Gas Blowouts in Offshore Drilling – A Deadly Threat to the Oil and Gas Industry In the high-risk world of offshore oil and gas exploration, few incidents are as feared or as destructive as a gas blowout. This catastrophic event occurs when highly pressurized gas escapes uncontrollably from the wellbore, bypassing all safety systems and barriers. The sudden and forceful release of gas can escalate within moments, leading to massive fires, violent explosions, tragic loss of life, and widespread en