Offshore

Fire at Mumbai High Platform Leaves 10 Injured

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a fire at its Mumbai High SHP Platform on 4 April, injuring 10 personnel. The blaze was contained quickly and operations resumed.

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6, April 2026
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) reported a fire at its SHP Platform within the Mumbai High Asset on 4 April, resulting in minor injuries to 10 personnel.

The company said the incident occurred at approximately 5:45 PM. Emergency response procedures were activated immediately, and the fire was contained and extinguished without escalation. Operations at the platform have since returned to normal.

According to Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), all injured personnel are receiving medical treatment and remain in stable condition. The company added that further updates will be provided as more details become available.

The cause of the fire has not been disclosed.

Tags: India energy, Mumbai High, offshore platform fire, offshore safety, ONGC

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