Fire at Mumbai High platform injures 10; ONGC says situation under control

Mumbai: India’s state-run energy giant Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has reported a fire at one of its offshore platforms in Mumbai High, leaving 10 personnel with minor injuries.

The incident occurred at around 5:45pm on Friday at the SHP platform, part of ONGC’s Mumbai High Asset. According to a statement shared by the company on X, emergency response teams were immediately deployed, and the blaze was swiftly contained.

“A fire incident was reported at approximately 17:45 at ONGC’s SHP Platform, Mumbai High Asset. The situation was promptly brought under control and the fire extinguished,” the company said.

ONGC confirmed that 10 personnel sustained minor injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. All those injured are reported to be in a stable condition.

“10 personnel sustained minor injuries and are under medical care. All are stable,” the statement added.

The company further noted that operations at the offshore platform have since resumed as normal following the incident.

“Operations have been normalised. Further updates will follow,” ONGC said.

The cause of the fire has not yet been disclosed, and further details are awaited.

(ANI)