2005 Mumbai High fire

The 2005 Mumbai high fire refers to a significant conflagration that erupted on the night of January 17, 2005, at the Mumbai High, an offshore oil field located in the Arabian Sea, approximately 160 kilometers west of Mumbai, India. The incident involved a major gas leak followed by an explosion, leading to a catastrophic fire that engulfed the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) facilities on the platform. The disaster resulted in the tragic loss of life, with significant injuries to personnel on board. Additionally, it had considerable environmental repercussions, raising concerns about safety measures in offshore oil operations. Subsequent investigations highlighted lapses in safety protocols, catalyzing changes in regulatory frameworks governing oil exploration in India.