Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Tuesday said it has taken charge of operations at the Mori-5 well in Irusumanda village, Malkipuram Mandal, as efforts continue to contain the incident at the site.
On Monday, ONGC reported a gas pipeline leak that led to a blowout of gas mixed with crude oil, igniting a large fireball visible from a long distance.
The company said senior management, including Director (Technology & Field Services) Vikram Saxena, along with Crisis Management Team experts, has assumed operational control of the site.
According to ONGC, excavation work to create a temporary canal from a nearby irrigation source has been completed. The canal will support high-capacity firewater pumps that are being positioned at the wellsite. The company said a comprehensive blowout control plan is now in place.
Officials reported a gradual reduction in the flame’s intensity and size, and confirmed that the response team has managed to redirect it vertically. ONGC added that air quality, noise levels and water bodies within a 600-metre radius are being continuously monitored to mitigate environmental impact.
The company stated that it is coordinating closely with district and police authorities, the local administration, and the media to ensure transparency in the response.
ONGC noted that all ongoing operations are being carried out with an emphasis on safety and environmental protection.
