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Downstream contracting briefs: Extensions (Part I).  Did HPCL have a proper regulatory nod for its Chhara terminal? .  Andhra Refinery: Update.  Downstream contracting briefs: What's next.  CA-16 auction reveals a PEC already paying out for contractor.  One country, several risk curves.  BPCL sets high bar for 1,000 KTPA polypropylene licensor at Andhra Pradesh complex .  Evaluation loads the real price in IOCL Barauni Biturox project .  PFCUU revamp: Bypass valve and logic revamp to lift PRE stability .  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Oil India to bid for critical mineral blocks abroad: Chairman Ranjit Rath .  Gwalior (Except already authorized) District City Gas Distribution Project.  Kota District City Gas Distribution Project.  Announcements.  .  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Announcements.  Oil prices hold steady as markets await fed rate decision.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Seniority bypassed, faith tested.  Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection.  Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap.  Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation.  Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender.  Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender.  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity.  Fertilizer brief.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid).  Downstream contracting briefs: Awards.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions.  Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution Project.  

Downstream contracting briefs: Extensions (Part I)

Sep 19: BPCL extends PRFCC EPCM bid to 24 September; milestones go pro-rata and IP indemnity tightened for Mumbai Refinery
8BPCL has pushed the PRFCC EPCM deadline again, but this time with weighty changes tucked in. Payment milestones shift to pro-rata at close-out, and the patent indemnity now ring-fences consultant exposure on owner-driven changes. A HIPPS call-out also lands, hinting at a safety-first price reset.
EIL pushes PDH-PP pump bid to 29 September after three extensions in Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej
8The NDA-gated pump package for PLL’s PDH-PP at Dahej has moved from 21 August to 29 September. EMD stays off the table, zero-deviation stays on. What do the extra 39 days change for bidder readiness and scope confidence?
EIL extends PDH utilities pumps RFQ to 23 September without easing specs in Petronet LNG, Dahej plant
8Two bid-due extensions add 25 days to a tightly specified pumps package for PDH utilities at Dahej. The owner-engineer holds firm on MAWP and NPSHA datum while refining minor layout details. Price discipline via BoQ and evaluated spares will test vendor margins.
Four back-to-back deadline shifts, unchanged terms for IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol bale-feed tender
8IOCL has pushed the bid clock by 29 days without touching PQCs, EMD or payment structures. The staged extensions hint at supply-chain and partner alignment for a niche bale-feed retrofit. The commercial posture remains firm even as the timeline flexes.
EIL extends bid deadline by 12 days for electric heater package in PLL PDH-PP Dahej
8The electric heater tender for PLL’s PDH-PP complex at Dahej gets a short extension. EIL has moved the bid due date from 17-09-2025 to 29-09-2025 while keeping the zero-deviation regime intact. The shift could alter bidder dynamics without touching delivery or risk.
Bid deadline pushed by 10 days for ultrasonic flowmeters in NRL DCU revamp
8EIL has moved the bid due date for NRL’s DCU revamp ultrasonic flowmeters by ten days. The scope spans inline, flare-service insertion, and clamp-on meters with six-month delivery. The extension likely targets cleaner PQC submissions rather than a policy shift.
BPCL Kochi refinery PMC tender closing extended twice amid compliance load
8BPCL has pushed back the bid submission date for its Kochi refinery energy-efficiency PMC package not once, but twice. The extensions add up to nine days beyond the original deadline without shifting the opening date. Industry sources suggest compliance and bidder readiness issues are at play, leaving the competitive field uncertain.
Fourteen-day bid deadline extension on hydrogen and PGH recycle compressors in BPCL BPREP
8BPCL’s BPREP compressor package gets a two-week extension to 30 September. The scope spans API 617 hydrogen and PGH recycle trains with tight provenance and motor/VFD qualifications. Whether the extra time widens the qualified field or merely cleans documentation will shape pricing and risk.
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Did HPCL have a proper regulatory nod for its Chhara terminal?

Sep 19: 8How are these plants actually scrutinized by authorities
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Andhra Refinery: Update

Sep 19: BPCL consolidates public hearing and sia into a single lump-sum package for Ramayapatnam refinery-cum-petchem project
8BPCL is clubbing stakeholder engagement and social impact assessment into one consolidated award for its Ramayapatnam refinery-cum-petchem project. The three-month, no-rate-variation window shifts execution and cash-flow risk squarely to the vendor. The fine print in the GCC and forms hints at strict governance with limited wiggle room.
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Downstream contracting briefs: What's next

Sep 19: Tight PLT controls, long ePBG: BPCL’s ARC for ATF survey at Mumbai refinery–airport interface
8BPCL’s new ARC on GeM hard-wires suspension triggers and monthly loss/gain analytics into ATF transfers. The commercial terms drop EMD but stretch ePBG for 54 months against a 3-year-and-1-day term. How bidders price liquidity and operational vigilance will decide competitiveness.
Composite offsite works framed for polypropylene project integration for BPCL Kochi refinery
8BPCL has called a pre-tender meeting for a composite offsite package that locks utilities and safety systems to the polypropylene build. The scope runs deep into hazardous-area E&I, OISD fireproofing and brownfield GIS tie-ins, but leaves commercial teeth for later. Contractors will read the 14-month clock and the open-ended incidental works very differently.
IOCL Panipat P-25 tightens catalyst accountability with PGTR-linked guarantees and least-cost multi-tag award
8IOCL has opened a catalyst supply race where each tower tag competes L1 but awards combine for least cost to the owner. Guarantees are wired to PGTR, and precious-metal exposure is ring-fenced through formula-based ABG. Vendors must hit outlet-contaminant specs over full life without vessel modifications — or risk being priced out by rivals.
Conflicting pre-tender timings and strict same-works PTR narrow the field for UPS systems in BPCL BPREP
8Two official invitations set different pre-tender timings for the same UPS scope. The technical bar remains uncompromising with identical-type 200 kVA references and same-works provenance. The combination could thin the bidder list unless clarified fast.
Retendered pump package re-issued without clause changes for PLL PDH-PP Dahej plant
8EIL has re-published the PDH-PP SPP pump RFQ twice this month without touching the rulebook. Inside the PDFs, the original August dates and zero-deviation terms still hold. That points to a participation/price problem, not a scope rethink.
Zero-deviation vertical SPP pump package tightened with MII-linked 10% CPBG in BPCL’s VBPL.
8BPCL has moved a vertical SPP pump package for VBPL under a strict zero-deviation regime with a six-month delivery clock. An MII-triggered 12-month extra warranty and 10% CPBG overlay will shape pricing and OEM strategies. The EMD matrix eases entry for partial-scope bidders but raises the bar for full-bundle quotes.
TSV testing and calibration across BPCLl pipelines sets tight PQCE and 5% PBG over 42 months in BPCL pipelines
8BPCL pipelines has floated a three-year, four-lot GeM tender to pop-test, leak-test and calibrate TSVs across eight pipeline systems. The package leans on OISD-132, inch-dia pricing and competent-authority certification while locking in a 5% performance security for 42 months. The construct looks standard on LD and evaluation but unusually strict on teaming and qualification.
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CA-16 auction reveals a PEC already paying out for contractor

Sep 19: In Production Enhancement Contract was awarded six months ago
8And it is already in the market selling the incremental gas
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One country, several risk curves

Sep 19: 8With ONGC on domestic PPAC + auction premiums, Cairn straddling LNG and Brent, SunPetro imposing hard caps, Oilmax gaming crude baskets, and Selan tethering to PPAC ceilings, India’s buyers now face a confusing choice Details

BPCL sets high bar for 1,000 KTPA polypropylene licensor at Andhra Pradesh complex

Sep 19: 8EIL, on behalf of BPCL, has kicked off licensor selection for a two-train polypropylene block with strict proof of performance. Geography-agnostic but non-home-country references and multi-grade capability will narrow the field. The fine print on guarantees and energy index will decide who really clears the bar. Feed flexibility from cracker and PFCC pushes licensors to demonstrate envelope robustness. Hydrogen balance and comonomer management will be closely read in the BEDP. Energy and footprint claims will need quantified baselines.
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Evaluation loads the real price in IOCL Barauni Biturox project

Sep 19: 8The tender’s evaluation adds TPI, spares, supervision, PWAMC, training, and utilities to reveal true landed cost. It reduces scope for post-award claims. It rewards upfront completeness rather than tactical omissions.
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PFCUU revamp: Bypass valve and logic revamp to lift PRE stability

Sep 19: 8The revamp flagged a quantified flow increase that could push its PRE beyond current comfort limits. A new bypass trim valve and control-logic revamp are on the table, with a tight 58+4 week delivery window. Controls integration inside the existing system concentrates commissioning risk on software change quality and interlock validation. Bidders with proven Dresser-Rand/E-148 logic experience will carry an edge. The financial gate and missing cash-security terms set up a telling RFQ round.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 19: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

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Oil India to bid for critical mineral blocks abroad: Chairman Ranjit Rath

Sep 19: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Providing consultancy services for the implementation of ISO 37001 Details
8Supply of studs with 2 nuts for floating head end Details
8Two-year annual maintenance contract for electrical maintenance with supply of electrical material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 600 CFM air compressor at LPG plant Details
8Supply of double-headed fire hydrant stand post Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of clean agent based fire suppression system Details
8Tender for disposal of insulation waste through co-processing/ pre-processing / TSDF Details
8Supply and installation of railway track checkrail Details
8Tender for hot repair and painting of LPG cylinders Details
8Supply of electric motor driven progressive cavity positive displacement screw pump (Corrigendum No-01) Details
8Supply and installation of stack gas analyser systems Details
8Procurement of extra high voltage cables Details
8Procurement of centrifugal horizontal pump Details
8Hiring services for pipeline modification job required for exposure repair (Corrigendum No-01) Details
8Tender for EPCOM of 125 TPD mixed municipal solid waste based compressed biogas (CBG) plant for commercial use (Corrigendum-4) Details
8Supply, installation, and maintenance of UPS system Details
8Tender for supply of fasteners Details
8Tender for repairing of quench venturi in incinerator1 acid gas disposal unit of B193 platform Details
8Supply installation testing commissioning of flare management system Details
8Tender for setting up of command center Details
8Tender for procurement of additives Details
8Supply of spares for Woodward governor and protection systems Details
8Tender for supply of IFR-type jackets Details
8Supply of Gemu make valve spares Details
8Rate contract for repair and replacement of rotoformer steel belts and maintenance of rotoformer machines Details
8Hiring of agency for media liasioning and publicity services Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of mobile signal booster system Details
8Supply, installation, and maintenance of gas detection system Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for MIDCO make DUs Details
8Tender for statutory testing and painting (ST&P) of 5/10-year due LPG cylinders from LPG plant Details
8Tender for supply of pipes Details
8Procurement of spare parts for Flowserve Limitorque actuator Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of transformers Details
8Non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract for Triconex PLC systems for three years Details
8Lining up of transport agency for shifting of pipes from one place to another place Details
8Tender for supply of CRUM rubber modifier Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of terminal automation system for one year Details
8Tender for procurement of additives Details
8Tender for supply of lube oil filter Details
8Supply of self-contained breathing apparatus Details
8Tender for connectivity between BDT Honeywell OPC system and Yokogawa EXA OPC-DCS system Details
8Procurement of Siemens PLC spares Details
8Tender for TSV inspection, testing, and calibration Details
8Tender for 12 hours online training program on “Hazards Identification and Risk Analysis” for AFS station in-charges Details
8Contract assistance for providing and deploying traffic wardens for three years Details
8Three-year rate contract for pressure testing of SPM hoses and jetty hoses Details
8Tender for supply of pipes Details
8Three-year rate contract for OEM supervision of Triveni make gear boxes Details
8Procurement, installation, and servicing of skin thermocouples Details
8Tender for supply of IR thermal imaging system Details
8Tender for supply of CS A179 HE tube Details
8Tender for zero waste to landfill certification Details
8Tender for fabrication of corrosion coupons Details
8Supply of transformer distribution upto 5 MVA Details
8Tender for carrying out T4S safety audit Details
8Procurement of LED flood lights for high mast towers Details
8Tender for supply of ultrasonic thickness meter Details
8Tender for pipeline ROU maintenance and miscellaneous mitigation activitie Details
8Supply of biocide / bactericide for drilling fluids Details
8Tender for one time vulnerability assessment & penetration testing for web applications and IT infrastructure Details
8Tender for supply of citric acid monohydrate Details
8Supply of lubricating oil / hydraulic oil 68 grade conforming Details

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8Workshop and panel discussion on hydrogen fuel technologies and future trends in Bengaluru Details
8SECI invites bids for project report preparation of green hydrogen hubs Details
8A clear roadmap beyond E20 is the need of the hour: Munish Madan Details
8Trump says he is ‘very close’ to PM Modi, defends tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase Details
8No impact on production, exploration ambitions: OIL India CMD on latest Ukraine attacks in Russia Details
8Oil India to acquire seismic data for 40,000 sq km in Mahandi, KG Basin in FY26 Details
8Oil India to undertake exploration activity in Kerala-Konkan basin Details
8EU ramps up sanctions: Accelerating Russian LNG ban Details
8Oil India receives $942 mn dividend from Russian assets, nears full investment recovery Details
8Oil India sees restart of Mozambique LNG project by year's end Details
8Blue Energy Motors secures $50m to scale LNG and EV truck production Details
8Pronav welcomes first FSRU to its managed LNG fleet Details
8Oil India to bid for critical mineral blocks abroad: Chairman Ranjit Rath Details
8Karnataka government to set up CNG plants to make APMCs zero-waste units Details
8Indian Oil to procure 10 crude tankers from SCI-led JV, vessels to be built at Indian shipyards Details
8Govt focusing on raising share of natural gas in India’s energy mix Details
8Fuel price update September 19: Check current petrol and diesel rates in key cities Details
8Vedanta aligns 70% revenue to transition metals as it powers India’s green growth journey Details
8EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package Details
8India's MRPL issues expression of interest for Q4 jet fuel term deliveries, document shows Details
8GAIL to supply natural gas to Tata Steel's Combi-Mill plant in Jamshedpur Details
8Oil India steps up cost cuts as crude weakens Details
8Oil India expects Mozambique LNG project to restart in second half of 2025: $330 mn dividend still stuck in Russia Details
8IOC changes track, to buy 10 crude carriers from Shipping Corp JV Details
8Russia's top oil executive says Asian oil demand still growing Details
8Vitol and Glencore set to make formal bids for Chevron's Singapore refinery stake, sources say Details
8Cochin Shipyard shares rise after securing major contract from ONGC Ltd Details
8FY 2024-25 was landmark year for OIL, achieves record production, robust financials Details
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Gwalior (Except already authorized) District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 19: 8Project Name: Gwalior (Except already authorized) District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 380 crore Click here for more details Details

Kota District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 19: 8Project Name: Kota District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcements

Sep 19: New Page 1 8E-tender for disposal of unserviceable/obsolete e-waste (IT items & telephones) through e-auction on GEM [PNGRB] Details
8Suo-motu proposal for development of natural gas pipeline from Ennore LNG terminal to Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh [PNGRB] Details
8Checklist before submission of applications for PNGRB awards [PNGRB] Details
8Gujarat VAT contracts at Dahej delivery point [IGX] Details
8Great Eastern Shipping Company enters into Rs.425 crore loan agreement with wholly owned subsidiary Greatship (India) Limited [GES] Details
8Amalgamation of Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC with Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC [RIL] Details
8Resignation of Independent Director Mr. Sumit Kumar Khanna [Aban] Details
8Alteration in the ‘Objects’ clause of the Memorandum of Association of Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Limited [Refex] Details
8Corporate presentation [OIL] Details
866th AGM of OIL: Company achieves record production, robust financials [OIL] Details
8Board approves re-appointment of Shri Praveen Mal Khanooja as Government Nominee Director for 3 years [ONGC] Details
8Declaration of preferred bidder of Punnam manganese block under the e-auction for the block conducted by the Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh [Vedanta] Details
8Listing of new equity shares pursuant to composite scheme of arrangement between Antelopus Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Selan Exploration Technology Ltd. [Selan] Details
8Guidelines on utilizing afforestation over degraded forest lands under Green Credit Programme for compensatory afforestation [DGH] Details
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 18: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Announcements

Sep 18: 8Additional session in auction market [IGX] Details
8Invitation for stakeholder & consumer comments on the LPG interoperability framework [PNGRB] Details
8Receipt of order for dry dock/ major lay-up repairs of a jack up rig [CSL] Details
8Change of name and trading symbol of the company [Selan] Details
8Appointment of statutory auditors for the financial year 2025-26 [BPCL] Details
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Oil prices hold steady as markets await fed rate decision

Sep 18: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Annual rate contract for survey charges ATF PLT Details
8Procurement of 3-inch ROSOV for 300 LPG sphere Details
8Procurement of Maspero lift spares from the OEM Details
8Procurement of HGU VSD faulty components from OEM M/s Hitachi Hirel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd Details
8Tender for deployment of security agency for pipeline patrolling and RCP station surveillance in mainline Details
8Supply of high vacuum universal tubular furnace Details
8Procurement of all-in-one desktop computer Details
8Supply of spare parts for Applied Analytics analysers Details
8Annual rate contract for sealing of steam, hydrocarbon, acid, and other leaks Details
8Tender document for various insurance policies Details
8Tender for insurance coverage for stored polymer materials Details
8Tender meeting for composite works PPU offsite for polypropylene project Details
8Expression of interest for transportation services of produced, effluent, and hazardous wastewater for Cairn assets – West Coast India Details
8Tender for installation and commissioning of new CRC-1 VFD transformer Details
8Procurement of spares for WiNG node based seismic data acquisition system Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of Thermofisher make analyser Details
8Procurement of pressure reduction skid (PRS) for inventory creation for various LMC/CGD connectivity on ARC basis Details
8Procurement of sea water RO membrane for desalination plant Details
8Tender for supply of forged valves Details
8Tender meeting for power recovery expander generator package Details
8Tender for supply of AS and SS flanges Details
8Supply of off butterfly valves for PDH-PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities Details
8Tender for supply of 3 LPE coated pipe Details
8Supply of know-how/license, basic engineering design package (BEDP), catalyst, and proprietary items Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe safety hand lamps Details
8Tender for refilling and hydrotesting of CO2, FM-200, N2, DCP, Argonite, Inergen, and breathing apparatus cylinders Details
8Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of UPS Details
8Procurement of hydrotesting pump Details
8Supply of floating equipment for casing pipes Details
8Hiring of services for establishing and running crèche/day care centre Details
8Annual rate contract for testing and calibration of electrical relays Details
8Procurement of dead burnt magnesite Details
8Supply of spare parts for FDA system Details
8Procurement of antisurge valve from Ital for pipeline applications Details
8Procurement of ASCO solenoid valves Details
8Tender for implementation and ongoing support of LPG cylinder refill booking system Details
8Annual rate contract for cold wrapping and coating of utility pipeline Details
8Annual maintenance contract for microwave muffle furnace for three years Details
8Tender for re-finning of IGV and machining of PTA PAC expander internals Details
8Tender for thickness gauging and visual inspection at inaccessible locations on piping and equipment using advanced pole UT technology Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of communication systems Details
8Procurement of ATF conductivity meter Details
8Procurement of miniature circuit breakers Details
8Supply of screw pumps for bitumen Details
8Tender for hydro testing of Horton sphere including allied activities Details
8Procurement of 14 low-temperature suits Details
8Procurement of ST5052 (Zinc Oxide) and ST6588 (Pour Point Depressant) Details
8Provision of technical assistants and safety supervisors for civil maintenance during M&I shutdown Details
8Annual maintenance contract for online partial discharge monitoring system Details
8Supply of heat exchanger tubes for maintenance or replacement Details
8Supply of LPG filling machine for Hippo cylinders Details
8Supply of primary belt scraper assembly for 500 BW conveyor Details
8Supply and installation of materials for vehicle access management system Details
8Supply and installation of SSAMS-based PTZ CCTV system Details
8Procurement of 14 VHF units and 4 additional batteries Details
8Two-year rate contract for protective coating of heat exchanger tube internals and components Details
8Procurement of oxidation stability analyser for testing applications Details
8Procurement of green hydrogen chiller pump spares Details
8Tender for crushing of rejected cylinders, DPRS, SC valves and shifting of cylinders Details
8Tender for procurement of CAN converter for EKS Details
8Providing services for 220kV CT/CVT installation, testing and commissioning for open access facility Details
8Supply of sample equipments for regular operations Details
8Tender for supply & installation of portable hot air sealing machine Details
8Procurement of reciprocating pump API 674 Details
8Tender for engagement of support staff for land acquisition Details
8Tender for hydrocarbon product supply Details
8Supply of centrifugal vertical SPP pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical maintenance and supply of regular electrical materials for 2 years Details
8Tender for sale of natural gas from CA-16 cluster of mature fields Details

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8How germany is building up LNG import terminals - energy news, top headlines, commentaries, features & events - energyno… Details
8PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in ghana Details
8ADNOC's XRG unit abandons $19 billion santos LNG takeover bid Details
8GTT to design tanks for four new LNG carriers Details
8ABB to equip singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Details
8NRL builds bamboo supply chain to power world’s first 2G bio-ethanol plant Details
8Indian petrochemicals giant haldia eyes major asian expansion Details
8kerala's green hydrogen initiative: a step towards carbon neutrality Details
8India turns to multimodal strategy for green mobility transition: S&P global Details
8India pushes green hydrogen innovation to lead global market Details
8MNRE hikes national bioenergy program budget by Rs.1.4 BN Details
8CBG plant at brahmapuram to be commissioned next month Details
8Chlorine gas leak at maharashtra's chandrapur water plant, 60-70 families evacuated Details
8India’s safest hatchback: all-new altroz achieves 5-star bharat NCAP rating across petrol, diesel, and CNG powertrains Details
8Surat launches india’s first ‘green vehicle policy-2025’; Rs.10 crore fund set up for sanitation workers Details
8Crude slips to 3-month low; INR weakness seen pressuring OMCs, CGDs: nomura Details
8Vedanta shares end over 1% lower after falling nearly 4% in intra-day Details
8Kerala mulls green hydrogen policy, draft ready, says kerala electricity minister Details
8Gujarat adds record 6,632 MW of green power in five months Details
8VITOL and GLENCORE set to make formal bids for chevron's singapore refinery stake, sources say Details
8EU says india's russian oil purchases, military drills hinder closer ties Details
8India’s crude oil output slips 0.6% in aug; import bill falls to $9.4 BN Details
8Oil prices hold steady as markets await fed rate decision Details
8India clears ships for nayara's domestic fuel supply; dollar trade restrictions persist Details
8Oil gains 1% as ukraine drone attacks target russian supply Details
8Fuel prices: check petrol, diesel and LPG rates in major indian cities on september 18, 2025 Details
8Switching LPG connections the mobile telephony way, PNGRB seeks views Details
8PM10 haryana’s major pollutant: report Details
8How to protect yourself from IOC job scams and LPG distributorship frauds Details
8Is india recalibrating russian oil import strategy? saudi arabia discount offer is key Details
8Azerbaijan resumes oil exports to india after suspension; sharp declines observed in exports to türkiye Details
8EU unveils new strategic agenda with india, warns on russian oil ties Details
8EIL director (finance) wins 'CFO of the year 2024-25' by CII Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Sep 18: 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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8Chemicals
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8Coal and Coke
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Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Seniority bypassed, faith tested

Sep 17: Skipping over senior hands might strengthen PSU leadership.
8But it also raises uncomfortable questions: if seniority no longer matters, what exactly does?
8What happened in ONGC is a case at point
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Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection

Sep 17: 8And this has raised eyebrows
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Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap

Sep 17: India could be a major carbon credit supplier in Asia.
8But unless measurement, reporting, and verification systems are watertight, Indian offsets may be treated as low-integrity, locked out of premium markets.
8Also, India’s activity spans 10 sectors, but hard-to-abate sectors lag. China, by contrast, is expanding ETS coverage across steel, cement, aluminium, refining, chemicals—and even aviation by 2030.
8Depth will decide valuation.
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Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation

Sep 17: 8Halliburton and Baker Hughes used the pre-bid to seek relief on clocks and clearer “day-1” success triggers.
8OIL agreed to extend study and execution windows and clarified acceptance after well unloading.
8But it refused EMD waivers and largely retained penalty caps, keeping financial discipline intact.
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Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender

Sep 17: 8Four firms, including Carlton Industrial Engineers, Charms Agencies, DAS Offshore and Unique Chemoplant, entered the clarification stage.
8Their queries centred on schedule extensions, LD calculation and payment restructuring.
8ONGC’s replies confirm a rigid stance, signalling little flexibility despite offshore execution complexities.
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Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender

Sep 17: 8Oil India’s Mahanadi mud engineering and DWM package has been extended after a mid-course scope reset and personnel-policy tightening.
8The latest uploaded document moves the closing to 19 September 2025 while normalising HPWBM tables and locking a cap on engineer replacements.
8Whether a further push to 24 September 2025 is formal will shape bidder calculus on crew and inventory buffers.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 17: Floating-roof seal overhaul tightened with commissioning-linked cashflow in ONGC Tatipaka naphtha tank-B
8ONGC’s Tatipaka seal-replacement tender couples API-653 rigor with an unforgiving cashflow gate at commissioning.
8The LD and 45-day post-mobilisation clock squeeze execution into a high-discipline window.
8Digital sureties streamline securities but raise the compliance bar for smaller seal specialists.
Spec-gas at 30–45 kg/cm2g with PSU-grade cloud telemetry in EWTF job in Tripura Asset
8ONGC Tripura wants a turnkey EWTF that dehydrates to PNGRB specs and bills on AGA-grade metering.
8The plant must run 24×7 with flameproof hardware, OISD fire networks, and dual custody meters.
8A MeitY-aligned cloud portal brings real-time visibility — and new compliance work — to a humid, remote cluster.
GPCB-approved, GPS-tracked produced-water fleet sought for Gujarat lanes in Cairn Oil & Gas EOI
8Cairn is pre-screening carriers for hazardous wastewater movement with strict GPS and GPCB guardrails.
8A three-part financial filter raises the bar for liquidity and resilience.
8The details of LD, cashflow, and insurance will decide margins once the NCB lands.
Bidder clarifications will be one-to-one and time-boxed as ONGC hardens civil R&M tender discipline for Dehradun job.
8Eight firms have lined up for ONGC’s 36-month civil maintenance buy in Dehradun.
8Clarifications are pushed into a tightly scripted, post-bid channel with a single 2-day recourse after rejection.
8That tilt could change who actually reaches the price-opening.
Effective date tied to mobilisation and 25% option power sharpen OIL’s coring buy in Mahanadi Basin Project.
8Oil India has moved the contract’s effective date from the LOA to mobilisation, resetting when clocks and LD exposure truly begin.
8A same-day Corrigendum adds a 25% option on scope or duration that sellers must accept.
8Together, the changes rebalance risk at start-up while expanding the client’s agility mid-stream.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 17: ONGC gives bidders 20 extra days but keeps hard specs and ATC guardrails in APU hire for Ankleshwar
8The APU tender clock moves to 23 September 2025 without any visible dilution of specs or terms.
8Vendors get breathing room to line up API-monogrammed iron, inspections, and bank instruments.
8ONGC’s ATC and “follow tender condition” replies signal that the bar stays high.
ONGC grants 20-day extension but keeps option clause and probity stack tight in plunger lift systems multi-asset buy.
8The bid clock moves to 22 September 2025. Vendors get time to align OEM papers, PPP-MII proofs, and buyer QA slots. signalling time for quality — not dilution.
Sub-contracting barred and mobilization eased as bid clock shifts in ONGC HPHT DDW1/PLQP offshore IRC.
8ONGC has hardened accountability at DDW1/PLQP by prohibiting sub-contracting while easing mobilization to a 60-day yard setup.
8Staged payments and a logistics grace window rebalance cash-flow and LD exposure without diluting performance.
8Whether the bid end moves to 23 September 2025 is still not evidenced in the published pack.
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IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity

Sep 17: 8What the company is trying to do is a strategic entry with multiple downstream linkages
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Fertilizer brief

Sep 17: Urea reactor race heats up: NFL pushes Nangal revamp with strict global criteria
 
8National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has once again extended the bid deadline for its high-stakes urea synthesis reactor tender, now set for 15 October 2025. The package is the heart of NFL’s Nangal unit modernization, covering complete design, fabrication, commissioning, and two years of mandatory spares.
8What makes this tender stand out is NFL’s no-compromise eligibility criteria—only process licensors or their authorized global fabricators with proven track record in high-pressure reactors can participate. With bid evaluation linked to guaranteed steam savings, the project signals a sharper focus on energy efficiency and long-term reliability.
8Repeated extensions hint at intense behind-the-scenes negotiations with global technology majors. For India’s fertilizer security, this isn’t just about equipment—it’s about safeguarding production continuity at a strategic plant.
RCF Thal ammonia revamp: Bid deadline slips again as scope refinements continue
8The EPC tender for revamping RCF’s ammonia plants at Thal — meant to cut energy use without lifting output — has seen yet another extension, this time to 03 October 2025. Frequent deadline shifts underscore the complexity of retrofitting reformers, compressors, and electrical systems inside an operating fertilizer complex, while also reflecting intense bidder scrutiny of contract clauses on insurance, indemnity, and energy guarantees.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 17: GAIL’s calibration ARC for master instruments at Agartala & GDT Lakwa leans on NABL-in-name and CPS discipline
8GAIL puts a two-year, two-location calibration ARC on GeM with an L1-on-total template. EMD/ePBG look relaxed on the portal, but the tender text keeps CPS intact. The real barrier is quality: NABL “in its name” and explicit TUR floors tighten the field. Accreditation ownership removes the sub-lab workaround. TUR floors codify measurement integrity. Together they screen for true in-house capability.
BPCL Kochi invites two-year heater and boiler leak, insulation and setting-loss survey rate contract
8BPCL Kochi has put a two-year fired-equipment efficiency survey contract on GeM with some unusual guardrails.
Centrifugal compressor package put to global limited bid for NRL’s polypropylene unit
8EIL has opened a bottomline evaluation race for the PPU compressor where lifecycle services count as much as hardware. With EMD waived but CPS/WBG intact, credible OEMs can lean into performance without early cash drag. The playbook also bans consortiums and reverse auctions—changing how bidders calibrate risk and price.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 17: Sixth bid-date extension pushes Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender to 30 Sep
8BPCL’s HDD package for the Mahul–Rasayani pipelines has now moved its bid due date six times, landing on 30 September. The bars on HDD crossing length, high-tonnage rigs, and financials remain unchanged. The 77-day slippage hints at a capacity-tight HDD market — and a likely shift in bidder strategy.
IOCL pushes MPPL SCADA/LDS bid closing to 22 september after four extensions
8A complex OT/IT package with cross-pipeline PAS integration just got a fourth date push. Securities, PQCs and risk guardrails remain intact, but the calendar has shifted by 32 days. The real story is what that signals about bidder readiness and OEM alignment.
BPCL pushes HCU revamp EPCM bid to 23 September as PRFCC-linked shutdown cadence drives discipline
8Three extensions in three weeks without touching the underlying risk posture tells its own story. BPCL is buying time for quality while keeping a hard line on commercials and governance. The technical interlocks with PRFCC and twin shutdowns explain why.
IOCL pushes Mundra–Panipat station works bids to 22 September after two-step extension
8IOCL has twice deferred the submission dates on its three-group station works tender under the Mundra–Panipat pipeline conversion, now closing on 22 September. The 16-day relief keeps all commercial and technical clauses intact, even as stringent PQC and sub-vendor dependencies weigh on bidders. The unusual mix of schedule relief and frozen eligibility sets the tone for sharper competition but leaves IOCL’s award timetable under pressure.
Bid pushed by 19 days amid licensor-driven schedule reset; RA and option clause remain intact
8IOCL nudged its Paradip PO/polyol consultancy bid from 04-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 in three steps. The study window itself has been relaxed to 16 weeks, but reverse auction and a ±25% option clause still frame the commercials. What does that combination do to bidder appetite, pricing discipline, and the quality of the final feasibility?
Short, surgical extension keeps bid discipline intact in IOCL valuation consultancy
8IOCL has moved the bid cut-off from 16 September to 18 September, keeping time pressure but easing last-mile risks. Zero-deviation means the extra 48 hours could be decisive for compliance. Expect minimal timeline drift if no further portal notices appear.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid)

Sep 17: Sole bidder clears technical gate for liaisoning approvals at Mangalore and Thanjavur LPG plants of BPCL
8BPCL’s LPG approvals package has moved one step forward with a single qualified consultant in the fray. The scope ties cashflow to statutory gates and fixes accountability by site. What this means for timelines and pricing will depend on how the LSDA route and all-inclusive lump-sum play out.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 17: Sulzer undercuts Chemept by 73.8% for static mixers in Petronet LNG PDH-PP plant
8A tight, limited list produced only two bids for PLL’s PDH-PP static mixers—and a jaw-dropping 73.8% spread. Zero-deviation and CPBG held the line while EMD stayed off the table. The pricing signal points to either aggressive confidence or conservative risk loading—what does it mean for the next package?
Big-4 cluster tight, BCG bids 6.4× L1 in NRL’s ESG strategy buy
8NRL held the line at a 70:30 QCBS despite bidder push for 80:20. Credentials under NDAs and sister-firm projects were allowed, widening the competitive field without lowering standards. The financial spread tells a story about perceived scope risk that will echo into subsequent ESG mandates.
A B Enterprise takes emergency shutdown contract at IOCL Paradip refinery after wide two-bid spread
8IOCL has closed its emergency shutdown agency tender at Paradip with a sharp two-bid outcome. The L2 price sits more than double the L1, even as reverse auction and stringent PQCs were in play. The fine print on scope and guarantees tells you why that spread held.
L1 price sits 11.4% below portal estimate in BPCL’s Malkapur POL installation
8The final discovered L1 was competitive without signaling distress pricing. Expect future bids to cluster around this level for similar CFO scopes.
Technical scope pins down critical propane service — IOCL Lalganj vaporizers
8Three vaporizers at 1000 kg/hr each anchor propane evacuation reliability. The scope compresses supply and servicing into short windows. That makes pre-shutdown planning and QA discipline decisive.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 17: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

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India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions

Sep 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for hiring of services for notifier-based smoke detection system Details
8Tender for supply of coconut shell powder Details
8Lining up agency to carry out testing of generator Details  
8Tender for Heater pigging job in VDU along with Intelligent Pigging during TA-2026 Details
8Manpower supply and repair activities for major overhauling, RLA study & back pressure conversion of steam turbine generator Details  
8ARC for Security Services at Refinery Site for 3 Years and ADP 13 Months Details
8Tender for supply of fire fighting pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract with renewal for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of network video recorder Details
8Procurement of caustic soda for bulk Details
8Procurement of H2S gas detector Details
8Tender for supply of packaged motor Details 
8Tender for Heater pigging jobs Details
8Procurement of shot blasting surface preparation material Details
8Procurement of toluene commercial Details
8Tender for supply of chemical hose Details
8Procurement of portable H2S gas detector Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kg cylinder filling facility Details
8Supply of high voltage cables 33kV 3C 300mm Details
8Tender for procurement of SS ring gaskets Details
8Procurement of plugin assembly for expander turbine 232-XT-116 Details
8Tender for procurement of server system for SPF Details
8Procurement of on-off valves for Biturox project Details
8Supply of special purpose centrifugal compressor for polypropylene unit project Details
8Hiring of services for fabrication of piston rings and piston shoes for BPCL propane gas compressors Details
8Hiring of services for maintenance & inspection and seal replacement of naphtha tank B Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning, onsite testing, and calibration of three-phase energy meters on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of materials for condenser automation on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of UPS batteries on buy-back and door delivery basis Details
8Providing of security and loss prevention services to pipeline Details
8Hiring experienced Chinese agency for equipment & services sourcing for $4B oil & gas project Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and running maintenance of 3 ton flameproof elevator of DCU Details
8Providing foreign exchange sell and buy services for employees Details
8Supply of complete safety valves Details
8Tender for conducting HAZOP and QRA study of 06 CGD gas areas Details
8Procurement of Emerson make Fisher control valve spares Details
8Tender for procurement of wire mesh Details
8Tender for supply of sight glass Details
8Procurement of safety cap for self-closing valves of LPG cylinders (V2) (Q3) Details
8Procurement of E&H make analyser spare Details
8Supply of canister top guide for BA23 Details
8Tender for joint feasibility study of acrylic acid chain project Details
8Lining up of contract for hiring safety supervisors for various operation, maintenance, and shutdown projects Details
8Three-year annual rate contract for gearbox repair, refurbishment, and supply of consumables Details
8Supply of controlled descent device with drill Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of new acknowledgment and reset feature at field (FTU) of GMS system Details
8Procurement of smart gateway RS485 Modbus Details
8Procurement of battery insulation tester Details
8Supply and installation of meter regulating station Details
8Three-year rate contract for repairs of ETP tanks and black oil tanks Details
8Supply of SS seamless or welded pipes Details
8Rate contract for steam leak survey, insulation survey, and setting loss surveys of all heaters and boilers Details
8Procurement of VFD for 55 kW 145A motor Details
8Supply and commissioning of ethanol 2-inch turbine flowmeter Details
8Procurement of door frame metal detector (Q2) Details
8Tender for repair of LPG cylinders using hydraulic bending machine Details
8Procurement of API 6D ball valves Details
8Supply of element suction filter primary and element suction filter secondary Details
8Tender for refurbishment of coupling Details
8Tender for supply of filter basket Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for 2 nos. Schindler passenger lifts Details
8Procurement of BHEL spares for DHDS RMP for TA 26 Details
8Hiring of gully suckers for cleaning and removal of oily muck, sludge Details
8Tender for repair of electric overhead traveling crane Details
8Supply of cables and extension panel for PMCC panel Details
8Hiring of extended well testing facility for gas processing Details
8Supply, development, and implementation of internal credit worthiness system Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe true RMS multimeter Details
8Annual rate contract for calibration of master instruments Details
8Procurement of spiral wound gaskets Details
8Supply of Monel pipes and fittings Details
8Annual maintenance contract for monitoring and maintenance of corrosion monitoring system of pipelines Details
8Procurement of safety hand lamp Details
8Supply of preservation of heat exchanger tube bundles using VCI packaging with VCI additives Details

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8GAIL to channel Dhamra LNG supplies through Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline Details
8India bets on carbon capture to offset coal reliance Details
8Fire breaks out in CNG pipeline near Vijaynagar Details
8ONGC partners with Mitsui to boost Dahej plant Details
8EIA sees natgas price jumping well over $4 in 2026 Details
8ABB to power Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Details
8BRICS members Russia & India continue oil deals despite sanctions Details
8Azerbaijan resumes oil exports to India amid shifting markets Details
8Government initiatives strengthen Indian oil companies amid global challenges Details
8India-US trade deal breakthrough unlikely till Trump drops 25% oil-linked tariffs: GTRI Details
8Green hydrogen prices could fall below $3, transforming India’s energy landscape: Hardeep Singh Puri Details
8Oil India, Rajasthan power firm form JV for green energy push Details
8India’s first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve! Megha Engineering bags Rs 5,700-crore project; why it’s important Details
8World faces steeper oil, gas declines; import-heavy India vulnerable: IEA Details
8Oil gains 1% as Ukraine drone attacks target Russian supply Details
8Govt initiatives help oil companies thrive in unfavorable global environment: Report Details
8Japan's JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say Details
8IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed Details
8India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions Details
8Puri dismisses claims of biofuels damaging engines as 'rubbish' Details
8Numaligarh refinery expansion, new polypropylene plant to boost petrochemical intensity by 4%: Chairman Details
8Strategic reserves needed across crude value chain: Nayara chief Details
8Oil steadies as market weighs Russia supply risk and US rate decision Details
8PESB recommends Dr. Dulal Halder for director (operations) role at ONGC Videsh Details
8Natural gas to dominate U.S., China and India's energy mix by 2050 Details
8India's Russian oil imports strong in September so far despite US pressure: Report Details
8Thank you, Narendra: Trump's olive branch after weeks of India-bashing on oil Details
8Hydrogen projects to see strong growth despite cancellations and market challenges: IEA Details
8ExxonMobil launches new initiative to empower retail investors with automatic voting option Details
8S&P Global to host World Hydrogen India conference in New Delhi on Sep 25-26 Details
8TotalEnergies begins construction of final two major projects of the GGIP Details
8Jordan, China sign MoU on green hydrogen project Details
8India's LNG demand drops in 2025 as buyers await supply wave, price drop Details
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Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 17: 8Project Name: Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Extensions (Part I)

Sep 19: BPCL extends PRFCC EPCM bid to 24 September; milestones go pro-rata and IP indemnity tightened for Mumbai Refinery
8BPCL has pushed the PRFCC EPCM deadline again, but this time with weighty changes tucked in. Payment milestones shift to pro-rata at close-out, and the patent indemnity now ring-fences consultant exposure on owner-driven changes. A HIPPS call-out also lands, hinting at a safety-first price reset.
EIL pushes PDH-PP pump bid to 29 September after three extensions in Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej
8The NDA-gated pump package for PLL’s PDH-PP at Dahej has moved from 21 August to 29 September. EMD stays off the table, zero-deviation stays on. What do the extra 39 days change for bidder readiness and scope confidence?
EIL extends PDH utilities pumps RFQ to 23 September without easing specs in Petronet LNG, Dahej plant
8Two bid-due extensions add 25 days to a tightly specified pumps package for PDH utilities at Dahej. The owner-engineer holds firm on MAWP and NPSHA datum while refining minor layout details. Price discipline via BoQ and evaluated spares will test vendor margins.
Four back-to-back deadline shifts, unchanged terms for IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol bale-feed tender
8IOCL has pushed the bid clock by 29 days without touching PQCs, EMD or payment structures. The staged extensions hint at supply-chain and partner alignment for a niche bale-feed retrofit. The commercial posture remains firm even as the timeline flexes.
EIL extends bid deadline by 12 days for electric heater package in PLL PDH-PP Dahej
8The electric heater tender for PLL’s PDH-PP complex at Dahej gets a short extension. EIL has moved the bid due date from 17-09-2025 to 29-09-2025 while keeping the zero-deviation regime intact. The shift could alter bidder dynamics without touching delivery or risk.
Bid deadline pushed by 10 days for ultrasonic flowmeters in NRL DCU revamp
8EIL has moved the bid due date for NRL’s DCU revamp ultrasonic flowmeters by ten days. The scope spans inline, flare-service insertion, and clamp-on meters with six-month delivery. The extension likely targets cleaner PQC submissions rather than a policy shift.
BPCL Kochi refinery PMC tender closing extended twice amid compliance load
8BPCL has pushed back the bid submission date for its Kochi refinery energy-efficiency PMC package not once, but twice. The extensions add up to nine days beyond the original deadline without shifting the opening date. Industry sources suggest compliance and bidder readiness issues are at play, leaving the competitive field uncertain.
Fourteen-day bid deadline extension on hydrogen and PGH recycle compressors in BPCL BPREP
8BPCL’s BPREP compressor package gets a two-week extension to 30 September. The scope spans API 617 hydrogen and PGH recycle trains with tight provenance and motor/VFD qualifications. Whether the extra time widens the qualified field or merely cleans documentation will shape pricing and risk.
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Did HPCL have a proper regulatory nod for its Chhara terminal?

Sep 19: 8How are these plants actually scrutinized by authorities
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Andhra Refinery: Update

Sep 19: BPCL consolidates public hearing and sia into a single lump-sum package for Ramayapatnam refinery-cum-petchem project
8BPCL is clubbing stakeholder engagement and social impact assessment into one consolidated award for its Ramayapatnam refinery-cum-petchem project. The three-month, no-rate-variation window shifts execution and cash-flow risk squarely to the vendor. The fine print in the GCC and forms hints at strict governance with limited wiggle room.
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Downstream contracting briefs: What's next

Sep 19: Tight PLT controls, long ePBG: BPCL’s ARC for ATF survey at Mumbai refinery–airport interface
8BPCL’s new ARC on GeM hard-wires suspension triggers and monthly loss/gain analytics into ATF transfers. The commercial terms drop EMD but stretch ePBG for 54 months against a 3-year-and-1-day term. How bidders price liquidity and operational vigilance will decide competitiveness.
Composite offsite works framed for polypropylene project integration for BPCL Kochi refinery
8BPCL has called a pre-tender meeting for a composite offsite package that locks utilities and safety systems to the polypropylene build. The scope runs deep into hazardous-area E&I, OISD fireproofing and brownfield GIS tie-ins, but leaves commercial teeth for later. Contractors will read the 14-month clock and the open-ended incidental works very differently.
IOCL Panipat P-25 tightens catalyst accountability with PGTR-linked guarantees and least-cost multi-tag award
8IOCL has opened a catalyst supply race where each tower tag competes L1 but awards combine for least cost to the owner. Guarantees are wired to PGTR, and precious-metal exposure is ring-fenced through formula-based ABG. Vendors must hit outlet-contaminant specs over full life without vessel modifications — or risk being priced out by rivals.
Conflicting pre-tender timings and strict same-works PTR narrow the field for UPS systems in BPCL BPREP
8Two official invitations set different pre-tender timings for the same UPS scope. The technical bar remains uncompromising with identical-type 200 kVA references and same-works provenance. The combination could thin the bidder list unless clarified fast.
Retendered pump package re-issued without clause changes for PLL PDH-PP Dahej plant
8EIL has re-published the PDH-PP SPP pump RFQ twice this month without touching the rulebook. Inside the PDFs, the original August dates and zero-deviation terms still hold. That points to a participation/price problem, not a scope rethink.
Zero-deviation vertical SPP pump package tightened with MII-linked 10% CPBG in BPCL’s VBPL.
8BPCL has moved a vertical SPP pump package for VBPL under a strict zero-deviation regime with a six-month delivery clock. An MII-triggered 12-month extra warranty and 10% CPBG overlay will shape pricing and OEM strategies. The EMD matrix eases entry for partial-scope bidders but raises the bar for full-bundle quotes.
TSV testing and calibration across BPCLl pipelines sets tight PQCE and 5% PBG over 42 months in BPCL pipelines
8BPCL pipelines has floated a three-year, four-lot GeM tender to pop-test, leak-test and calibrate TSVs across eight pipeline systems. The package leans on OISD-132, inch-dia pricing and competent-authority certification while locking in a 5% performance security for 42 months. The construct looks standard on LD and evaluation but unusually strict on teaming and qualification.
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CA-16 auction reveals a PEC already paying out for contractor

Sep 19: In Production Enhancement Contract was awarded six months ago
8And it is already in the market selling the incremental gas
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One country, several risk curves

Sep 19: 8With ONGC on domestic PPAC + auction premiums, Cairn straddling LNG and Brent, SunPetro imposing hard caps, Oilmax gaming crude baskets, and Selan tethering to PPAC ceilings, India’s buyers now face a confusing choice Details

BPCL sets high bar for 1,000 KTPA polypropylene licensor at Andhra Pradesh complex

Sep 19: 8EIL, on behalf of BPCL, has kicked off licensor selection for a two-train polypropylene block with strict proof of performance. Geography-agnostic but non-home-country references and multi-grade capability will narrow the field. The fine print on guarantees and energy index will decide who really clears the bar. Feed flexibility from cracker and PFCC pushes licensors to demonstrate envelope robustness. Hydrogen balance and comonomer management will be closely read in the BEDP. Energy and footprint claims will need quantified baselines.
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Evaluation loads the real price in IOCL Barauni Biturox project

Sep 19: 8The tender’s evaluation adds TPI, spares, supervision, PWAMC, training, and utilities to reveal true landed cost. It reduces scope for post-award claims. It rewards upfront completeness rather than tactical omissions.
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PFCUU revamp: Bypass valve and logic revamp to lift PRE stability

Sep 19: 8The revamp flagged a quantified flow increase that could push its PRE beyond current comfort limits. A new bypass trim valve and control-logic revamp are on the table, with a tight 58+4 week delivery window. Controls integration inside the existing system concentrates commissioning risk on software change quality and interlock validation. Bidders with proven Dresser-Rand/E-148 logic experience will carry an edge. The financial gate and missing cash-security terms set up a telling RFQ round.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 19: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

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8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
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8All tankers
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Oil India to bid for critical mineral blocks abroad: Chairman Ranjit Rath

Sep 19: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Providing consultancy services for the implementation of ISO 37001 Details
8Supply of studs with 2 nuts for floating head end Details
8Two-year annual maintenance contract for electrical maintenance with supply of electrical material Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 600 CFM air compressor at LPG plant Details
8Supply of double-headed fire hydrant stand post Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of clean agent based fire suppression system Details
8Tender for disposal of insulation waste through co-processing/ pre-processing / TSDF Details
8Supply and installation of railway track checkrail Details
8Tender for hot repair and painting of LPG cylinders Details
8Supply of electric motor driven progressive cavity positive displacement screw pump (Corrigendum No-01) Details
8Supply and installation of stack gas analyser systems Details
8Procurement of extra high voltage cables Details
8Procurement of centrifugal horizontal pump Details
8Hiring services for pipeline modification job required for exposure repair (Corrigendum No-01) Details
8Tender for EPCOM of 125 TPD mixed municipal solid waste based compressed biogas (CBG) plant for commercial use (Corrigendum-4) Details
8Supply, installation, and maintenance of UPS system Details
8Tender for supply of fasteners Details
8Tender for repairing of quench venturi in incinerator1 acid gas disposal unit of B193 platform Details
8Supply installation testing commissioning of flare management system Details
8Tender for setting up of command center Details
8Tender for procurement of additives Details
8Supply of spares for Woodward governor and protection systems Details
8Tender for supply of IFR-type jackets Details
8Supply of Gemu make valve spares Details
8Rate contract for repair and replacement of rotoformer steel belts and maintenance of rotoformer machines Details
8Hiring of agency for media liasioning and publicity services Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of mobile signal booster system Details
8Supply, installation, and maintenance of gas detection system Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for MIDCO make DUs Details
8Tender for statutory testing and painting (ST&P) of 5/10-year due LPG cylinders from LPG plant Details
8Tender for supply of pipes Details
8Procurement of spare parts for Flowserve Limitorque actuator Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of transformers Details
8Non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract for Triconex PLC systems for three years Details
8Lining up of transport agency for shifting of pipes from one place to another place Details
8Tender for supply of CRUM rubber modifier Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive AMC of terminal automation system for one year Details
8Tender for procurement of additives Details
8Tender for supply of lube oil filter Details
8Supply of self-contained breathing apparatus Details
8Tender for connectivity between BDT Honeywell OPC system and Yokogawa EXA OPC-DCS system Details
8Procurement of Siemens PLC spares Details
8Tender for TSV inspection, testing, and calibration Details
8Tender for 12 hours online training program on “Hazards Identification and Risk Analysis” for AFS station in-charges Details
8Contract assistance for providing and deploying traffic wardens for three years Details
8Three-year rate contract for pressure testing of SPM hoses and jetty hoses Details
8Tender for supply of pipes Details
8Three-year rate contract for OEM supervision of Triveni make gear boxes Details
8Procurement, installation, and servicing of skin thermocouples Details
8Tender for supply of IR thermal imaging system Details
8Tender for supply of CS A179 HE tube Details
8Tender for zero waste to landfill certification Details
8Tender for fabrication of corrosion coupons Details
8Supply of transformer distribution upto 5 MVA Details
8Tender for carrying out T4S safety audit Details
8Procurement of LED flood lights for high mast towers Details
8Tender for supply of ultrasonic thickness meter Details
8Tender for pipeline ROU maintenance and miscellaneous mitigation activitie Details
8Supply of biocide / bactericide for drilling fluids Details
8Tender for one time vulnerability assessment & penetration testing for web applications and IT infrastructure Details
8Tender for supply of citric acid monohydrate Details
8Supply of lubricating oil / hydraulic oil 68 grade conforming Details

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8Workshop and panel discussion on hydrogen fuel technologies and future trends in Bengaluru Details
8SECI invites bids for project report preparation of green hydrogen hubs Details
8A clear roadmap beyond E20 is the need of the hour: Munish Madan Details
8Trump says he is ‘very close’ to PM Modi, defends tariffs on India over Russian oil purchase Details
8No impact on production, exploration ambitions: OIL India CMD on latest Ukraine attacks in Russia Details
8Oil India to acquire seismic data for 40,000 sq km in Mahandi, KG Basin in FY26 Details
8Oil India to undertake exploration activity in Kerala-Konkan basin Details
8EU ramps up sanctions: Accelerating Russian LNG ban Details
8Oil India receives $942 mn dividend from Russian assets, nears full investment recovery Details
8Oil India sees restart of Mozambique LNG project by year's end Details
8Blue Energy Motors secures $50m to scale LNG and EV truck production Details
8Pronav welcomes first FSRU to its managed LNG fleet Details
8Oil India to bid for critical mineral blocks abroad: Chairman Ranjit Rath Details
8Karnataka government to set up CNG plants to make APMCs zero-waste units Details
8Indian Oil to procure 10 crude tankers from SCI-led JV, vessels to be built at Indian shipyards Details
8Govt focusing on raising share of natural gas in India’s energy mix Details
8Fuel price update September 19: Check current petrol and diesel rates in key cities Details
8Vedanta aligns 70% revenue to transition metals as it powers India’s green growth journey Details
8EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package Details
8India's MRPL issues expression of interest for Q4 jet fuel term deliveries, document shows Details
8GAIL to supply natural gas to Tata Steel's Combi-Mill plant in Jamshedpur Details
8Oil India steps up cost cuts as crude weakens Details
8Oil India expects Mozambique LNG project to restart in second half of 2025: $330 mn dividend still stuck in Russia Details
8IOC changes track, to buy 10 crude carriers from Shipping Corp JV Details
8Russia's top oil executive says Asian oil demand still growing Details
8Vitol and Glencore set to make formal bids for Chevron's Singapore refinery stake, sources say Details
8Cochin Shipyard shares rise after securing major contract from ONGC Ltd Details
8FY 2024-25 was landmark year for OIL, achieves record production, robust financials Details
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Gwalior (Except already authorized) District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 19: 8Project Name: Gwalior (Except already authorized) District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 380 crore Click here for more details Details

Kota District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 19: 8Project Name: Kota District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcements

Sep 19: New Page 1 8E-tender for disposal of unserviceable/obsolete e-waste (IT items & telephones) through e-auction on GEM [PNGRB] Details
8Suo-motu proposal for development of natural gas pipeline from Ennore LNG terminal to Kondapalli, Andhra Pradesh [PNGRB] Details
8Checklist before submission of applications for PNGRB awards [PNGRB] Details
8Gujarat VAT contracts at Dahej delivery point [IGX] Details
8Great Eastern Shipping Company enters into Rs.425 crore loan agreement with wholly owned subsidiary Greatship (India) Limited [GES] Details
8Amalgamation of Reliance Exploration & Production DMCC with Reliance Industries (Middle East) DMCC [RIL] Details
8Resignation of Independent Director Mr. Sumit Kumar Khanna [Aban] Details
8Alteration in the ‘Objects’ clause of the Memorandum of Association of Refex Renewables & Infrastructure Limited [Refex] Details
8Corporate presentation [OIL] Details
866th AGM of OIL: Company achieves record production, robust financials [OIL] Details
8Board approves re-appointment of Shri Praveen Mal Khanooja as Government Nominee Director for 3 years [ONGC] Details
8Declaration of preferred bidder of Punnam manganese block under the e-auction for the block conducted by the Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh [Vedanta] Details
8Listing of new equity shares pursuant to composite scheme of arrangement between Antelopus Energy Pvt. Ltd. and Selan Exploration Technology Ltd. [Selan] Details
8Guidelines on utilizing afforestation over degraded forest lands under Green Credit Programme for compensatory afforestation [DGH] Details
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Announcements

Sep 18: 8Additional session in auction market [IGX] Details
8Invitation for stakeholder & consumer comments on the LPG interoperability framework [PNGRB] Details
8Receipt of order for dry dock/ major lay-up repairs of a jack up rig [CSL] Details
8Change of name and trading symbol of the company [Selan] Details
8Appointment of statutory auditors for the financial year 2025-26 [BPCL] Details
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Oil prices hold steady as markets await fed rate decision

Sep 18: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Annual rate contract for survey charges ATF PLT Details
8Procurement of 3-inch ROSOV for 300 LPG sphere Details
8Procurement of Maspero lift spares from the OEM Details
8Procurement of HGU VSD faulty components from OEM M/s Hitachi Hirel Power Electronics Pvt. Ltd Details
8Tender for deployment of security agency for pipeline patrolling and RCP station surveillance in mainline Details
8Supply of high vacuum universal tubular furnace Details
8Procurement of all-in-one desktop computer Details
8Supply of spare parts for Applied Analytics analysers Details
8Annual rate contract for sealing of steam, hydrocarbon, acid, and other leaks Details
8Tender document for various insurance policies Details
8Tender for insurance coverage for stored polymer materials Details
8Tender meeting for composite works PPU offsite for polypropylene project Details
8Expression of interest for transportation services of produced, effluent, and hazardous wastewater for Cairn assets – West Coast India Details
8Tender for installation and commissioning of new CRC-1 VFD transformer Details
8Procurement of spares for WiNG node based seismic data acquisition system Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of Thermofisher make analyser Details
8Procurement of pressure reduction skid (PRS) for inventory creation for various LMC/CGD connectivity on ARC basis Details
8Procurement of sea water RO membrane for desalination plant Details
8Tender for supply of forged valves Details
8Tender meeting for power recovery expander generator package Details
8Tender for supply of AS and SS flanges Details
8Supply of off butterfly valves for PDH-PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities Details
8Tender for supply of 3 LPE coated pipe Details
8Supply of know-how/license, basic engineering design package (BEDP), catalyst, and proprietary items Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe safety hand lamps Details
8Tender for refilling and hydrotesting of CO2, FM-200, N2, DCP, Argonite, Inergen, and breathing apparatus cylinders Details
8Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of UPS Details
8Procurement of hydrotesting pump Details
8Supply of floating equipment for casing pipes Details
8Hiring of services for establishing and running crèche/day care centre Details
8Annual rate contract for testing and calibration of electrical relays Details
8Procurement of dead burnt magnesite Details
8Supply of spare parts for FDA system Details
8Procurement of antisurge valve from Ital for pipeline applications Details
8Procurement of ASCO solenoid valves Details
8Tender for implementation and ongoing support of LPG cylinder refill booking system Details
8Annual rate contract for cold wrapping and coating of utility pipeline Details
8Annual maintenance contract for microwave muffle furnace for three years Details
8Tender for re-finning of IGV and machining of PTA PAC expander internals Details
8Tender for thickness gauging and visual inspection at inaccessible locations on piping and equipment using advanced pole UT technology Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of communication systems Details
8Procurement of ATF conductivity meter Details
8Procurement of miniature circuit breakers Details
8Supply of screw pumps for bitumen Details
8Tender for hydro testing of Horton sphere including allied activities Details
8Procurement of 14 low-temperature suits Details
8Procurement of ST5052 (Zinc Oxide) and ST6588 (Pour Point Depressant) Details
8Provision of technical assistants and safety supervisors for civil maintenance during M&I shutdown Details
8Annual maintenance contract for online partial discharge monitoring system Details
8Supply of heat exchanger tubes for maintenance or replacement Details
8Supply of LPG filling machine for Hippo cylinders Details
8Supply of primary belt scraper assembly for 500 BW conveyor Details
8Supply and installation of materials for vehicle access management system Details
8Supply and installation of SSAMS-based PTZ CCTV system Details
8Procurement of 14 VHF units and 4 additional batteries Details
8Two-year rate contract for protective coating of heat exchanger tube internals and components Details
8Procurement of oxidation stability analyser for testing applications Details
8Procurement of green hydrogen chiller pump spares Details
8Tender for crushing of rejected cylinders, DPRS, SC valves and shifting of cylinders Details
8Tender for procurement of CAN converter for EKS Details
8Providing services for 220kV CT/CVT installation, testing and commissioning for open access facility Details
8Supply of sample equipments for regular operations Details
8Tender for supply & installation of portable hot air sealing machine Details
8Procurement of reciprocating pump API 674 Details
8Tender for engagement of support staff for land acquisition Details
8Tender for hydrocarbon product supply Details
8Supply of centrifugal vertical SPP pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical maintenance and supply of regular electrical materials for 2 years Details
8Tender for sale of natural gas from CA-16 cluster of mature fields Details

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8How germany is building up LNG import terminals - energy news, top headlines, commentaries, features & events - energyno… Details
8PIL marks historic naming ceremony of first LNG dual-fuel container vessel in ghana Details
8ADNOC's XRG unit abandons $19 billion santos LNG takeover bid Details
8GTT to design tanks for four new LNG carriers Details
8ABB to equip singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Details
8NRL builds bamboo supply chain to power world’s first 2G bio-ethanol plant Details
8Indian petrochemicals giant haldia eyes major asian expansion Details
8kerala's green hydrogen initiative: a step towards carbon neutrality Details
8India turns to multimodal strategy for green mobility transition: S&P global Details
8India pushes green hydrogen innovation to lead global market Details
8MNRE hikes national bioenergy program budget by Rs.1.4 BN Details
8CBG plant at brahmapuram to be commissioned next month Details
8Chlorine gas leak at maharashtra's chandrapur water plant, 60-70 families evacuated Details
8India’s safest hatchback: all-new altroz achieves 5-star bharat NCAP rating across petrol, diesel, and CNG powertrains Details
8Surat launches india’s first ‘green vehicle policy-2025’; Rs.10 crore fund set up for sanitation workers Details
8Crude slips to 3-month low; INR weakness seen pressuring OMCs, CGDs: nomura Details
8Vedanta shares end over 1% lower after falling nearly 4% in intra-day Details
8Kerala mulls green hydrogen policy, draft ready, says kerala electricity minister Details
8Gujarat adds record 6,632 MW of green power in five months Details
8VITOL and GLENCORE set to make formal bids for chevron's singapore refinery stake, sources say Details
8EU says india's russian oil purchases, military drills hinder closer ties Details
8India’s crude oil output slips 0.6% in aug; import bill falls to $9.4 BN Details
8Oil prices hold steady as markets await fed rate decision Details
8India clears ships for nayara's domestic fuel supply; dollar trade restrictions persist Details
8Oil gains 1% as ukraine drone attacks target russian supply Details
8Fuel prices: check petrol, diesel and LPG rates in major indian cities on september 18, 2025 Details
8Switching LPG connections the mobile telephony way, PNGRB seeks views Details
8PM10 haryana’s major pollutant: report Details
8How to protect yourself from IOC job scams and LPG distributorship frauds Details
8Is india recalibrating russian oil import strategy? saudi arabia discount offer is key Details
8Azerbaijan resumes oil exports to india after suspension; sharp declines observed in exports to türkiye Details
8EU unveils new strategic agenda with india, warns on russian oil ties Details
8EIL director (finance) wins 'CFO of the year 2024-25' by CII Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices

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Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Seniority bypassed, faith tested

Sep 17: Skipping over senior hands might strengthen PSU leadership.
8But it also raises uncomfortable questions: if seniority no longer matters, what exactly does?
8What happened in ONGC is a case at point
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Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection

Sep 17: 8And this has raised eyebrows
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Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap

Sep 17: India could be a major carbon credit supplier in Asia.
8But unless measurement, reporting, and verification systems are watertight, Indian offsets may be treated as low-integrity, locked out of premium markets.
8Also, India’s activity spans 10 sectors, but hard-to-abate sectors lag. China, by contrast, is expanding ETS coverage across steel, cement, aluminium, refining, chemicals—and even aviation by 2030.
8Depth will decide valuation.
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Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation

Sep 17: 8Halliburton and Baker Hughes used the pre-bid to seek relief on clocks and clearer “day-1” success triggers.
8OIL agreed to extend study and execution windows and clarified acceptance after well unloading.
8But it refused EMD waivers and largely retained penalty caps, keeping financial discipline intact.
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Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender

Sep 17: 8Four firms, including Carlton Industrial Engineers, Charms Agencies, DAS Offshore and Unique Chemoplant, entered the clarification stage.
8Their queries centred on schedule extensions, LD calculation and payment restructuring.
8ONGC’s replies confirm a rigid stance, signalling little flexibility despite offshore execution complexities.
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Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender

Sep 17: 8Oil India’s Mahanadi mud engineering and DWM package has been extended after a mid-course scope reset and personnel-policy tightening.
8The latest uploaded document moves the closing to 19 September 2025 while normalising HPWBM tables and locking a cap on engineer replacements.
8Whether a further push to 24 September 2025 is formal will shape bidder calculus on crew and inventory buffers.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 17: Floating-roof seal overhaul tightened with commissioning-linked cashflow in ONGC Tatipaka naphtha tank-B
8ONGC’s Tatipaka seal-replacement tender couples API-653 rigor with an unforgiving cashflow gate at commissioning.
8The LD and 45-day post-mobilisation clock squeeze execution into a high-discipline window.
8Digital sureties streamline securities but raise the compliance bar for smaller seal specialists.
Spec-gas at 30–45 kg/cm2g with PSU-grade cloud telemetry in EWTF job in Tripura Asset
8ONGC Tripura wants a turnkey EWTF that dehydrates to PNGRB specs and bills on AGA-grade metering.
8The plant must run 24×7 with flameproof hardware, OISD fire networks, and dual custody meters.
8A MeitY-aligned cloud portal brings real-time visibility — and new compliance work — to a humid, remote cluster.
GPCB-approved, GPS-tracked produced-water fleet sought for Gujarat lanes in Cairn Oil & Gas EOI
8Cairn is pre-screening carriers for hazardous wastewater movement with strict GPS and GPCB guardrails.
8A three-part financial filter raises the bar for liquidity and resilience.
8The details of LD, cashflow, and insurance will decide margins once the NCB lands.
Bidder clarifications will be one-to-one and time-boxed as ONGC hardens civil R&M tender discipline for Dehradun job.
8Eight firms have lined up for ONGC’s 36-month civil maintenance buy in Dehradun.
8Clarifications are pushed into a tightly scripted, post-bid channel with a single 2-day recourse after rejection.
8That tilt could change who actually reaches the price-opening.
Effective date tied to mobilisation and 25% option power sharpen OIL’s coring buy in Mahanadi Basin Project.
8Oil India has moved the contract’s effective date from the LOA to mobilisation, resetting when clocks and LD exposure truly begin.
8A same-day Corrigendum adds a 25% option on scope or duration that sellers must accept.
8Together, the changes rebalance risk at start-up while expanding the client’s agility mid-stream.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 17: ONGC gives bidders 20 extra days but keeps hard specs and ATC guardrails in APU hire for Ankleshwar
8The APU tender clock moves to 23 September 2025 without any visible dilution of specs or terms.
8Vendors get breathing room to line up API-monogrammed iron, inspections, and bank instruments.
8ONGC’s ATC and “follow tender condition” replies signal that the bar stays high.
ONGC grants 20-day extension but keeps option clause and probity stack tight in plunger lift systems multi-asset buy.
8The bid clock moves to 22 September 2025. Vendors get time to align OEM papers, PPP-MII proofs, and buyer QA slots. signalling time for quality — not dilution.
Sub-contracting barred and mobilization eased as bid clock shifts in ONGC HPHT DDW1/PLQP offshore IRC.
8ONGC has hardened accountability at DDW1/PLQP by prohibiting sub-contracting while easing mobilization to a 60-day yard setup.
8Staged payments and a logistics grace window rebalance cash-flow and LD exposure without diluting performance.
8Whether the bid end moves to 23 September 2025 is still not evidenced in the published pack.
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IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity

Sep 17: 8What the company is trying to do is a strategic entry with multiple downstream linkages
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Fertilizer brief

Sep 17: Urea reactor race heats up: NFL pushes Nangal revamp with strict global criteria
 
8National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has once again extended the bid deadline for its high-stakes urea synthesis reactor tender, now set for 15 October 2025. The package is the heart of NFL’s Nangal unit modernization, covering complete design, fabrication, commissioning, and two years of mandatory spares.
8What makes this tender stand out is NFL’s no-compromise eligibility criteria—only process licensors or their authorized global fabricators with proven track record in high-pressure reactors can participate. With bid evaluation linked to guaranteed steam savings, the project signals a sharper focus on energy efficiency and long-term reliability.
8Repeated extensions hint at intense behind-the-scenes negotiations with global technology majors. For India’s fertilizer security, this isn’t just about equipment—it’s about safeguarding production continuity at a strategic plant.
RCF Thal ammonia revamp: Bid deadline slips again as scope refinements continue
8The EPC tender for revamping RCF’s ammonia plants at Thal — meant to cut energy use without lifting output — has seen yet another extension, this time to 03 October 2025. Frequent deadline shifts underscore the complexity of retrofitting reformers, compressors, and electrical systems inside an operating fertilizer complex, while also reflecting intense bidder scrutiny of contract clauses on insurance, indemnity, and energy guarantees.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 17: GAIL’s calibration ARC for master instruments at Agartala & GDT Lakwa leans on NABL-in-name and CPS discipline
8GAIL puts a two-year, two-location calibration ARC on GeM with an L1-on-total template. EMD/ePBG look relaxed on the portal, but the tender text keeps CPS intact. The real barrier is quality: NABL “in its name” and explicit TUR floors tighten the field. Accreditation ownership removes the sub-lab workaround. TUR floors codify measurement integrity. Together they screen for true in-house capability.
BPCL Kochi invites two-year heater and boiler leak, insulation and setting-loss survey rate contract
8BPCL Kochi has put a two-year fired-equipment efficiency survey contract on GeM with some unusual guardrails.
Centrifugal compressor package put to global limited bid for NRL’s polypropylene unit
8EIL has opened a bottomline evaluation race for the PPU compressor where lifecycle services count as much as hardware. With EMD waived but CPS/WBG intact, credible OEMs can lean into performance without early cash drag. The playbook also bans consortiums and reverse auctions—changing how bidders calibrate risk and price.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 17: Sixth bid-date extension pushes Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender to 30 Sep
8BPCL’s HDD package for the Mahul–Rasayani pipelines has now moved its bid due date six times, landing on 30 September. The bars on HDD crossing length, high-tonnage rigs, and financials remain unchanged. The 77-day slippage hints at a capacity-tight HDD market — and a likely shift in bidder strategy.
IOCL pushes MPPL SCADA/LDS bid closing to 22 september after four extensions
8A complex OT/IT package with cross-pipeline PAS integration just got a fourth date push. Securities, PQCs and risk guardrails remain intact, but the calendar has shifted by 32 days. The real story is what that signals about bidder readiness and OEM alignment.
BPCL pushes HCU revamp EPCM bid to 23 September as PRFCC-linked shutdown cadence drives discipline
8Three extensions in three weeks without touching the underlying risk posture tells its own story. BPCL is buying time for quality while keeping a hard line on commercials and governance. The technical interlocks with PRFCC and twin shutdowns explain why.
IOCL pushes Mundra–Panipat station works bids to 22 September after two-step extension
8IOCL has twice deferred the submission dates on its three-group station works tender under the Mundra–Panipat pipeline conversion, now closing on 22 September. The 16-day relief keeps all commercial and technical clauses intact, even as stringent PQC and sub-vendor dependencies weigh on bidders. The unusual mix of schedule relief and frozen eligibility sets the tone for sharper competition but leaves IOCL’s award timetable under pressure.
Bid pushed by 19 days amid licensor-driven schedule reset; RA and option clause remain intact
8IOCL nudged its Paradip PO/polyol consultancy bid from 04-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 in three steps. The study window itself has been relaxed to 16 weeks, but reverse auction and a ±25% option clause still frame the commercials. What does that combination do to bidder appetite, pricing discipline, and the quality of the final feasibility?
Short, surgical extension keeps bid discipline intact in IOCL valuation consultancy
8IOCL has moved the bid cut-off from 16 September to 18 September, keeping time pressure but easing last-mile risks. Zero-deviation means the extra 48 hours could be decisive for compliance. Expect minimal timeline drift if no further portal notices appear.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid)

Sep 17: Sole bidder clears technical gate for liaisoning approvals at Mangalore and Thanjavur LPG plants of BPCL
8BPCL’s LPG approvals package has moved one step forward with a single qualified consultant in the fray. The scope ties cashflow to statutory gates and fixes accountability by site. What this means for timelines and pricing will depend on how the LSDA route and all-inclusive lump-sum play out.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 17: Sulzer undercuts Chemept by 73.8% for static mixers in Petronet LNG PDH-PP plant
8A tight, limited list produced only two bids for PLL’s PDH-PP static mixers—and a jaw-dropping 73.8% spread. Zero-deviation and CPBG held the line while EMD stayed off the table. The pricing signal points to either aggressive confidence or conservative risk loading—what does it mean for the next package?
Big-4 cluster tight, BCG bids 6.4× L1 in NRL’s ESG strategy buy
8NRL held the line at a 70:30 QCBS despite bidder push for 80:20. Credentials under NDAs and sister-firm projects were allowed, widening the competitive field without lowering standards. The financial spread tells a story about perceived scope risk that will echo into subsequent ESG mandates.
A B Enterprise takes emergency shutdown contract at IOCL Paradip refinery after wide two-bid spread
8IOCL has closed its emergency shutdown agency tender at Paradip with a sharp two-bid outcome. The L2 price sits more than double the L1, even as reverse auction and stringent PQCs were in play. The fine print on scope and guarantees tells you why that spread held.
L1 price sits 11.4% below portal estimate in BPCL’s Malkapur POL installation
8The final discovered L1 was competitive without signaling distress pricing. Expect future bids to cluster around this level for similar CFO scopes.
Technical scope pins down critical propane service — IOCL Lalganj vaporizers
8Three vaporizers at 1000 kg/hr each anchor propane evacuation reliability. The scope compresses supply and servicing into short windows. That makes pre-shutdown planning and QA discipline decisive.
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India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions

Sep 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for hiring of services for notifier-based smoke detection system Details
8Tender for supply of coconut shell powder Details
8Lining up agency to carry out testing of generator Details  
8Tender for Heater pigging job in VDU along with Intelligent Pigging during TA-2026 Details
8Manpower supply and repair activities for major overhauling, RLA study & back pressure conversion of steam turbine generator Details  
8ARC for Security Services at Refinery Site for 3 Years and ADP 13 Months Details
8Tender for supply of fire fighting pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract with renewal for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of network video recorder Details
8Procurement of caustic soda for bulk Details
8Procurement of H2S gas detector Details
8Tender for supply of packaged motor Details 
8Tender for Heater pigging jobs Details
8Procurement of shot blasting surface preparation material Details
8Procurement of toluene commercial Details
8Tender for supply of chemical hose Details
8Procurement of portable H2S gas detector Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kg cylinder filling facility Details
8Supply of high voltage cables 33kV 3C 300mm Details
8Tender for procurement of SS ring gaskets Details
8Procurement of plugin assembly for expander turbine 232-XT-116 Details
8Tender for procurement of server system for SPF Details
8Procurement of on-off valves for Biturox project Details
8Supply of special purpose centrifugal compressor for polypropylene unit project Details
8Hiring of services for fabrication of piston rings and piston shoes for BPCL propane gas compressors Details
8Hiring of services for maintenance & inspection and seal replacement of naphtha tank B Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning, onsite testing, and calibration of three-phase energy meters on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of materials for condenser automation on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of UPS batteries on buy-back and door delivery basis Details
8Providing of security and loss prevention services to pipeline Details
8Hiring experienced Chinese agency for equipment & services sourcing for $4B oil & gas project Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and running maintenance of 3 ton flameproof elevator of DCU Details
8Providing foreign exchange sell and buy services for employees Details
8Supply of complete safety valves Details
8Tender for conducting HAZOP and QRA study of 06 CGD gas areas Details
8Procurement of Emerson make Fisher control valve spares Details
8Tender for procurement of wire mesh Details
8Tender for supply of sight glass Details
8Procurement of safety cap for self-closing valves of LPG cylinders (V2) (Q3) Details
8Procurement of E&H make analyser spare Details
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