ONGC Achieves Record Well Control at Mori-5 in Five Days
ONGC successfully established well control at Well Mori-5 in a record five days, completing the capping operation after a blowout on January 5, 2026. The company activated its crisis management framework and received support from various government bodies and local administration for a safe and timely resolution.
While the incident itself is negative, the swift and successful containment demonstrates operational competence and risk management, which has a medium-term positive implication for the company's reputation and operational efficiency.
The successful and record-time resolution of a well blowout incident, coupled with acknowledgments of support and reiteration of commitment to safety, indicates a positive outcome.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has successfully established well control at Well Mori-5, completing the capping operation in a record time of five days. This marks a significant achievement in blowout response and operational excellence.
The blowout occurred on 5 January 2026 during service operations at the well by PEC contractor M/s Deep Industries Limited. ONGC immediately activated its in-house Crisis Management framework and deployed specialised manpower and equipment to ensure rapid and safe containment of the situation.
With the successful establishment of well control, this press release marks the final official communication on the Mori-5 incident, formally concluding field-level updates related to the operation. ONGC conveys its sincere gratitude to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), the State and District Administration, and the local administration and community for their cooperation and support, which were vital to the safe and timely resolution of the incident. The Corporation also acknowledges the support of Shri Harish Balyogi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament from Amlapuram, Shri D. Varaprasad, Hon’ble MLA from Razole, and the District Administration of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Konaseema District, including Dr. Mahesh Kumar Ravirala, IAS, District Collector, and Shri Rahul Meena, IPS, Superintendent of Police, for their guidance and coordination. ONGC reiterates its commitment to the highest standards of safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
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