Explosion at Iraq oil field: Video shows thick smoke at HKN Energy’s Sarang facility in Kurdistan; operations suspended

An explosion struck HKN Energy’s Sarang oil field in Iraq’s Kurdistan region early Tuesday, prompting a suspension of operations. Emergency crews are battling the resulting fires at the Sheikhan district facility in Duhok province. While all personnel are safe, the cause of the blast is under investigation, and a full damage assessment is underway in coordination with local authorities.