Natural gas leak from ONGC pipeline in Andhra’s Konaseema; work on to plug the leak
All wells operated by the ONGC in the area are closed until the leak is plugged and a new pipeline is laid
A natural gas leak from an ONGC pipeline in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema region has reignited safety concerns, with authorities working urgently to contain the issue. The incident occurred at a well named Mori-5 in Irusumanda village, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. A joint statement from ONGC and district officials revealed that flames from the blowout were under control by 11:20 a.m. on Monday (October 26, 2026).
All the ONGC-operated wells in the area have been temporarily closed until the leak is plugged and a new pipeline is laid. Safety personnel from ONGC are actively involved in the operation, with international well-control experts engaged as well. The leak was first reported by local residents around 8:30 a.m. on Monday near Machavaram village in Ambajipeta mandal of the same district.
The Mori-5 well incident is not the first blowout ONGC has faced in the region. In January, a similar event at the same well caused a fire with flames reaching 25 meters, prompting the evacuation of nearby residents. Damage to around 75 coconut trees and crops on three acres ensued before the situation was brought under control. ONGC has since placed plans to cap the well within a week, with U.S. experts on standby if needed.
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