Archive · 14 Jun 2025
ONGC Well Gas Leak in Assam Prompts Evacuations, Operations
A gas leak happened at an oil well in Assam, India.
The company, ONGC, is trying to stop the gas from escaping by performing a well-killing operation.
About 70 families near the well had to move to a safe place, and the company is taking care of them.
Officials say it is an old, non-producing well.
An investigation is ongoing to determine what caused the gas to leak.
The situation is being compared to a past oil well incident.
A gas leak from an ONGC well in Assam prompted emergency response.
Approximately 70 families have been evacuated from the vicinity of the well.
ONGC is conducting a well-killing operation to halt the gas outflow.
Entry to the site is restricted to authorized personnel.
An investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the blowout.
- Who
- ONGC and residents near the affected well.
- What
- A gas leak from an ONGC well.
- When
- The leak began on Thursday during servicing operations.
- Where
- In the Rudrasagar field near Bhatiapar, Sivasagar district, Assam.
- Why
- The cause of the blowout is under investigation, but occurred during logging and perforation work
Potential Dangers vs Actions
Response
Safety and Response
Potential Dangers vs Actions
The gas leak poses potential safety risks and caused the evacuation of nearby families.
Response
ONGC is working to control the situation and has initiated a well-killing operation.
- Company
- ONGC
- Location
- Assam, India
- Well Name
- RDS#147A
- Oil Field
- Rudrasagar
- District
- Sivasagar
- Incident Type
- Gas Leak/Blowout
- Evacuated Families
- 70
