New Delhi: A gas gushing incident was reported around 11:45 AM on Wednesday at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited’s (ONGC) Well No. RDS-147 in the Rudrasagar Field located in Assam’s Sivasagar district during servicing operations.
ONGC said gushes of gas were observed from the well, prompting immediate activation of standard safety protocols. The site was secured, and an emergency response team led by the Asset Manager reached the location without delay.
“There was no fire or injury to any personnel, and the situation is now fully under control,” the company said in an official statement.
Reinforcement teams and technical specialists are being mobilised to ensure safe and swift normalisation of the well operations. ONGC said a detailed investigation has been initiated to ascertain the root cause of the incident.
“ONGC remains committed to the highest standards of operational safety, environmental care, and community well-being. Ensuring the safety of our personnel and the surrounding areas continues to be our utmost priority,” the statement added.
The Rudrasagar Field is one of ONGC’s key assets in Assam and contributes to the company’s oil and gas production in the region.
