ONGC Swiftly Mobilises Emergency Response After Gas Leak Incident at Mori Field

ONGC, India's leading oil and natural gas corporation, has swiftly mobilised its emergency response after a gas leak incident was reported by operator Deep Industries at the Mori Field in Andhra Pradesh on 5 January 2026. The incident occurred during the workover operations at Well Mori#5. The well is located in a remote area with no human habitation within a radius of approximately 500-600 metres. No injury or loss of life has been reported. The area has been cordoned off and cooling operations have commenced. ONGC has mobilised the Crisis Management Teams (CMT and RCMT) and is preparing for well-control and, if required, capping of the well. International well-control specialists have been contacted and advanced well-control and casing-cutting operations are being arranged, subject to site assessment. ONGC's senior management and technical experts are closely monitoring the situation. Further updates will be shared as the situation evolves.