Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Assam Gas Leak: Pressure Drops, Equipment Arrives
The gas leak in Assam is still happening, but things are looking a bit better.
The pressure of the gas leaking has gone down by half, which is a good sign.
Big machines have arrived to help fix the problem.
Officials visited the site, and they think they can stop the leak soon.
The government is also investigating why the leak happened.
ONGC reported a 50% reduction in gas pressure at the Sivasagar well site.
Critical equipment, including an extra-long boom crane, arrived at the site.
The gas leak has been ongoing for 12 days, prompting resident evacuation.
BJP leaders visited the site, with a minister stating hopes of containment within 4-5 days.
Government will launch multiple inquiries to determine the cause of the incident.
- Who
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- What
- A gas leak from an ONGC oil well is ongoing.
- When
- The gas leak has been ongoing for 12 days as of Monday.
- Where
- Sivasagar, Assam.
- Why
- To stop the gas leak and determine its cause.
Local Residents
ONGC & SK Petro Services
Negligence
Local Residents
Accused ONGC and SK Petro Services of gross negligence.
ONGC & SK Petro Services
ONGC and SK Petro Services are working to contain the leak.
- Company
- ONGC
- Location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Incident
- Gas Leak
- Duration
- 12 days
- Pressure Reduction
- 50%
Sources
ONGC clears way for capping well in Assam, residents to return as gas leak curbed
ONGC clears path for well-capping ops, residents beyond 500-metre radius allowed to return home
12 days on, ONGC gas leak persists; locals protest as crisis drags on