ONGC successfully caps Assam oil well blowout after 16 days, confirms Minister Puri
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Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Friday that the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has successfully capped the gas blowout at one of its wells in Assam's Sivasagar district, 16 days after the incident occurred.
The well, RDS#147A, had been leaking since June 12.
In a post on X, Puri shared, "ONGC has successfully capped the blowout of well RDS#147A at 1115 hours today. This blowout started on 12th June and has been capped successfully within the shortest possible time following all the best practices."
He further praised the crisis management efforts of ONGC and the international well control experts involved, adding, "Finally brought the curtains down on the gas well blowout through meticulous planning and concerted efforts in a safe manner, without any injury, casualty or fire, testifying the competency of crisis management."
The petroleum minister also extended his gratitude to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the state administration for their assistance during the operation.
The blowout occurred at Well No RDS 147A of Rig No SKP 135, located in the Rudrasagar oil field at Barichuk in Bhatiapar. The well was being operated by private contractor SK Petro Services on behalf of ONGC.
As a precautionary measure, approximately 350 families living nearby were evacuated to ensure safety. Despite the high-risk situation, authorities managed to cap the leak without any injuries, fatalities, or fire.