ONGC Crisis Management Team Caps Well Mori 05 in Record Time Sets Global Benchmark

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation ONGC has achieved a major operational milestone after its Crisis Management Team successfully capped Well Mori 05 in a record time of only five days, a performance considered extremely rare in global blowout control operations.

The operation was executed under highly challenging field conditions and demonstrated exceptional technical expertise strong coordination and disciplined execution. The success was led by Head of the Crisis Management Team G Shrihari with continuous support from the Rajahmundry operational team and strategic guidance from Director Technology and Field Services Vikram Saxena.

Industry experts describe the achievement as a benchmark in emergency response and blowout management. The rapid containment of the well not only prevented potential environmental and safety risks but also highlighted ONGCs high level of preparedness and operational readiness.

The team consisted largely of young and highly motivated professionals whose commitment and teamwork played a central role in completing the operation safely and efficiently. The achievement reinforces ONGCs position as a leader in complex energy operations and its unwavering commitment to safety resilience and technical excellence.

ONGC officials stated that the success of Well Mori 05 reflects the organisation’s continuous investments in training advanced technology and emergency response systems ensuring world class standards across its operations.