ONGC advances with well-capping operations at Sivasagar blowout site

Despite inclement weather, energy major ONGC on Monday continued its efforts for clearing the rig from the site of its crude oil well in Sivasagar district, from where leakage of gas has been going on for the last 12 days, as it proceeds to cap the well, a statement said.

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Mobilisation of specialised equipment for the capping process is also being made, with noticeable reduction in gas pressure at the site a positive sign, it said. "Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) continues to make progress at the site of well number RDS#147A, with teams working round the clock despite challenging weather conditions," the statemen