ONGC caps Mori-5 well in five days,  brings blowout under control

Key Highlights

• ONGC activated its crisis management protocols immediately, suspended all related operations in the area, and mobilised specialised well-control teams and equipment to contain the situation.
• No fatalities were reported, and the company maintained that safety and environmental protection were prioritised throughout the response.
• In a statement, ONGC said it “has successfully established well control at Well Mori-5, completing the capping operation in a record time of five days, marking a significant achievement in blowout response and operational excellence.” With the successful capping of the well, ONGC said field-level operations related to the Mori-5 incident have been concluded and no further operational updates are expected, it said.
• ONGC reiterated its commitment to safety, environmental protection and operational discipline across its oil and gas operations.
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