ONGC will hire U.S. specialists to fix Assam rig gas leak

• ONGC contacts foreign experts to contain a large-scale natural gas leak from a rig in Sivasagar district.

• Over 1,500 people evacuated to safety after the leak occurred four days ago.

• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reports that the State’s Chief Secretary, Ravi Kota, discussed the matter with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

• Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reports that high-tech methods like junk pumping are being used.

• High-tech methods and a water blanket are being maintained for cooling and fire prevention.

• Sarma requests immediate expert assistance and plans to provide compensation to affected families.