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ONGC Caps Assam Gas Blowout, Ends Two-Week Crisis

Expert teams sealed Well RDS-147A without injuries or fires, paving the way for evacuated families to return following safety checks.

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Around 350 families were evacuated from the neighbouring areas as a safety measure. (File photo)

Overview

  • ONGC declared the capping of Well RDS-147A at 11:15 a.m. on June 27, concluding a 16-day gas blowout with no injuries, casualties or fires.
  • The Crisis Management Team and international well-control experts from CUDD Pressure Control executed the operation using a pre-positioned capping stack and precise pressure control.
  • About 350 families evacuated from within a 500-metre radius have been allowed to return after gas concentrations fell to safe levels.
  • Local residents are seeking compensation and specialized medical assessments for health issues such as respiratory and auditory problems linked to the gas leak.
  • ONGC has pledged a detailed incident review and the implementation of enhanced safety protocols to prevent future blowouts.