Preparation for Capping the Well:The well Capping operation was initiated this morning and the Capping BOP Stack was successfully placed over the Well Head. The 16 studs have also been tightened. The preparations for killing operations are on. The BOP and the lines connected to it are being kept cool through continuous spraying of water.
Relief and Rehabilitation:A total of 2756 number of families have been surveyed for assessment of damage for compensation till 16.08.2020 in Doomdooma and Tinsukia Circle put together.
Law and Order/Bandhs/Blockades etc.:Oil& Gas Production still continues to be affected due to forceful closure of few Oil & Gas wells connected to Baghjan EPS. Drilling and workover operation also continue to be affected at few of the locations due to forceful closure of operation.
Impact onOil/GasProduction due to Protests: A total of 29,475 Metric Tonnes of Crude Oil and 69.71Million Metric St. Cubic Meter of Natural Gas have been lost respectively as a result of protests/blockades/ bandhs in and around Baghjan area since 27th May, 2020 due to the Blowout.Environmental Impact Assessment:Data collection at site have been completed for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study by various agencies, viz. M/s TERI, M/s ERM, M/s CSIR-NEIST, IIT-Guwahati. Analysis/study on collected data is in progress by respective agencies. OIL’s in-house monitoring of Air quality/Noise level/Gas presence is being continued. Bio remediation activities at affected areas are in progress.
