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APPCB demands ₹36 crore from ONGC over well blowout incident
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to ONGC following a gas leak and blowout at the Mori-5 well in Konaseema district. The authority is seeking ₹36.17 crore in compensation for environmental damages.
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The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has initiated proceedings against Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) over a well blowout incident that occurred on January 5, 2026, at the Mori-5 facility in Irusumanda Village, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district.
The regulatory body has served a show-cause notice on ONGC seeking compensation of ₹36.17 crore for environmental damage resulting from the incident. The blowout was triggered by a gas leak at the well site, prompting APPCB to launch a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the occurrence.
The notice represents a significant action by state environmental authorities to hold the national oil company accountable for operational safety and environmental protection standards. APPCB's move underscores growing regulatory scrutiny of industrial operations in coastal and sensitive ecological zones across Andhra Pradesh.
ONGC has been directed to respond to the notice and provide detailed explanations regarding the incident. The compensation claim reflects the board's assessment of environmental impact and remedial measures required in the aftermath of the blowout.