GUWAHATI: The blowout management team of experts engaged by the Oil India Limited (OIL) has successfully placed the Blowout Preventer (BOP) over the well head in Baghjan oilfield in Tinsukia district.
The OIL informed that 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.
Meanwhile, 2756 families have been surveyed for assessment of damage for compensation till August 16 in Doomdooma and Tinsukia Revenue Circles put together.
Oil and Gas production still continues to be affected due to forceful closure of few oil and gas wells connected to Baghjan EPS. Drilling and work over operation also continue to be affected at few of the locations due to forceful closure of operation.
A total of 29,475 Metric Tonnes of crude oil and 69.71 Million Metric St. Cubic Meter of natural gas have been lost respectively as a result of protests/blockades/ bandhs in and around Baghjan area since May 27, 2020 due to the blowout.