Korangi Creek fire goes out once again

TPL has confirmed that the fire that broke out at Korangi Creek on the evening of March 28, 2025, once again extinguished naturally late last night.

This marks the second time within the past 10 days that the fire went out on its own. This appears to be in line with the projected 2–3 week timeline shared by industry experts and as per the TPL’s own internal assessment.

Following the formation of a Technical Committee on April 8 by the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), the American firm Cudd Well was engaged by the Committee to provide technical evaluation and advise on containment strategies.

The fire’s decline in intensity and eventual extinguishment is primarily attributed to it being a small pocket of gas. Nonetheless, the expert committee and TPL continue to monitor the area closely for any signs of residual gas leakage. The next course of action will be determined in alignment with the ongoing evaluations by the Government-appointed Technical Committee.

TPL extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of Pakistan, the Technical Committee led by PPL, OGDCL & PRL, the Mayor of Karachi, the local authorities, the District Administration, and the Cantonment Board Korangi Creek for their continued support, guidance, and swift response throughout this unusual incident.