Safety

Operator finally caps gas blowout at key Asian well after two-week battle

Gas blowout at Assam well started on 12 June, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of families from the surrounding area due to safety concerns

An ONGC team at the Assam onshore well Well RDS#147A that was hit with a blowout on 12 June.
An ONGC team at the Assam onshore well Well RDS#147A that was hit with a blowout on 12 June.Photo: ONGC
Middle East and South Asia EditorNew Delhi
Published 29 June 2025, 02:46Updated 29 June 2025, 02:46
Hardeep Singh PuriIndiaONGCCuddAssam