Archive · 29 Jan 2026
ONGC Oil Well Fire in Amalapuram
There was a big fire at an oil well in Amalapuram.
The fire started when a private company was working on the well.
The fire was put out in five days, and no one got hurt.
A politician asked the government about safety checks and who was responsible.
The government said safety checks were done regularly, and the private company is responsible for safety.
They are also taking steps to prevent such fires in the future.
An oil well fire and gas leak occurred at the Mori-5 oil field in Amalapuram on January 5.
The incident happened during a workover operation by a private contractor, Deep Exploration Services Private Limited.
The fire was controlled and the well was sealed within five days with no loss of life or injuries.
Regular safety inspections were conducted by the Directorate General of Mines Safety.
The contractor is responsible for safety and environmental protection under the contract.
- Who
- ONGC and private contractor Deep Exploration Services Private Limited
- What
- Oil well fire and gas leak
- When
- January 5
- Where
- Amalapuram, Mori-5 oil field
- Why
- During a workover operation
- Location
- Amalapuram, Mori-5 oil field
- Date of Incident
- January 5
- Contractor
- Deep Exploration Services Private Limited
- Contract Duration
- 15 years (since April 3, 2025)
- Safety Inspections
- Regular inspections by Directorate General of Mines Safety
- Casualties
- None
- Fire Control Duration
- 5 days