🏷️ By Sky Link Times | Updated: June 21, 2025
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says ONGC has completed 50% of safer groundwork efforts at the leaking Rudrasagar gas well and is pursuing a “practical strategy” ahead of permanent capping with American experts.
🟡 Quick Highlights
✅ ONGC finishes 50% groundwork at the Rudrasagar gas blowout site
🛠️ Focus on safe access routes and site clearance before capping
🌐 U.S.-based well-control team to guide permanent plug
🏠 About 350 families remain in relief camps, awaiting resolution
💡 CM calls approach “practical and safer strategy” to prevent escalation
🔍 What’s Happening?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that ONGC has completed approximately 50% of the groundwork at the leaking Rudrasagar gas well in Sivasagar, calling it a “practical and safer strategy” to manage the situation and avoid any operational risks.
The groundwork includes clearing damaged equipment, preparing safe zones, and building alternate access roads to enable the next phase: a permanent capping operation by a U.S.-based expert team.
👨👩👧👦 Impact on Local Communities
Nearly 350 families displaced due to the gas leak remain in relief camps. The Chief Minister announced ₹25,000 financial assistance per family from the CM Relief Fund to support them during the crisis.
🛠️ The Strategy Breakdown
Plan A and Plan B, which involved standard suppression methods like junk shots, failed to contain the leak.
Now, under Plan C, ONGC is focusing on long-term well control, supervised by international experts.
Groundwork completion is vital before initiating permanent capping, estimated to be completed within 4–5 days.
⚠️ Why This Matters
This incident underscores the importance of:
Comprehensive crisis response strategies
Strong collaboration between local authorities and global expertise
Transparent communication with affected communities
🕵️ What’s Next?
ONGC is expected to begin the permanent sealing process this week.
Safety monitoring and environmental checks are ongoing.
Relief measures and rehabilitation for affected families will continue as a state priority.