ONGC Maintains Operational Momentum at RDS 147A Despite Weather Challenges
Due to continuous rainfall, several site stabilisation and preparatory activities were undertaken to ensure the safe deployment and operation of the heavy-duty crane.
New Delhi | 24 June 2025: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), in collaboration with international well control experts, continues to make measured and strategic progress in the well control operations at RDS 147A, despite persistent rainfall and challenging site conditions.
A key development in the operation was the successful installation of a 200-ton crane with an approximately 80-metre boom, which has now been fully commissioned and is actively supporting critical tasks at the site. This marks a significant advancement in the preparatory phase leading to the well-capping operation.
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Due to continuous rainfall, several site stabilisation and preparatory activities were undertaken to ensure the safe deployment and operation of the heavy-duty crane. ONGC teams responded promptly, reinforcing the location to maintain momentum in the ongoing operations.
In light of the rising water levels in the Dikhow River, the Regional Crisis Management Team (RCMT) relocated the pump system to higher ground to ensure uninterrupted functionality. Water blanketing continues around the clock as a key safety protocol.
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ONGC remains committed to executing all well control measures with the highest standards of safety, technical rigour, and environmental responsibility. The Corporation continues to coordinate closely with district authorities and global experts to bring the well under control at the earliest.
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