The recent explosion near OIL well in Baghjan is due to
[amp_mcq option1=”removing the spool during the blowout control operations” option2=”transfer of oil from its depot to a pipeline” option3=”the leakage of methyl isocyanide” option4=”the leakage of radiations from radioactive substance” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC CDS-2 – 2020
The explosion near the OIL well in Baghjan, Assam, followed a major blowout (uncontrolled release of gas and oil) that occurred weeks earlier. While the initial blowout caused a leak, the subsequent massive fire and explosion occurred during operations attempting to control the blowout. Specifically, reports indicated the explosion happened during activities like removing the spool, which were part of the complex capping operation. This operation likely involved managing high-pressure gas and oil, and removing components could have triggered ignition or intensified the existing fire leading to the explosion.
– The incident started with a blowout (uncontrolled gas/oil release).
– A fire subsequently erupted.
– The major explosion occurred during complex operations to control the blowout and cap the well.