A major explosion occurred in oil and gas fields off the coast of Azerbaijan, with threats to destroy rigs and tankers.
According to local media reports, the explosion occurred in the Umidgas field in the Caspian Sea.
Video footage shot from a nearby oil platform shows a huge explosion illuminating the night sky when a fireball erupts.
There is no official information about the incident, and it is unknown what caused the explosion or whether anyone was injured.
Large explosions occurred in oil and gas fields off the coast of Azerbaijan while rigs and tankers could be destroyed
Local media reports indicate that the explosion occurred in the Umidgas field in the Caspian Sea.
The State Oil Company (SOCAR) of the Republic of Azerbaijan initially stated in a statement that the explosion was caused by a mud volcano.
However, the company later edited their statement and removed the reference to “mud volcanoes.”
SOCAR representative Ibrahim Ahmadov said in a Facebook statement:
“We will notify the public if there is additional information.”
There is no official information about the incident and it is unknown what caused the explosion or if anyone was injured.
Russian news site Gazeta.Ru tweeted: A powerful explosion occurred in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.
“At this time, there is no official information about the incident.
“Local media reports indicate that the explosion occurred in the Umid gas field.”
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