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Following a fire on January 18 at Kazakhstan's Tengiz oil field, gas was diverted and flared to reduce pressure, according to regional authorities. The fire, which involved two transformers, did not result in any casualties but affected the power distribution system, leading to a suspension of oil production at both the Tengiz and Korolev fields.

As of January 19, hydrogen sulfide levels in the air were 2.1 times above permissible levels, and carbon monoxide levels were 1.7 times higher than normal. Environmental authorities have yet to begin inspections, and safety for personnel at the site remains uncertain. A special commission from Kazakhstan's Energy Ministry has been established to investigate the incident.