences.
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