Maharatna PSU ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Corporation) confirmed that a minor oil leak happened on a pipeline in offshore Mumbai. Their statement read, “On the morning of September 16, 2024, at around 0600 hrs, ONGC team of Uran Plant (in Mumbai) swung into action to arrest a minor leak in the flow line originating from offshore. The leak was arrested, and the team ensured no spillage of oil into the beach.“
The ONGC further stated that it has a robust safety infrastructure and adheres to laid down HSE guidelines. “It (the PSU) has trained manpower to address such incidents promptly. ONGC is deeply committed to the safety of people and the environment,” mentioned the state-owned oil giant.