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Time of India
2 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
ONGC calls in international experts to control gas well blowout in Assam
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is calling international experts to contain the weeklong uncontrollable natural gas leak from a well in Assam, the firm said on Wednesday. The firm has connected the well to a nearby production facility to divert a portion of the gas in a controlled manner. On June 13, around 11:45 am, during servicing operations at Well No RDS-147, gushes of gas were observed from the well. While there were no injuries, uncontrolled gas has been flowing since then. "ONGC is continuing its focused operations to control the gas flow from well RDS#147A," the firm said in a statement. Its in-house well control experts are working round the clock and are in constant consultation with an international well control agency. "The process to mobilise their team to the site of the incident has already been initiated to further strengthen efforts on the ground," it said without giving the name of the experts or when they will arrive. ONGC said it has successfully connected the well to a nearby production facility, thereby diverting a portion of the gas in a controlled manner. "As an additional safety measure, water blanketing of the well is being continuously maintained," the statement said. As per ongoing air quality monitoring by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, the Air Quality parameters are within the permissible limit as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQ) standards by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 2009. "A thorough analysis of the released gas has been carried out through sample collection, confirming that the gas is non-toxic in nature. Being lighter than air, the gas is dispersing upwards into higher altitudes, minimising risk to nearby habitations," it said. The noise levels are being continuously monitored and are within acceptable limits beyond 500 metres, ONGC said. "Safety of the community and the environment remains ONGC's foremost priority, and all actions are being taken in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices." In view of the presence of gas, entry to the location is being restricted to the concerned operational personnel only.
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Gas Leak Continues For 7 Days, Himanta Sarma Says ONGC Response "Inadequate"
Guwahati: Gas continued to leak from an ONGC crude oil well in Assam for the seventh straight day, prompting Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to write to the Centre flagging "inadequate" response by the oil and gas major. In a letter to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri, Mr Sarma said locals claimed that there has been "inadequate urgency and seriousness in ONGC's response" while trying to contain the leak. "Conveyed our concerns regarding the Barichuk Gas Blowout incident to Hon'ble Union Minister Hardeep Puri. I have requested him to direct ONGC to step up well control efforts in mission mode so that the situation doesn't aggravate further," the CM said in a post on X. The state government is providing necessary relief to the affected people at this hour, but a more proactive approach is needed from ONGC to mitigate this situation to restore normalcy, he added. The prolonged nature of the incident is causing considerable distress in the surrounding villages, as already more than 330 families have been evacuated from their homes and are being supported by the state government with basic relief and safety measures, he added. "I urge you to kindly direct ONGC to reinforce its technical and leadership presence on-site, adopt a more mission-mode approach, and step up engagement with the affected communities to restore confidence and bring the situation under control at the earliest," Mr Sarma told Mr Puri. The blowout took place on June 12 at Well No RDS 147 of Rig No SKP 135 of Rudrasagar oil field of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) at Barichuk of Bhatiapar. A private firm, SK Petro Services, was operating the well on behalf of the state-run Maharatna company. An official of ONGC had earlier said that it was an old crude well without production, and a perforation job was going on for zone transfer at the time of the blowout. The Assam government on Tuesday announced a financial aid of Rs 25,000 each to about 350 families affected by the blowout. According to the Assam Pollution Control Board (APCB), the air quality parameters are within the permissible limit as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQ) standards by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Time of India
15 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
ONGC calls in international experts to control gas well blowout in Assam
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is calling international experts to contain the weeklong uncontrollable natural gas leak from a well in Assam, the firm said on firm has connected the well to a nearby production facility to divert a portion of the gas in a controlled June 13, around 11:45 am, during servicing operations at Well No RDS-147, gushes of gas were observed from the well. While there were no injuries, uncontrolled gas has been flowing since then."ONGC is continuing its focused operations to control the gas flow from well RDS#147A," the firm said in a in-house well control experts are working round the clock and are in constant consultation with an international well control agency."The process to mobilise their team to the site of the incident has already been initiated to further strengthen efforts on the ground," it said without giving the name of the experts or when they will said it has successfully connected the well to a nearby production facility, thereby diverting a portion of the gas in a controlled manner."As an additional safety measure, water blanketing of the well is being continuously maintained," the statement per ongoing air quality monitoring by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, the Air Quality parameters are within the permissible limit as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQ) standards by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 2009."A thorough analysis of the released gas has been carried out through sample collection, confirming that the gas is non-toxic in nature. Being lighter than air, the gas is dispersing upwards into higher altitudes, minimising risk to nearby habitations," it noise levels are being continuously monitored and are within acceptable limits beyond 500 metres, ONGC said. "Safety of the community and the environment remains ONGC's foremost priority, and all actions are being taken in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices."In view of the presence of gas, entry to the location is being restricted to the concerned operational personnel only.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam CM urges Petroleum minister to step up well control efforts to prevent crisis escalation
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has requested Union Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri to step up well control efforts so that the situation doesn't aggravate gas blowout incident took place on June 12 at the ONGC 's well RDS 147 A at Barichuk Bhatipara in Sivsagar district Despite ONGC's well control measures such as water blanketing, high volume mud pumping, and junk shots, the pressure continued to persist and the well remained active. The prolonged nature of the incident is creating considerable distress in the surrounding villages," Sarma told Puri in a letter."The State Government is providing all necessary relief to the affected people at this hour but a more proactive approach is needed from ONGC to mitigate this situation and restore normalcy," said Sarma while sharing his letter to the Union Petroleum minister on X handle."I have requested him to direct @ONGC_ to step up well control efforts in mission mode so that the situation doesn't aggravate further.," said the Assam Chief said that over 330 families had to be evacuated, and the district administration is supporting them with basic relief and safety measures. "While the district administration and the agencies are fully engaged on the ground, I am constrained to convey that the local perception is one of inadequate urgency and seriousness in ONGC's response. Unlike previous incidents handled with a war footing, the current approach appears procedural and lacking in visibility," the chief minister said." I urge upon you to kindly direct the ONGC to reinforce its technical and leadership presence onsite , adopt a mission mode approach and step up engagement with the affected communities to restore confidence and bring the situation under control at the earliest," he on Wednesday stated that it is continuing its focused operations to control the gas flow from well RDS#147A. ONGC 's in-house well control experts are working round the clock and are in constant consultation with an international well control agency. The process to mobilise their team to the site of the incident has already been initiated to further strengthen efforts on the has successfully connected the well to a nearby production facility, thereby diverting a portion of the gas in a controlled manner. As an additional safety measure, water blanketing of the well is being continuously per ongoing air quality monitoring by the Pollution Control Board, Assam, the Air Quality parameters are within the permissible limit as per the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQ) standards by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), company stated, 'A thorough analysis of the released gas has been carried out through sample collection, confirming that the gas is non-toxic in nature. Being lighter than air, the gas is dispersing upwards into higher altitudes, minimising risk to nearby habitations. The noise levels are being continuously monitored and are within acceptable limits beyond 500 metres. Safety of the community and the environment remains ONGC's foremost priority, and all actions are being taken in accordance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices".
