Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully completed the capping operation at Well KSG#76 of the Kharsang Oil Field in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a major achievement in well control. The operation followed a blowout on October 30, 2025. The company’s Crisis Management Team and experts from Cudd Well Control and GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited executed the complex task, ensuring full containment and control.
Safe Capping Achieved
Oil India Limited (OIL) announced the successful completion of the capping operation at Well KSG#76 of the Kharsang Oil Field (KOF) on November 22, 2025. This field is operated by GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd (GEPL) in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Response to Blowout
A blowout occurred on October 30, 2025, leading to an uncontrolled gas release. OIL’s Crisis Management Team (CMT), with support from Cudd Well Control, USA, and GeoEnpro Petroleum Limited, initiated operations on November 1, 2025. The team safely removed the damaged Blowout Preventer (BOP).
Complex Operation
The pre-positioned capping stack was accurately installed, redirecting the gas flow. The BOP was closed, effectively stopping the gas discharge. The company highlighted the engineering acumen, detailed planning, and collaboration involved.
Gratitude
OIL expressed gratitude to the District and State Administration of Arunachal Pradesh, the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG), and the local community for their support.
Source: BSE