Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) successfully established well control at Well Mori-5 in a record time of five days after a blowout occurred on January 5, 2026. This achievement underscores ONGC’s effective crisis management and operational excellence in rapidly containing and resolving critical incidents, marking a significant safety milestone.
Rapid Response at Mori-5
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has successfully achieved well control at Well Mori-5, completing the capping operation in just five days. This marks a significant achievement in blowout response and operational excellence for the company.
Incident Details
The blowout occurred on January 5, 2026, during service operations conducted by PEC contractor M/s Deep Industries Limited. ONGC immediately activated its in-house Crisis Management framework, deploying specialized manpower and equipment to contain the situation rapidly and safely.
Gratitude and Acknowledgements
ONGC conveys its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), the State and District Administration, and the local community for their support and cooperation, which were vital to the safe and timely resolution of the incident. The company acknowledges the support of Shri Harish Balyogi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Amlapuram, and Shri D. Varaprasad, Hon’ble MLA from Razole. Appreciations are also extended to Dr. Mahesh Kumar Ravirala, IAS, District Collector, and Shri Rahul Meena, IPS, Superintendent of Police, for their guidance and coordination.
Commitment to Safety
ONGC reiterates its unwavering commitment to the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence across all its operations.
Source: BSE
