2020 Assam gas and oil leak

The 2020 Assam gas and oil leak, also referred as Tinsukia gas leak or Baghjan gas leak, is a petroleum gas and oil leak that happened in Oil India Limited's Baghjan Oilfield operated by John Energy Pvt Ltd in Tinsukia district, Assam, India on 27 May 2020. It occurred due to failing pressure systems in the oil well. Thousands of people and several villages were evacuated.[1][2] There have been reported deaths of several aquatic animals in nearby region. As of 5 June 2020, the gas is still leaking uncontrollably.[3] A team of experts from a Singapore-based firm were called to inspect the situation and help the OIL and ONGC teams.[2][4]

2020 Assam gas and oil leak
Date27 May 2020
LocationBaghjan Oilfield, Tinsukia district, Assam, India
Deaths2

Fire and damages

On 9 June 2020, the oil well caught fire. The fire quickly spread to a larger area and burned down nearby trees, crops and houses.[5] The fire also resulted in death of two employees.[6] This also caused protests in some parts of the state by environment activists, local residents and students. OIL later said that it will take four weeks to recover. Wildlife in nearby area including some vulnerable species in nearby Dibru-Saikhowa National Park are also affected. It is also reported that some harmful chemicals are also released creating chances of more damage.[7]

Evacuation

Thousands of people are being evacuated and National Disaster Response Force has been deployed in the area. Indian Air Force and Indian Army are also assisting.[8] OIL announced that they will give ₹30,000 as compensation to all those families who are affected.[7]

References
  1. GuwahatiMay 27, Hemanta Kumar Nath; May 27, 2020UPDATED:; Ist, 2020 18:28. "Massive blast at oil field in Assam's Tinsukia district". India Today. Retrieved 8 June 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. "Assam gas leak: why it's tough to plug, and what threat it poses to the area". The Indian Express. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  3. Staff, Scroll. "Assam: Oil India says well still leaking gas 'uncontrollably', over a week after major blowout". Scroll.in. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  4. Rao, Madhu (6 June 2020). "Singaporean experts to try check Assam oil well gas leak". www.indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. Staff, Scroll. "Assam: Fire breaks out at Oil India's gas well in Tinsukia, days after major blow out". Scroll.in. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  6. Jun 10, Prabin Kalita | TNN | Updated:; 2020; Ist, 13:44. "Assam Gas Leak: Two die in fire at gas well in Assam's Tinsukia | Guwahati News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 June 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. DelhiJune 11, Prabhash K. Dutta New; June 11, 2020UPDATED:; Ist, 2020 18:26. "Environmental cost of Assam oil field blaze may never be recovered". India Today. Retrieved 11 June 2020.CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. "Fire At Oil Well Leaking Gas For Days, Assam Wants Army, Air Force Help". NDTV.com. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
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