Reuters, on Sunday, November 8, reported the release of thick smoke and the appearance of flame at the Tehran refinery.
The Shana news agency, a media outlet affiliated with the Islamic Republic's Oil Ministry, quoted the Tehran refinery's public relations as saying that the occurrence of technical problems and electrical disturbances caused ignition systems to be activated at this complex.
According to the explanations of the refinery officials, ignition systems were activated to decompose and burn excess gases and prevent danger in emergency situations, an action that they say was done within the safety guidelines of the refining industry.
In the public relations of the refinery in Tehran it is claimed that there was no fire in the processing and refining units, the situation is under control and operational groups are working to restore the systems to a normal state.
This group also announced that the disruption did not affect the production process and the supply of fuel and the supply of petroleum products continues without interruption.
However, the publication of images of thick smoke and visible flames from the refinery drew attention to the technical and safety condition of one of Iran's most important oil facilities.