Tengiz Field, Kazakhstan – Oil & Gas Emergency Warning
Situation
Deep beneath the western steppe of Kazakhstan near the Caspian Sea lies a giant oil reservoir known as the Tengiz Field.
With an oil column measuring 1.6 km across and a surface area more than four times that of Paris, France, Tengiz ranks as the world’s deepest producing supergiant oil field and the largest single‑trap producing reservoir in the world.
Problem
Oil from the Tengiz Field comes out of the wells at high pressure and contains large amounts of sulfur and other hazardous gases.
To better protect well workers and site visitors, the Tengiz Field operator required an emergency warning system capable of integration with gas detection alarm sensors and emitting automatic alert sirens and clear voice safety notifications when the sensors detected harmful gas levels.
The system had to be a mix of mobile systems and installations mounted to existing buildings.
Solution
Over 100 Genasys ACOUSTICS systems were strategically placed throughout the Tengiz Field.
The systems include Genasys 360XT – 3 Stack mobile mass notification systems integrated with gas detection sensors.
When dangerous levels of gas are detected, the ACOUSTICS systems automatically activate emergency sirens and broadcast critical safety notifications.
The trailer systems can be easily moved to cover different areas.
The installation also includes Genasys ACOUSTICS control cabinets and speakers located on administration, operations and worker housing buildings.
A subsequent phase of the Genasys outdoor notification system integrated multiple explosion‑proof speakers for high‑risk field areas.
The speakers’ components are shielded to prevent electrical activity that could spark a gas explosion.
• Genasys Protect gives organizations precision in who they reach, speed to act faster, and clarity that cuts through confusion.
• Genasys Acoustics deliver highly audible and clear voice messaging when emergencies arise.
• Genasys Evertel provides secure, real‑time communication and collaboration.
