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ONGC's gas leak at Well No. RDS 147 in Sivasagar, Assam, continues for the fifth consecutive day. Over 1,500 people have been affected and 70 families relocated. The Crisis Management Team is on-site to manage the incident.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is battling a gas leak from Well No. RDS 147 at its Rudrasagar oil field in Assam’s Sivasagar district, which has continued for five days since the blowout began on 12 June. The well, operated by private contractor SK Petro Services, suffered the leak during a perforation job on an old, non-producing well. ONGC has mobilised its most experienced Crisis Management Team (CMT) to contain the situation.
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Incident Location: Well No. RDS 147, Rudrasagar oil field, Sivasagar
Start Date: 12 June 2025
Operator: SK Petro Services, under ONGC supervision
Current Status: Leak ongoing, no fire, no reported injuries
Affected Population: 1,500 people, with 70 families relocated
Response Efforts: CMT deployed, relief camps, water spraying to suppress emissions
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In response to the blowout, ONGC has set up a 24×7 medical camp, provided shelter, food, and water to affected families, and coordinated with the Sivasagar district administration to ensure public safety. About 70 families have been moved to relief camps in Bangaon, while 1,500 individuals in total are reportedly impacted by the gas discharge.
Air quality monitoring machines have been installed by the Pollution Control Board, Assam (PCBA), and initial reports indicate that pollution levels remain within permissible limits. ONGC is also using high-pressure water from the nearby Dikhou river to curb atmospheric emissions.
Parameter | Details |
Location | Barichuk, Bhatiapar, Sivasagar |
Well ID | RDS 147 |
Rig No. | SKP 135 |
Operator | SK Petro Services (for ONGC) |
Blowout Start Date | 12 June 2025 |
People Affected | Over 1,500 |
Families Relocated | 70 |
Fire or Injuries | None reported |
The blowout occurred during a servicing operation aimed at restarting production from a new zone within the well. Uncontrolled gas release followed the perforation process, prompting emergency protocols. Although no fire has been reported, emergency services remain stationed near the site as a precautionary measure.
ONGC continues to maintain communication with stakeholders, including local authorities and residents. The company asserts that it follows stringent safety measures for its oilfield operations, and geological risks remain a known challenge in exploration activities.
With containment efforts underway, investor focus has now shifted to how the incident might impact ONGC’s operations in the short term. Monitoring of the ONGC share price continues, as market analysts assess the financial implications of this ongoing disruption. While no production was underway at the time, attention on ONGC share price remains heightened due to the scale of emergency response. The company’s ability to contain the leak efficiently may influence investor sentiment surrounding ONGC share price in the coming days.
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