Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Assam Gas Leak: ONGC Brings in Global Experts Amid Protests
A gas leak in Assam from an oil well has been ongoing for a week.
The company in charge, ONGC, is getting help from international experts.
The state's leader is unhappy with the company's response.
Many families have had to leave their homes because of the leak.
Protests have started against the private company that was working on the well when the leak happened.
Gas leak from an ONGC oil well in Assam continues for the seventh day.
ONGC has initiated the process of bringing in international experts to control the leak.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized ONGC's response.
Over 330 families have been evacuated due to the leak.
Local protests demand action against the private firm servicing the well.
- Who
- ONGC, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, affected residents, S.K. Petro.
- What
- Ongoing gas leak from an ONGC oil well.
- When
- Ongoing for seven days.
- Where
- Barichuk, Bhatiapar, Assam, India.
- Why
- Cause of the leak is from a blowout that occurred during a perforation job.
Assam Government/Protesters
ONGC
Response to the leak
Assam Government/Protesters
ONGC's response is inadequate; Demand action against S.K. Petro.
ONGC
N/A
Outsourcing to Private Firm
Assam Government/Protesters
Concerns over private firm's competency and connections.
ONGC
N/A
- Company
- ONGC
- Location
- Barichuk, Bhatiapar, Assam
- Well Type
- Crude Oil
- Affected Families
- 330+
- Financial Aid
- Rs 25,000 per family
Sources
Centre lens on Assam gas leak: Firm in touch with ‘overseas experts’ to cap spill - Telegraph India
‘We aren't running away’: ONGC assures full commitment as Sivasagar gas leak persists
Relief fund irregularities spark outrage in Bhatiapar as gas leak woes continue
Gas Leak Continues For 7 Days, Himanta Sarma Says ONGC Response "Inadequate"