ONGC's Mori-5 Well Fire Extinguished After 5-Day Operation
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In a major relief to the residents of Irusumanda village in Andhra Pradesh's Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) successfully extinguished the fire at its Mori-5 well after a five-day operation. The blowout, which occurred on January 5, had resulted in massive flames reaching up to 20 meters high and 25 meters wide, prompting the evacuation of around 600 people from nearby villages. The fire had also destroyed a large extent of coconut plantation. According to preliminary estimates, over 3 lakh cubic meters of gas was burnt during the five-day period. The ONGC disaster management team has completed the removal of debris and prepared a blowout preventer to be installed at the well. A continuous water blanket was maintained to ensure safe operations in the vicinity of the wellhead. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey on Friday to assess the impact of the gas well blowout and directed officials to expedite compensation for local farmers whose coconut trees were destroyed. The ONGC has expressed its commitment to safety, environmental protection, and operational discipline across its oil and gas operations. The successful capping of the well marks a significant achievement in blowout response and operational excellence.
