EPC - Clean Agent Firefighting Systems

Zubair Oil Field - Basra, Iraq

Project Overview

BN has developed strong field experience in the engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of FM-200 clean agent firefighting systems for critical Oil & Gas facilities across the Zubair Oil Field. The systems are used to protect areas containing sensitive electrical, control, ICT and communication equipment where rapid fire suppression and minimal secondary damage are essential.

BN has implemented clean-agent systems in several field locations, including electrical substations, control rooms, equipment rooms within Degassing Stations, and critical rooms at ZFOD Headquarters (Burj Al-Zubair). This repeat deployment across operating facilities demonstrates BN's capability to execute the complete firefighting scope in live industrial environments while coordinating closely with plant operations, electrical, instrumentation and ICT interfaces.

Complete EPC Scope

BN provides an integrated EPC solution covering the full project lifecycle from engineering through final commissioning and handover. The typical scope includes:

• Engineering design, equipment selection, system layouts, hydraulic / discharge arrangement, cause-and-effect requirements and installation details.
• Supply of FM-200 cylinders, discharge piping, nozzles, release and control panels, detection devices, alarm devices, interfaces, cabling and associated accessories.
• Installation of agent cylinders, piping networks, supports, nozzles, detection and control devices, wiring and system interfaces.
• Integration of clean-agent release functions with fire detection, alarm, shutdown and facility interface requirements as applicable to each protected room.
• Pre-commissioning inspections, continuity and loop checks, functional tests, system verification, commissioning and final handover.
• Preparation of testing / commissioning records and training of the client operating and maintenance teams on system operation, response and routine inspection requirements.

Experience in Critical Oil & Gas Facilities

The firefighting systems executed by BN are installed in facilities where continuity of operation and protection of high-value equipment are critical. Typical protected areas include electrical switchgear rooms, substations, control rooms, equipment rooms, ICT rooms and other enclosed spaces containing sensitive electrical and electronic assets.

Working within operating Oil & Gas facilities requires disciplined coordination, permit compliance, careful interface management and controlled testing. BN's field teams are experienced in planning and executing these activities while maintaining compatibility with the existing facility systems and operational constraints.

Website Profile Statement

BN provides turnkey clean-agent firefighting solutions for critical Oil & Gas facilities, combining engineering, material supply, installation, system integration, testing, commissioning and client training under a single EPC responsibility. BN's repeated FM-200 installations across Zubair Oil Field facilities demonstrate practical experience in protecting high-value electrical, control and ICT assets within operating industrial environments.

Project Data

• Project: EPC Clean Agent Firefighting Systems
• Client / End User: Eni / ZFOD
• System: FM-200 Clean Agent Fire Suppression System
• BN Services: Engineering, material supply, installation, testing, commissioning, handover and client team training