APPCB Seeks Rs 36 Crore Compensation From ONGC Over Blowout

The Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board has demanded Rs 36.17 crore in environmental compensation from ONGC following a gas leak and blowout at the Mori-5 well in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district. Authorities issued a show-cause notice to the energy major after concluding an investigation into the January 2026 incident. This financial penalty aims to address the ecological impact caused by the sudden industrial accident.