New Delhi, January 5, 2026: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation said it has swiftly activated emergency response protocols following a gas leak incident during workover operations at Well Mori#5 in the Mori Field in Andhra Pradesh.
The incident was reported by the field operator Deep Industries Limited earlier today. The well is located in a remote area with no human habitation within an estimated radius of 500 to 600 metres. The company confirmed that there has been no injury or loss of life.
As a precautionary measure, the affected area has been cordoned off and cooling operations have commenced. ONGC has mobilised its Crisis Management Teams at both central and regional levels, with preparatory work underway to facilitate well control and, if required, capping of the well.
The company has also initiated coordination with international well control specialists, including arrangements for mobilisation to support advanced well control and casing cutting operations, subject to site assessment.
Senior management and technical experts are closely monitoring the situation, while additional equipment is being mobilised from nearby locations, including Narsapuram. The company said further updates will be shared as the situation evolves.
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