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ONGC Finalizes Blowout Control Plan as Andhra Well Fire Enters Day 2

ONGC has finalized a comprehensive plan to control the blowout at its Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema district, where a fire has been raging for two days. Senior management and crisis experts have assumed control, with fire pumps deployed and a temporary water canal created. The company reports a gradual reduction in flame intensity and continuous environmental monitoring within a 600-meter radius. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has reviewed the situation, ordering support for evacuated residents and compensation for farmers.

Key Points: ONGC Finalizes Plan to Control Andhra Well Blowout

  • Blowout control plan finalized
  • Fire intensity gradually reducing
  • Environmental monitoring ongoing
  • Compensation for affected farmers ordered
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ONGC finalises plan to control blowout at Andhra well

ONGC finalizes blowout control plan for Mori-5 well in Andhra Pradesh. Fire intensity reduces as teams work with local authorities on safety and compensation.

"A comprehensive blowout control plan has been finalised - ONGC"

Amaravati, Jan 6

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited said on Tuesday that a comprehensive blowout control plan has been finalised at well Mori-5 in Andhra Pradesh's Dr B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, where the blaze continued for the second day.

Senior management of ONGC, including Director (Technology & Field Services) Vikram Saxena from Delhi, along with Crisis Management Team (CMT) experts, has assumed operational control of the well located at Irusumanda village in the Malkipuram mandal.

"Excavation work has been completed for the creation of a temporary canal from a nearby irrigation source to facilitate deployment of high-capacity firewater pumps. Fire pumps have reached the wellsite, and placement activities are in progress. A comprehensive blowout control plan has been finalised," the ONGC said in a statement.

The state-owned oil and gas company said that a gradual reduction in the flame intensity and size is being witnessed. It also revealed that the team has been able to change the flame to a vertical direction.

Air quality, noise levels, and nearby water bodies are being continuously monitored to minimise environmental impact within a 600-metre radius, it said

The ONGC remains in continuous coordination with all stakeholders, including district and police administrations, local authorities, and the media, to ensure transparency and an effective response. All operations are being carried out with the highest standards of safety and environmental care, it added.

Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the situation at a high-level meeting in Amaravati.

Officials briefed him on the situation following Monday's incident. Home Minister V. Anitha, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand and other officials told the Chief Minister about the measures being taken by various departments to plug the leakage and protect people.

The Chief Minister told officials that such incidents lead to panic among people, and hence they should be informed about the actual situation, and necessary support should be given.

He said the district administration has the responsibility to ensure that people who left their houses and villages do not face any hardships. He ordered payment of compensation to farmers who lost their coconut trees in the fire.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While the response seems coordinated, we must ask why these blowouts happen. Is it aging infrastructure or procedural lapses? Compensation for farmers is the least they can do. Safety audits need to be more stringent.
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Rohit P
CM Naidu is right about preventing panic. Clear communication is key in such crises. Glad to hear experts from Delhi are on site. Hope the temporary canal and pumps work effectively. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The environmental monitoring within a 600m radius is a positive step. Long-term impact on the Konaseema district's ecology needs to be assessed. These incidents show the risks of our energy dependence.
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Aman W
Our engineers and crisis teams are capable. Reducing flame intensity is a good sign. My cousin works in ONGC, the safety protocols are usually top-notch. Sometimes accidents just happen. Stay strong, Andhra!
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Kriti O
The real heroes are the local firefighters and officials on the ground. Hope the displaced families are taken care of properly. Compensation for coconut trees is important, it's their livelihood.

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