GUWAHATI: OIL India Limited NSE 1.78 % (OIL) has managed to place blow out preventer (BOP) over the gas well in Baghjan in Tinsukia district.
The gas producing well blew out on May 27. It exploded into a massive inferno on June 9.
Oil stated, “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”