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ONGC received a Stop Production Order from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board on 24 April 2026. The order relates to the Mori#05 well in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District. The action stems from a well blowout and fire incident that occurred on 5 January 2026 during workover operations conducted by Production Enhancement Contract operator M/s DESPL. The pollution board cited environmental violations including operating without obtaining Consent to Establish or Consent to Operate, and causing air pollution and potential environmental damage. The company states the well had no production since April 2009 and considers the impact insignificant given the size of its operations. ONGC plans to review the order and respond accordingly.
The well has been non-producing since 2009, so the immediate operational and financial impact appears minimal. However, this regulatory action highlights environmental compliance risks associated with ONGC's contracted operations and could attract media attention or scrutiny from environmental regulators on other fields.