TEHRAN, Iran, April 11
Trend:
The Head of Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) department at South Pars Gas Complex of Iran Mohammad Masoudnia has announced that the complex currently uses 30 percent of its capacities, as far as refining goes, Trend reports via ILNA.
Referring to the 70 percent share of South Pars Gas Complex in the country's gas production, Masoudnia said that one of the challenges of the complex is to maintain and sustain production despite the reduction of manpower.
"In this situation, a lot of pressure was put on the operational forces, who were able to lead production the best way they could,” he said.
"The complex has provided the necessary assistance in various sectors to disinfect public places in surrounding cities including Assaluyeh, Bidkhoon, Kangan, Deir and Jam,” Masoudnia said, referring to the activies of the complex regarding the fight against the coronavirus spread across Iran.
Regarding the activities carried out inside the refineries, he noted that in order to fight the coronavirus, necessary training was carried out.
“Disinfection, especially for the transport fleet, and the reduction of manpower density in the workplace were put on the agenda,” Masoudnia added.
He also mentioned equipping a quarantine center for as another measure of the South Pars Gas Complex.
"Since the early days of the outbreak, we have let all the female colleagues, especially mothers, to work remotely, so that they can take care of their children," Masoudnia said.
Iran is one of the countries heavily affected by the rapidly-spreading coronavirus. According to recent reports from the Iranian officials, over 70,000 people have been infected, 4,357 people have already died. Meanwhile, over 41,900 have reportedly recovered from the disease.
The country continues to apply strict measures to contain the further spread. Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran's Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease.
The Islamic Republic only announced its first infections and deaths from the coronavirus on Feb. 19.