Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Arunachal Gas Blowout: 18 Days On, Health Fears Persist
A gas leak at an oilfield in Arunachal Pradesh has been going on for 18 days.
People are worried about their health and the environment.
Experts are trying to fix the problem, but it's taking a long time.
This isn't the first time something like this has happened in the area.
Gas blowout at Kharsang oilfield in Arunachal Pradesh continues for 18 days
Health and environmental concerns raised due to prolonged leak
Oil India Limited and ONGC involved in well-killing operations
US-based specialists to assist in controlling the blowout
Previous blowouts in 2015 and 2020 resulted in evacuations and environmental damage
- Who
- GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd (GEPL) and Oil India Limited (OIL)
- What
- Gas blowout at Kharsang oilfield
- When
- October 30, 2022 (ongoing)
- Where
- Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Malfunctioning blowout preventer during well-closing operation
- Duration of blowout
- 18 days
- Operating company
- GeoEnpro Petroleum Ltd (GEPL)
- Assisting companies
- Oil India Limited (OIL) and ONGC
- Previous blowouts
- 2015, 2020