Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Assam Govt. Announces Aid Amid ONGC Well Blowout
An oil well in Assam, India, has been leaking gas since June 12 after an accident during maintenance.
The Assam government is giving financial aid to the affected families.
The Chief Minister is in contact with both central and company officials.
The local government is monitoring the air.
The company is trying to fix the leak and an investigation is underway to find the cause.
Assam government announced Rs 25,000 aid each to 350 affected families.
The blowout began on June 12 at ONGC's well RDS 147 in Sivasagar.
A private firm, SK Petro Services, operated the well for ONGC.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated both state and central governments are involved.
Bir Lachit Sena demanded compensation from SK Petro Services.
- Who
- ONGC, SK Petro Services, Assam government, affected residents.
- What
- Ongoing gas leak and response efforts.
- When
- Since June 12, ongoing.
- Where
- Sivasagar, Assam.
- Why
- Cause under investigation; occurred during perforation job.
ONGC/Government
Bir Lachit Sena
Financial Responsibility
ONGC/Government
Focusing on containment and providing immediate relief.
Bir Lachit Sena
Demanding immediate compensation from the private operator.
- Incident
- Gas Leak/Blowout
- Location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Affected Families
- 350
- Aid Amount
- Rs 25,000 per family
- Well
- RDS 147
- Operator
- SK Petro Services (for ONGC)
Sources
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