Oil India Limited
Incident Details
A fire incident occurred at approximately 9:05 AM on November 6, 2026, at the Indirect Bath Heater (IDBH) during maintenance activities at the Intermediate Tank Farm (ITF)-Tengakhat near Duliajan, Dibrugarh District, Assam. The affected equipment had been isolated for maintenance since November 4, 2026.
Casualty and Medical Response
Seven personnel from the Operations & Maintenance Contractor sustained burn injuries. One person succumbed to injuries at the incident site. Six injured persons were rescued and transported for medical treatment: five to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, Assam, and one to OIL Hospital, Duliajan. All injured persons are receiving medical treatment.
Fire Response and Control
Firefighting commenced immediately using the installation's fixed firefighting system. Oil India's Fire Service Department mobilized fire tender and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) tender to extinguish the blaze. The fire was completely extinguished by 12:30 PM, with the situation declared under control. A total of eleven fire tenders were deployed at the site.
Investigation and Follow-up Actions
An internal inquiry committee has been constituted to investigate the immediate and underlying causes of the incident, conduct damage assessment, and recommend proactive measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Financial Impact
Financial impact not quantified in the disclosure.