Assam: ONGC detects gas bubbling in Geleki Field; leaking pit sealed

Guwahati: ONGC stated that a localized surface low intensity gas bubbling phenomenon was observed at Napam Baruwati in Geleki Field, Assam Asset. The bubbling was confined to a single location.

ONGC has deployed a multidisciplinary team of experts and secured the site through barricading with continuous surveillance and methane monitoring. Very low quantities of Methane was detected using the hand-held gas detectors.

ONGC has verified all available pipeline drawings and conducted a physical examination of the area using underground pipeline-locating equipment. These investigations have ruled out the presence of any buried pipeline beneath or in the vicinity of the location.


Also read | IOC reassures customers on fuel quality after social media posts

The point (where gas was bubbling) was excavated and the pit was sealed off on 13 July using a chemical barite treatment followed by a cement-concrete mixture. Bubbling has subsided since the treatment. The situation remains stable and is under control.

ONGC is fully committed to ensuring public safety, protecting the environment and maintaining a transparent communication with all stakeholders. Public is sincerely requested not to be influenced by speculative or unverified reports and are advised to rely only on information conveyed through official channels.

Also read | E20 causes no engine damage, no major mileage loss: IIT Kanpur