Regulatory25 Apr 2026, 07:51 pm
ONGC: Mori-5 Well Production Halted by Pollution Control Board
AI Summary
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) received a "Stop Production Order" from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) on April 24, 2026, for the Mori #05 well in the Mori field. This action follows a well blowout and fire incident on January 5, 2026, which led to a show cause notice for environmental violations, including operating without necessary consents and causing pollution. The Mori field was handed over to M/s Deep Exploration Services Private Limited (DESPL) in 2025. ONGC intends to review the order and respond accordingly. The company considers the impact not significant as the well has been closed since the incident and had no production since April 2009.
Key Highlights
- APPCB issued a "Stop Production Order" for ONGC's Mori #05 well due to environmental violations.
- The order follows a well blowout and fire incident in January 2026.
- Mori field operations were contracted to M/s Deep Exploration Services Private Limited (DESPL).
- ONGC intends to review the order and respond accordingly.
- ONGC considers the impact insignificant as the well has been closed since January 2026.