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Gas Gush at ONGC Well in Sivasagar: Leak at Rudrasagar Field Contained Swiftly, No Injuries Reported – Know More!

Emergency Response Activated Immediately; Detailed Investigation Underway
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Sivasagar, Assam: A gas release incident occurred at Well No. RDS-147 of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) in the Rudrasagar Field, Sivasagar district, Assam, around 11:45 AM on Thursday, 12th June. The incident took place during routine servicing operations at the well.

According to an official statement, gushes of gas were observed, prompting ONGC to immediately activate safety protocols.

The company stated that efforts are underway to control the continuous gas leak from well RDS#147A near Bhotiapar in the Rudrasagar field. ONGC’s Crisis Management Team is actively working on site, deploying the necessary equipment to contain the situation. The fluids required for the control operation are ready, with the next phase set to begin at daybreak tomorrow.

No Fire, No Injuries: Site Secured Promptly
Emergency response teams led by the Asset Manager were rushed to the site, and the well area was promptly secured.

ONGC has confirmed that-

  • There was no fire
  • No injuries or casualties occurred
  • The situation is fully under control

Read Also: ONGC Inaugurates India’s First Fully Automated ASP CEOR Plant at Jhalora Field, Eyes 0.598 MMt Incremental Oil Recovery

Reinforcement teams, along with technical specialists, are now on-site to oversee the safe normalization of well operations.

Investigation Initiated to Identify Root Cause
While the immediate threat has been contained, a detailed investigation has been launched to determine the root cause of the gas release.

ONGC Reaffirms Commitment to Safety
In its statement, ONGC emphasized that it remains committed to the highest standards of operational safety, environmental protection, and community well-being.

“Ensuring the safety of our personnel and the surrounding areas continues to be our utmost priority,” the statement read.

About ONGC
ONGC is India’s largest government-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. Established on August 14, 1956, ONGC is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Headquartered in New Delhi, ONGC is pivotal to India’s energy security and economic growth.

Read Also: Result: ONGC Q4 Profit Falls 35% to ₹6,448 Cr; Declares ₹1.25 Final Dividend per Share


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