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Is India’s CGD rollout quietly faltering behind the headlines?. Fertilizer brief. Downstream contracting briefs: Part I. Downstream contracting briefs: Part II. E&P Contracting Brief. Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector. Daily forward looking import matrices. Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India. Ranchi District City Gas Distribution Project. Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra District City Gas Distribution Project. Announcements. 10th extension to Green Ammonia tender: Failure now will expose a fatal design fault. IOCL’s EOI For toll pyrolysis trials across five refineries: Vendor to bear the full burden? . GAIL's pipeline projects: Update. IOCL's EOI for advanced coker pilot signals shift to collaborative design-first procurement. Massive tankage package out in Mumbai refinery’s LMBU expansion . Yet another company dives into the SAF game. EAC to examine Oil India’s twin-pipeline hub in Assam. Downstream contracting briefs: Part I. Downstream contracting briefs: Part II. Downstream contracting briefs: Part III. E&P Contracting Brief: Part I. E&P Contracting Brief: Part II. CBG contracting: Round-up of the day. Daily forward looking import matrices. Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector. Palakkad & Thrissur District City Gas Distribution Project. Agra District City Gas Distribution Project. India consumes 5.5 MBs crude oil per day, only 1.5 to 2 MBs pass through the Hormuz: Oil Minister Puri . Announcements. Private E&P field spawns a new refinery . PLL’s Cooling Tower tender collapses under its own weight: Scope creep, risk misallocation, and procedural opacity to blame. ONGC’s jack-up rig strategy stalls on price standoff. Pipeline Replacement Project-9: Intense competition likely. Fugitive emissions from LNG: Why India’s role Is marginal?. First-of-its-kind terminal coming up in India. E&P Contracting Brief: Part I. E&P Contracting Brief: Part II. E&P Contracting Brief: Part III. Gas price gaps widen sharply across India: Data exposes deep regional disparities.
Is India’s CGD rollout quietly faltering behind the headlines?
Jun 25:
Why do private CGD players trail behind JVs and PSUs in billed PNG connections? Despite aggressive bids, private firms clock just 14% of billed PNG market.
8Also, more than 60% of PNG connections are concentrated in five states, sidelining national parity goals.
8Further, 1.05 lakh PNG connections vs. 14.77 lakh target: Is the model breaking down and something more needs to be done?
845% of CNG stations bypass MWP targets—Is anyone watching the numbers? Over 3,600 stations were set up without targets. Has PNGRB lost regulatory grip?
8Also why despite being high-margin segments, commercial and industrial connections are not keeping pace with expansion.
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8Also, more than 60% of PNG connections are concentrated in five states, sidelining national parity goals.
8Further, 1.05 lakh PNG connections vs. 14.77 lakh target: Is the model breaking down and something more needs to be done?
845% of CNG stations bypass MWP targets—Is anyone watching the numbers? Over 3,600 stations were set up without targets. Has PNGRB lost regulatory grip?
8Also why despite being high-margin segments, commercial and industrial connections are not keeping pace with expansion.
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Fertilizer brief
Jun 25:
Talcher coal-to-urea project risks NPA tag as lenders freeze funding
8With physical progress at 67.06%, the Talcher Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project now faces financial distress as banks halt disbursements due to a 3.5-year delay. The Rs. 16,000+ crore JV, led by GAIL, RCF, CIL, and FCIL, may slip into NPA status by July unless urgent capital support materializes.
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8With physical progress at 67.06%, the Talcher Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project now faces financial distress as banks halt disbursements due to a 3.5-year delay. The Rs. 16,000+ crore JV, led by GAIL, RCF, CIL, and FCIL, may slip into NPA status by July unless urgent capital support materializes.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jun 25:
QCBS rigour tightens GAIL’s Hazira consultancy tender, puts spotlight on engineering credentials
8GAIL’s latest tender for Hazira hook-up consultancy pushes a tough QCBS regime. No EMD, but bidders must clear a 75% technical score, deliver site presentations, and clear documentary scrutiny — signaling a shift toward risk-averse vendor selection.
Pre-bid opacity clouds Himalayan pipeline survey call
8The promoters silence on ROW permissions may force bidders to pad costs or hedge against field access surprises across tougher sections of the pipeline
Hybrid sourcing matrix redefines compressor OEM qualification under Bina expansion
8BPCL’s decoking compressor tender under BPREP reworks supplier eligibility, allowing Indian subsidiaries to qualify via parent experience—but with layered conditions around testing, sourcing, and corporate guarantees.
8The shift boosts bidder access but exposes BPCL to wider interface risks.
BPCL GIS tender overhaul: Payment, CPBG, and ITC norms restructured
8The latest amendment to the Bina refinery's 220kV GIS package rewrites security deposit norms, Input Tax Credit obligations, and dispatch-linked payment rules.
8These changes, while introducing cost predictability for BPCL, raise risk and compliance load on bidders.
PFO clause tightened, solar scope expanded, penalties restructured in BPREP steam generation bid
8The extended BPCL steam generation tender now redefines PFO quality thresholds, mandates real-time solar integration, and applies stricter penalty frameworks—shifting risk toward bidders and potentially inflating cost estimates.
8Despite four deadline extensions, some emission-related contradictions remain unresolved.
Sixth deadline extension for Guwahati DM-polishing EPC bid raises bidder confidence questions
8A 6-time rollover of bid dates without any scope revision is highly atypical for IOCL EPC tenders. Contractors may be struggling to price risk under ambiguous terms or expect internal repricing exercises at the client end.
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8GAIL’s latest tender for Hazira hook-up consultancy pushes a tough QCBS regime. No EMD, but bidders must clear a 75% technical score, deliver site presentations, and clear documentary scrutiny — signaling a shift toward risk-averse vendor selection.
Pre-bid opacity clouds Himalayan pipeline survey call
8The promoters silence on ROW permissions may force bidders to pad costs or hedge against field access surprises across tougher sections of the pipeline
Hybrid sourcing matrix redefines compressor OEM qualification under Bina expansion
8BPCL’s decoking compressor tender under BPREP reworks supplier eligibility, allowing Indian subsidiaries to qualify via parent experience—but with layered conditions around testing, sourcing, and corporate guarantees.
8The shift boosts bidder access but exposes BPCL to wider interface risks.
BPCL GIS tender overhaul: Payment, CPBG, and ITC norms restructured
8The latest amendment to the Bina refinery's 220kV GIS package rewrites security deposit norms, Input Tax Credit obligations, and dispatch-linked payment rules.
8These changes, while introducing cost predictability for BPCL, raise risk and compliance load on bidders.
PFO clause tightened, solar scope expanded, penalties restructured in BPREP steam generation bid
8The extended BPCL steam generation tender now redefines PFO quality thresholds, mandates real-time solar integration, and applies stricter penalty frameworks—shifting risk toward bidders and potentially inflating cost estimates.
8Despite four deadline extensions, some emission-related contradictions remain unresolved.
Sixth deadline extension for Guwahati DM-polishing EPC bid raises bidder confidence questions
8A 6-time rollover of bid dates without any scope revision is highly atypical for IOCL EPC tenders. Contractors may be struggling to price risk under ambiguous terms or expect internal repricing exercises at the client end.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jun 25:
Sole-bid scenario raises procurement risk in Petronet’s hydrogen tender
8Only UOP India filed a bid for the PSA hydrogen unit in Dahej, raising cost visibility and vendor lock-in concerns under a tight licensor framework.
Vinod Fabricators lands Delhi LPG pipeline revamp with 37% price cut, raises risk concerns
8In a startling price divergence, Vinod Fabricators secured the IOCL Delhi LPG pipeline contract with a quote nearly Rs. 2.1 crore below the next contender and 37% below IOCL's estimate—triggering industry talk on margin stress and bid realism.
Elazra undercuts nearest rival by 12 % to win Rs.8.78 L HAZOP & QRA contract
8Elazra Corporation secured the HAZOP & QRA study for twenty WRPL stations with a bid of Rs.8.78 L, beating TUV India by 12 %. Such aggressive pricing—50 % below the next three valid bids—raises margin?viability and execution?risk questions.
Dutt Engicon bags ONGC Hazira slug catcher job with 40% bid edge; rivals price in risk
8A massive 74% spread separates L1 and L3 in the slug catcher health check tender at ONGC’s Hazira terminal. The outcome suggests aggressive undercutting by L1, even as others factored in risk exposure.
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8Only UOP India filed a bid for the PSA hydrogen unit in Dahej, raising cost visibility and vendor lock-in concerns under a tight licensor framework.
Vinod Fabricators lands Delhi LPG pipeline revamp with 37% price cut, raises risk concerns
8In a startling price divergence, Vinod Fabricators secured the IOCL Delhi LPG pipeline contract with a quote nearly Rs. 2.1 crore below the next contender and 37% below IOCL's estimate—triggering industry talk on margin stress and bid realism.
Elazra undercuts nearest rival by 12 % to win Rs.8.78 L HAZOP & QRA contract
8Elazra Corporation secured the HAZOP & QRA study for twenty WRPL stations with a bid of Rs.8.78 L, beating TUV India by 12 %. Such aggressive pricing—50 % below the next three valid bids—raises margin?viability and execution?risk questions.
Dutt Engicon bags ONGC Hazira slug catcher job with 40% bid edge; rivals price in risk
8A massive 74% spread separates L1 and L3 in the slug catcher health check tender at ONGC’s Hazira terminal. The outcome suggests aggressive undercutting by L1, even as others factored in risk exposure.
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E&P Contracting Brief
Jun 25:
ONGC formalizes CEIL’s exclusive inspection role under new WRGLE contract
8A formal MoA signed in May 2025 cements Certification Engineers International Ltd. as the sole third-party inspection agency for ONGC’s wireline gas lift equipment procurement.
8This institutional shift brings all QA under CEIL's purview, embedding API 19G1/19G2 compliance across every component batch.
ONGC stretches PBG validity to 14 months post contract in Mehsana tender
8In a notable deviation from standard PSU norms, ONGC’s latest electrical servicing tender for its Mehsana rigs requires performance guarantees to remain valid for 14 months beyond contract expiry.
8The extended liability period raises fresh concerns over vendor cashflow and post-contract risk exposure.
MSME relaxations fully denied in ONGC’s latest gas processing tender
8In a clear departure from GeM norms, ONGC has disabled MSME exemptions for experience and turnover, effectively blocking smaller firms from participating in this high-value dual-asset contract.
Hot tapping without bypass raises execution risk in critical OIL job
8Oil India’s latest pipeline intervention tender mandates stoppling on a 600 rating line without providing a bypass.
8This pushes full containment responsibility onto the contractor, with no fallback flow path during execution.
Bid deadline for eastern offshore seismic survey now extended to 1 July
8Oil India has pushed the bid deadline for its ultra-deepwater 3D/2D seismic tender to 1 July 2025.
8The move may allow more vessel operators and geophysical majors to assess broader zone clauses introduced via Corrigendum 2.
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8A formal MoA signed in May 2025 cements Certification Engineers International Ltd. as the sole third-party inspection agency for ONGC’s wireline gas lift equipment procurement.
8This institutional shift brings all QA under CEIL's purview, embedding API 19G1/19G2 compliance across every component batch.
ONGC stretches PBG validity to 14 months post contract in Mehsana tender
8In a notable deviation from standard PSU norms, ONGC’s latest electrical servicing tender for its Mehsana rigs requires performance guarantees to remain valid for 14 months beyond contract expiry.
8The extended liability period raises fresh concerns over vendor cashflow and post-contract risk exposure.
MSME relaxations fully denied in ONGC’s latest gas processing tender
8In a clear departure from GeM norms, ONGC has disabled MSME exemptions for experience and turnover, effectively blocking smaller firms from participating in this high-value dual-asset contract.
Hot tapping without bypass raises execution risk in critical OIL job
8Oil India’s latest pipeline intervention tender mandates stoppling on a 600 rating line without providing a bypass.
8This pushes full containment responsibility onto the contractor, with no fallback flow path during execution.
Bid deadline for eastern offshore seismic survey now extended to 1 July
8Oil India has pushed the bid deadline for its ultra-deepwater 3D/2D seismic tender to 1 July 2025.
8The move may allow more vessel operators and geophysical majors to assess broader zone clauses introduced via Corrigendum 2.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Daily forward looking import matrices
Jun 25:
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India
Jun 25:
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8Tender for deployment of 5 CISF followers Details
8Supply of pump spares Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of aviation gasoline facilities and toluene loading gantry facilities Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC for preventive maintenance of Siemens make 220kV GIS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Antek make sulphur analyzer Details
8Rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of adsorber pre-heaters in SWING plant Details
8Supply of reciprocating compressor spare part Details
8Rate contract for hot jobs in CRU MSQ, DHDT block, Indmax block, BS VI, REF 1 and 2, utility and offsite Details
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8Supply of bypass conductors for floating roof crude oil tanks Details
8Supply of PVC insulated unsheathed flexible copper conductor cable Details
8Hiring services for single hot tapping and stoppling on 600-class underground pipeline without bypass line Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of LNG storage and LNG/LCNG dispensing facility Details
8ARC for laying & associated works for LMCs and CGD hook-ups in eastern & southern regions Details
8Tender for engagement of specialized engineering consultancy for hook-up of HP & LP lines Details
8Tender for repair & servicing of Lucas and Delco Remy self starters & alternators Details
8Tender for hiring of TPI services for wireline gaslift equipments Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of ABB make PLC system Details
8Tender for civil and structural works Details
8Tender for customer management & field services for gas meter reading and bill distribution Details
8Tender for appointment of OEM business promoter for liaisoning with CFA for OEM business development Details
8Tender for contractual engagement of security and allied services Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IP-based CCTV surveillance system Details
8Biennial rate contract for procurement of Siemens compressor spares for refineries division Details
8Domestic IFB for supply of horizontal multistage pump package Details
8Tender for engagement of BEE-empaneled accredited energy auditor for RCO compliance audit Details
8Supply of horizontal multistage centrifugal pump Details
8Procurement of bearings Details
8Procurement of platformer catalyst Details
8Procurement of spares for MWDXRF Clora Details
8Procurement of filter wheel assembly Details
8Tender for refractory repair works in plant 210 Details
8Supply of potasium chloride Details
8Supply of crimping tools (Q3) Details
8Annual maintenance services for water purification and conditioning system Details
8Supply of spares for TDLAS moisture analyzer Details
8Supply of metal jacketed gasket Details
8Supply of lube oil filter element Details
8Supply of seal spares Details
8Supply of flange type industrial air filters Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders (Q3) Details
8Tender for marine survey contract works Details
8Procurement of gas engine genset Details
8Supply of soft soap Details
8Procurement, installation & commissioning of SOx & NOx analysers Details
8Supply of KSB make spares Details
8Expert supervisory services for major inspection, overhauling and troubleshooting of Ms Neuman and Esser make recycle gas compressors tag no 016 K 001A B Details
8Lining up of five-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for Stabinger viscometer SVM 3000 Details
8Procurement of valves for MOC jobs Details
8Supply of FKM based tight joint for DPR Details
8Annual rate contract for scaffolding work including supply of materials by contractor Details
8Supply of paving bitumen Details
8Supply of blower repair kit Details
8Providing marine loading arm draining arrangement Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of 33 KV Schneider equipment Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of open gym equipments Details
8Tender for revamp of existing cathodic protection system Details
8Supply of motor feed dosing De-Nora Details
8Supply of induction motor Details
8Supply of piping material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of RTU with cyber security compliance Details
8Annual maintenance contract visit of open-type and point-type HCD Details
8Tender for outsourcing of CO boiler and waste heat boilers operations Details
8Tender for breath analyser testing of operational personnel Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of horizontal anchorage type fixed life line system Details
8Tender for transportation of steel plates Details
8Tender for carrying out hot tag items and structural replacement jobs Details
8Supply of positive displacement pump Details
8Supply of oil soluble demulsifier Details
8Hiring of services of natural gas compressor, gas dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew point depression for 7 wells Details
8Procurement of pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters for NCR pipeline network Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest control service Details
8Procurement of 20 pair telephone cable Details
8Hiring of firebike along with technical manpower Details
8Annual rate contract for cleaning and pigging of regional pipeline sections Details
8Tender for hiring of services for MSS and FMS of PCs Details
8Supply of ASPU wax moulding system tray frame and tray assembly set Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Adani Group to invest $100 billion over five years in clean energy sector Details
8Making measured, strategic progress in capping oil well leak: ONGC Details
8Cairn Oil & Gas powers Assam’s tea industry with clean energy shift Details
8ONGC keeps well-capping operations at blowout site in Assam's Sivasagar despite adverse weather Details
8Iran’s oil is stuck, China’s refineries are down — is a global price shock coming? Details
8Iran-Israel conflict: ceasefire or not, the world is swimming in oil Details
8Oil prices fall to $70 as Iran’s missile strike signals possible de-escalation; Strait of Hormuz disruption risk persists Details
8Oil prices likely to stabilize near $65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report Details
8Out with the old, in with the new: Aker BP’s North Sea field sports new jacket for 40 more years of production Details
8Japan stepping up methane reduction ante in LNG supply chain Details
8Riding the LNG wave: market outlook into global supply & demand dynamics Details
8Cheniere Energy approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project Details
8Thailand’s PTT signs 20-year LNG deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne Details
8Oil prices fall below $70 as Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran Details
8UK hydrogen pipeline network gets green light for next phase Details
8Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India Details
8Govt to set up bio-CNG plants using vegetable waste Details
8TDFM fuels India’s CNG push across 13 states and 74 districts Details
8Gas cylinder prices may increase soon? here is the update Details
8BW LPG India, The Akshaya Patra Foundation sign MoU to enhance nutrition for school children Details
8Authorities remove LPG pipe head from busy city artery Details
8ONGC maintains operational momentum at RDS 147A despite weather challenges Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8GAIL excels in cost management, wins double honors at National Awards 2025 Details
8GAIL Executive Director S K Sinha honoured by ICAI for commitment to cost management Details
8BREAKING: OIL pipeline leak in Assam's Tinsukia triggers fresh alarm Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8Iran-Israel war jolts oil market but India’s supply secure: Sonowal Details
8OMC players IOCL, BPCL, HPCL surge upto 5% after crude prices retreat amid easing West Asia conflict Details
8Crude swings won’t derail India’s oil strategy, says IOC Chairman Sahney Details
8Crude oil sensitive stocks end higher amid sharp correction in Brent crude prices Details
8Assam: gas leak near Makum raises alarms, local groups demand accountability from Oil India Limited Details
8India’s massive Andaman oil discovery: a step toward replicating Guyana’s success and achieving a USD 20 trillion economy Details
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8Supply and delivery of pressure vessel Details
8Tender for deployment of 5 CISF followers Details
8Supply of pump spares Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of aviation gasoline facilities and toluene loading gantry facilities Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC for preventive maintenance of Siemens make 220kV GIS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Antek make sulphur analyzer Details
8Rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of adsorber pre-heaters in SWING plant Details
8Supply of reciprocating compressor spare part Details
8Rate contract for hot jobs in CRU MSQ, DHDT block, Indmax block, BS VI, REF 1 and 2, utility and offsite Details
8Supply of timing belt of make Gates Details
8Contract for maintenance of online equipment and mechanical maintenance of conveyor system Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for reconditioning of valves Details
8Supply of laboratory glassware washer cum dryer Details
8Supply of bypass conductors for floating roof crude oil tanks Details
8Supply of PVC insulated unsheathed flexible copper conductor cable Details
8Hiring services for single hot tapping and stoppling on 600-class underground pipeline without bypass line Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of LNG storage and LNG/LCNG dispensing facility Details
8ARC for laying & associated works for LMCs and CGD hook-ups in eastern & southern regions Details
8Tender for engagement of specialized engineering consultancy for hook-up of HP & LP lines Details
8Tender for repair & servicing of Lucas and Delco Remy self starters & alternators Details
8Tender for hiring of TPI services for wireline gaslift equipments Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of ABB make PLC system Details
8Tender for civil and structural works Details
8Tender for customer management & field services for gas meter reading and bill distribution Details
8Tender for appointment of OEM business promoter for liaisoning with CFA for OEM business development Details
8Tender for contractual engagement of security and allied services Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IP-based CCTV surveillance system Details
8Biennial rate contract for procurement of Siemens compressor spares for refineries division Details
8Domestic IFB for supply of horizontal multistage pump package Details
8Tender for engagement of BEE-empaneled accredited energy auditor for RCO compliance audit Details
8Supply of horizontal multistage centrifugal pump Details
8Procurement of bearings Details
8Procurement of platformer catalyst Details
8Procurement of spares for MWDXRF Clora Details
8Procurement of filter wheel assembly Details
8Tender for refractory repair works in plant 210 Details
8Supply of potasium chloride Details
8Supply of crimping tools (Q3) Details
8Annual maintenance services for water purification and conditioning system Details
8Supply of spares for TDLAS moisture analyzer Details
8Supply of metal jacketed gasket Details
8Supply of lube oil filter element Details
8Supply of seal spares Details
8Supply of flange type industrial air filters Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders (Q3) Details
8Tender for marine survey contract works Details
8Procurement of gas engine genset Details
8Supply of soft soap Details
8Procurement, installation & commissioning of SOx & NOx analysers Details
8Supply of KSB make spares Details
8Expert supervisory services for major inspection, overhauling and troubleshooting of Ms Neuman and Esser make recycle gas compressors tag no 016 K 001A B Details
8Lining up of five-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for Stabinger viscometer SVM 3000 Details
8Procurement of valves for MOC jobs Details
8Supply of FKM based tight joint for DPR Details
8Annual rate contract for scaffolding work including supply of materials by contractor Details
8Supply of paving bitumen Details
8Supply of blower repair kit Details
8Providing marine loading arm draining arrangement Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of 33 KV Schneider equipment Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of open gym equipments Details
8Tender for revamp of existing cathodic protection system Details
8Supply of motor feed dosing De-Nora Details
8Supply of induction motor Details
8Supply of piping material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of RTU with cyber security compliance Details
8Annual maintenance contract visit of open-type and point-type HCD Details
8Tender for outsourcing of CO boiler and waste heat boilers operations Details
8Tender for breath analyser testing of operational personnel Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of horizontal anchorage type fixed life line system Details
8Tender for transportation of steel plates Details
8Tender for carrying out hot tag items and structural replacement jobs Details
8Supply of positive displacement pump Details
8Supply of oil soluble demulsifier Details
8Hiring of services of natural gas compressor, gas dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew point depression for 7 wells Details
8Procurement of pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters for NCR pipeline network Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest control service Details
8Procurement of 20 pair telephone cable Details
8Hiring of firebike along with technical manpower Details
8Annual rate contract for cleaning and pigging of regional pipeline sections Details
8Tender for hiring of services for MSS and FMS of PCs Details
8Supply of ASPU wax moulding system tray frame and tray assembly set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Adani Group to invest $100 billion over five years in clean energy sector Details
8Making measured, strategic progress in capping oil well leak: ONGC Details
8Cairn Oil & Gas powers Assam’s tea industry with clean energy shift Details
8ONGC keeps well-capping operations at blowout site in Assam's Sivasagar despite adverse weather Details
8Iran’s oil is stuck, China’s refineries are down — is a global price shock coming? Details
8Iran-Israel conflict: ceasefire or not, the world is swimming in oil Details
8Oil prices fall to $70 as Iran’s missile strike signals possible de-escalation; Strait of Hormuz disruption risk persists Details
8Oil prices likely to stabilize near $65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report Details
8Out with the old, in with the new: Aker BP’s North Sea field sports new jacket for 40 more years of production Details
8Japan stepping up methane reduction ante in LNG supply chain Details
8Riding the LNG wave: market outlook into global supply & demand dynamics Details
8Cheniere Energy approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project Details
8Thailand’s PTT signs 20-year LNG deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne Details
8Oil prices fall below $70 as Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran Details
8UK hydrogen pipeline network gets green light for next phase Details
8Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India Details
8Govt to set up bio-CNG plants using vegetable waste Details
8TDFM fuels India’s CNG push across 13 states and 74 districts Details
8Gas cylinder prices may increase soon? here is the update Details
8BW LPG India, The Akshaya Patra Foundation sign MoU to enhance nutrition for school children Details
8Authorities remove LPG pipe head from busy city artery Details
8ONGC maintains operational momentum at RDS 147A despite weather challenges Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8GAIL excels in cost management, wins double honors at National Awards 2025 Details
8GAIL Executive Director S K Sinha honoured by ICAI for commitment to cost management Details
8BREAKING: OIL pipeline leak in Assam's Tinsukia triggers fresh alarm Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8Iran-Israel war jolts oil market but India’s supply secure: Sonowal Details
8OMC players IOCL, BPCL, HPCL surge upto 5% after crude prices retreat amid easing West Asia conflict Details
8Crude swings won’t derail India’s oil strategy, says IOC Chairman Sahney Details
8Crude oil sensitive stocks end higher amid sharp correction in Brent crude prices Details
8Assam: gas leak near Makum raises alarms, local groups demand accountability from Oil India Limited Details
8India’s massive Andaman oil discovery: a step toward replicating Guyana’s success and achieving a USD 20 trillion economy Details
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Ranchi District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 25:
8Project Name: Ranchi District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 25:
8Project Name: Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
Announcements
Jun 25:
8Submission of brief profile of shri vikas singh, government nominee director appointed to the board [OIL] Details
8Board approval for appointment of government nominee director and promotion of executives to executive director level [OIL] Details
8Corrigendum: subscription of 6,000 equity shares in swan balu heavy industries pvt. ltd., an SPV formed for business venture [Swan] Details
8MoU signed between PNGRB and GIDM to strengthen safety and preparedness in india's oil & gas sector [PNGRB] Details
8City gas distribution (CGD) MIS report – april 2025 [PNGRB] Details Details
8Board approval for appointment of government nominee director and promotion of executives to executive director level [OIL] Details
8Corrigendum: subscription of 6,000 equity shares in swan balu heavy industries pvt. ltd., an SPV formed for business venture [Swan] Details
8MoU signed between PNGRB and GIDM to strengthen safety and preparedness in india's oil & gas sector [PNGRB] Details
8City gas distribution (CGD) MIS report – april 2025 [PNGRB] Details Details
10th extension to Green Ammonia tender: Failure now will expose a fatal design fault
Jun 25:
8Ten extensions later, India’s showcase tender is still hunting for its first taker. A leaner trading margin and “big-boys-only” entry barrier are meant to lure cash-rich majors—but the tariff freeze could keep even them on the fence.
8Net-worth bars and bulk guarantees now screen out smaller innovators. The government is betting that scale, not diversity, will save a stalled procurement.
8Splitting capacity across India looks clever on paper; in practice it piles on port, pipeline, and transport headaches that only a nationwide footprint can absorb.
8Fresh clauses trigger security forfeiture, daily damages, and fast-track termination for slippage. The stick just got heavier—but has the carrot kept pace?
8Audit-grade traceability of green electrons forces bidders to secure firm RE blocks upfront. Third-party, merchant-market strategies suddenly look shaky.
8With sales confined to Indian buyers, producers lose the upside of arbitrage into tight global markets, dulling the tender’s investment shine.
8Faster receivables ease working-capital strain, yet the margin cut to Rs 1.50/kg offsets the benefit for balance-sheet watchers.
8Thankfully, one promoter, one bid means that the anti-gaming clause kills the old playbook of parking multiple licences under ally firms.
8Interestingly, RE plants must prove readiness 30 days before ammonia goes live, squeezing schedule slack and heightening EPC-execution risk.
8After a parade of empty bid tables, the scheme’s credibility hangs on this “salvage” tweak set. Success could jump-start India’s green-nitrogen roadmap; failure exposes a design flaw at the heart of its hydrogen mission.
8The clock ticks to 30 June. The point is will anyone show up?
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8Net-worth bars and bulk guarantees now screen out smaller innovators. The government is betting that scale, not diversity, will save a stalled procurement.
8Splitting capacity across India looks clever on paper; in practice it piles on port, pipeline, and transport headaches that only a nationwide footprint can absorb.
8Fresh clauses trigger security forfeiture, daily damages, and fast-track termination for slippage. The stick just got heavier—but has the carrot kept pace?
8Audit-grade traceability of green electrons forces bidders to secure firm RE blocks upfront. Third-party, merchant-market strategies suddenly look shaky.
8With sales confined to Indian buyers, producers lose the upside of arbitrage into tight global markets, dulling the tender’s investment shine.
8Faster receivables ease working-capital strain, yet the margin cut to Rs 1.50/kg offsets the benefit for balance-sheet watchers.
8Thankfully, one promoter, one bid means that the anti-gaming clause kills the old playbook of parking multiple licences under ally firms.
8Interestingly, RE plants must prove readiness 30 days before ammonia goes live, squeezing schedule slack and heightening EPC-execution risk.
8After a parade of empty bid tables, the scheme’s credibility hangs on this “salvage” tweak set. Success could jump-start India’s green-nitrogen roadmap; failure exposes a design flaw at the heart of its hydrogen mission.
8The clock ticks to 30 June. The point is will anyone show up?
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IOCL’s EOI For toll pyrolysis trials across five refineries: Vendor to bear the full burden?
Jun 24:
8IndianOil’s new EOI on biomass pyrolysis seeks high-purity feedstock processors for refinery-bound trials—but with full cost, risk, and technical alignment loaded onto vendors, without any assured commercial outcome.
8No purchase guarantee, no safety responsibility, and no fallback commercial support—vendors face a steep climb for access to bio-oil trials at five refineries.
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8No purchase guarantee, no safety responsibility, and no fallback commercial support—vendors face a steep climb for access to bio-oil trials at five refineries.
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GAIL's pipeline projects: Update
Jun 24:
GAIL pushes Srikakulam–Angul pipeline completion to December amid forest clearance delays
8GAIL has revised the completion timeline for its 744 km Srikakulam–Angul pipeline project from June to December 2025. While the 422 km mainline is mechanically complete and under commissioning, progress on the 322 km spur line has slowed due to pending forest permissions.
GAIL clears Rs 844 crore pipeline expansion to boost DUPL–DPPL network capacity
8GAIL’s board has approved a Rs 844 crore plan to expand its DUPL–DPPL gas pipeline network by 2.5 MMSCMD over the next three years. With average flow already nearing capacity, the move is aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of business growth under PNGRB’s March 2025 authorization.
GAIL pipeline project delayed again; cost rises by Rs 411 crore amid clearance hurdles
8GAIL has pushed back the completion of its 1,702 km Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline to September 2025, citing forest, highway, and land acquisition delays. The revised project cost has gone up by Rs 411 crore—marking a 5.24% escalation—as Board approval clears the way for staggered commissioning.
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8GAIL has revised the completion timeline for its 744 km Srikakulam–Angul pipeline project from June to December 2025. While the 422 km mainline is mechanically complete and under commissioning, progress on the 322 km spur line has slowed due to pending forest permissions.
GAIL clears Rs 844 crore pipeline expansion to boost DUPL–DPPL network capacity
8GAIL’s board has approved a Rs 844 crore plan to expand its DUPL–DPPL gas pipeline network by 2.5 MMSCMD over the next three years. With average flow already nearing capacity, the move is aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of business growth under PNGRB’s March 2025 authorization.
GAIL pipeline project delayed again; cost rises by Rs 411 crore amid clearance hurdles
8GAIL has pushed back the completion of its 1,702 km Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline to September 2025, citing forest, highway, and land acquisition delays. The revised project cost has gone up by Rs 411 crore—marking a 5.24% escalation—as Board approval clears the way for staggered commissioning.
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IOCL's EOI for advanced coker pilot signals shift to collaborative design-first procurement
Jun 24:
8With no fixed specs or procurement guarantee, IOCL’s open-ended EOI for a multipurpose coker pilot aims to crowdsource both ideas and vendors.
8And only Indian companies can participate
8But the absence of a structured post-EOI roadmap raises questions on visibility and vendor payoff.
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8And only Indian companies can participate
8But the absence of a structured post-EOI roadmap raises questions on visibility and vendor payoff.
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Massive tankage package out in Mumbai refinery’s LMBU expansion
Jun 24:
8Refiner’s latest tender covers 20 tanks, spanning over 1800 MT of steelwork, with complex scope involving heat tracing, mixers, and precision calibration.
8No price variation clause found—raising red flags for long-duration bidders.
8With heat tracing, calibration, and mixer installations bundled together, this is no ordinary tank job—compliance load is heavy upfront.
8Bidders face material cost volatility risk as EIL remains silent on escalation protection in this long-duration tankage scope.
8Flameproof panel supply comes with a triple certification burden—critical for timeline-sensitive delivery milestones.
8Residual engineering is part of contractor’s scope, demanding in-house tank design expertise—not just assembly capabilities.
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8No price variation clause found—raising red flags for long-duration bidders.
8With heat tracing, calibration, and mixer installations bundled together, this is no ordinary tank job—compliance load is heavy upfront.
8Bidders face material cost volatility risk as EIL remains silent on escalation protection in this long-duration tankage scope.
8Flameproof panel supply comes with a triple certification burden—critical for timeline-sensitive delivery milestones.
8Residual engineering is part of contractor’s scope, demanding in-house tank design expertise—not just assembly capabilities.
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Yet another company dives into the SAF game
Jun 24:
8This time around Used Cooking Oil is the feedstock It is using its refinery configuration in a unique manner in doing so
8Sourcing first and processing later is the principle
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8Sourcing first and processing later is the principle
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EAC to examine Oil India’s twin-pipeline hub in Assam
Jun 24:
The project involves wet and dry crude processing at Naoholia, with pipeline links to existing facilities at Madhuban and Duliajan.
8The EAC is set to assess environmental safeguards for this nodal oil logistics hub.
8With its tank farm project in Dibrugarh now officially on the EAC’s agenda, Oil India moves closer to unlocking higher handling capacity for its crude oil flows across Assam's producing blocks.
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8The EAC is set to assess environmental safeguards for this nodal oil logistics hub.
8With its tank farm project in Dibrugarh now officially on the EAC’s agenda, Oil India moves closer to unlocking higher handling capacity for its crude oil flows across Assam's producing blocks.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jun 24:
IOCL’s MPPL pump tender sets tight lineage bar, skips net worth and EMD
8A stringent tender from IOCL for motor-driven BPUs mandates same-plant, same-model pump lineage and drops net worth screening altogether — a selective yet MSME-friendly move with no room for generalist OEMs
Dual bank guarantees and zero-deviation clause tighten vendor compliance on BPCL APPS tender
8Vendors face an unusual double-security obligation under BPCL's Mahul-Rasayani APPS system tender, with stringent no-deviation norms, a hard site readiness clause, and no provision for advance payment—reshaping contractor risk profiles.
BPREP EPCC tender stretched to July as NDA complexity, licensor dependency slow bidder response
8Four extensions in submission timeline signal deeper hurdles in BPCL’s polypropylene and Butene-1 package.
8Confidentiality bottlenecks and slow bidder alignment with Axens protocols could delay the core BPREP execution window.
8No visible changes in commercial or technical clauses, yet four delays hint at bidder-side discomfort or backend readiness issues on BPCL’s side.
Cooling tower bid sees six deadline extensions, key terms shift in contractor’s favor
8After six extensions, BPCL's BPREP cooling tower package tender sees substantial clause shifts that tilt risk, cost burden, and performance accountability towards vendors—raising flags among experienced bidders.
Corrigendum pile-up clouds OIL’s dual tank farm tender clarity
8Multiple scope clarifications and document re-submissions signal growing complexity in OIL’s bid to hire an EPMC for its dual tank farm project in Assam.
8Contractors now face tighter pre-qualification despite prior shortlisting, with pre-bid replies addressing—but not fully resolving—key technical uncertainties.
IOCL Holds Firm on Rigid Terms in Auto-LNG Feasibility Bid, Despite Multiple Bidder Pushbacks
8With 50 LNG clusters and top-tier advisors, IOCL is blueprinting a nationwide fleet transition strategy.
8But despite receiving multiple vendor queries on payment cycles, experience recognition, and cost-sharing, IOCL has stuck to a strict structure for its Auto-LNG penetration study, signaling a top-down, no-concessions push toward clean fleet transition.
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8A stringent tender from IOCL for motor-driven BPUs mandates same-plant, same-model pump lineage and drops net worth screening altogether — a selective yet MSME-friendly move with no room for generalist OEMs
Dual bank guarantees and zero-deviation clause tighten vendor compliance on BPCL APPS tender
8Vendors face an unusual double-security obligation under BPCL's Mahul-Rasayani APPS system tender, with stringent no-deviation norms, a hard site readiness clause, and no provision for advance payment—reshaping contractor risk profiles.
BPREP EPCC tender stretched to July as NDA complexity, licensor dependency slow bidder response
8Four extensions in submission timeline signal deeper hurdles in BPCL’s polypropylene and Butene-1 package.
8Confidentiality bottlenecks and slow bidder alignment with Axens protocols could delay the core BPREP execution window.
8No visible changes in commercial or technical clauses, yet four delays hint at bidder-side discomfort or backend readiness issues on BPCL’s side.
Cooling tower bid sees six deadline extensions, key terms shift in contractor’s favor
8After six extensions, BPCL's BPREP cooling tower package tender sees substantial clause shifts that tilt risk, cost burden, and performance accountability towards vendors—raising flags among experienced bidders.
Corrigendum pile-up clouds OIL’s dual tank farm tender clarity
8Multiple scope clarifications and document re-submissions signal growing complexity in OIL’s bid to hire an EPMC for its dual tank farm project in Assam.
8Contractors now face tighter pre-qualification despite prior shortlisting, with pre-bid replies addressing—but not fully resolving—key technical uncertainties.
IOCL Holds Firm on Rigid Terms in Auto-LNG Feasibility Bid, Despite Multiple Bidder Pushbacks
8With 50 LNG clusters and top-tier advisors, IOCL is blueprinting a nationwide fleet transition strategy.
8But despite receiving multiple vendor queries on payment cycles, experience recognition, and cost-sharing, IOCL has stuck to a strict structure for its Auto-LNG penetration study, signaling a top-down, no-concessions push toward clean fleet transition.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jun 24:
NRL scraps pre-bid meet, quietly resets query deadline in global hydrogen tender
8In a silent but telling shift, NRL has withdrawn the pre-bid conference for its flagship green hydrogen BOO tender. Meanwhile, the cut-off for bidder queries was extended, signalling possible internal recalibrations or bidder hesitation.
8Despite the 25-year term, the tender doesn't define escalation indices for the quoted LCOH—raising financing and hedging concerns.
8GHPA and ITB are silent on pipeline ownership norms—contractors remain unsure whether the interconnection pipeline must be operator-financed.
HPCL extends DFR bid for Net-Zero push at Bengaluru R&D hub: scope signals hybrid, bifacial, and wind-based options
8The custom bid for a Detailed Feasibility Report on renewable energy deployment at HPCL’s Green R&D Centre has been extended till July 3. Unusual emphasis on hybrid solutions, bifacial panels, and storage systems hints at a high-spec demand-side RE blueprint, not just a boilerplate solar proposal.
HPCL stands firm despite bidder pushback on CCPL ROU scope, eligibility and cashflow risk
8Multiple bidders sought critical changes in scope clarity, qualification thresholds, manpower provisioning, and payment structures—but HPCL has largely stuck to its original framework, subtly shifting operational risk and capital strain to contractors.
Deadline Pushed, But IOCL Stands Firm on Delay Penalties in Critical Advisory Tender
8Despite extending the bid deadline, IOCL refused to relax any legal, billing, or disclosure clauses in its 2-month consultant advisory tender, signaling a hardline stance on risk allocation even for fast-paced strategy work.
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8In a silent but telling shift, NRL has withdrawn the pre-bid conference for its flagship green hydrogen BOO tender. Meanwhile, the cut-off for bidder queries was extended, signalling possible internal recalibrations or bidder hesitation.
8Despite the 25-year term, the tender doesn't define escalation indices for the quoted LCOH—raising financing and hedging concerns.
8GHPA and ITB are silent on pipeline ownership norms—contractors remain unsure whether the interconnection pipeline must be operator-financed.
HPCL extends DFR bid for Net-Zero push at Bengaluru R&D hub: scope signals hybrid, bifacial, and wind-based options
8The custom bid for a Detailed Feasibility Report on renewable energy deployment at HPCL’s Green R&D Centre has been extended till July 3. Unusual emphasis on hybrid solutions, bifacial panels, and storage systems hints at a high-spec demand-side RE blueprint, not just a boilerplate solar proposal.
HPCL stands firm despite bidder pushback on CCPL ROU scope, eligibility and cashflow risk
8Multiple bidders sought critical changes in scope clarity, qualification thresholds, manpower provisioning, and payment structures—but HPCL has largely stuck to its original framework, subtly shifting operational risk and capital strain to contractors.
Deadline Pushed, But IOCL Stands Firm on Delay Penalties in Critical Advisory Tender
8Despite extending the bid deadline, IOCL refused to relax any legal, billing, or disclosure clauses in its 2-month consultant advisory tender, signaling a hardline stance on risk allocation even for fast-paced strategy work.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III
Jun 24:
Bagging plant tender sees limited global action as EIL sticks to no-deviation mandate
8Only two global OEMs have submitted bids for BPCL’s Kochi bagging & palletising tender despite broad technical scope.
8EIL’s strict zero-deviation policy and layered verification protocols may have discouraged wider participation
PNGRB shrinks pipeline capacity, stretches deadline: One bidder stands along in the race
8Despite five deadline extensions, only one company turned up to bid for the 425-km Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi pipeline.
8With capacity scaled back to 5 MMSCMD and route end-users thin, PNGRB’s suo-motu push may face commercial headwinds.
8Despite red flags near zero customers beyond Kattakkada, PNGRB stuck to the full route up to Tuticorin—signaling a push toward infrastructure-led demand creation over market-first logic.
8Only after a pre-bid intervention did PNGRB confirm the originating point as PLL's LNG Terminal at Kochi—underlining a lack of upfront clarity.
EIL filters trenchless specialists with bundled HDD scope for NRL Paradip line
8Ten bidders have entered a tightly-structured trenchless race for the IOCL green belt crossing under NRL’s Paradip expansion.
8With strict part-wise bundling, high EMDs, and a no-reverse-auction approach, only end-to-end HDD players are likely to survive the cut.
Mantec bags Vadinar–Bina EIA contract with 27% price edge over L2
8Mantec Consultants secured the EIA and RRA consultancy job for the BPCL pipeline expansion project. Wide pricing disparity raises questions on bid strategy and future margins.
8Despite technical qualification, ABC’s quote left them uncompetitive—nearly 3x the L1 price, underscoring market dissonance.
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8Only two global OEMs have submitted bids for BPCL’s Kochi bagging & palletising tender despite broad technical scope.
8EIL’s strict zero-deviation policy and layered verification protocols may have discouraged wider participation
PNGRB shrinks pipeline capacity, stretches deadline: One bidder stands along in the race
8Despite five deadline extensions, only one company turned up to bid for the 425-km Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi pipeline.
8With capacity scaled back to 5 MMSCMD and route end-users thin, PNGRB’s suo-motu push may face commercial headwinds.
8Despite red flags near zero customers beyond Kattakkada, PNGRB stuck to the full route up to Tuticorin—signaling a push toward infrastructure-led demand creation over market-first logic.
8Only after a pre-bid intervention did PNGRB confirm the originating point as PLL's LNG Terminal at Kochi—underlining a lack of upfront clarity.
EIL filters trenchless specialists with bundled HDD scope for NRL Paradip line
8Ten bidders have entered a tightly-structured trenchless race for the IOCL green belt crossing under NRL’s Paradip expansion.
8With strict part-wise bundling, high EMDs, and a no-reverse-auction approach, only end-to-end HDD players are likely to survive the cut.
Mantec bags Vadinar–Bina EIA contract with 27% price edge over L2
8Mantec Consultants secured the EIA and RRA consultancy job for the BPCL pipeline expansion project. Wide pricing disparity raises questions on bid strategy and future margins.
8Despite technical qualification, ABC’s quote left them uncompetitive—nearly 3x the L1 price, underscoring market dissonance.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jun 24:
Oil India floats rare HF tender for Andaman offshore under call-out model
8OIL has issued a first-of-its-kind modular stimulation tender for hydraulic fracturing, acid treatment, and coil tubing operations in the Andaman basin.
8The 9-month call-out format marks a strategic departure from long-duration bundled contracts seen in more mature blocks.
8Mobilisation is split across design, fleet movement, and CTU/FPU activation with staggered 10/30/60/80-day windows from LOA and Mobilisation Notice.
8Any delay in one phase risks cascading penalties, heightening planning precision for contractors.
8Instead of job-wise billing, the scope uses a lumpsum contract value tied to performance across 3 wells.
8This shifts cost risk to the contractor, making estimation accuracy and resource bundling a key competitive edge.
IDMA Labs edges out global majors in ONGC’s lab monitoring bid
8A low-profile MSME firm has clinched a 3-year environment monitoring contract at ONGC’s Odalarevu terminal with a bid 28% below estimate—beating Bureau Veritas and ABC Techno Labs in a striking price upset.
Techno Fab secures ONGC’s Kakinada bulk plant contract with sub-Rs 90 lakh bid
8Techno Fab clinched the 3-year O&M contract for ONGC’s bulk handling facility at Rs 88.27 lakh, edging out logistics players with a sharply priced bid.
8The award reflects ONGC’s growing preference for cost-efficient, technically pre-qualified vendors under closed-bid formats.
8With L1 and L3 separated by over Rs 17 lakh, the award highlights the widening gap between cost-optimized MSMEs and traditional logistics vendors in ONGC’s upstream operations segment.
Top-tier OEMs and lean MSMEs face off in ONGC’s Mehsana instrumentation bid
8From global automation major Endress+Hauser to regional outfits like Dutt Engicon, ONGC’s Mehsana tender attracted a wide bidder base.
8Five cleared the technical cut, reflecting a balance between OEM-backed scale and MSME agility.
8Despite robust participation, four firms failed to meet ONGC’s tight qualification bar—highlighting stringent scrutiny even for low-to-medium complexity service contracts.
Jindal Drilling emerges sole qualified bidder in OIL’s Rajasthan mud logging bid
8Out of two participants, only Jindal Drilling met the technical criteria for the three-year dual-unit logging contract.
8The disqualification of OFI India points to OIL’s strict compliance filter under the updated GEM tendering framework.
8Oil Field Instrumentation India Pvt Ltd’s failure to qualify in a two-bidder race highlights the tender’s tight eligibility filters and possible documentation pitfalls.
High-spec rig tender scrapped after rigid terms draw limited traction
8ONGC has cancelled its 3-year HPHT jack-up rig tender despite early interest, with bidders deterred by inflexible specs like 7500 HP minimum power and NEBOSH-only safety certs—raising questions on feasibility in today’s cost environment.
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8OIL has issued a first-of-its-kind modular stimulation tender for hydraulic fracturing, acid treatment, and coil tubing operations in the Andaman basin.
8The 9-month call-out format marks a strategic departure from long-duration bundled contracts seen in more mature blocks.
8Mobilisation is split across design, fleet movement, and CTU/FPU activation with staggered 10/30/60/80-day windows from LOA and Mobilisation Notice.
8Any delay in one phase risks cascading penalties, heightening planning precision for contractors.
8Instead of job-wise billing, the scope uses a lumpsum contract value tied to performance across 3 wells.
8This shifts cost risk to the contractor, making estimation accuracy and resource bundling a key competitive edge.
IDMA Labs edges out global majors in ONGC’s lab monitoring bid
8A low-profile MSME firm has clinched a 3-year environment monitoring contract at ONGC’s Odalarevu terminal with a bid 28% below estimate—beating Bureau Veritas and ABC Techno Labs in a striking price upset.
Techno Fab secures ONGC’s Kakinada bulk plant contract with sub-Rs 90 lakh bid
8Techno Fab clinched the 3-year O&M contract for ONGC’s bulk handling facility at Rs 88.27 lakh, edging out logistics players with a sharply priced bid.
8The award reflects ONGC’s growing preference for cost-efficient, technically pre-qualified vendors under closed-bid formats.
8With L1 and L3 separated by over Rs 17 lakh, the award highlights the widening gap between cost-optimized MSMEs and traditional logistics vendors in ONGC’s upstream operations segment.
Top-tier OEMs and lean MSMEs face off in ONGC’s Mehsana instrumentation bid
8From global automation major Endress+Hauser to regional outfits like Dutt Engicon, ONGC’s Mehsana tender attracted a wide bidder base.
8Five cleared the technical cut, reflecting a balance between OEM-backed scale and MSME agility.
8Despite robust participation, four firms failed to meet ONGC’s tight qualification bar—highlighting stringent scrutiny even for low-to-medium complexity service contracts.
Jindal Drilling emerges sole qualified bidder in OIL’s Rajasthan mud logging bid
8Out of two participants, only Jindal Drilling met the technical criteria for the three-year dual-unit logging contract.
8The disqualification of OFI India points to OIL’s strict compliance filter under the updated GEM tendering framework.
8Oil Field Instrumentation India Pvt Ltd’s failure to qualify in a two-bidder race highlights the tender’s tight eligibility filters and possible documentation pitfalls.
High-spec rig tender scrapped after rigid terms draw limited traction
8ONGC has cancelled its 3-year HPHT jack-up rig tender despite early interest, with bidders deterred by inflexible specs like 7500 HP minimum power and NEBOSH-only safety certs—raising questions on feasibility in today’s cost environment.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jun 24:
Sloppy work by ONGC: Pre-bid leads to full overhaul of technical and financial annexures in Tapti bid
8Amendment 4 replaces all core documents—ITB, GCC, Scope of Work, BEC, and pricing formats—implying deep rework post pre-bid.
8Such a complete reset is rare and indicates high bidder influence and low backroom work by ONGC. Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford have all joined the pre-bid for a high-spec 44-well campaign—signalling one of ONGC’s most globally contested offshore service packages this year.
ONGC extends Cambay mobile rig bid to June-end amid bidder recalibration
8The bid deadline for ONGC’s 3-year rig hire has been extended to 30 June 2025 via Corrigendum-3, giving contractors added time to restructure price strategies and align OEM schedules. ONGC’s amendment allows a three-week deadline extension but holds firm on minimum 750 HP spec, 2000m depth, and crewed rig mandates—ensuring no dilution in technical compliance.
ONGC inserts PMIS intern preference clause in CBHP O&M tender
8A late-stage GCC insertion mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns during hiring—potentially influencing bidder staffing strategy, cost control, and scoring during evaluation.
Extension opens breather for PS-9 bidders amid DGMS compliance rush
8With certified Competent Persons in short supply and calibrated test kits mandatory, the extension is expected to ease pressure on bidders grappling with factory act approvals and tight mobilisation schedules.
NELP offshore policy allocates Rs. 4.3 crore for 62 legacy well interventions across key basins
8Under its 2024–25 policy, the operator has budgeted over Rs. 4.3 crore for production restoration and monitoring across shut-in, plugged, and temporarily abandoned wells in Kakinada and Mumbai offshore blocks.
8With over 85% of this spend earmarked for a single asset, the move hints at prioritization of legacy production zones over frontier acreage.
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8Amendment 4 replaces all core documents—ITB, GCC, Scope of Work, BEC, and pricing formats—implying deep rework post pre-bid.
8Such a complete reset is rare and indicates high bidder influence and low backroom work by ONGC. Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford have all joined the pre-bid for a high-spec 44-well campaign—signalling one of ONGC’s most globally contested offshore service packages this year.
ONGC extends Cambay mobile rig bid to June-end amid bidder recalibration
8The bid deadline for ONGC’s 3-year rig hire has been extended to 30 June 2025 via Corrigendum-3, giving contractors added time to restructure price strategies and align OEM schedules. ONGC’s amendment allows a three-week deadline extension but holds firm on minimum 750 HP spec, 2000m depth, and crewed rig mandates—ensuring no dilution in technical compliance.
ONGC inserts PMIS intern preference clause in CBHP O&M tender
8A late-stage GCC insertion mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns during hiring—potentially influencing bidder staffing strategy, cost control, and scoring during evaluation.
Extension opens breather for PS-9 bidders amid DGMS compliance rush
8With certified Competent Persons in short supply and calibrated test kits mandatory, the extension is expected to ease pressure on bidders grappling with factory act approvals and tight mobilisation schedules.
NELP offshore policy allocates Rs. 4.3 crore for 62 legacy well interventions across key basins
8Under its 2024–25 policy, the operator has budgeted over Rs. 4.3 crore for production restoration and monitoring across shut-in, plugged, and temporarily abandoned wells in Kakinada and Mumbai offshore blocks.
8With over 85% of this spend earmarked for a single asset, the move hints at prioritization of legacy production zones over frontier acreage.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
Jun 24:
HPCL lays down layered PMC scope for CBG rollout across three states; frontloads execution risk on consultant
8The bid structure pushes consultants into a dual-role mode across DFR and PMC stages, with financial modeling, vendor shortlisting, and LEPCC tendering all bundled—tight timelines, high risk, and no scope separation for scale escalation.
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8The bid structure pushes consultants into a dual-role mode across DFR and PMC stages, with financial modeling, vendor shortlisting, and LEPCC tendering all bundled—tight timelines, high risk, and no scope separation for scale escalation.
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Daily forward looking import matrices
Jun 24:
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Palakkad & Thrissur District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 24:
8Project Name: Palakkad & ThrissurDistrict City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
Agra District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 24:
8Project Name: Agra District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
India consumes 5.5 MBs crude oil per day, only 1.5 to 2 MBs pass through the Hormuz: Oil Minister Puri
Jun 24:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of poly aluminium chloride Details
8Supply of potassium lignite Details
8Tender for service for development of safety audio visual Details
8Agency lining for upgradation of existing 1000a acb to 2000a for 206f201 heater Details
8Annual rate contract for tentage, flower, and sound system arrangements for events Details
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8Thermal coal regains edge over LNG as Middle East tensions push gas prices up Details
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8GAIL to invest Rs.844 crore in expanding gas pipeline capacity Details
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8Oil routes wobble: Two tankers turn back from Hormuz as US strikes on Iran raise fears of wider conflict Details
8India's crude oil imports hit record high, up nearly 10% m/m in May Details
8How India is shielded if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions Details
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Announcements
Jun 24:
8Receipt of letter of award from oil india limited for hiring of high pressure mobile boiler services [AESL] Details
8Gazette notification for rou acquisition from MWD24 to MWD21 under PMP Act in Gujarat [Gazette] Details
8Hooghly CSL secures notable order for construction of two luxury river cruise vessels [CSL] Details
8Intimation regarding specimen letter sent to physical shareholders for furnishing KYC Details [Alphageo] Details
8Change in board of directors of the company [EIL] Details
8Appointment in senior management team [KCL] Details
8Deployment status of vessel seamec II [Seamec] Details
8Revision in completion schedule and additional cost for mumbai nagpur jharsuguda pipeline MNJPL project [GAIL] Details
8Revision in completion schedule for srikakulam angul pipeline project [GAIL] Details
8Disclosure on capacity augmentation of DUPL DPPL network under regulation 30 of SEBI lodr regulations 2015 [GAIL] Details Details
8Gazette notification for rou acquisition from MWD24 to MWD21 under PMP Act in Gujarat [Gazette] Details
8Hooghly CSL secures notable order for construction of two luxury river cruise vessels [CSL] Details
8Intimation regarding specimen letter sent to physical shareholders for furnishing KYC Details [Alphageo] Details
8Change in board of directors of the company [EIL] Details
8Appointment in senior management team [KCL] Details
8Deployment status of vessel seamec II [Seamec] Details
8Revision in completion schedule and additional cost for mumbai nagpur jharsuguda pipeline MNJPL project [GAIL] Details
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8Disclosure on capacity augmentation of DUPL DPPL network under regulation 30 of SEBI lodr regulations 2015 [GAIL] Details Details
Private E&P field spawns a new refinery
Jun 23:
8This is a first-of-its-kind development and has exciting forward implications
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PLL’s Cooling Tower tender collapses under its own weight: Scope creep, risk misallocation, and procedural opacity to blame
Jun 23:
Petronet LNG’s cooling tower package for its Dahej petrochemical project had to be scrapped after late-stage amendments quietly shifted the scope from engineering supply to full-fledged post-commissioning operations.
8A six-month O&M clause, power penalty formulas, and rigid bidder qualifications were introduced midstream—without offering a clean commercial reset.
8The result: a tender too structurally unstable to survive its own contradictions.
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8A six-month O&M clause, power penalty formulas, and rigid bidder qualifications were introduced midstream—without offering a clean commercial reset.
8The result: a tender too structurally unstable to survive its own contradictions.
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ONGC’s jack-up rig strategy stalls on price standoff
Jun 23:
8Category-2 rig talks drag on as ONGC eyes unrealistic rate cuts
The risk of no LoA looms. Details
The risk of no LoA looms. Details
Pipeline Replacement Project-9: Intense competition likely
Fugitive emissions from LNG: Why India’s role Is marginal?
Jun 23:
8India contributes negligibly to global fugitive emissions from the LNG sector despite the fact that it has a large LNG footproint, with half its gas demand coming in from LNG
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First-of-its-kind terminal coming up in India
Jun 23:
8Flush with finds, this company wants to build a first-of-its kind terminal in India
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jun 23:
Five-location ONGC gas treatment tender spans 15.45 LSCMD with full O&M scope
8ONGC’s Rajahmundry asset is tendering bundled GDU and DPD services across five installations, demanding 15.45 lakh SCMD of treated gas to meet PNGRB line-quality.
8The contractor must deploy, operate, and maintain integrated dehydration-refrigeration systems, with full utility, civil, and flare tie-ins.
8Mandapeta alone accounts for 9 LSCMD capacity—over half the total.
8Units must deliver output at 50–55 kg/cm²g with hydrocarbon and water dew points not exceeding 0°C—matching PNGRB's stringent line gas specs.
ONGC puts full GGS control in contractor’s hands for 4-year term
8The O&M tender for Nandasan GGS under Mehsana Asset marks a shift—complete operational responsibility, including pipeline segments, is outsourced. ONGC retains no supervisory role, making this a high-stakes, contractor-led model.
8With a 3% performance guarantee locked for over four years and zero ONGC provisioning for tools or spares, bidders face a heavy upfront financial load.
8Only well-capitalized players can sustain the working capital drag.
One-vendor model raises operational risk for high-stakes rig services
8OIL has rolled all logging operations—open hole, cased hole, perforation, and real-time interpretation—into a single package.
8The absence of sub-pack splits means any service failure could stall entire rig timelines in remote terrain.
8Oil India’s latest wireline logging bid for Northeast rigs demands not just tool deployment, but explosives and radioactive source handling too—under tight DGMS and PESO norms.
8With a 5% PBG locked for 15 months and no MSME relaxation, only well-funded vendors will qualify.
OIL awards Rs 73 crore contract for cable-less seismic system
8Oil India has selected a single vendor for a full-suite seismic acquisition system upgrade, shifting decisively from cabled to cable-less technology.
8The inclusion of AMC and extended PBG terms significantly raises lifecycle cost obligations for the vendor.
8With this tender, Oil India signals a permanent move away from conventional cabled seismic arrays.
8Field-ready wireless systems with full GPS, RTU, and QC integration are now the new baseline in its exploratory arsenal.
Four-way race for Nhava jetty revamp sets up marine EPC showdown
8Anantaa Engineering, RKEC, Sandeep Builders, and Vishwa Samudra are in the fray for ONGC’s high-stakes jetty revamp tender.
8With Rs. 12.19 crore EMD and 10% PBG, financial stamina and marine compliance are key differentiators.
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8ONGC’s Rajahmundry asset is tendering bundled GDU and DPD services across five installations, demanding 15.45 lakh SCMD of treated gas to meet PNGRB line-quality.
8The contractor must deploy, operate, and maintain integrated dehydration-refrigeration systems, with full utility, civil, and flare tie-ins.
8Mandapeta alone accounts for 9 LSCMD capacity—over half the total.
8Units must deliver output at 50–55 kg/cm²g with hydrocarbon and water dew points not exceeding 0°C—matching PNGRB's stringent line gas specs.
ONGC puts full GGS control in contractor’s hands for 4-year term
8The O&M tender for Nandasan GGS under Mehsana Asset marks a shift—complete operational responsibility, including pipeline segments, is outsourced. ONGC retains no supervisory role, making this a high-stakes, contractor-led model.
8With a 3% performance guarantee locked for over four years and zero ONGC provisioning for tools or spares, bidders face a heavy upfront financial load.
8Only well-capitalized players can sustain the working capital drag.
One-vendor model raises operational risk for high-stakes rig services
8OIL has rolled all logging operations—open hole, cased hole, perforation, and real-time interpretation—into a single package.
8The absence of sub-pack splits means any service failure could stall entire rig timelines in remote terrain.
8Oil India’s latest wireline logging bid for Northeast rigs demands not just tool deployment, but explosives and radioactive source handling too—under tight DGMS and PESO norms.
8With a 5% PBG locked for 15 months and no MSME relaxation, only well-funded vendors will qualify.
OIL awards Rs 73 crore contract for cable-less seismic system
8Oil India has selected a single vendor for a full-suite seismic acquisition system upgrade, shifting decisively from cabled to cable-less technology.
8The inclusion of AMC and extended PBG terms significantly raises lifecycle cost obligations for the vendor.
8With this tender, Oil India signals a permanent move away from conventional cabled seismic arrays.
8Field-ready wireless systems with full GPS, RTU, and QC integration are now the new baseline in its exploratory arsenal.
Four-way race for Nhava jetty revamp sets up marine EPC showdown
8Anantaa Engineering, RKEC, Sandeep Builders, and Vishwa Samudra are in the fray for ONGC’s high-stakes jetty revamp tender.
8With Rs. 12.19 crore EMD and 10% PBG, financial stamina and marine compliance are key differentiators.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jun 23:
Seven contenders line up for 3-year HVAC AMC on onshore rigs
8A total of seven bidders, including established field service vendors and regional HVAC specialists, have thrown their hat into the ring for the 3-year maintenance contract covering critical HVAC systems on drilling and workover rigs.
8The scope includes both preventive and breakdown maintenance, with spares and skilled manpower provisioning forming a core evaluation parameter.
Three bidders qualify as ONGC enforces tight drill-site logistics criteria
8ONGC’s bulk handling plant tender saw only three out of four bidders make the cut, with disqualification tied to strict definitions of upstream experience.
8The rejection of a pre-bid plea to broaden eligibility marks a firm stance on field-proven credentials.
Seven labs clear ONGC’s tough twin-accreditation filter in Kakinada bid
8In a tightly contested environmental monitoring tender, ONGC shortlisted seven out of nine bidders—accepting only those with both MoEF&CC and NABL credentials.
8The disqualifications underscore a growing PSU trend of enforcing dual compliance, even on modest-value service contracts.
Insurers seek breather as ONGC’s offshore well insurance tender deadline sparks reinsurance crunch
8PSU and private insurers—including Oriental, NIC, UIIC, ICICI Lombard, and HDFC Ergo—have formally sought extensions to ONGC’s 23 June bid deadline, citing delays in reinsurance commitments.
8With extension requests ranging from 27 June to 1 July, the coordinated scramble reflects deeper strain in upstream risk underwriting for India’s offshore energy assets.
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8A total of seven bidders, including established field service vendors and regional HVAC specialists, have thrown their hat into the ring for the 3-year maintenance contract covering critical HVAC systems on drilling and workover rigs.
8The scope includes both preventive and breakdown maintenance, with spares and skilled manpower provisioning forming a core evaluation parameter.
Three bidders qualify as ONGC enforces tight drill-site logistics criteria
8ONGC’s bulk handling plant tender saw only three out of four bidders make the cut, with disqualification tied to strict definitions of upstream experience.
8The rejection of a pre-bid plea to broaden eligibility marks a firm stance on field-proven credentials.
Seven labs clear ONGC’s tough twin-accreditation filter in Kakinada bid
8In a tightly contested environmental monitoring tender, ONGC shortlisted seven out of nine bidders—accepting only those with both MoEF&CC and NABL credentials.
8The disqualifications underscore a growing PSU trend of enforcing dual compliance, even on modest-value service contracts.
Insurers seek breather as ONGC’s offshore well insurance tender deadline sparks reinsurance crunch
8PSU and private insurers—including Oriental, NIC, UIIC, ICICI Lombard, and HDFC Ergo—have formally sought extensions to ONGC’s 23 June bid deadline, citing delays in reinsurance commitments.
8With extension requests ranging from 27 June to 1 July, the coordinated scramble reflects deeper strain in upstream risk underwriting for India’s offshore energy assets.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part III
Jun 23:
Revised TPI panel confirms 18 agencies eligible for Ahmedabad Asset inspections
8The updated Appendix-TPIA-1 lists empaneled agencies including SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV SUD, and IRCLASS—clearing ambiguity around who can certify QA/QC during civil execution. ONGC’s formal release provides execution-stage clarity ahead of financial evaluation.
ONGC inserts PM internship clause in O&M tender, raising stakes for bidder HR strategy
8A late-stage corrigendum to the Rajahmundry O&M tender mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns in all personnel hiring. This introduces a quasi-local sourcing bias with implications for contractor HR planning, onboarding timelines, and bid strategy. This HR stipulation directly impacts crew mobilisation timelines and hiring flexibility for Rajahmundry operations.
ONGC extends offshore pipeline corrosion audit bid deadline to 4 July amid technical prep load
8The ICDA tender for a 20” multiphase subsea line in Andhra Pradesh sees its submission date pushed to 4 July, giving vendors extra time to consolidate complex flow, corrosion, and microbial modelling inputs. The shift hints at high technical entry barriers and cautious bid formulation.
Short extension granted for Mehsana instrumentation contract under LCB route
8ONGC has extended its field instrument servicing tender deadline to 26 June, reflecting the pushback from smaller local bidders trying to meet document and manpower mobilisation standards under LCB norms.
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8The updated Appendix-TPIA-1 lists empaneled agencies including SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV SUD, and IRCLASS—clearing ambiguity around who can certify QA/QC during civil execution. ONGC’s formal release provides execution-stage clarity ahead of financial evaluation.
ONGC inserts PM internship clause in O&M tender, raising stakes for bidder HR strategy
8A late-stage corrigendum to the Rajahmundry O&M tender mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns in all personnel hiring. This introduces a quasi-local sourcing bias with implications for contractor HR planning, onboarding timelines, and bid strategy. This HR stipulation directly impacts crew mobilisation timelines and hiring flexibility for Rajahmundry operations.
ONGC extends offshore pipeline corrosion audit bid deadline to 4 July amid technical prep load
8The ICDA tender for a 20” multiphase subsea line in Andhra Pradesh sees its submission date pushed to 4 July, giving vendors extra time to consolidate complex flow, corrosion, and microbial modelling inputs. The shift hints at high technical entry barriers and cautious bid formulation.
Short extension granted for Mehsana instrumentation contract under LCB route
8ONGC has extended its field instrument servicing tender deadline to 26 June, reflecting the pushback from smaller local bidders trying to meet document and manpower mobilisation standards under LCB norms.
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Gas price gaps widen sharply across India: Data exposes deep regional disparities
Jun 23:
From Rs 38 to Rs 122, gas prices vary wildly across states.
This raises questions on taxation, infrastructure, and operator strategy.
8Rs 122 for a Kg—Himachal Emerges as India’s Most Expensive CNG Market
Think Gas supplies in Kangra and Chamba districts push CNG prices to an unprecedented national high.
8Rs 66 per SCM—Uttarakhand's Piped Gas Rates Top National Chart
The highest D-PNG price in India is now recorded in Uttarakhand's hilly districts, supplied by Gasonet and others.
8Delhi’s Rs 76.08 CNG Tag Still Lowest in India—VAT Waiver Holds Strong
IGL continues to offer the most affordable CNG in the country, aided by Delhi’s zero-VAT policy.
8Piped Gas at Rs 38.52 in Assam—India’s Cheapest D-PNG Zone Revealed
Assam Gas Company delivers the country’s lowest domestic PNG rate in Upper Assam districts.
8Himachal’s CNG Spread Hits Rs 35.75—Biggest Intra-State Price Gap in India
From Rs 86.25 to Rs 122/Kg, Himachal Pradesh shows the widest variation for CNG supply across districts.
8D-PNG Prices in Assam Vary by Nearly Rs 17—Disparity Deepens Despite Common VAT
The gap between AGCL’s lowest and PBGPL’s highest price marks the widest in any Indian state.
8Madhya Pradesh CNG Prices Swing by Rs 17.78—From Rs 79.81 to Rs 97.59/Kg
A long list of GAs and 10 different suppliers drive wide regional price divergence.
8Rajasthan’s Rs 21.56 CNG Gap Reflects Patchy Infrastructure and Operator Mix
Prices stretch from Rs 80.44 to Rs 102/Kg even as Torrent, GAIL Gas, and AGP operate in overlapping GAs.
8Uttarakhand’s D-PNG Gap Widens to Rs 15—Sharpest Domestic Piped Gas Divide
From Rs 51 in plains to Rs 66 in higher elevations, price disparity in Uttarakhand is unmatched.
8West Bengal’s PNG Market Shows Unusual Stability—Just 33 Paise Price Gap
Unlike high-variance states, Bengal’s D-PNG price remains tightly clustered across all operational GAs.
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This raises questions on taxation, infrastructure, and operator strategy.
8Rs 122 for a Kg—Himachal Emerges as India’s Most Expensive CNG Market
Think Gas supplies in Kangra and Chamba districts push CNG prices to an unprecedented national high.
8Rs 66 per SCM—Uttarakhand's Piped Gas Rates Top National Chart
The highest D-PNG price in India is now recorded in Uttarakhand's hilly districts, supplied by Gasonet and others.
8Delhi’s Rs 76.08 CNG Tag Still Lowest in India—VAT Waiver Holds Strong
IGL continues to offer the most affordable CNG in the country, aided by Delhi’s zero-VAT policy.
8Piped Gas at Rs 38.52 in Assam—India’s Cheapest D-PNG Zone Revealed
Assam Gas Company delivers the country’s lowest domestic PNG rate in Upper Assam districts.
8Himachal’s CNG Spread Hits Rs 35.75—Biggest Intra-State Price Gap in India
From Rs 86.25 to Rs 122/Kg, Himachal Pradesh shows the widest variation for CNG supply across districts.
8D-PNG Prices in Assam Vary by Nearly Rs 17—Disparity Deepens Despite Common VAT
The gap between AGCL’s lowest and PBGPL’s highest price marks the widest in any Indian state.
8Madhya Pradesh CNG Prices Swing by Rs 17.78—From Rs 79.81 to Rs 97.59/Kg
A long list of GAs and 10 different suppliers drive wide regional price divergence.
8Rajasthan’s Rs 21.56 CNG Gap Reflects Patchy Infrastructure and Operator Mix
Prices stretch from Rs 80.44 to Rs 102/Kg even as Torrent, GAIL Gas, and AGP operate in overlapping GAs.
8Uttarakhand’s D-PNG Gap Widens to Rs 15—Sharpest Domestic Piped Gas Divide
From Rs 51 in plains to Rs 66 in higher elevations, price disparity in Uttarakhand is unmatched.
8West Bengal’s PNG Market Shows Unusual Stability—Just 33 Paise Price Gap
Unlike high-variance states, Bengal’s D-PNG price remains tightly clustered across all operational GAs.
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Is India’s CGD rollout quietly faltering behind the headlines?
Jun 25:
Why do private CGD players trail behind JVs and PSUs in billed PNG connections? Despite aggressive bids, private firms clock just 14% of billed PNG market.
8Also, more than 60% of PNG connections are concentrated in five states, sidelining national parity goals.
8Further, 1.05 lakh PNG connections vs. 14.77 lakh target: Is the model breaking down and something more needs to be done?
845% of CNG stations bypass MWP targets—Is anyone watching the numbers? Over 3,600 stations were set up without targets. Has PNGRB lost regulatory grip?
8Also why despite being high-margin segments, commercial and industrial connections are not keeping pace with expansion.
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8Also, more than 60% of PNG connections are concentrated in five states, sidelining national parity goals.
8Further, 1.05 lakh PNG connections vs. 14.77 lakh target: Is the model breaking down and something more needs to be done?
845% of CNG stations bypass MWP targets—Is anyone watching the numbers? Over 3,600 stations were set up without targets. Has PNGRB lost regulatory grip?
8Also why despite being high-margin segments, commercial and industrial connections are not keeping pace with expansion.
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Fertilizer brief
Jun 25:
Talcher coal-to-urea project risks NPA tag as lenders freeze funding
8With physical progress at 67.06%, the Talcher Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project now faces financial distress as banks halt disbursements due to a 3.5-year delay. The Rs. 16,000+ crore JV, led by GAIL, RCF, CIL, and FCIL, may slip into NPA status by July unless urgent capital support materializes.
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8With physical progress at 67.06%, the Talcher Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project now faces financial distress as banks halt disbursements due to a 3.5-year delay. The Rs. 16,000+ crore JV, led by GAIL, RCF, CIL, and FCIL, may slip into NPA status by July unless urgent capital support materializes.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jun 25:
QCBS rigour tightens GAIL’s Hazira consultancy tender, puts spotlight on engineering credentials
8GAIL’s latest tender for Hazira hook-up consultancy pushes a tough QCBS regime. No EMD, but bidders must clear a 75% technical score, deliver site presentations, and clear documentary scrutiny — signaling a shift toward risk-averse vendor selection.
Pre-bid opacity clouds Himalayan pipeline survey call
8The promoters silence on ROW permissions may force bidders to pad costs or hedge against field access surprises across tougher sections of the pipeline
Hybrid sourcing matrix redefines compressor OEM qualification under Bina expansion
8BPCL’s decoking compressor tender under BPREP reworks supplier eligibility, allowing Indian subsidiaries to qualify via parent experience—but with layered conditions around testing, sourcing, and corporate guarantees.
8The shift boosts bidder access but exposes BPCL to wider interface risks.
BPCL GIS tender overhaul: Payment, CPBG, and ITC norms restructured
8The latest amendment to the Bina refinery's 220kV GIS package rewrites security deposit norms, Input Tax Credit obligations, and dispatch-linked payment rules.
8These changes, while introducing cost predictability for BPCL, raise risk and compliance load on bidders.
PFO clause tightened, solar scope expanded, penalties restructured in BPREP steam generation bid
8The extended BPCL steam generation tender now redefines PFO quality thresholds, mandates real-time solar integration, and applies stricter penalty frameworks—shifting risk toward bidders and potentially inflating cost estimates.
8Despite four deadline extensions, some emission-related contradictions remain unresolved.
Sixth deadline extension for Guwahati DM-polishing EPC bid raises bidder confidence questions
8A 6-time rollover of bid dates without any scope revision is highly atypical for IOCL EPC tenders. Contractors may be struggling to price risk under ambiguous terms or expect internal repricing exercises at the client end.
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8GAIL’s latest tender for Hazira hook-up consultancy pushes a tough QCBS regime. No EMD, but bidders must clear a 75% technical score, deliver site presentations, and clear documentary scrutiny — signaling a shift toward risk-averse vendor selection.
Pre-bid opacity clouds Himalayan pipeline survey call
8The promoters silence on ROW permissions may force bidders to pad costs or hedge against field access surprises across tougher sections of the pipeline
Hybrid sourcing matrix redefines compressor OEM qualification under Bina expansion
8BPCL’s decoking compressor tender under BPREP reworks supplier eligibility, allowing Indian subsidiaries to qualify via parent experience—but with layered conditions around testing, sourcing, and corporate guarantees.
8The shift boosts bidder access but exposes BPCL to wider interface risks.
BPCL GIS tender overhaul: Payment, CPBG, and ITC norms restructured
8The latest amendment to the Bina refinery's 220kV GIS package rewrites security deposit norms, Input Tax Credit obligations, and dispatch-linked payment rules.
8These changes, while introducing cost predictability for BPCL, raise risk and compliance load on bidders.
PFO clause tightened, solar scope expanded, penalties restructured in BPREP steam generation bid
8The extended BPCL steam generation tender now redefines PFO quality thresholds, mandates real-time solar integration, and applies stricter penalty frameworks—shifting risk toward bidders and potentially inflating cost estimates.
8Despite four deadline extensions, some emission-related contradictions remain unresolved.
Sixth deadline extension for Guwahati DM-polishing EPC bid raises bidder confidence questions
8A 6-time rollover of bid dates without any scope revision is highly atypical for IOCL EPC tenders. Contractors may be struggling to price risk under ambiguous terms or expect internal repricing exercises at the client end.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jun 25:
Sole-bid scenario raises procurement risk in Petronet’s hydrogen tender
8Only UOP India filed a bid for the PSA hydrogen unit in Dahej, raising cost visibility and vendor lock-in concerns under a tight licensor framework.
Vinod Fabricators lands Delhi LPG pipeline revamp with 37% price cut, raises risk concerns
8In a startling price divergence, Vinod Fabricators secured the IOCL Delhi LPG pipeline contract with a quote nearly Rs. 2.1 crore below the next contender and 37% below IOCL's estimate—triggering industry talk on margin stress and bid realism.
Elazra undercuts nearest rival by 12 % to win Rs.8.78 L HAZOP & QRA contract
8Elazra Corporation secured the HAZOP & QRA study for twenty WRPL stations with a bid of Rs.8.78 L, beating TUV India by 12 %. Such aggressive pricing—50 % below the next three valid bids—raises margin?viability and execution?risk questions.
Dutt Engicon bags ONGC Hazira slug catcher job with 40% bid edge; rivals price in risk
8A massive 74% spread separates L1 and L3 in the slug catcher health check tender at ONGC’s Hazira terminal. The outcome suggests aggressive undercutting by L1, even as others factored in risk exposure.
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8Only UOP India filed a bid for the PSA hydrogen unit in Dahej, raising cost visibility and vendor lock-in concerns under a tight licensor framework.
Vinod Fabricators lands Delhi LPG pipeline revamp with 37% price cut, raises risk concerns
8In a startling price divergence, Vinod Fabricators secured the IOCL Delhi LPG pipeline contract with a quote nearly Rs. 2.1 crore below the next contender and 37% below IOCL's estimate—triggering industry talk on margin stress and bid realism.
Elazra undercuts nearest rival by 12 % to win Rs.8.78 L HAZOP & QRA contract
8Elazra Corporation secured the HAZOP & QRA study for twenty WRPL stations with a bid of Rs.8.78 L, beating TUV India by 12 %. Such aggressive pricing—50 % below the next three valid bids—raises margin?viability and execution?risk questions.
Dutt Engicon bags ONGC Hazira slug catcher job with 40% bid edge; rivals price in risk
8A massive 74% spread separates L1 and L3 in the slug catcher health check tender at ONGC’s Hazira terminal. The outcome suggests aggressive undercutting by L1, even as others factored in risk exposure.
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E&P Contracting Brief
Jun 25:
ONGC formalizes CEIL’s exclusive inspection role under new WRGLE contract
8A formal MoA signed in May 2025 cements Certification Engineers International Ltd. as the sole third-party inspection agency for ONGC’s wireline gas lift equipment procurement.
8This institutional shift brings all QA under CEIL's purview, embedding API 19G1/19G2 compliance across every component batch.
ONGC stretches PBG validity to 14 months post contract in Mehsana tender
8In a notable deviation from standard PSU norms, ONGC’s latest electrical servicing tender for its Mehsana rigs requires performance guarantees to remain valid for 14 months beyond contract expiry.
8The extended liability period raises fresh concerns over vendor cashflow and post-contract risk exposure.
MSME relaxations fully denied in ONGC’s latest gas processing tender
8In a clear departure from GeM norms, ONGC has disabled MSME exemptions for experience and turnover, effectively blocking smaller firms from participating in this high-value dual-asset contract.
Hot tapping without bypass raises execution risk in critical OIL job
8Oil India’s latest pipeline intervention tender mandates stoppling on a 600 rating line without providing a bypass.
8This pushes full containment responsibility onto the contractor, with no fallback flow path during execution.
Bid deadline for eastern offshore seismic survey now extended to 1 July
8Oil India has pushed the bid deadline for its ultra-deepwater 3D/2D seismic tender to 1 July 2025.
8The move may allow more vessel operators and geophysical majors to assess broader zone clauses introduced via Corrigendum 2.
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8A formal MoA signed in May 2025 cements Certification Engineers International Ltd. as the sole third-party inspection agency for ONGC’s wireline gas lift equipment procurement.
8This institutional shift brings all QA under CEIL's purview, embedding API 19G1/19G2 compliance across every component batch.
ONGC stretches PBG validity to 14 months post contract in Mehsana tender
8In a notable deviation from standard PSU norms, ONGC’s latest electrical servicing tender for its Mehsana rigs requires performance guarantees to remain valid for 14 months beyond contract expiry.
8The extended liability period raises fresh concerns over vendor cashflow and post-contract risk exposure.
MSME relaxations fully denied in ONGC’s latest gas processing tender
8In a clear departure from GeM norms, ONGC has disabled MSME exemptions for experience and turnover, effectively blocking smaller firms from participating in this high-value dual-asset contract.
Hot tapping without bypass raises execution risk in critical OIL job
8Oil India’s latest pipeline intervention tender mandates stoppling on a 600 rating line without providing a bypass.
8This pushes full containment responsibility onto the contractor, with no fallback flow path during execution.
Bid deadline for eastern offshore seismic survey now extended to 1 July
8Oil India has pushed the bid deadline for its ultra-deepwater 3D/2D seismic tender to 1 July 2025.
8The move may allow more vessel operators and geophysical majors to assess broader zone clauses introduced via Corrigendum 2.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Daily forward looking import matrices
Jun 25:
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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8Crude
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8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India
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8Supply and delivery of pressure vessel Details
8Tender for deployment of 5 CISF followers Details
8Supply of pump spares Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of aviation gasoline facilities and toluene loading gantry facilities Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC for preventive maintenance of Siemens make 220kV GIS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Antek make sulphur analyzer Details
8Rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of adsorber pre-heaters in SWING plant Details
8Supply of reciprocating compressor spare part Details
8Rate contract for hot jobs in CRU MSQ, DHDT block, Indmax block, BS VI, REF 1 and 2, utility and offsite Details
8Supply of timing belt of make Gates Details
8Contract for maintenance of online equipment and mechanical maintenance of conveyor system Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for reconditioning of valves Details
8Supply of laboratory glassware washer cum dryer Details
8Supply of bypass conductors for floating roof crude oil tanks Details
8Supply of PVC insulated unsheathed flexible copper conductor cable Details
8Hiring services for single hot tapping and stoppling on 600-class underground pipeline without bypass line Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of LNG storage and LNG/LCNG dispensing facility Details
8ARC for laying & associated works for LMCs and CGD hook-ups in eastern & southern regions Details
8Tender for engagement of specialized engineering consultancy for hook-up of HP & LP lines Details
8Tender for repair & servicing of Lucas and Delco Remy self starters & alternators Details
8Tender for hiring of TPI services for wireline gaslift equipments Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of ABB make PLC system Details
8Tender for civil and structural works Details
8Tender for customer management & field services for gas meter reading and bill distribution Details
8Tender for appointment of OEM business promoter for liaisoning with CFA for OEM business development Details
8Tender for contractual engagement of security and allied services Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IP-based CCTV surveillance system Details
8Biennial rate contract for procurement of Siemens compressor spares for refineries division Details
8Domestic IFB for supply of horizontal multistage pump package Details
8Tender for engagement of BEE-empaneled accredited energy auditor for RCO compliance audit Details
8Supply of horizontal multistage centrifugal pump Details
8Procurement of bearings Details
8Procurement of platformer catalyst Details
8Procurement of spares for MWDXRF Clora Details
8Procurement of filter wheel assembly Details
8Tender for refractory repair works in plant 210 Details
8Supply of potasium chloride Details
8Supply of crimping tools (Q3) Details
8Annual maintenance services for water purification and conditioning system Details
8Supply of spares for TDLAS moisture analyzer Details
8Supply of metal jacketed gasket Details
8Supply of lube oil filter element Details
8Supply of seal spares Details
8Supply of flange type industrial air filters Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders (Q3) Details
8Tender for marine survey contract works Details
8Procurement of gas engine genset Details
8Supply of soft soap Details
8Procurement, installation & commissioning of SOx & NOx analysers Details
8Supply of KSB make spares Details
8Expert supervisory services for major inspection, overhauling and troubleshooting of Ms Neuman and Esser make recycle gas compressors tag no 016 K 001A B Details
8Lining up of five-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for Stabinger viscometer SVM 3000 Details
8Procurement of valves for MOC jobs Details
8Supply of FKM based tight joint for DPR Details
8Annual rate contract for scaffolding work including supply of materials by contractor Details
8Supply of paving bitumen Details
8Supply of blower repair kit Details
8Providing marine loading arm draining arrangement Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of 33 KV Schneider equipment Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of open gym equipments Details
8Tender for revamp of existing cathodic protection system Details
8Supply of motor feed dosing De-Nora Details
8Supply of induction motor Details
8Supply of piping material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of RTU with cyber security compliance Details
8Annual maintenance contract visit of open-type and point-type HCD Details
8Tender for outsourcing of CO boiler and waste heat boilers operations Details
8Tender for breath analyser testing of operational personnel Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of horizontal anchorage type fixed life line system Details
8Tender for transportation of steel plates Details
8Tender for carrying out hot tag items and structural replacement jobs Details
8Supply of positive displacement pump Details
8Supply of oil soluble demulsifier Details
8Hiring of services of natural gas compressor, gas dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew point depression for 7 wells Details
8Procurement of pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters for NCR pipeline network Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest control service Details
8Procurement of 20 pair telephone cable Details
8Hiring of firebike along with technical manpower Details
8Annual rate contract for cleaning and pigging of regional pipeline sections Details
8Tender for hiring of services for MSS and FMS of PCs Details
8Supply of ASPU wax moulding system tray frame and tray assembly set Details
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8Adani Group to invest $100 billion over five years in clean energy sector Details
8Making measured, strategic progress in capping oil well leak: ONGC Details
8Cairn Oil & Gas powers Assam’s tea industry with clean energy shift Details
8ONGC keeps well-capping operations at blowout site in Assam's Sivasagar despite adverse weather Details
8Iran’s oil is stuck, China’s refineries are down — is a global price shock coming? Details
8Iran-Israel conflict: ceasefire or not, the world is swimming in oil Details
8Oil prices fall to $70 as Iran’s missile strike signals possible de-escalation; Strait of Hormuz disruption risk persists Details
8Oil prices likely to stabilize near $65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report Details
8Out with the old, in with the new: Aker BP’s North Sea field sports new jacket for 40 more years of production Details
8Japan stepping up methane reduction ante in LNG supply chain Details
8Riding the LNG wave: market outlook into global supply & demand dynamics Details
8Cheniere Energy approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project Details
8Thailand’s PTT signs 20-year LNG deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne Details
8Oil prices fall below $70 as Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran Details
8UK hydrogen pipeline network gets green light for next phase Details
8Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India Details
8Govt to set up bio-CNG plants using vegetable waste Details
8TDFM fuels India’s CNG push across 13 states and 74 districts Details
8Gas cylinder prices may increase soon? here is the update Details
8BW LPG India, The Akshaya Patra Foundation sign MoU to enhance nutrition for school children Details
8Authorities remove LPG pipe head from busy city artery Details
8ONGC maintains operational momentum at RDS 147A despite weather challenges Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8GAIL excels in cost management, wins double honors at National Awards 2025 Details
8GAIL Executive Director S K Sinha honoured by ICAI for commitment to cost management Details
8BREAKING: OIL pipeline leak in Assam's Tinsukia triggers fresh alarm Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8Iran-Israel war jolts oil market but India’s supply secure: Sonowal Details
8OMC players IOCL, BPCL, HPCL surge upto 5% after crude prices retreat amid easing West Asia conflict Details
8Crude swings won’t derail India’s oil strategy, says IOC Chairman Sahney Details
8Crude oil sensitive stocks end higher amid sharp correction in Brent crude prices Details
8Assam: gas leak near Makum raises alarms, local groups demand accountability from Oil India Limited Details
8India’s massive Andaman oil discovery: a step toward replicating Guyana’s success and achieving a USD 20 trillion economy Details
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8Supply and delivery of pressure vessel Details
8Tender for deployment of 5 CISF followers Details
8Supply of pump spares Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of aviation gasoline facilities and toluene loading gantry facilities Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC for preventive maintenance of Siemens make 220kV GIS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Antek make sulphur analyzer Details
8Rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of adsorber pre-heaters in SWING plant Details
8Supply of reciprocating compressor spare part Details
8Rate contract for hot jobs in CRU MSQ, DHDT block, Indmax block, BS VI, REF 1 and 2, utility and offsite Details
8Supply of timing belt of make Gates Details
8Contract for maintenance of online equipment and mechanical maintenance of conveyor system Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for reconditioning of valves Details
8Supply of laboratory glassware washer cum dryer Details
8Supply of bypass conductors for floating roof crude oil tanks Details
8Supply of PVC insulated unsheathed flexible copper conductor cable Details
8Hiring services for single hot tapping and stoppling on 600-class underground pipeline without bypass line Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning of LNG storage and LNG/LCNG dispensing facility Details
8ARC for laying & associated works for LMCs and CGD hook-ups in eastern & southern regions Details
8Tender for engagement of specialized engineering consultancy for hook-up of HP & LP lines Details
8Tender for repair & servicing of Lucas and Delco Remy self starters & alternators Details
8Tender for hiring of TPI services for wireline gaslift equipments Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of ABB make PLC system Details
8Tender for civil and structural works Details
8Tender for customer management & field services for gas meter reading and bill distribution Details
8Tender for appointment of OEM business promoter for liaisoning with CFA for OEM business development Details
8Tender for contractual engagement of security and allied services Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IP-based CCTV surveillance system Details
8Biennial rate contract for procurement of Siemens compressor spares for refineries division Details
8Domestic IFB for supply of horizontal multistage pump package Details
8Tender for engagement of BEE-empaneled accredited energy auditor for RCO compliance audit Details
8Supply of horizontal multistage centrifugal pump Details
8Procurement of bearings Details
8Procurement of platformer catalyst Details
8Procurement of spares for MWDXRF Clora Details
8Procurement of filter wheel assembly Details
8Tender for refractory repair works in plant 210 Details
8Supply of potasium chloride Details
8Supply of crimping tools (Q3) Details
8Annual maintenance services for water purification and conditioning system Details
8Supply of spares for TDLAS moisture analyzer Details
8Supply of metal jacketed gasket Details
8Supply of lube oil filter element Details
8Supply of seal spares Details
8Supply of flange type industrial air filters Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders (Q3) Details
8Tender for marine survey contract works Details
8Procurement of gas engine genset Details
8Supply of soft soap Details
8Procurement, installation & commissioning of SOx & NOx analysers Details
8Supply of KSB make spares Details
8Expert supervisory services for major inspection, overhauling and troubleshooting of Ms Neuman and Esser make recycle gas compressors tag no 016 K 001A B Details
8Lining up of five-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract (CAMC) for Stabinger viscometer SVM 3000 Details
8Procurement of valves for MOC jobs Details
8Supply of FKM based tight joint for DPR Details
8Annual rate contract for scaffolding work including supply of materials by contractor Details
8Supply of paving bitumen Details
8Supply of blower repair kit Details
8Providing marine loading arm draining arrangement Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of 33 KV Schneider equipment Details
8Tender for supply, installation & commissioning of open gym equipments Details
8Tender for revamp of existing cathodic protection system Details
8Supply of motor feed dosing De-Nora Details
8Supply of induction motor Details
8Supply of piping material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of RTU with cyber security compliance Details
8Annual maintenance contract visit of open-type and point-type HCD Details
8Tender for outsourcing of CO boiler and waste heat boilers operations Details
8Tender for breath analyser testing of operational personnel Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of horizontal anchorage type fixed life line system Details
8Tender for transportation of steel plates Details
8Tender for carrying out hot tag items and structural replacement jobs Details
8Supply of positive displacement pump Details
8Supply of oil soluble demulsifier Details
8Hiring of services of natural gas compressor, gas dehydration, and hydrocarbon dew point depression for 7 wells Details
8Procurement of pressure transmitters and temperature transmitters for NCR pipeline network Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest control service Details
8Procurement of 20 pair telephone cable Details
8Hiring of firebike along with technical manpower Details
8Annual rate contract for cleaning and pigging of regional pipeline sections Details
8Tender for hiring of services for MSS and FMS of PCs Details
8Supply of ASPU wax moulding system tray frame and tray assembly set Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Adani Group to invest $100 billion over five years in clean energy sector Details
8Making measured, strategic progress in capping oil well leak: ONGC Details
8Cairn Oil & Gas powers Assam’s tea industry with clean energy shift Details
8ONGC keeps well-capping operations at blowout site in Assam's Sivasagar despite adverse weather Details
8Iran’s oil is stuck, China’s refineries are down — is a global price shock coming? Details
8Iran-Israel conflict: ceasefire or not, the world is swimming in oil Details
8Oil prices fall to $70 as Iran’s missile strike signals possible de-escalation; Strait of Hormuz disruption risk persists Details
8Oil prices likely to stabilize near $65 as Trump announces Iran-Israel ceasefire: SBI Report Details
8Out with the old, in with the new: Aker BP’s North Sea field sports new jacket for 40 more years of production Details
8Japan stepping up methane reduction ante in LNG supply chain Details
8Riding the LNG wave: market outlook into global supply & demand dynamics Details
8Cheniere Energy approves Corpus Christi LNG expansion project Details
8Thailand’s PTT signs 20-year LNG deal with Alaska’s Glenfarne Details
8Oil prices fall below $70 as Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran Details
8UK hydrogen pipeline network gets green light for next phase Details
8Petronet commissions $760 million Chhara gas pipeline in India Details
8Govt to set up bio-CNG plants using vegetable waste Details
8TDFM fuels India’s CNG push across 13 states and 74 districts Details
8Gas cylinder prices may increase soon? here is the update Details
8BW LPG India, The Akshaya Patra Foundation sign MoU to enhance nutrition for school children Details
8Authorities remove LPG pipe head from busy city artery Details
8ONGC maintains operational momentum at RDS 147A despite weather challenges Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8GAIL excels in cost management, wins double honors at National Awards 2025 Details
8GAIL Executive Director S K Sinha honoured by ICAI for commitment to cost management Details
8BREAKING: OIL pipeline leak in Assam's Tinsukia triggers fresh alarm Details
8How crude oil prices can make major impact on India's oil PSUs Details
8Iran-Israel war jolts oil market but India’s supply secure: Sonowal Details
8OMC players IOCL, BPCL, HPCL surge upto 5% after crude prices retreat amid easing West Asia conflict Details
8Crude swings won’t derail India’s oil strategy, says IOC Chairman Sahney Details
8Crude oil sensitive stocks end higher amid sharp correction in Brent crude prices Details
8Assam: gas leak near Makum raises alarms, local groups demand accountability from Oil India Limited Details
8India’s massive Andaman oil discovery: a step toward replicating Guyana’s success and achieving a USD 20 trillion economy Details
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Ranchi District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 25:
8Project Name: Ranchi District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 25:
8Project Name: Mirzapur, Chandauli and Sonbhadra District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
Announcements
Jun 25:
8Submission of brief profile of shri vikas singh, government nominee director appointed to the board [OIL] Details
8Board approval for appointment of government nominee director and promotion of executives to executive director level [OIL] Details
8Corrigendum: subscription of 6,000 equity shares in swan balu heavy industries pvt. ltd., an SPV formed for business venture [Swan] Details
8MoU signed between PNGRB and GIDM to strengthen safety and preparedness in india's oil & gas sector [PNGRB] Details
8City gas distribution (CGD) MIS report – april 2025 [PNGRB] Details Details
8Board approval for appointment of government nominee director and promotion of executives to executive director level [OIL] Details
8Corrigendum: subscription of 6,000 equity shares in swan balu heavy industries pvt. ltd., an SPV formed for business venture [Swan] Details
8MoU signed between PNGRB and GIDM to strengthen safety and preparedness in india's oil & gas sector [PNGRB] Details
8City gas distribution (CGD) MIS report – april 2025 [PNGRB] Details Details
10th extension to Green Ammonia tender: Failure now will expose a fatal design fault
Jun 25:
8Ten extensions later, India’s showcase tender is still hunting for its first taker. A leaner trading margin and “big-boys-only” entry barrier are meant to lure cash-rich majors—but the tariff freeze could keep even them on the fence.
8Net-worth bars and bulk guarantees now screen out smaller innovators. The government is betting that scale, not diversity, will save a stalled procurement.
8Splitting capacity across India looks clever on paper; in practice it piles on port, pipeline, and transport headaches that only a nationwide footprint can absorb.
8Fresh clauses trigger security forfeiture, daily damages, and fast-track termination for slippage. The stick just got heavier—but has the carrot kept pace?
8Audit-grade traceability of green electrons forces bidders to secure firm RE blocks upfront. Third-party, merchant-market strategies suddenly look shaky.
8With sales confined to Indian buyers, producers lose the upside of arbitrage into tight global markets, dulling the tender’s investment shine.
8Faster receivables ease working-capital strain, yet the margin cut to Rs 1.50/kg offsets the benefit for balance-sheet watchers.
8Thankfully, one promoter, one bid means that the anti-gaming clause kills the old playbook of parking multiple licences under ally firms.
8Interestingly, RE plants must prove readiness 30 days before ammonia goes live, squeezing schedule slack and heightening EPC-execution risk.
8After a parade of empty bid tables, the scheme’s credibility hangs on this “salvage” tweak set. Success could jump-start India’s green-nitrogen roadmap; failure exposes a design flaw at the heart of its hydrogen mission.
8The clock ticks to 30 June. The point is will anyone show up?
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8Net-worth bars and bulk guarantees now screen out smaller innovators. The government is betting that scale, not diversity, will save a stalled procurement.
8Splitting capacity across India looks clever on paper; in practice it piles on port, pipeline, and transport headaches that only a nationwide footprint can absorb.
8Fresh clauses trigger security forfeiture, daily damages, and fast-track termination for slippage. The stick just got heavier—but has the carrot kept pace?
8Audit-grade traceability of green electrons forces bidders to secure firm RE blocks upfront. Third-party, merchant-market strategies suddenly look shaky.
8With sales confined to Indian buyers, producers lose the upside of arbitrage into tight global markets, dulling the tender’s investment shine.
8Faster receivables ease working-capital strain, yet the margin cut to Rs 1.50/kg offsets the benefit for balance-sheet watchers.
8Thankfully, one promoter, one bid means that the anti-gaming clause kills the old playbook of parking multiple licences under ally firms.
8Interestingly, RE plants must prove readiness 30 days before ammonia goes live, squeezing schedule slack and heightening EPC-execution risk.
8After a parade of empty bid tables, the scheme’s credibility hangs on this “salvage” tweak set. Success could jump-start India’s green-nitrogen roadmap; failure exposes a design flaw at the heart of its hydrogen mission.
8The clock ticks to 30 June. The point is will anyone show up?
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IOCL’s EOI For toll pyrolysis trials across five refineries: Vendor to bear the full burden?
Jun 24:
8IndianOil’s new EOI on biomass pyrolysis seeks high-purity feedstock processors for refinery-bound trials—but with full cost, risk, and technical alignment loaded onto vendors, without any assured commercial outcome.
8No purchase guarantee, no safety responsibility, and no fallback commercial support—vendors face a steep climb for access to bio-oil trials at five refineries.
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8No purchase guarantee, no safety responsibility, and no fallback commercial support—vendors face a steep climb for access to bio-oil trials at five refineries.
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GAIL's pipeline projects: Update
Jun 24:
GAIL pushes Srikakulam–Angul pipeline completion to December amid forest clearance delays
8GAIL has revised the completion timeline for its 744 km Srikakulam–Angul pipeline project from June to December 2025. While the 422 km mainline is mechanically complete and under commissioning, progress on the 322 km spur line has slowed due to pending forest permissions.
GAIL clears Rs 844 crore pipeline expansion to boost DUPL–DPPL network capacity
8GAIL’s board has approved a Rs 844 crore plan to expand its DUPL–DPPL gas pipeline network by 2.5 MMSCMD over the next three years. With average flow already nearing capacity, the move is aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of business growth under PNGRB’s March 2025 authorization.
GAIL pipeline project delayed again; cost rises by Rs 411 crore amid clearance hurdles
8GAIL has pushed back the completion of its 1,702 km Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline to September 2025, citing forest, highway, and land acquisition delays. The revised project cost has gone up by Rs 411 crore—marking a 5.24% escalation—as Board approval clears the way for staggered commissioning.
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8GAIL has revised the completion timeline for its 744 km Srikakulam–Angul pipeline project from June to December 2025. While the 422 km mainline is mechanically complete and under commissioning, progress on the 322 km spur line has slowed due to pending forest permissions.
GAIL clears Rs 844 crore pipeline expansion to boost DUPL–DPPL network capacity
8GAIL’s board has approved a Rs 844 crore plan to expand its DUPL–DPPL gas pipeline network by 2.5 MMSCMD over the next three years. With average flow already nearing capacity, the move is aimed at supporting the company’s next phase of business growth under PNGRB’s March 2025 authorization.
GAIL pipeline project delayed again; cost rises by Rs 411 crore amid clearance hurdles
8GAIL has pushed back the completion of its 1,702 km Mumbai–Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline to September 2025, citing forest, highway, and land acquisition delays. The revised project cost has gone up by Rs 411 crore—marking a 5.24% escalation—as Board approval clears the way for staggered commissioning.
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IOCL's EOI for advanced coker pilot signals shift to collaborative design-first procurement
Jun 24:
8With no fixed specs or procurement guarantee, IOCL’s open-ended EOI for a multipurpose coker pilot aims to crowdsource both ideas and vendors.
8And only Indian companies can participate
8But the absence of a structured post-EOI roadmap raises questions on visibility and vendor payoff.
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8And only Indian companies can participate
8But the absence of a structured post-EOI roadmap raises questions on visibility and vendor payoff.
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Massive tankage package out in Mumbai refinery’s LMBU expansion
Jun 24:
8Refiner’s latest tender covers 20 tanks, spanning over 1800 MT of steelwork, with complex scope involving heat tracing, mixers, and precision calibration.
8No price variation clause found—raising red flags for long-duration bidders.
8With heat tracing, calibration, and mixer installations bundled together, this is no ordinary tank job—compliance load is heavy upfront.
8Bidders face material cost volatility risk as EIL remains silent on escalation protection in this long-duration tankage scope.
8Flameproof panel supply comes with a triple certification burden—critical for timeline-sensitive delivery milestones.
8Residual engineering is part of contractor’s scope, demanding in-house tank design expertise—not just assembly capabilities.
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8No price variation clause found—raising red flags for long-duration bidders.
8With heat tracing, calibration, and mixer installations bundled together, this is no ordinary tank job—compliance load is heavy upfront.
8Bidders face material cost volatility risk as EIL remains silent on escalation protection in this long-duration tankage scope.
8Flameproof panel supply comes with a triple certification burden—critical for timeline-sensitive delivery milestones.
8Residual engineering is part of contractor’s scope, demanding in-house tank design expertise—not just assembly capabilities.
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Yet another company dives into the SAF game
Jun 24:
8This time around Used Cooking Oil is the feedstock It is using its refinery configuration in a unique manner in doing so
8Sourcing first and processing later is the principle
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8Sourcing first and processing later is the principle
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EAC to examine Oil India’s twin-pipeline hub in Assam
Jun 24:
The project involves wet and dry crude processing at Naoholia, with pipeline links to existing facilities at Madhuban and Duliajan.
8The EAC is set to assess environmental safeguards for this nodal oil logistics hub.
8With its tank farm project in Dibrugarh now officially on the EAC’s agenda, Oil India moves closer to unlocking higher handling capacity for its crude oil flows across Assam's producing blocks.
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8The EAC is set to assess environmental safeguards for this nodal oil logistics hub.
8With its tank farm project in Dibrugarh now officially on the EAC’s agenda, Oil India moves closer to unlocking higher handling capacity for its crude oil flows across Assam's producing blocks.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jun 24:
IOCL’s MPPL pump tender sets tight lineage bar, skips net worth and EMD
8A stringent tender from IOCL for motor-driven BPUs mandates same-plant, same-model pump lineage and drops net worth screening altogether — a selective yet MSME-friendly move with no room for generalist OEMs
Dual bank guarantees and zero-deviation clause tighten vendor compliance on BPCL APPS tender
8Vendors face an unusual double-security obligation under BPCL's Mahul-Rasayani APPS system tender, with stringent no-deviation norms, a hard site readiness clause, and no provision for advance payment—reshaping contractor risk profiles.
BPREP EPCC tender stretched to July as NDA complexity, licensor dependency slow bidder response
8Four extensions in submission timeline signal deeper hurdles in BPCL’s polypropylene and Butene-1 package.
8Confidentiality bottlenecks and slow bidder alignment with Axens protocols could delay the core BPREP execution window.
8No visible changes in commercial or technical clauses, yet four delays hint at bidder-side discomfort or backend readiness issues on BPCL’s side.
Cooling tower bid sees six deadline extensions, key terms shift in contractor’s favor
8After six extensions, BPCL's BPREP cooling tower package tender sees substantial clause shifts that tilt risk, cost burden, and performance accountability towards vendors—raising flags among experienced bidders.
Corrigendum pile-up clouds OIL’s dual tank farm tender clarity
8Multiple scope clarifications and document re-submissions signal growing complexity in OIL’s bid to hire an EPMC for its dual tank farm project in Assam.
8Contractors now face tighter pre-qualification despite prior shortlisting, with pre-bid replies addressing—but not fully resolving—key technical uncertainties.
IOCL Holds Firm on Rigid Terms in Auto-LNG Feasibility Bid, Despite Multiple Bidder Pushbacks
8With 50 LNG clusters and top-tier advisors, IOCL is blueprinting a nationwide fleet transition strategy.
8But despite receiving multiple vendor queries on payment cycles, experience recognition, and cost-sharing, IOCL has stuck to a strict structure for its Auto-LNG penetration study, signaling a top-down, no-concessions push toward clean fleet transition.
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8A stringent tender from IOCL for motor-driven BPUs mandates same-plant, same-model pump lineage and drops net worth screening altogether — a selective yet MSME-friendly move with no room for generalist OEMs
Dual bank guarantees and zero-deviation clause tighten vendor compliance on BPCL APPS tender
8Vendors face an unusual double-security obligation under BPCL's Mahul-Rasayani APPS system tender, with stringent no-deviation norms, a hard site readiness clause, and no provision for advance payment—reshaping contractor risk profiles.
BPREP EPCC tender stretched to July as NDA complexity, licensor dependency slow bidder response
8Four extensions in submission timeline signal deeper hurdles in BPCL’s polypropylene and Butene-1 package.
8Confidentiality bottlenecks and slow bidder alignment with Axens protocols could delay the core BPREP execution window.
8No visible changes in commercial or technical clauses, yet four delays hint at bidder-side discomfort or backend readiness issues on BPCL’s side.
Cooling tower bid sees six deadline extensions, key terms shift in contractor’s favor
8After six extensions, BPCL's BPREP cooling tower package tender sees substantial clause shifts that tilt risk, cost burden, and performance accountability towards vendors—raising flags among experienced bidders.
Corrigendum pile-up clouds OIL’s dual tank farm tender clarity
8Multiple scope clarifications and document re-submissions signal growing complexity in OIL’s bid to hire an EPMC for its dual tank farm project in Assam.
8Contractors now face tighter pre-qualification despite prior shortlisting, with pre-bid replies addressing—but not fully resolving—key technical uncertainties.
IOCL Holds Firm on Rigid Terms in Auto-LNG Feasibility Bid, Despite Multiple Bidder Pushbacks
8With 50 LNG clusters and top-tier advisors, IOCL is blueprinting a nationwide fleet transition strategy.
8But despite receiving multiple vendor queries on payment cycles, experience recognition, and cost-sharing, IOCL has stuck to a strict structure for its Auto-LNG penetration study, signaling a top-down, no-concessions push toward clean fleet transition.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jun 24:
NRL scraps pre-bid meet, quietly resets query deadline in global hydrogen tender
8In a silent but telling shift, NRL has withdrawn the pre-bid conference for its flagship green hydrogen BOO tender. Meanwhile, the cut-off for bidder queries was extended, signalling possible internal recalibrations or bidder hesitation.
8Despite the 25-year term, the tender doesn't define escalation indices for the quoted LCOH—raising financing and hedging concerns.
8GHPA and ITB are silent on pipeline ownership norms—contractors remain unsure whether the interconnection pipeline must be operator-financed.
HPCL extends DFR bid for Net-Zero push at Bengaluru R&D hub: scope signals hybrid, bifacial, and wind-based options
8The custom bid for a Detailed Feasibility Report on renewable energy deployment at HPCL’s Green R&D Centre has been extended till July 3. Unusual emphasis on hybrid solutions, bifacial panels, and storage systems hints at a high-spec demand-side RE blueprint, not just a boilerplate solar proposal.
HPCL stands firm despite bidder pushback on CCPL ROU scope, eligibility and cashflow risk
8Multiple bidders sought critical changes in scope clarity, qualification thresholds, manpower provisioning, and payment structures—but HPCL has largely stuck to its original framework, subtly shifting operational risk and capital strain to contractors.
Deadline Pushed, But IOCL Stands Firm on Delay Penalties in Critical Advisory Tender
8Despite extending the bid deadline, IOCL refused to relax any legal, billing, or disclosure clauses in its 2-month consultant advisory tender, signaling a hardline stance on risk allocation even for fast-paced strategy work.
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8In a silent but telling shift, NRL has withdrawn the pre-bid conference for its flagship green hydrogen BOO tender. Meanwhile, the cut-off for bidder queries was extended, signalling possible internal recalibrations or bidder hesitation.
8Despite the 25-year term, the tender doesn't define escalation indices for the quoted LCOH—raising financing and hedging concerns.
8GHPA and ITB are silent on pipeline ownership norms—contractors remain unsure whether the interconnection pipeline must be operator-financed.
HPCL extends DFR bid for Net-Zero push at Bengaluru R&D hub: scope signals hybrid, bifacial, and wind-based options
8The custom bid for a Detailed Feasibility Report on renewable energy deployment at HPCL’s Green R&D Centre has been extended till July 3. Unusual emphasis on hybrid solutions, bifacial panels, and storage systems hints at a high-spec demand-side RE blueprint, not just a boilerplate solar proposal.
HPCL stands firm despite bidder pushback on CCPL ROU scope, eligibility and cashflow risk
8Multiple bidders sought critical changes in scope clarity, qualification thresholds, manpower provisioning, and payment structures—but HPCL has largely stuck to its original framework, subtly shifting operational risk and capital strain to contractors.
Deadline Pushed, But IOCL Stands Firm on Delay Penalties in Critical Advisory Tender
8Despite extending the bid deadline, IOCL refused to relax any legal, billing, or disclosure clauses in its 2-month consultant advisory tender, signaling a hardline stance on risk allocation even for fast-paced strategy work.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III
Jun 24:
Bagging plant tender sees limited global action as EIL sticks to no-deviation mandate
8Only two global OEMs have submitted bids for BPCL’s Kochi bagging & palletising tender despite broad technical scope.
8EIL’s strict zero-deviation policy and layered verification protocols may have discouraged wider participation
PNGRB shrinks pipeline capacity, stretches deadline: One bidder stands along in the race
8Despite five deadline extensions, only one company turned up to bid for the 425-km Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi pipeline.
8With capacity scaled back to 5 MMSCMD and route end-users thin, PNGRB’s suo-motu push may face commercial headwinds.
8Despite red flags near zero customers beyond Kattakkada, PNGRB stuck to the full route up to Tuticorin—signaling a push toward infrastructure-led demand creation over market-first logic.
8Only after a pre-bid intervention did PNGRB confirm the originating point as PLL's LNG Terminal at Kochi—underlining a lack of upfront clarity.
EIL filters trenchless specialists with bundled HDD scope for NRL Paradip line
8Ten bidders have entered a tightly-structured trenchless race for the IOCL green belt crossing under NRL’s Paradip expansion.
8With strict part-wise bundling, high EMDs, and a no-reverse-auction approach, only end-to-end HDD players are likely to survive the cut.
Mantec bags Vadinar–Bina EIA contract with 27% price edge over L2
8Mantec Consultants secured the EIA and RRA consultancy job for the BPCL pipeline expansion project. Wide pricing disparity raises questions on bid strategy and future margins.
8Despite technical qualification, ABC’s quote left them uncompetitive—nearly 3x the L1 price, underscoring market dissonance.
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8Only two global OEMs have submitted bids for BPCL’s Kochi bagging & palletising tender despite broad technical scope.
8EIL’s strict zero-deviation policy and layered verification protocols may have discouraged wider participation
PNGRB shrinks pipeline capacity, stretches deadline: One bidder stands along in the race
8Despite five deadline extensions, only one company turned up to bid for the 425-km Kochi–Kanyakumari–Thoothukudi pipeline.
8With capacity scaled back to 5 MMSCMD and route end-users thin, PNGRB’s suo-motu push may face commercial headwinds.
8Despite red flags near zero customers beyond Kattakkada, PNGRB stuck to the full route up to Tuticorin—signaling a push toward infrastructure-led demand creation over market-first logic.
8Only after a pre-bid intervention did PNGRB confirm the originating point as PLL's LNG Terminal at Kochi—underlining a lack of upfront clarity.
EIL filters trenchless specialists with bundled HDD scope for NRL Paradip line
8Ten bidders have entered a tightly-structured trenchless race for the IOCL green belt crossing under NRL’s Paradip expansion.
8With strict part-wise bundling, high EMDs, and a no-reverse-auction approach, only end-to-end HDD players are likely to survive the cut.
Mantec bags Vadinar–Bina EIA contract with 27% price edge over L2
8Mantec Consultants secured the EIA and RRA consultancy job for the BPCL pipeline expansion project. Wide pricing disparity raises questions on bid strategy and future margins.
8Despite technical qualification, ABC’s quote left them uncompetitive—nearly 3x the L1 price, underscoring market dissonance.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jun 24:
Oil India floats rare HF tender for Andaman offshore under call-out model
8OIL has issued a first-of-its-kind modular stimulation tender for hydraulic fracturing, acid treatment, and coil tubing operations in the Andaman basin.
8The 9-month call-out format marks a strategic departure from long-duration bundled contracts seen in more mature blocks.
8Mobilisation is split across design, fleet movement, and CTU/FPU activation with staggered 10/30/60/80-day windows from LOA and Mobilisation Notice.
8Any delay in one phase risks cascading penalties, heightening planning precision for contractors.
8Instead of job-wise billing, the scope uses a lumpsum contract value tied to performance across 3 wells.
8This shifts cost risk to the contractor, making estimation accuracy and resource bundling a key competitive edge.
IDMA Labs edges out global majors in ONGC’s lab monitoring bid
8A low-profile MSME firm has clinched a 3-year environment monitoring contract at ONGC’s Odalarevu terminal with a bid 28% below estimate—beating Bureau Veritas and ABC Techno Labs in a striking price upset.
Techno Fab secures ONGC’s Kakinada bulk plant contract with sub-Rs 90 lakh bid
8Techno Fab clinched the 3-year O&M contract for ONGC’s bulk handling facility at Rs 88.27 lakh, edging out logistics players with a sharply priced bid.
8The award reflects ONGC’s growing preference for cost-efficient, technically pre-qualified vendors under closed-bid formats.
8With L1 and L3 separated by over Rs 17 lakh, the award highlights the widening gap between cost-optimized MSMEs and traditional logistics vendors in ONGC’s upstream operations segment.
Top-tier OEMs and lean MSMEs face off in ONGC’s Mehsana instrumentation bid
8From global automation major Endress+Hauser to regional outfits like Dutt Engicon, ONGC’s Mehsana tender attracted a wide bidder base.
8Five cleared the technical cut, reflecting a balance between OEM-backed scale and MSME agility.
8Despite robust participation, four firms failed to meet ONGC’s tight qualification bar—highlighting stringent scrutiny even for low-to-medium complexity service contracts.
Jindal Drilling emerges sole qualified bidder in OIL’s Rajasthan mud logging bid
8Out of two participants, only Jindal Drilling met the technical criteria for the three-year dual-unit logging contract.
8The disqualification of OFI India points to OIL’s strict compliance filter under the updated GEM tendering framework.
8Oil Field Instrumentation India Pvt Ltd’s failure to qualify in a two-bidder race highlights the tender’s tight eligibility filters and possible documentation pitfalls.
High-spec rig tender scrapped after rigid terms draw limited traction
8ONGC has cancelled its 3-year HPHT jack-up rig tender despite early interest, with bidders deterred by inflexible specs like 7500 HP minimum power and NEBOSH-only safety certs—raising questions on feasibility in today’s cost environment.
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8OIL has issued a first-of-its-kind modular stimulation tender for hydraulic fracturing, acid treatment, and coil tubing operations in the Andaman basin.
8The 9-month call-out format marks a strategic departure from long-duration bundled contracts seen in more mature blocks.
8Mobilisation is split across design, fleet movement, and CTU/FPU activation with staggered 10/30/60/80-day windows from LOA and Mobilisation Notice.
8Any delay in one phase risks cascading penalties, heightening planning precision for contractors.
8Instead of job-wise billing, the scope uses a lumpsum contract value tied to performance across 3 wells.
8This shifts cost risk to the contractor, making estimation accuracy and resource bundling a key competitive edge.
IDMA Labs edges out global majors in ONGC’s lab monitoring bid
8A low-profile MSME firm has clinched a 3-year environment monitoring contract at ONGC’s Odalarevu terminal with a bid 28% below estimate—beating Bureau Veritas and ABC Techno Labs in a striking price upset.
Techno Fab secures ONGC’s Kakinada bulk plant contract with sub-Rs 90 lakh bid
8Techno Fab clinched the 3-year O&M contract for ONGC’s bulk handling facility at Rs 88.27 lakh, edging out logistics players with a sharply priced bid.
8The award reflects ONGC’s growing preference for cost-efficient, technically pre-qualified vendors under closed-bid formats.
8With L1 and L3 separated by over Rs 17 lakh, the award highlights the widening gap between cost-optimized MSMEs and traditional logistics vendors in ONGC’s upstream operations segment.
Top-tier OEMs and lean MSMEs face off in ONGC’s Mehsana instrumentation bid
8From global automation major Endress+Hauser to regional outfits like Dutt Engicon, ONGC’s Mehsana tender attracted a wide bidder base.
8Five cleared the technical cut, reflecting a balance between OEM-backed scale and MSME agility.
8Despite robust participation, four firms failed to meet ONGC’s tight qualification bar—highlighting stringent scrutiny even for low-to-medium complexity service contracts.
Jindal Drilling emerges sole qualified bidder in OIL’s Rajasthan mud logging bid
8Out of two participants, only Jindal Drilling met the technical criteria for the three-year dual-unit logging contract.
8The disqualification of OFI India points to OIL’s strict compliance filter under the updated GEM tendering framework.
8Oil Field Instrumentation India Pvt Ltd’s failure to qualify in a two-bidder race highlights the tender’s tight eligibility filters and possible documentation pitfalls.
High-spec rig tender scrapped after rigid terms draw limited traction
8ONGC has cancelled its 3-year HPHT jack-up rig tender despite early interest, with bidders deterred by inflexible specs like 7500 HP minimum power and NEBOSH-only safety certs—raising questions on feasibility in today’s cost environment.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jun 24:
Sloppy work by ONGC: Pre-bid leads to full overhaul of technical and financial annexures in Tapti bid
8Amendment 4 replaces all core documents—ITB, GCC, Scope of Work, BEC, and pricing formats—implying deep rework post pre-bid.
8Such a complete reset is rare and indicates high bidder influence and low backroom work by ONGC. Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford have all joined the pre-bid for a high-spec 44-well campaign—signalling one of ONGC’s most globally contested offshore service packages this year.
ONGC extends Cambay mobile rig bid to June-end amid bidder recalibration
8The bid deadline for ONGC’s 3-year rig hire has been extended to 30 June 2025 via Corrigendum-3, giving contractors added time to restructure price strategies and align OEM schedules. ONGC’s amendment allows a three-week deadline extension but holds firm on minimum 750 HP spec, 2000m depth, and crewed rig mandates—ensuring no dilution in technical compliance.
ONGC inserts PMIS intern preference clause in CBHP O&M tender
8A late-stage GCC insertion mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns during hiring—potentially influencing bidder staffing strategy, cost control, and scoring during evaluation.
Extension opens breather for PS-9 bidders amid DGMS compliance rush
8With certified Competent Persons in short supply and calibrated test kits mandatory, the extension is expected to ease pressure on bidders grappling with factory act approvals and tight mobilisation schedules.
NELP offshore policy allocates Rs. 4.3 crore for 62 legacy well interventions across key basins
8Under its 2024–25 policy, the operator has budgeted over Rs. 4.3 crore for production restoration and monitoring across shut-in, plugged, and temporarily abandoned wells in Kakinada and Mumbai offshore blocks.
8With over 85% of this spend earmarked for a single asset, the move hints at prioritization of legacy production zones over frontier acreage.
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8Amendment 4 replaces all core documents—ITB, GCC, Scope of Work, BEC, and pricing formats—implying deep rework post pre-bid.
8Such a complete reset is rare and indicates high bidder influence and low backroom work by ONGC. Halliburton, Schlumberger, Baker Hughes, and Weatherford have all joined the pre-bid for a high-spec 44-well campaign—signalling one of ONGC’s most globally contested offshore service packages this year.
ONGC extends Cambay mobile rig bid to June-end amid bidder recalibration
8The bid deadline for ONGC’s 3-year rig hire has been extended to 30 June 2025 via Corrigendum-3, giving contractors added time to restructure price strategies and align OEM schedules. ONGC’s amendment allows a three-week deadline extension but holds firm on minimum 750 HP spec, 2000m depth, and crewed rig mandates—ensuring no dilution in technical compliance.
ONGC inserts PMIS intern preference clause in CBHP O&M tender
8A late-stage GCC insertion mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns during hiring—potentially influencing bidder staffing strategy, cost control, and scoring during evaluation.
Extension opens breather for PS-9 bidders amid DGMS compliance rush
8With certified Competent Persons in short supply and calibrated test kits mandatory, the extension is expected to ease pressure on bidders grappling with factory act approvals and tight mobilisation schedules.
NELP offshore policy allocates Rs. 4.3 crore for 62 legacy well interventions across key basins
8Under its 2024–25 policy, the operator has budgeted over Rs. 4.3 crore for production restoration and monitoring across shut-in, plugged, and temporarily abandoned wells in Kakinada and Mumbai offshore blocks.
8With over 85% of this spend earmarked for a single asset, the move hints at prioritization of legacy production zones over frontier acreage.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
Jun 24:
HPCL lays down layered PMC scope for CBG rollout across three states; frontloads execution risk on consultant
8The bid structure pushes consultants into a dual-role mode across DFR and PMC stages, with financial modeling, vendor shortlisting, and LEPCC tendering all bundled—tight timelines, high risk, and no scope separation for scale escalation.
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8The bid structure pushes consultants into a dual-role mode across DFR and PMC stages, with financial modeling, vendor shortlisting, and LEPCC tendering all bundled—tight timelines, high risk, and no scope separation for scale escalation.
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Daily forward looking import matrices
Jun 24:
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Palakkad & Thrissur District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 24:
8Project Name: Palakkad & ThrissurDistrict City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
Agra District City Gas Distribution Project
Jun 24:
8Project Name: Agra District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
India consumes 5.5 MBs crude oil per day, only 1.5 to 2 MBs pass through the Hormuz: Oil Minister Puri
Jun 24:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of poly aluminium chloride Details
8Supply of potassium lignite Details
8Tender for service for development of safety audio visual Details
8Agency lining for upgradation of existing 1000a acb to 2000a for 206f201 heater Details
8Annual rate contract for tentage, flower, and sound system arrangements for events Details
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8Qatari LNG Output Steady Despite Buyer Caution Over Iran Conflict Details
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8Thermal coal regains edge over LNG as Middle East tensions push gas prices up Details
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8GAIL to invest Rs.844 crore in expanding gas pipeline capacity Details
8Oil prices fall to over one-week lows as Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire Details
8Oil prices seesaw as investors await Iran response to US strikes Details
8Oil routes wobble: Two tankers turn back from Hormuz as US strikes on Iran raise fears of wider conflict Details
8India's crude oil imports hit record high, up nearly 10% m/m in May Details
8How India is shielded if Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions Details
8ONGC Clears Path for Well Capping Operations; Air Quality Safe, Residents To Begin Return Details
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Announcements
Jun 24:
8Receipt of letter of award from oil india limited for hiring of high pressure mobile boiler services [AESL] Details
8Gazette notification for rou acquisition from MWD24 to MWD21 under PMP Act in Gujarat [Gazette] Details
8Hooghly CSL secures notable order for construction of two luxury river cruise vessels [CSL] Details
8Intimation regarding specimen letter sent to physical shareholders for furnishing KYC Details [Alphageo] Details
8Change in board of directors of the company [EIL] Details
8Appointment in senior management team [KCL] Details
8Deployment status of vessel seamec II [Seamec] Details
8Revision in completion schedule and additional cost for mumbai nagpur jharsuguda pipeline MNJPL project [GAIL] Details
8Revision in completion schedule for srikakulam angul pipeline project [GAIL] Details
8Disclosure on capacity augmentation of DUPL DPPL network under regulation 30 of SEBI lodr regulations 2015 [GAIL] Details Details
8Gazette notification for rou acquisition from MWD24 to MWD21 under PMP Act in Gujarat [Gazette] Details
8Hooghly CSL secures notable order for construction of two luxury river cruise vessels [CSL] Details
8Intimation regarding specimen letter sent to physical shareholders for furnishing KYC Details [Alphageo] Details
8Change in board of directors of the company [EIL] Details
8Appointment in senior management team [KCL] Details
8Deployment status of vessel seamec II [Seamec] Details
8Revision in completion schedule and additional cost for mumbai nagpur jharsuguda pipeline MNJPL project [GAIL] Details
8Revision in completion schedule for srikakulam angul pipeline project [GAIL] Details
8Disclosure on capacity augmentation of DUPL DPPL network under regulation 30 of SEBI lodr regulations 2015 [GAIL] Details Details
Private E&P field spawns a new refinery
Jun 23:
8This is a first-of-its-kind development and has exciting forward implications
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PLL’s Cooling Tower tender collapses under its own weight: Scope creep, risk misallocation, and procedural opacity to blame
Jun 23:
Petronet LNG’s cooling tower package for its Dahej petrochemical project had to be scrapped after late-stage amendments quietly shifted the scope from engineering supply to full-fledged post-commissioning operations.
8A six-month O&M clause, power penalty formulas, and rigid bidder qualifications were introduced midstream—without offering a clean commercial reset.
8The result: a tender too structurally unstable to survive its own contradictions.
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8A six-month O&M clause, power penalty formulas, and rigid bidder qualifications were introduced midstream—without offering a clean commercial reset.
8The result: a tender too structurally unstable to survive its own contradictions.
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ONGC’s jack-up rig strategy stalls on price standoff
Jun 23:
8Category-2 rig talks drag on as ONGC eyes unrealistic rate cuts
The risk of no LoA looms. Details
The risk of no LoA looms. Details
Pipeline Replacement Project-9: Intense competition likely
Fugitive emissions from LNG: Why India’s role Is marginal?
Jun 23:
8India contributes negligibly to global fugitive emissions from the LNG sector despite the fact that it has a large LNG footproint, with half its gas demand coming in from LNG
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First-of-its-kind terminal coming up in India
Jun 23:
8Flush with finds, this company wants to build a first-of-its kind terminal in India
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jun 23:
Five-location ONGC gas treatment tender spans 15.45 LSCMD with full O&M scope
8ONGC’s Rajahmundry asset is tendering bundled GDU and DPD services across five installations, demanding 15.45 lakh SCMD of treated gas to meet PNGRB line-quality.
8The contractor must deploy, operate, and maintain integrated dehydration-refrigeration systems, with full utility, civil, and flare tie-ins.
8Mandapeta alone accounts for 9 LSCMD capacity—over half the total.
8Units must deliver output at 50–55 kg/cm²g with hydrocarbon and water dew points not exceeding 0°C—matching PNGRB's stringent line gas specs.
ONGC puts full GGS control in contractor’s hands for 4-year term
8The O&M tender for Nandasan GGS under Mehsana Asset marks a shift—complete operational responsibility, including pipeline segments, is outsourced. ONGC retains no supervisory role, making this a high-stakes, contractor-led model.
8With a 3% performance guarantee locked for over four years and zero ONGC provisioning for tools or spares, bidders face a heavy upfront financial load.
8Only well-capitalized players can sustain the working capital drag.
One-vendor model raises operational risk for high-stakes rig services
8OIL has rolled all logging operations—open hole, cased hole, perforation, and real-time interpretation—into a single package.
8The absence of sub-pack splits means any service failure could stall entire rig timelines in remote terrain.
8Oil India’s latest wireline logging bid for Northeast rigs demands not just tool deployment, but explosives and radioactive source handling too—under tight DGMS and PESO norms.
8With a 5% PBG locked for 15 months and no MSME relaxation, only well-funded vendors will qualify.
OIL awards Rs 73 crore contract for cable-less seismic system
8Oil India has selected a single vendor for a full-suite seismic acquisition system upgrade, shifting decisively from cabled to cable-less technology.
8The inclusion of AMC and extended PBG terms significantly raises lifecycle cost obligations for the vendor.
8With this tender, Oil India signals a permanent move away from conventional cabled seismic arrays.
8Field-ready wireless systems with full GPS, RTU, and QC integration are now the new baseline in its exploratory arsenal.
Four-way race for Nhava jetty revamp sets up marine EPC showdown
8Anantaa Engineering, RKEC, Sandeep Builders, and Vishwa Samudra are in the fray for ONGC’s high-stakes jetty revamp tender.
8With Rs. 12.19 crore EMD and 10% PBG, financial stamina and marine compliance are key differentiators.
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8ONGC’s Rajahmundry asset is tendering bundled GDU and DPD services across five installations, demanding 15.45 lakh SCMD of treated gas to meet PNGRB line-quality.
8The contractor must deploy, operate, and maintain integrated dehydration-refrigeration systems, with full utility, civil, and flare tie-ins.
8Mandapeta alone accounts for 9 LSCMD capacity—over half the total.
8Units must deliver output at 50–55 kg/cm²g with hydrocarbon and water dew points not exceeding 0°C—matching PNGRB's stringent line gas specs.
ONGC puts full GGS control in contractor’s hands for 4-year term
8The O&M tender for Nandasan GGS under Mehsana Asset marks a shift—complete operational responsibility, including pipeline segments, is outsourced. ONGC retains no supervisory role, making this a high-stakes, contractor-led model.
8With a 3% performance guarantee locked for over four years and zero ONGC provisioning for tools or spares, bidders face a heavy upfront financial load.
8Only well-capitalized players can sustain the working capital drag.
One-vendor model raises operational risk for high-stakes rig services
8OIL has rolled all logging operations—open hole, cased hole, perforation, and real-time interpretation—into a single package.
8The absence of sub-pack splits means any service failure could stall entire rig timelines in remote terrain.
8Oil India’s latest wireline logging bid for Northeast rigs demands not just tool deployment, but explosives and radioactive source handling too—under tight DGMS and PESO norms.
8With a 5% PBG locked for 15 months and no MSME relaxation, only well-funded vendors will qualify.
OIL awards Rs 73 crore contract for cable-less seismic system
8Oil India has selected a single vendor for a full-suite seismic acquisition system upgrade, shifting decisively from cabled to cable-less technology.
8The inclusion of AMC and extended PBG terms significantly raises lifecycle cost obligations for the vendor.
8With this tender, Oil India signals a permanent move away from conventional cabled seismic arrays.
8Field-ready wireless systems with full GPS, RTU, and QC integration are now the new baseline in its exploratory arsenal.
Four-way race for Nhava jetty revamp sets up marine EPC showdown
8Anantaa Engineering, RKEC, Sandeep Builders, and Vishwa Samudra are in the fray for ONGC’s high-stakes jetty revamp tender.
8With Rs. 12.19 crore EMD and 10% PBG, financial stamina and marine compliance are key differentiators.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jun 23:
Seven contenders line up for 3-year HVAC AMC on onshore rigs
8A total of seven bidders, including established field service vendors and regional HVAC specialists, have thrown their hat into the ring for the 3-year maintenance contract covering critical HVAC systems on drilling and workover rigs.
8The scope includes both preventive and breakdown maintenance, with spares and skilled manpower provisioning forming a core evaluation parameter.
Three bidders qualify as ONGC enforces tight drill-site logistics criteria
8ONGC’s bulk handling plant tender saw only three out of four bidders make the cut, with disqualification tied to strict definitions of upstream experience.
8The rejection of a pre-bid plea to broaden eligibility marks a firm stance on field-proven credentials.
Seven labs clear ONGC’s tough twin-accreditation filter in Kakinada bid
8In a tightly contested environmental monitoring tender, ONGC shortlisted seven out of nine bidders—accepting only those with both MoEF&CC and NABL credentials.
8The disqualifications underscore a growing PSU trend of enforcing dual compliance, even on modest-value service contracts.
Insurers seek breather as ONGC’s offshore well insurance tender deadline sparks reinsurance crunch
8PSU and private insurers—including Oriental, NIC, UIIC, ICICI Lombard, and HDFC Ergo—have formally sought extensions to ONGC’s 23 June bid deadline, citing delays in reinsurance commitments.
8With extension requests ranging from 27 June to 1 July, the coordinated scramble reflects deeper strain in upstream risk underwriting for India’s offshore energy assets.
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8A total of seven bidders, including established field service vendors and regional HVAC specialists, have thrown their hat into the ring for the 3-year maintenance contract covering critical HVAC systems on drilling and workover rigs.
8The scope includes both preventive and breakdown maintenance, with spares and skilled manpower provisioning forming a core evaluation parameter.
Three bidders qualify as ONGC enforces tight drill-site logistics criteria
8ONGC’s bulk handling plant tender saw only three out of four bidders make the cut, with disqualification tied to strict definitions of upstream experience.
8The rejection of a pre-bid plea to broaden eligibility marks a firm stance on field-proven credentials.
Seven labs clear ONGC’s tough twin-accreditation filter in Kakinada bid
8In a tightly contested environmental monitoring tender, ONGC shortlisted seven out of nine bidders—accepting only those with both MoEF&CC and NABL credentials.
8The disqualifications underscore a growing PSU trend of enforcing dual compliance, even on modest-value service contracts.
Insurers seek breather as ONGC’s offshore well insurance tender deadline sparks reinsurance crunch
8PSU and private insurers—including Oriental, NIC, UIIC, ICICI Lombard, and HDFC Ergo—have formally sought extensions to ONGC’s 23 June bid deadline, citing delays in reinsurance commitments.
8With extension requests ranging from 27 June to 1 July, the coordinated scramble reflects deeper strain in upstream risk underwriting for India’s offshore energy assets.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part III
Jun 23:
Revised TPI panel confirms 18 agencies eligible for Ahmedabad Asset inspections
8The updated Appendix-TPIA-1 lists empaneled agencies including SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV SUD, and IRCLASS—clearing ambiguity around who can certify QA/QC during civil execution. ONGC’s formal release provides execution-stage clarity ahead of financial evaluation.
ONGC inserts PM internship clause in O&M tender, raising stakes for bidder HR strategy
8A late-stage corrigendum to the Rajahmundry O&M tender mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns in all personnel hiring. This introduces a quasi-local sourcing bias with implications for contractor HR planning, onboarding timelines, and bid strategy. This HR stipulation directly impacts crew mobilisation timelines and hiring flexibility for Rajahmundry operations.
ONGC extends offshore pipeline corrosion audit bid deadline to 4 July amid technical prep load
8The ICDA tender for a 20” multiphase subsea line in Andhra Pradesh sees its submission date pushed to 4 July, giving vendors extra time to consolidate complex flow, corrosion, and microbial modelling inputs. The shift hints at high technical entry barriers and cautious bid formulation.
Short extension granted for Mehsana instrumentation contract under LCB route
8ONGC has extended its field instrument servicing tender deadline to 26 June, reflecting the pushback from smaller local bidders trying to meet document and manpower mobilisation standards under LCB norms.
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8The updated Appendix-TPIA-1 lists empaneled agencies including SGS, Bureau Veritas, TUV SUD, and IRCLASS—clearing ambiguity around who can certify QA/QC during civil execution. ONGC’s formal release provides execution-stage clarity ahead of financial evaluation.
ONGC inserts PM internship clause in O&M tender, raising stakes for bidder HR strategy
8A late-stage corrigendum to the Rajahmundry O&M tender mandates preference for ONGC-trained PMIS interns in all personnel hiring. This introduces a quasi-local sourcing bias with implications for contractor HR planning, onboarding timelines, and bid strategy. This HR stipulation directly impacts crew mobilisation timelines and hiring flexibility for Rajahmundry operations.
ONGC extends offshore pipeline corrosion audit bid deadline to 4 July amid technical prep load
8The ICDA tender for a 20” multiphase subsea line in Andhra Pradesh sees its submission date pushed to 4 July, giving vendors extra time to consolidate complex flow, corrosion, and microbial modelling inputs. The shift hints at high technical entry barriers and cautious bid formulation.
Short extension granted for Mehsana instrumentation contract under LCB route
8ONGC has extended its field instrument servicing tender deadline to 26 June, reflecting the pushback from smaller local bidders trying to meet document and manpower mobilisation standards under LCB norms.
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Gas price gaps widen sharply across India: Data exposes deep regional disparities
Jun 23:
From Rs 38 to Rs 122, gas prices vary wildly across states.
This raises questions on taxation, infrastructure, and operator strategy.
8Rs 122 for a Kg—Himachal Emerges as India’s Most Expensive CNG Market
Think Gas supplies in Kangra and Chamba districts push CNG prices to an unprecedented national high.
8Rs 66 per SCM—Uttarakhand's Piped Gas Rates Top National Chart
The highest D-PNG price in India is now recorded in Uttarakhand's hilly districts, supplied by Gasonet and others.
8Delhi’s Rs 76.08 CNG Tag Still Lowest in India—VAT Waiver Holds Strong
IGL continues to offer the most affordable CNG in the country, aided by Delhi’s zero-VAT policy.
8Piped Gas at Rs 38.52 in Assam—India’s Cheapest D-PNG Zone Revealed
Assam Gas Company delivers the country’s lowest domestic PNG rate in Upper Assam districts.
8Himachal’s CNG Spread Hits Rs 35.75—Biggest Intra-State Price Gap in India
From Rs 86.25 to Rs 122/Kg, Himachal Pradesh shows the widest variation for CNG supply across districts.
8D-PNG Prices in Assam Vary by Nearly Rs 17—Disparity Deepens Despite Common VAT
The gap between AGCL’s lowest and PBGPL’s highest price marks the widest in any Indian state.
8Madhya Pradesh CNG Prices Swing by Rs 17.78—From Rs 79.81 to Rs 97.59/Kg
A long list of GAs and 10 different suppliers drive wide regional price divergence.
8Rajasthan’s Rs 21.56 CNG Gap Reflects Patchy Infrastructure and Operator Mix
Prices stretch from Rs 80.44 to Rs 102/Kg even as Torrent, GAIL Gas, and AGP operate in overlapping GAs.
8Uttarakhand’s D-PNG Gap Widens to Rs 15—Sharpest Domestic Piped Gas Divide
From Rs 51 in plains to Rs 66 in higher elevations, price disparity in Uttarakhand is unmatched.
8West Bengal’s PNG Market Shows Unusual Stability—Just 33 Paise Price Gap
Unlike high-variance states, Bengal’s D-PNG price remains tightly clustered across all operational GAs.
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This raises questions on taxation, infrastructure, and operator strategy.
8Rs 122 for a Kg—Himachal Emerges as India’s Most Expensive CNG Market
Think Gas supplies in Kangra and Chamba districts push CNG prices to an unprecedented national high.
8Rs 66 per SCM—Uttarakhand's Piped Gas Rates Top National Chart
The highest D-PNG price in India is now recorded in Uttarakhand's hilly districts, supplied by Gasonet and others.
8Delhi’s Rs 76.08 CNG Tag Still Lowest in India—VAT Waiver Holds Strong
IGL continues to offer the most affordable CNG in the country, aided by Delhi’s zero-VAT policy.
8Piped Gas at Rs 38.52 in Assam—India’s Cheapest D-PNG Zone Revealed
Assam Gas Company delivers the country’s lowest domestic PNG rate in Upper Assam districts.
8Himachal’s CNG Spread Hits Rs 35.75—Biggest Intra-State Price Gap in India
From Rs 86.25 to Rs 122/Kg, Himachal Pradesh shows the widest variation for CNG supply across districts.
8D-PNG Prices in Assam Vary by Nearly Rs 17—Disparity Deepens Despite Common VAT
The gap between AGCL’s lowest and PBGPL’s highest price marks the widest in any Indian state.
8Madhya Pradesh CNG Prices Swing by Rs 17.78—From Rs 79.81 to Rs 97.59/Kg
A long list of GAs and 10 different suppliers drive wide regional price divergence.
8Rajasthan’s Rs 21.56 CNG Gap Reflects Patchy Infrastructure and Operator Mix
Prices stretch from Rs 80.44 to Rs 102/Kg even as Torrent, GAIL Gas, and AGP operate in overlapping GAs.
8Uttarakhand’s D-PNG Gap Widens to Rs 15—Sharpest Domestic Piped Gas Divide
From Rs 51 in plains to Rs 66 in higher elevations, price disparity in Uttarakhand is unmatched.
8West Bengal’s PNG Market Shows Unusual Stability—Just 33 Paise Price Gap
Unlike high-variance states, Bengal’s D-PNG price remains tightly clustered across all operational GAs.
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