Kazakh operator halts gas fire at well that has been burning since June

Final measure succeeds in regaining control over blaze at well

Aftermath: Accident well #303 flowing a mixture of gas and water at the reduced rate at the Karaturun East field in Kazakhstan operated by Buzachi Neft.
Aftermath: Accident well #303 flowing a mixture of gas and water at the reduced rate at the Karaturun East field in Kazakhstan operated by Buzachi Neft.Photo: BUZACHI NEFT
Published 27 December 2023, 16:51Updated 29 December 2023, 13:08