A significant fire erupted at an oil and gas well in Andhra Pradesh on Monday after a pipeline began leaking gas. The incident occurred at the Mori-5 well located in Mori village within Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
The blaze was triggered by a leakage in a gas pipeline at the well site. This facility is operated by Deep Industries Ltd, a Production Enhancement Contractor (PEC) for the state-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). According to preliminary information shared by an ONGC official, the incident did not result in any deaths or injuries.
Senior officials from ONGC's Rajahmundry asset rushed to the scene immediately after the fire broke out. Local residents from the nearby Irusumanda village in Malkipuram mandal first alerted authorities about the massive gas leak. Fire and police personnel were swiftly deployed to the location to manage the situation.
On-Ground Situation and Company Background
Balakrishna, a fire department officer, stated that teams are actively working to douse the flames. He noted that the incident has caused panic and fear among villagers in the vicinity. The Konaseema district administration is present at the spot, coordinating firefighting efforts and implementing safety measures to prevent any escalation.
ONGC officials are also on-site to assess the situation and analyze the root cause of the leak and subsequent fire. Deep Industries Ltd has been operating the Mori-5 well for approximately one year. The company secured a substantial Rs 1,402-crore contract in 2024 for production enhancement operations at ONGC’s Rajahmundry Asset in Andhra Pradesh.
Ongoing Efforts and Investigation
The primary focus for emergency teams remains fully controlling the fire and ensuring the safety of the local population. A thorough investigation into the exact circumstances leading to the pipeline failure is underway. Further details regarding the extent of damage and the timeline for resuming operations are awaited as officials continue their work at the site.
