Yet again Gas leak in East Godavari Village

The Gas Pipe leaks irrespective of nature of cause in peaceful Konassema region during the last 10 years is alarming. People in this part of Andhra Pradesh were living peacefully in the lust green atmosphere of this place in the past. The Oil/Gas companies entered and failed to create an environment with which the residents can continue to live with confidence about their safety. There are indications that ground reality is different from what they show on HSE policy and with the latest technology the uncertainties can be put to bear minimum if there is a will and accountability by the companies and the Govts. For example there are procedures to detect the weak section of the Pipe and repair before it breaks. Piping corridor maintenance is very important part of operations and the recent accident at Pasarlapudi indicate how serious they are.
I am not against producing Oil/Gas in KG basin but definitely worried about the residents of those areas who are living with uncertainties about their safety.
Having worked in the Oil industry for a long time and with my basic knowledge I can say some thing is definitely wrong with the Hydro Corban production facilities in KG basin. From the press we came to know that the subject well was closed in 2007 for lack of sufficient pressure. The well is owned by a PFH Oil & Gas Pvt Ltd now as per the news papers. Gas or Oil well is not a water well/tap to open any time. Looks like basic petroleum industry guide lines for well shutdown & commissioning were never followed and suspect the protection systems (SSSV)
As per the recent supreme court judgement ,"Shut shop if you can not manage pollution" but do not put lakhs of people in trouble by polluting the environment.. more