Dibrugarh, Oct 22: After four days of relentless effort by Oil India Limited (OIL), the OIL pipeline, which was damaged after miscreants tried to steal gas, was successfully controlled near the industrial town of Duliajan in Dibrugarh on Sunday.

The OIL’s well no. NHK-67 at Gazal Basti near Duliajan led to uncontrolled flow of well fluids, mainly water, since 19th October 2023 reportedly after being cut and stolen the entire X-Mass tree of the well.

Reportedly, miscreants have completely cut and stole the entire X-Mass tree above the adapter of OIL’s well no. NHK-67 at Gazal Basti near Duliajan leading to uncontrolled flow of well fluids, mainly water, from the well head.

The incident was reported at around 9:30 p.m. on October 19, 2023.

OIL has lodged an FIR with the local police and informed the District Administration Authority.

Located within a depleted reservoir in Bordubi area, the well was said to be in shut in condition since 2016.

As per the OIL press release, the Crisis Management Team (CMT) of Oil India Ltd. has been mobilised, while the Fire Tenders have been stationed at site and necessary measures are being taken up on an emergent basis to cap the well. An on-site task force is coordinating the activities on the ground so as to control the water flow, cap, and restore the well in close coordination with local authorities.

OIL declared an emergency on Friday after the incident.

Consequent upon declaration of Emergency, executives and employees of the department, who have applied for leaves (including station leaves) not to proceed and remain in the station till further advice.

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