ONGC reports progress in blowout control at well Mori5

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited(ONGC) said it has made significant progress in controlling the blowout at the Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh, operated by PEC contractor Deep Industries.According to the company, the crisis management team is executing operations as per the approved blowout control plan. Fire intensity, noise levels, and ambient heat in the area around the well have decreased markedly. An approach road has been completed from the rear of the well site to facilitate debris clearance, and logistics have been mobilised for systematic removal.

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ONGC has also established a water blanket at the site to support ongoing debris removal and prepare for subsequent capping of the wellhead.
The district administration has advised local residents to resume normal activities, citing the steady progress and low likelihood of escalation.ONGC reiterated that community safety and environmental protection remain its highest priorities, with all operations conducted in line with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

The oil PSU had reported a gas leak on January 5, during work-over operations at its Mori field facility in Andhra Pradesh, an incident flagged by operator Deep Industries. The company said there were no casualties or injuries, and that the well is located in a remote area with no human habitation within a radius of about 500-600 metres.

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According to ONGC, the affected well is located in a remote area with no human habitation within a radius of around 500–600 metres. The company had mobilised its crisis management team and regional crisis management team to oversee containment and response efforts.

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