Archive · 26 Jun 2025
ONGC Assam Well Blowout Continues: Efforts to Control Leak
A gas leak from an oil well in Assam, India, has been ongoing for two weeks.
The company, ONGC, is working with experts to stop the leak.
They've removed some parts of the well and plan to install a new unit.
People near the leak have been moved to safety and are getting help.
The government is also providing financial aid.
The goal is to fix the well, and the company says they're making good progress.
Gas leakage at ONGC well in Assam continues for the 15th day.
ONGC is nearing to control the blowout and has removed rig materials.
Snubbing operation, essential for well control, is planned before Friday sundown.
More than 330 families evacuated, with 350 receiving financial aid.
Assam CM urged for increased efforts, amid concerns of inadequate urgency.
- Who
- ONGC, with assistance from international well control specialists.
- What
- Ongoing gas leak from ONGC's crude oil well.
- When
- For the 15th day, with the blowout on June 12.
- Where
- Barichuk of Bhatiapar, Sivasagar, Assam, India.
- Why
- Uncontrolled gas discharge from a well undergoing zone transfer.
Community Concerns
ONGC Efforts
Urgency of Response
Community Concerns
Locals believe there has been inadequate urgency and seriousness in ONGC's response.
ONGC Efforts
ONGC is working with international specialists and making progress to control the well.
- Location
- Bhatiapar–Barichuk, Assam, India
- Incident
- Gas Leak/Well Blowout
- Company Involved
- ONGC
- Date of Blowout
- June 12
- Families Evacuated
- 330+
- Aid Provided
- ₹25,000 to approximately 350 families
