ONGC Completes Well Control at Mori-5 in Five Days
Filing Summary
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has successfully established well control at Well Mori-5 in a record time of five days. The blowout occurred on 5 January 2026 during service operations by PEC contractor M/s Deep Industries Limited. ONGC activated its Crisis Management framework, deploying specialized manpower and equipment for containment. The company expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and local authorities for their support. This marks the final communication on the Mori-5 incident, concluding field-level updates.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) has successfully established well control at Well Mori-5, completing the capping operation in a record time of five days. The blowout occurred on 5 January 2026 during service operations conducted by PEC contractor M/s Deep Industries Limited.
ONGC immediately activated its in-house Crisis Management framework. The company deployed specialized manpower and equipment to ensure rapid and safe containment of the situation. With the successful establishment of well control, this communication marks the final official update on the Mori-5 incident, formally concluding field-level updates related to the operation.
ONGC conveyed its gratitude to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the State and District Administration, and the local community for their cooperation and support. The company acknowledged the support of Shri Harish Balyogi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Amlapuram, and Shri D. Varaprasad, Hon’ble MLA from Razole, along with the District Administration of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District.
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