A fire broke out at ONGC’s (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited) Rig SKP-150-II deployed at well NG#8 in the Geleky area of Sivasagar district on July 21. The incident took place at approximately 1450 hrs. ONGC promptly activated its emergency response protocols, and the company’s fire tenders immediately rushed to the site to douse the fire. Experts from Regional Crisis Management Team were also mobilized to contain the emergency situation.
With the swift and efficient response of the firefighters from ONGC Assam Asset, the fire was promptly extinguished, preventing any loss of life or injuries. The cause of the incident is under investigation. Fire was completed brought under control by 1617hrs,
ONGC’s commitment to safety and the proficiency of its well-trained personnel played a pivotal role in efficiently managing the incident. However ONGC firefighting team continued the cooling operations. The well site has been secured and is presently under constant observation of experts. No injury to any personnel of ONGC or its business partner has been reported. It is once again reiterated that ONGC is committed to the safety of its workforce and local community.
