ShaMaran Reports Incident at Sarsang Facility

Executive Summary

• An explosion occurred at the Sarsang processing facility in Kurdistan, Iraq; all personnel are accounted for with no injuries reported.
• Production at the Sarsang field has been suspended and Atrush production shut‑in as a precaution pending safety assessments.
• ShaMaran and operator HKN Energy have launched a full investigation and are coordinating with local authorities and stakeholders.

Key Details

• Incident reported by HKN Energy Ltd., operator of the Sarsang Block, on March 5 2026.
• Explosion took place at one of the processing facilities in the Sarang field; no injuries to staff.
• All personnel have been safely accounted for.
• Immediate operational response: suspension of all activities at the Sarsang site until safety is confirmed.
• Atrush Block production also shut‑in as a precautionary measure.
• HKN Energy has initiated a comprehensive assessment of the incident and is working closely with local authorities and relevant stakeholders.
• ShaMaran reiterated its commitment to safety and environmental responsibility and will issue further updates as more information becomes available.

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