Gas Pipeline Leak Sparks Fire at ONGC Mori-5 Well in Andhra’s Konaseema
A gas pipeline leak at the Mori-5 well in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district, operated by ONGC’s production contractor Deep Industries Ltd, triggered a fire on Monday, officials said. Thankfully, there have been no reports of deaths or injuries, according to preliminary information shared by a senior official of the Maharatna company. The incident occurred during repair work with a workover rig after production at the well had been temporarily halted. During the operation, a powerful blowout released a large volume of gas mixed with crude oil, shooting high into the air. The fire prompted an immediate response from ONGC officials from Rajahmundry, who rushed to Mori village to assess the situation and coordinate containment measures. The well, situated in Irusumanda village in the Razole area of Konaseema, was under production enhancement operations carried out by Deep Industries Ltd, a Production Enhancement Contractor (PEC) for ONGC. The company had secured a ₹1,402-crore contract in 2024 for operations at ONGC’s Rajahmundry Asset and has been operating the Mori-5 well for about a year. Local administration and panchayat officials quickly ordered villagers to evacuate the area, with many relocating their families and livestock to safer locations. Firefighting personnel, ONGC officials, and police teams are working together to control the blaze while ensuring public safety. The fire occurred due to a gas pipeline leakage at the Mori-5 well during production enhancement operations as per official . Fire department personnel confirmed that while the situation remains tense, the fire is under control, and no casualties have been reported. The Konaseema district administration continues to monitor the situation closely and is coordinating safety measures to prevent further escalation. ONGC officials are investigating the cause of the pipeline leak and are expected to submit a detailed report once the fire is fully extinguished. The incident highlights the risks involved in oil and gas production operations, particularly during repair or maintenance work at active wells. #ONGC #KonaseemaFire #GasPipelineLeak #AndhraPradeshNews #OilAndGas #EmergencyResponse Fire Erupts at ONGC Mori-5 Well in Andhra’s Konaseema After Gas Pipeline Leak Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh | January 5, 2026 A gas pipeline leak at the Mori-5 well in Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema district, operated by ONGC’s production contractor Deep Industries Ltd, triggered a fire on Monday. Officials confirmed that there have been no casualties or injuries reported so far. The incident occurred during repair work with a workover rig, after production at the well had been temporarily halted. During the operation, a powerful blowout released a large volume of gas mixed with crude oil, shooting high into the air. ONGC officials from Rajahmundry immediately rushed to Mori village to assess the situation and coordinate firefighting efforts. The well is located in Irusumanda village in the Razole area of Konaseema and is being operated under production enhancement operations by Deep Industries Ltd, a Production Enhancement Contractor (PEC) for ONGC. The company had secured a ₹1,402-crore contract in 2024 for operations at ONGC’s Rajahmundry Asset and has been managing the Mori-5 well for about a year. Local administration and panchayat authorities instructed residents to evacuate the area, and many moved their families and livestock to safer locations. Firefighters, police personnel, and ONGC teams are working together to control the blaze and ensure public safety. An ONGC official told , “The fire occurred due to a gas pipeline leak at the Mori-5 well during production enhancement operations.” Fire department sources added that although the situation remains tense, the fire is currently under control and no injuries have been reported. The Konaseema district administration continues to closely monitor the situation and is coordinating additional safety measures to prevent further escalation. ONGC officials are investigating the cause of the pipeline leak and are expected to provide a detailed report once the fire is fully extinguished. The incident underscores the risks associated with oil and gas operations, especially during repair or maintenance work at active wells.
