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CGD companies: Scripting a survival guide.  Petrochemicals: Strategic leap or structural trap? .  Cairn India: No redemption in sight.  E&P Contracting Brief for the day.  HOEC Pushes B-80 Crude Sale Bid Deadline to August 19 Amid Market Engagement Efforts.  OIL India Drilling Rig Tender Extended Yet Again : Bidders Get more time.  What is going on with Bureau Veritas? .  Here is a brand new Rs 2,000 crore pipeline project .  IOCL Mathura refinery consulting: EIL is the lone bidder.  Bio-gas PMC: Fichtner Consulting loses out .  CBG contracting: Round-up of the day.  ONGC does not allow Jindal Saw in.  Ruhrpumpen wins IOCL pump tender with 15% price edge over L2 .  Demand shock: India's gas demand no longer a one-way street.  CBG PMC: Only two companies throw in their hat.  EIL dilutes sub-vendor compliance but tightens bid enforcement in PLL Water Block tender.  Compressed Air–N2 plant bid: Risk shifts downstream.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution Project.   Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Parliamentary Briefs.   Daily forward looking import matrices.  Who will be the next managing director of Bharat Petro Resources Limited?.  Announcement.  Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap.  Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline.  Big gas consumer: Huge changes.  ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities.  Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response.  Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part I.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part II.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part III.  Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move.  Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows.  PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it.  Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  

CGD companies: Scripting a survival guide

Aug 01: The cut in APM supplies is a signal of what the future has in store for CGD companies
8Some companies are now building a survival strategy
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Petrochemicals: Strategic leap or structural trap?

Aug 01: Public sector companies are in a rush to set up sub-optimal capacities
8But are they walking into a trap?
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Cairn India: No redemption in sight

Aug 01: Oil & gas is in freefall.
8Field decline has outrun recovery plans
And no new discovery is close enough to matter.
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E&P Contracting Brief for the day

Aug 01: ONGC Floats Long-Term TPI Contract for Laiplingaon Pipeline, Sidelines MSEs via EMD Clamp
8ONGC’s Assam Asset seeks a 28-month third-party inspection partner for its Laiplingaon pipeline, but imposes strict EMD and ePBG norms that disincentivize small players.
8With total-value-based evaluation and no mediation clause, this GeM custom bid signals rising institutional control over QA compliance.
8Unusually high contract duration points to a multi-phase rollout or delayed commissioning strategy.
High Mast Tender Tightens Screws on Experience and Compliance, Squeezing Mid-Tier Bidders
8ONGC's Uran lighting project sees strict rejection of partial experience and delayed EMDs, putting pressure on smaller players like Anu Electricals and WM Energy to meet full EPC and compliance benchmarks upfront.
Pre-Bid Set for ONGC Fire Safety Revamp: Site Walks Done, Questions Await Clarity
8Pre-bid meet on August 5 gains traction for ONGC's ambitious fire safety overhaul across 18 Ahmedabad installations.
8Corrigenda fix key logistics—site visits wrapped by July-end and meeting time formalized—yet leave core bid structure untouched.
8Bidders now brace for detailed discussions on scope demarcation and execution risks.
ONGC Pushes Rig Pre-Bid Meet to August 7; Extra Prep Time, Same Rigour
8ONGC has rescheduled its pre-bid conference for the onshore rig empanelment tender to 7 August 2025.
8While the venue and participation terms remain unchanged, the two-day cushion gives bidders more time to align complex compliance questions.
8The delay may hint at robust interest or anticipated query overload in this high-stakes drilling empanelment drive.
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HOEC Pushes B-80 Crude Sale Bid Deadline to August 19 Amid Market Engagement Efforts

Aug 01: 8Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) has extended the bid submission deadline for crude sales from the offshore B-80 field to 19 August 2025.
8The move signals active bidder engagement and continued interest in the asset, even as timelines shift for the fifth time.
8Buyers are now watching for updated auction strategies and logistics clarifications.
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OIL India Drilling Rig Tender Extended Yet Again : Bidders Get more time

Aug 01: 8OIL India has pushed back the bid deadline for its high-value rig charter tender, the fifth known extension.
8Despite repeated delays, no structural changes were introduced. The persistent extensions point to bidder hesitancy or complexity in compliance preparation.
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What is going on with Bureau Veritas?

Aug 01: 8Bureau Veritas is a structured company with a foreign grounding
8It must be really cutting corners to bid 60% below its competition
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Here is a brand new Rs 2,000 crore pipeline project

Aug 01: We give you the full details of it
8It is in the early stages
8Find out what is going on with it, and when will tendering start
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IOCL Mathura refinery consulting: EIL is the lone bidder

Aug 01: 8Why is that EIL comes up ahead in some of these tenders?
8Is it the lack of competing bids flags high entry barriers and sectoral concentration risks?
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Bio-gas PMC: Fichtner Consulting loses out

Aug 01: 8Why was that so?
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day

Aug 01: BPCL screens out 3 of 8 bidders in Bhilai CBG soil-survey tender amid strict vetting norms
8Despite modest contract value, stringent lab accreditation and site visit norms led to the disqualification of nearly 40% of participants. Soil investigation scope aligns with full-scale plant foundation readiness, with no relaxation granted.
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ONGC does not allow Jindal Saw in

Aug 01: 8Find out what happened in field trials
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Ruhrpumpen wins IOCL pump tender with 15% price edge over L2

Aug 01: 8In a tightly contested centrifugal pump tender for IOCL’s Barauni refinery, Ruhrpumpen bagged the order by quoting sharp 15% lower than its nearest rival. The wide spread to L4 signals aggressive vs risk-loaded strategies across vendors.
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Demand shock: India's gas demand no longer a one-way street

Aug 01: Find out why demand can be less than rosy
8Is there a structural problem ahead?
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CBG PMC: Only two companies throw in their hat

Aug 01: 8Was the owner too firm in its tender norms
8Bdder attrition points to rising entry barriers in India’s green gas push.
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EIL dilutes sub-vendor compliance but tightens bid enforcement in PLL Water Block tender

Aug 01: 8In a sharp mix of liberal and hardline reforms, EIL scraps integrity pacts for subcontractors but enforces stricter bid withdrawal penalties and PBG escalation, signaling a shift in tendering strategy for PLL’s Dahej water block package.
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Compressed Air–N2 plant bid: Risk shifts downstream

Aug 01: 8From extended OEM support to milestone-tied payments and unforgiving forfeiture clauses, PLL’s nitrogen package tender reflects a hardening stance on execution accountability. Contractors face tighter cashflows, inflexible specs, and rising compliance costs.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Aug 01: BPCL tightens spec for tower internals at Kochi, vendors face zero-tolerance regime
8Unforgiving weld specs, clamp removals post-install, and EIL's strict tray configuration rules push vendors toward high-precision fabrication. While BPCL cuts risks, bidders face tightened QA with no room for execution slippage.
IOCL’s Tank Audit tender raises Engineering bar, but locks out MSMEs, startups
8Gujarat Refinery’s consultancy bid for tank adequacy and safety leaves no room for exemptions—demanding deep mechanical audits, fire protection validations, and full-scope deliverables with no design data to start from. The absence of design drawings and MSME relaxations raises execution risk and bidder entry barriers.
HPCL floats tight-timeline pipeline hydrotest bid at Bareilly without MSME relaxations
8HPCL’s latest GeM tender for hydrotesting of MS, HSD, and SKO pipelines at Bareilly New IRD sets a one-month execution window without EMD exemptions or bid splitting. No leeway granted to MSMEs or startups, while reverse auction and strict performance liabilities elevate execution risks.
Sulphur Palletizer Unit & Molten Sulphur Loading: Heavy penalties
8Heavy penalties for operator to be hired for this unit.
BPCL looks for PMC for Bathinda rail siding revamp amid OISD compliance push
8BPCL's PMC tender for new LPG & POL railway sidings at Bathinda signals a strict safety realignment. But consultants face tight 18-month deadlines, zero-compensation clauses, and full-spectrum compliance deliverables—with no arbitration relief in sight.
IOCL invites bids for full-stack SCADA and LDS integration across MPPL pipelines
8The Rs. 47 lakh tender underlines IOCL’s push to consolidate control systems across its MPPL corridor by integrating SCADA and leak detection under a virtualized PAS framework. However, optionality in software upgrade paths and EMD for MSEs may limit bidder diversity.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Aug 01: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Aug 01: 8Project Name: Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Aug 01: 8Project Name: Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 200 crore Click here for more details Details

Parliamentary Briefs

Aug 01: 8Domestic crude oil production [Lok Sabha] Details
8Improvement in the average ethanol blending [Lok Sabha] Details
8Rising prices of petroleum products [Lok Sabha] Details
8Hydrocarbon exploration and mining in Gulf of Mannar region [Lok Sabha] Details
8Targets of ethanol blending programme [Lok Sabha] Details
8Acquisition of land by ONGC [Lok Sabha] Details
8Abandoned oil and gas exploration and production sites [Lok Sabha] Details
8Production of bio-fuel in Numaligarh Refinery Limited [Lok Sabha] Details
8Apna Ghar resting facilities for truck drivers by OMCs [Lok Sabha] Details
8Connections released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0 [Lok Sabha] Details
8Projects under Pradhan Mantri G-VAN in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha] Details
8Distribution/allocation of new petrol pumps [Lok Sabha] Details
8LPG distribution network of IOC in Lakshadweep [Lok Sabha] Details
8PNG network in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha] Details
8PAHAL scheme in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha] Details
8Establishment of oil depot in Mizoram [Lok Sabha] Details
8Status of PMUY in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha] Details
8Allotment of petrol pumps and gas agencies under special concessions/exemptions [Lok Sabha] Details
8Determination of rates for CNG and PNG [Lok Sabha] Details
8CSR activities by PSUs [Lok Sabha] Details
8Availability of CNG and PNG infrastructure [Lok Sabha] Details
8Shortage of CNG supply in Karnataka [Lok Sabha] Details
8Gas leak incidents in ONGC's wells [Lok Sabha] Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Aug 01: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Who will be the next managing director of Bharat Petro Resources Limited?

Aug 01: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Hiring of expert services and procurement of spares for M/s Honeywell make ESSAR fire alarm panels Details
8Supply of salvaging of SC valves and Delrin caps, and crushing of LPG cylinders Details
8Execution of 12-inch ERW pipeline laying, welding/fabrication, and installation of gate valve with bends and flanges Details
8Tender for availing subscription of tax audit tool for the purpose of tax audit report for AY 2025-26 Details
8Tender for supply of heat exchanger Details
8Comprehensive maintenance contract of fire extinguishers Details
8Contract for handling ethanol management and ENCON activities for TS department at refinery Details
8Tender for electrical related miscellaneous structural fabrication jobs Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Konica Minolta spectrophotometer Details
8Annual rate contract for supply of chemicals to SEZ unit QC laboratory Details
8Tender for procurement of gearbox Details
8Tender for supply of gear box spares Details
8Tender for empanelment of vendors for export and re-import of turbines, engines and equipment Details
8Hiring of TPI agency for inspection of 350 meters of 7” 13 chrome casing Details
8Rate contract for civil works for workover operations and GTC testing rig for three years Details
8Supply of measuring instruments Details
8Tender for procurement of 8MM TMT bar Details
8Procurement of high purity helium gas supplied along with cylinder Details
8Hiring services for RoW/RoU line walking by line walking method for a period of three years Details
8Tender for supply of GGC valves Details
8Supply of ultrasonic flow meter for PP unit Details
8Design, supply, testing & commissioning of IT hardware and LDS system upgradation Details
8Tender for covering of the model artwork in 5mm acrylic box Details
8Tender for appointment of internal auditors for financial year 2025-26 Details
8Rate contract for 2-year refurbishment, testing & replacement of defective CNG cascade spares Details
8Supply of in-house fabrication of V64K31K complete cryogenic vessel Details
8Providing security and allied services during day and night in Sanganer station Details
8Procurement of adsorbent for make-up gas dryer and butane dryer for Butamer unit Details
8Tender for development of new A-site retail outlet Details
8Tender for hiring of electrical services for servicing & maintenance of MOV actuator Details
8Supply of nitrogen injection fire prevention and extinguishing system Details
8Supply of tubing head spool assembly Details
8Procurement of industrial fasteners Details
8Supply of unengineered tower internals for polypropylene project Details
8Tender for standing order for carrying out general civil work Details
8Supply of CI valve and gun metal valve Details
8Procurement of spare SS fittings for mobile cascade Details
8Supply of Dodge bearings for FD and ID fans Details
8Tender for mechanical consultancy services for checking adequacy and safety features of existing tanks Details
8Contract for internal mechanical polishing of pre poly reactor of PP unit Details
8Annual maintenance contract for 3 years for running, preventive, and breakdown maintenance jobs in filling shed Details
8Procurement of Schneider Electric Triconex spares Details
8Supply of spares from Eagle Burgmann India Pvt Ltd Details
8Tender for LAN work including supply, installation, and configuration service Details
8Supply of PLC cards of micro reactor unit Details
8Rate contract for operation of sulphur palletizer unit and molten sulphur loading facility in P25 SRU block Details
8Tender for ODC transportation services Details
8Tender for agency line up for providing support services Details
8Supply of IC UF membranes Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Comprehensive AMC of ACOEM make laser shaft alignment machines and calibration of ACOEM make vibration analyzer Details
8Providing maintenance support services for carrying out maintenance activities Details
8Rate contract for the procurement of mechanical spares for conveyor system Details
8Supply of fire hose Details
8Supply of firefighting item Details
8Tender for providing plant maintenance contract services Details
8Procurement of coke cutting pump motor elastimold kits from its OEM M/s ABB India Limited Details
8Supply of SQ cage induction motor Details
8Rate contract for dry ice blasting Details
8Supply of fork lifter hydraulic Details
8Supply of tray chimney ISWV101 Details
8Providing project management consultancy services Details
8Supply of tubes for pneumatic tyres (V2) Details
8Procurement of 131F101 heater tube roof hanger supports Details
8Provision of supply & installation of 4 nos of barrier gates Details
8Three-year rate contract for OEM visits for preventive breakdown maintenance of Mass Tech make battery chargers Details
8Procurement of KSB MIL valve spares Details
8Supply of storage tank calibration along with stamping Details
8Procurement of diesel generator set Details
8Tender for comprehensive annual maintenance contract of TAS for 3 years Details
8Supply of combo valve with integrated actuator Details
8Supply of fittings CS including epoxy coated Details
8Providing 3000LPH industrial grade automatic RO water treatment plant Details
8Providing transactional SMS pack instant delivery Details
8Supply of water cum foam monitors Details
8Procurement of insulated, non-insulated and non-sparking tools Details
8Procurement of aluminized fasteners for HCU reactors Details

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8Shanghai port launches ultra-low sulfur fuel oil bunkering services Details
8Gas prices in Russia may climb if demands from India and China drop Details
8Say goodbye to unfair gas bills - piped LPG now at a uniform rate for every household in India Details
8RIL, BPCL lead market sell-off; here's why oil & gas stocks are falling Details
8Shippers ask to end contracts with Russian-backed refiner Nayara Details
8ONGC scouts for local yards to build four platform supply vessels Details
8Oil giant Sinopec opens new shale play in China Details
8New Zealand lifts offshore oil and gas exploration ban Details
8Asian refiners pivot to U.S. crude as Middle East prices surge Details
8Asia’s LNG imports hit record, but supply surge keeps price muted: Russell - energy news, top headlines, commentaries, features Details
8Shell: LNG Canada cuts shipping time to Asia in half over US Gulf projects Details
8Sempra, Japan's JERA enter into 20-year LNG supply deal Details
8Latest developments in Asia LNG markets: S&P Global Commodity Insights Details
8Pune launches first fully petrol-and-diesel-free corporate commute fleet Details
8Decarbonizing at scale: how Buyofuel is making green energy bankable Details
8Gujarat Gas & Waaree Energy sign deal in boost for India's lithium-ion battery drive Details
8IGL’s Rs. 355.94 crore net profit in Q1 FY’26 Details
8No helmet, no petrol in Bhopal: district administration issues strict orders for two-wheeler riders Details
8Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by Rs. 33.50; new rates effective from today Details
8US sanctions 6 Indian companies for engaging in petroleum trade with Iran Details
8Who will be the next managing director of Bharat Petro Resources Limited? Details
8Government denies oil companies told to look outside Russia Details
8Donald Trump to help Pakistan build ‘massive oil reserves’! how much known crude oil does it have & how does that compare to India? top points to know Details
8India's Russia oil imports slump, US crude purchases rise in July Details
8How will Trump's 25% tariffs affect India's key sectors? Details
8India's state refiners halt Russian oil purchases: report Details
8EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian refiners to be hit; $14.3 billion worth of exports could be at risk Details
8ONGC Limited to pay environmental compensation to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board Details
8GAIL India enters into JV with RVUNL to execute several power projects Details
8Asheesh Sengupta retires as executive director (supply and chain management) of Engineers India Ltd Details
8Baker Hughes to acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 billion Details
8Daily news wrap-up: SECI declares 75,000 MT green ammonia auction winner Details
8India risks $11 bn hit if Russian crude access tightens Details
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Announcement

Aug 01: 8Domestic natural gas price for the period 1st to 31st August 2025 set at USD 7.02/MMBtu [PPAC] Details
8Additional session in auction market [IEX] Details
8Q1 FY26 earnings presentation [GES] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [GES] Details
8Change in senior management of the company [EIL] Details
8Change in senior management [OIL] Details
8Link of transcripts of earnings conference call [GAIL] Details
8Link of audio recording of conference call [IGL] Details
8Gujarat Gas Ltd. and Waaree Energy collaborate for sustainable energy solutions to reduce carbon footprint [GGL] Details
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [MGL] Details
8Vedanta Limited reports record Q1 EBITDA; adjusted PAT up 13% YoY to Rs. 5,000 Cr [Vedanta] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 [Vedanta] Details
8Board decisions on Gamsberg Phase II expansion and scheme of arrangement update [Vedanta] Details
8Monitoring agency report for quarter ended June 30, 2025 [Vedanta] Details
8Earnings presentation for Q1 FY26 [Vedanta] Details
8Change in company secretary and compliance officer [HPCL] Details
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Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap

Jul 31: 8A Rs 21,000 crore lesson in patience
8And how Shell survived India’s regulatory maze
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Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline

Jul 31: Get timelines of how the contracting will take place
8And get component wise breakdown
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Big gas consumer: Huge changes

Jul 31: IFFCO is a vast fertilizer company
8And it is connected to the oil & gas industry in more ways than one
8It is a big consumer of gas
8It is also a consumer of equipment and services provided by big EPC companues
8A generational change has occued in the company that all stakeholders should take into account
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ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities

Jul 31: 8A late-stage extension gives bidders breathing room, but concerns persist over heavy contractor liability for free-issue materials and detailed handover mandates.
8The scope's packaging leaves little room for price flexibility, despite high-value line pipe logistics and zero standby reimbursements.
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Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response

Jul 31: 8The move hints at slow bidder response to this deep-dive reservoir redevelopment study across despite high-value QCBS model and heavy data handling needs.
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Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework

Jul 31: 8ONGC pushed technical risks to the limit
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jul 31: ONGC tender lifts bar for MPPU compliance in Assam with 15K psi spec, tight TPI norms
8The latest 5-year pumping tender from ONGC Assam introduces rigid tech specs and third-party validation norms, forcing vendors to upgrade inventories or tie up leases.
8A 9-month mobilization window offers flexibility, but operations must still deploy within 24 hours of ONGC callout—making logistics planning critical.
Hazira O&M tender redefines liability norms, stretches manpower flexibility
8The ONGC Hazira tender mandates end-to-end operations of cooling water, compressed air, and treatment systems, while embedding silent clauses that shift operational and standby liabilities to the contractor.
8Manpower redeployment flexibility and zero-cost scope additions mark a risk-heavy shift in standard practice.
Crude clean-up: OIL revives 30-tank sludge evacuation with tightened specs
8With a 4-year contract window and expansive tank-to-pit logistics, OIL’s sludge evacuation tender tightens control on solvent ratios, safety protocols, and dual-site execution. Contractor risk rises sharply on compliance, timeline, and third-party certifications.
BPRL's Cambay audit tender draws tight valuation–compliance focus
8Bharat PetroResources has floated a 6-month tender for independent physical inventory assessment and valuation at two Cambay onshore blocks.
8The scope is tightly confined to verification and categorization, with liability on the contractor for reconciliation and valuation accuracy.
8However, lack of clarity on SAP access and reliance on OEM inputs may pose execution hurdles.
TCRC secures ONGC TPI contract despite tighter L2 bid
8ONGC awarded the year-long third-party inspection job to TCRC Quality Controls LLP, even as L2 offered a 2.4% lower quote.
8The outcome points to strict enforcement of scope compliance and documentation discipline over mere price advantage.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II

Jul 31: Tight pricing seals 3-year O&M deal for ONGC CBHP operations
8With just a 2.85% spread separating L1 and L2, the Rajahmundry asset’s CBHP O&M tender saw disciplined bidding aligned to ONGC's Fair Wage norms.
8Internship-linked relaxations may have aided Techno Fab’s edge.
No relief for MSMEs as ONGC shuts door on valve servicing flexibility
8Participating bidders like Alliance, Amrutha, and Krystal Engineering face stiff barriers in ONGC’s Rajahmundry tender, as every commercial and technical relaxation sought by MSMEs was flatly rejected — exposing them to execution and cashflow risks.
Three bidders vie for ONGC’s workover rig inspection tender as clarity sought on manday payments and reinspection compensation
8Bureau Veritas, DNV, and OMCI raise key clarifications on man-day billing, reinspection charges, and crew qualification in ONGC’s Mehsana workover rig TPI tender.
8ONGC’s responses remain vague, posing cost and compliance ambiguity.
Qualification criteria and scope ambiguities spark bidding risks in ONGC’s Nandasan O&M tender
8Multiple vendors challenge ONGC’s strict BEC and undefined KPI-linked manpower scope.
8While ONGC offers limited relaxations, unresolved ambiguities on penalties and responsibilities could impact bidder participation and pricing strategy.
Pre-bid pushback highlights spec rigidities in ONGC Cuddapah Basin drilling tender
8Multiple vendors raised red flags over rigid qualification norms, unclear geological inputs, and restricted OEM clauses in ONGC’s latest air hammer drilling tender—exposing risk layers in a technically sensitive wildcat campaign.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part III

Jul 31: GSPC holds line on vintage and timelines in scrapping tender; mobilization and BEC clauses remain rigid
8GSPC has rejected requests to relax its scrapping unit age limit and mobilization window, leaving bidders facing cost and timeline pressure.
8Ambiguity on experience equivalence adds to pre-bid uncertainty.
ONGC relaxes crew boat age, but slashes total operating days in surprise move
8ONGC's latest corrigendum for crew boat tender loosens the vessel age bar to 16 years but tightens operational exposure by sharply reducing the total contractable days to 1012.
8Contractors gain in eligibility, but the real cost cushion goes to the client.
OIL India pushes back rig tender again, bid deadline now 13 August
8In its seventh amendment, OIL India has extended the closing date for its marquee rig procurement tender SDG8584P25 to 13 August 2025.
8While vendors cheer the breathing room, the growing number of deadline shifts raises concern about project delays. Is vendor fatigue setting in—or is OIL recalibrating its upstream rollout?
Oil India pushes rig hire bid deadline to August: Delay hints at complexity in spec-heavy 1000 HP mobile rig tender
8A high-spec, pan-India rig tender from Oil India has been extended yet again—this time to August 5th.
8While bidder-side benefits like relaxed EMD instruments have been added, no technical relaxations were made. With no post-prebid clarifications released publicly, concerns remain over cost, mobilization timing, and qualification thresholds.
Mobilization window extended to 90 days in 2D seismic tender: ONGC gives relief in milestone timeline
8ONGC has extended the mobilization and demobilization period by 15 days in its Cambay-Kutch 2D survey tender, pushing critical deployment timelines.
8The shift may ease logistical bottlenecks for bidders but also signals possible upstream challenges.
OIL extends bid for snubbing unit; AMC clause adds legal heft mid-way
8With the deadline now shifted to 13 August, bidders must comply with a newly inserted AMC clause enforcing OIL’s full General Conditions of Contract — a move that raises post-award obligations and tightens vendor accountability.
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Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move

Jul 31: 8Jindal Drilling's latest rig acquisition hasn't dented its cash reserves, leaving the company with a robust war chest of Rs 112 crore. How did it manage capital-intensive growth without straining liquidity, and what strategic opportunities could this financial strength unlock next?
8Here's a deep dive into Jindal Drilling’s calculated next steps.
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Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows

Jul 31: 8How did it quote half the L-2 price
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PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it

Jul 31: 8What made Tecnimont overshoot by a wide margin?
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Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all

Jul 31: 8Find out what makes the company so special
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jul 31: BPCL launches feasibility tender for LPG Rail connectivity at Kandla
8BPCL's proposed 3.5 MMTPA refrigerated LPG terminal at Kandla hinges on critical rail linkage to Gandhidham Yard. The feasibility scope spans routing, alignment, approvals, and project costing within a tight 90-day window.
BPCL floats high-spec column tender for BPREP amid tight QA and SFMS Bank guarantee mandate
8With no exemptions for MSMEs or startups and strict chloride-control for hydrotesting, BPCL’s stainless steel demethanizer package under BPREP sets a high bar for vendors. EIL’s detailed QA/QC and SFMS-linked banking terms underline risk-sensitive execution philosophy.
HPCL skips securities in hydrogen FEED bid, puts spotlight on engineering accountability
8HPCL's GeM tender for compressed hydrogen detail engineering at Visakh sheds the usual EMD and CPBG clauses, but raises the stakes with high-risk compliance deliverables. With no arbitration fallback, bidders face execution risk without the usual safety net.
BPCL’s Polypropylene tender faces licensing drag, timeline stretches to August
8BPCL’s EPCC tender for the PPU and Butene-1 units at Bina faces unusual legal entanglements tied to Axens’ licensing regime, with seven deadline extensions already logged. EPC players are navigating confidentiality minefields before even accessing basic designs.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jul 31: Biofuel push delayed: IOCL extends EOI timeline for Biomass Pyrolysis Oil vendors again
8Despite India's surplus biomass and rising decarbonization rhetoric, IOCL has had to twice extend its EOI timeline for toll pyrolysis vendors, hinting at a market not yet ready for commercial-scale execution. Stakeholders point to high technical thresholds and muted vendor preparedness as root causes.
Muted response pushes IOCL to twice extend Deadline for Advanced Coker Pilot Plant EOI
8Despite IOCL’s strategic R&D push, its EOI for a cutting-edge coker pilot plant drew a tepid market response—forcing two deadline extensions. Vendors remain wary amid niche scope, high spec demands, and limited commercial upside.
IOCL extends bid deadline for Paradip SRU shutdown tender amid tight PQC scrutiny
8In a predictable yet crucial move, IOCL has pushed the bid deadline for its Paradip SRU shutdown package by a week, offering relief to contractors grappling with PQ documentation and third-party validation. The scope, however, remains untouched—keeping the pressure squarely on bidders’ readiness.
IOCL relaxes flange rating norms in MPPL Pump tender amid multiple bid extensions
8A rare clarification allows ANSI 600# flanges with Class 300-rated pumps in IOCL’s MPPL booster unit tender. Frequent date shifts and spares pricing confusion mark high bidder sensitivity.
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CGD companies: Scripting a survival guide

Aug 01: The cut in APM supplies is a signal of what the future has in store for CGD companies
8Some companies are now building a survival strategy
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Petrochemicals: Strategic leap or structural trap?

Aug 01: Public sector companies are in a rush to set up sub-optimal capacities
8But are they walking into a trap?
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Cairn India: No redemption in sight

Aug 01: Oil & gas is in freefall.
8Field decline has outrun recovery plans
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E&P Contracting Brief for the day

Aug 01: ONGC Floats Long-Term TPI Contract for Laiplingaon Pipeline, Sidelines MSEs via EMD Clamp
8ONGC’s Assam Asset seeks a 28-month third-party inspection partner for its Laiplingaon pipeline, but imposes strict EMD and ePBG norms that disincentivize small players.
8With total-value-based evaluation and no mediation clause, this GeM custom bid signals rising institutional control over QA compliance.
8Unusually high contract duration points to a multi-phase rollout or delayed commissioning strategy.
High Mast Tender Tightens Screws on Experience and Compliance, Squeezing Mid-Tier Bidders
8ONGC's Uran lighting project sees strict rejection of partial experience and delayed EMDs, putting pressure on smaller players like Anu Electricals and WM Energy to meet full EPC and compliance benchmarks upfront.
Pre-Bid Set for ONGC Fire Safety Revamp: Site Walks Done, Questions Await Clarity
8Pre-bid meet on August 5 gains traction for ONGC's ambitious fire safety overhaul across 18 Ahmedabad installations.
8Corrigenda fix key logistics—site visits wrapped by July-end and meeting time formalized—yet leave core bid structure untouched.
8Bidders now brace for detailed discussions on scope demarcation and execution risks.
ONGC Pushes Rig Pre-Bid Meet to August 7; Extra Prep Time, Same Rigour
8ONGC has rescheduled its pre-bid conference for the onshore rig empanelment tender to 7 August 2025.
8While the venue and participation terms remain unchanged, the two-day cushion gives bidders more time to align complex compliance questions.
8The delay may hint at robust interest or anticipated query overload in this high-stakes drilling empanelment drive.
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HOEC Pushes B-80 Crude Sale Bid Deadline to August 19 Amid Market Engagement Efforts

Aug 01: 8Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) has extended the bid submission deadline for crude sales from the offshore B-80 field to 19 August 2025.
8The move signals active bidder engagement and continued interest in the asset, even as timelines shift for the fifth time.
8Buyers are now watching for updated auction strategies and logistics clarifications.
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OIL India Drilling Rig Tender Extended Yet Again : Bidders Get more time

Aug 01: 8OIL India has pushed back the bid deadline for its high-value rig charter tender, the fifth known extension.
8Despite repeated delays, no structural changes were introduced. The persistent extensions point to bidder hesitancy or complexity in compliance preparation.
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What is going on with Bureau Veritas?

Aug 01: 8Bureau Veritas is a structured company with a foreign grounding
8It must be really cutting corners to bid 60% below its competition
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Here is a brand new Rs 2,000 crore pipeline project

Aug 01: We give you the full details of it
8It is in the early stages
8Find out what is going on with it, and when will tendering start
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IOCL Mathura refinery consulting: EIL is the lone bidder

Aug 01: 8Why is that EIL comes up ahead in some of these tenders?
8Is it the lack of competing bids flags high entry barriers and sectoral concentration risks?
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Bio-gas PMC: Fichtner Consulting loses out

Aug 01: 8Why was that so?
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day

Aug 01: BPCL screens out 3 of 8 bidders in Bhilai CBG soil-survey tender amid strict vetting norms
8Despite modest contract value, stringent lab accreditation and site visit norms led to the disqualification of nearly 40% of participants. Soil investigation scope aligns with full-scale plant foundation readiness, with no relaxation granted.
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ONGC does not allow Jindal Saw in

Aug 01: 8Find out what happened in field trials
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Ruhrpumpen wins IOCL pump tender with 15% price edge over L2

Aug 01: 8In a tightly contested centrifugal pump tender for IOCL’s Barauni refinery, Ruhrpumpen bagged the order by quoting sharp 15% lower than its nearest rival. The wide spread to L4 signals aggressive vs risk-loaded strategies across vendors.
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Demand shock: India's gas demand no longer a one-way street

Aug 01: Find out why demand can be less than rosy
8Is there a structural problem ahead?
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CBG PMC: Only two companies throw in their hat

Aug 01: 8Was the owner too firm in its tender norms
8Bdder attrition points to rising entry barriers in India’s green gas push.
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EIL dilutes sub-vendor compliance but tightens bid enforcement in PLL Water Block tender

Aug 01: 8In a sharp mix of liberal and hardline reforms, EIL scraps integrity pacts for subcontractors but enforces stricter bid withdrawal penalties and PBG escalation, signaling a shift in tendering strategy for PLL’s Dahej water block package.
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Compressed Air–N2 plant bid: Risk shifts downstream

Aug 01: 8From extended OEM support to milestone-tied payments and unforgiving forfeiture clauses, PLL’s nitrogen package tender reflects a hardening stance on execution accountability. Contractors face tighter cashflows, inflexible specs, and rising compliance costs.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Aug 01: BPCL tightens spec for tower internals at Kochi, vendors face zero-tolerance regime
8Unforgiving weld specs, clamp removals post-install, and EIL's strict tray configuration rules push vendors toward high-precision fabrication. While BPCL cuts risks, bidders face tightened QA with no room for execution slippage.
IOCL’s Tank Audit tender raises Engineering bar, but locks out MSMEs, startups
8Gujarat Refinery’s consultancy bid for tank adequacy and safety leaves no room for exemptions—demanding deep mechanical audits, fire protection validations, and full-scope deliverables with no design data to start from. The absence of design drawings and MSME relaxations raises execution risk and bidder entry barriers.
HPCL floats tight-timeline pipeline hydrotest bid at Bareilly without MSME relaxations
8HPCL’s latest GeM tender for hydrotesting of MS, HSD, and SKO pipelines at Bareilly New IRD sets a one-month execution window without EMD exemptions or bid splitting. No leeway granted to MSMEs or startups, while reverse auction and strict performance liabilities elevate execution risks.
Sulphur Palletizer Unit & Molten Sulphur Loading: Heavy penalties
8Heavy penalties for operator to be hired for this unit.
BPCL looks for PMC for Bathinda rail siding revamp amid OISD compliance push
8BPCL's PMC tender for new LPG & POL railway sidings at Bathinda signals a strict safety realignment. But consultants face tight 18-month deadlines, zero-compensation clauses, and full-spectrum compliance deliverables—with no arbitration relief in sight.
IOCL invites bids for full-stack SCADA and LDS integration across MPPL pipelines
8The Rs. 47 lakh tender underlines IOCL’s push to consolidate control systems across its MPPL corridor by integrating SCADA and leak detection under a virtualized PAS framework. However, optionality in software upgrade paths and EMD for MSEs may limit bidder diversity.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Aug 01: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Aug 01: 8Project Name: Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Aug 01: 8Project Name: Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 200 crore Click here for more details Details

Parliamentary Briefs

Aug 01: 8Domestic crude oil production [Lok Sabha] Details
8Improvement in the average ethanol blending [Lok Sabha] Details
8Rising prices of petroleum products [Lok Sabha] Details
8Hydrocarbon exploration and mining in Gulf of Mannar region [Lok Sabha] Details
8Targets of ethanol blending programme [Lok Sabha] Details
8Acquisition of land by ONGC [Lok Sabha] Details
8Abandoned oil and gas exploration and production sites [Lok Sabha] Details
8Production of bio-fuel in Numaligarh Refinery Limited [Lok Sabha] Details
8Apna Ghar resting facilities for truck drivers by OMCs [Lok Sabha] Details
8Connections released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0 [Lok Sabha] Details
8Projects under Pradhan Mantri G-VAN in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha] Details
8Distribution/allocation of new petrol pumps [Lok Sabha] Details
8LPG distribution network of IOC in Lakshadweep [Lok Sabha] Details
8PNG network in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha] Details
8PAHAL scheme in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha] Details
8Establishment of oil depot in Mizoram [Lok Sabha] Details
8Status of PMUY in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha] Details
8Allotment of petrol pumps and gas agencies under special concessions/exemptions [Lok Sabha] Details
8Determination of rates for CNG and PNG [Lok Sabha] Details
8CSR activities by PSUs [Lok Sabha] Details
8Availability of CNG and PNG infrastructure [Lok Sabha] Details
8Shortage of CNG supply in Karnataka [Lok Sabha] Details
8Gas leak incidents in ONGC's wells [Lok Sabha] Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Aug 01: 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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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Who will be the next managing director of Bharat Petro Resources Limited?

Aug 01: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Hiring of expert services and procurement of spares for M/s Honeywell make ESSAR fire alarm panels Details
8Supply of salvaging of SC valves and Delrin caps, and crushing of LPG cylinders Details
8Execution of 12-inch ERW pipeline laying, welding/fabrication, and installation of gate valve with bends and flanges Details
8Tender for availing subscription of tax audit tool for the purpose of tax audit report for AY 2025-26 Details
8Tender for supply of heat exchanger Details
8Comprehensive maintenance contract of fire extinguishers Details
8Contract for handling ethanol management and ENCON activities for TS department at refinery Details
8Tender for electrical related miscellaneous structural fabrication jobs Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Konica Minolta spectrophotometer Details
8Annual rate contract for supply of chemicals to SEZ unit QC laboratory Details
8Tender for procurement of gearbox Details
8Tender for supply of gear box spares Details
8Tender for empanelment of vendors for export and re-import of turbines, engines and equipment Details
8Hiring of TPI agency for inspection of 350 meters of 7” 13 chrome casing Details
8Rate contract for civil works for workover operations and GTC testing rig for three years Details
8Supply of measuring instruments Details
8Tender for procurement of 8MM TMT bar Details
8Procurement of high purity helium gas supplied along with cylinder Details
8Hiring services for RoW/RoU line walking by line walking method for a period of three years Details
8Tender for supply of GGC valves Details
8Supply of ultrasonic flow meter for PP unit Details
8Design, supply, testing & commissioning of IT hardware and LDS system upgradation Details
8Tender for covering of the model artwork in 5mm acrylic box Details
8Tender for appointment of internal auditors for financial year 2025-26 Details
8Rate contract for 2-year refurbishment, testing & replacement of defective CNG cascade spares Details
8Supply of in-house fabrication of V64K31K complete cryogenic vessel Details
8Providing security and allied services during day and night in Sanganer station Details
8Procurement of adsorbent for make-up gas dryer and butane dryer for Butamer unit Details
8Tender for development of new A-site retail outlet Details
8Tender for hiring of electrical services for servicing & maintenance of MOV actuator Details
8Supply of nitrogen injection fire prevention and extinguishing system Details
8Supply of tubing head spool assembly Details
8Procurement of industrial fasteners Details
8Supply of unengineered tower internals for polypropylene project Details
8Tender for standing order for carrying out general civil work Details
8Supply of CI valve and gun metal valve Details
8Procurement of spare SS fittings for mobile cascade Details
8Supply of Dodge bearings for FD and ID fans Details
8Tender for mechanical consultancy services for checking adequacy and safety features of existing tanks Details
8Contract for internal mechanical polishing of pre poly reactor of PP unit Details
8Annual maintenance contract for 3 years for running, preventive, and breakdown maintenance jobs in filling shed Details
8Procurement of Schneider Electric Triconex spares Details
8Supply of spares from Eagle Burgmann India Pvt Ltd Details
8Tender for LAN work including supply, installation, and configuration service Details
8Supply of PLC cards of micro reactor unit Details
8Rate contract for operation of sulphur palletizer unit and molten sulphur loading facility in P25 SRU block Details
8Tender for ODC transportation services Details
8Tender for agency line up for providing support services Details
8Supply of IC UF membranes Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Comprehensive AMC of ACOEM make laser shaft alignment machines and calibration of ACOEM make vibration analyzer Details
8Providing maintenance support services for carrying out maintenance activities Details
8Rate contract for the procurement of mechanical spares for conveyor system Details
8Supply of fire hose Details
8Supply of firefighting item Details
8Tender for providing plant maintenance contract services Details
8Procurement of coke cutting pump motor elastimold kits from its OEM M/s ABB India Limited Details
8Supply of SQ cage induction motor Details
8Rate contract for dry ice blasting Details
8Supply of fork lifter hydraulic Details
8Supply of tray chimney ISWV101 Details
8Providing project management consultancy services Details
8Supply of tubes for pneumatic tyres (V2) Details
8Procurement of 131F101 heater tube roof hanger supports Details
8Provision of supply & installation of 4 nos of barrier gates Details
8Three-year rate contract for OEM visits for preventive breakdown maintenance of Mass Tech make battery chargers Details
8Procurement of KSB MIL valve spares Details
8Supply of storage tank calibration along with stamping Details
8Procurement of diesel generator set Details
8Tender for comprehensive annual maintenance contract of TAS for 3 years Details
8Supply of combo valve with integrated actuator Details
8Supply of fittings CS including epoxy coated Details
8Providing 3000LPH industrial grade automatic RO water treatment plant Details
8Providing transactional SMS pack instant delivery Details
8Supply of water cum foam monitors Details
8Procurement of insulated, non-insulated and non-sparking tools Details
8Procurement of aluminized fasteners for HCU reactors Details

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8Shanghai port launches ultra-low sulfur fuel oil bunkering services Details
8Gas prices in Russia may climb if demands from India and China drop Details
8Say goodbye to unfair gas bills - piped LPG now at a uniform rate for every household in India Details
8RIL, BPCL lead market sell-off; here's why oil & gas stocks are falling Details
8Shippers ask to end contracts with Russian-backed refiner Nayara Details
8ONGC scouts for local yards to build four platform supply vessels Details
8Oil giant Sinopec opens new shale play in China Details
8New Zealand lifts offshore oil and gas exploration ban Details
8Asian refiners pivot to U.S. crude as Middle East prices surge Details
8Asia’s LNG imports hit record, but supply surge keeps price muted: Russell - energy news, top headlines, commentaries, features Details
8Shell: LNG Canada cuts shipping time to Asia in half over US Gulf projects Details
8Sempra, Japan's JERA enter into 20-year LNG supply deal Details
8Latest developments in Asia LNG markets: S&P Global Commodity Insights Details
8Pune launches first fully petrol-and-diesel-free corporate commute fleet Details
8Decarbonizing at scale: how Buyofuel is making green energy bankable Details
8Gujarat Gas & Waaree Energy sign deal in boost for India's lithium-ion battery drive Details
8IGL’s Rs. 355.94 crore net profit in Q1 FY’26 Details
8No helmet, no petrol in Bhopal: district administration issues strict orders for two-wheeler riders Details
8Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by Rs. 33.50; new rates effective from today Details
8US sanctions 6 Indian companies for engaging in petroleum trade with Iran Details
8Who will be the next managing director of Bharat Petro Resources Limited? Details
8Government denies oil companies told to look outside Russia Details
8Donald Trump to help Pakistan build ‘massive oil reserves’! how much known crude oil does it have & how does that compare to India? top points to know Details
8India's Russia oil imports slump, US crude purchases rise in July Details
8How will Trump's 25% tariffs affect India's key sectors? Details
8India's state refiners halt Russian oil purchases: report Details
8EU sanctions on Russia oil: Indian refiners to be hit; $14.3 billion worth of exports could be at risk Details
8ONGC Limited to pay environmental compensation to Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board Details
8GAIL India enters into JV with RVUNL to execute several power projects Details
8Asheesh Sengupta retires as executive director (supply and chain management) of Engineers India Ltd Details
8Baker Hughes to acquire Chart Industries for $13.6 billion Details
8Daily news wrap-up: SECI declares 75,000 MT green ammonia auction winner Details
8India risks $11 bn hit if Russian crude access tightens Details
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Announcement

Aug 01: 8Domestic natural gas price for the period 1st to 31st August 2025 set at USD 7.02/MMBtu [PPAC] Details
8Additional session in auction market [IEX] Details
8Q1 FY26 earnings presentation [GES] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [GES] Details
8Change in senior management of the company [EIL] Details
8Change in senior management [OIL] Details
8Link of transcripts of earnings conference call [GAIL] Details
8Link of audio recording of conference call [IGL] Details
8Gujarat Gas Ltd. and Waaree Energy collaborate for sustainable energy solutions to reduce carbon footprint [GGL] Details
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [MGL] Details
8Vedanta Limited reports record Q1 EBITDA; adjusted PAT up 13% YoY to Rs. 5,000 Cr [Vedanta] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 [Vedanta] Details
8Board decisions on Gamsberg Phase II expansion and scheme of arrangement update [Vedanta] Details
8Monitoring agency report for quarter ended June 30, 2025 [Vedanta] Details
8Earnings presentation for Q1 FY26 [Vedanta] Details
8Change in company secretary and compliance officer [HPCL] Details
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Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap

Jul 31: 8A Rs 21,000 crore lesson in patience
8And how Shell survived India’s regulatory maze
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Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline

Jul 31: Get timelines of how the contracting will take place
8And get component wise breakdown
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Big gas consumer: Huge changes

Jul 31: IFFCO is a vast fertilizer company
8And it is connected to the oil & gas industry in more ways than one
8It is a big consumer of gas
8It is also a consumer of equipment and services provided by big EPC companues
8A generational change has occued in the company that all stakeholders should take into account
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ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities

Jul 31: 8A late-stage extension gives bidders breathing room, but concerns persist over heavy contractor liability for free-issue materials and detailed handover mandates.
8The scope's packaging leaves little room for price flexibility, despite high-value line pipe logistics and zero standby reimbursements.
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Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response

Jul 31: 8The move hints at slow bidder response to this deep-dive reservoir redevelopment study across despite high-value QCBS model and heavy data handling needs.
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Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework

Jul 31: 8ONGC pushed technical risks to the limit
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jul 31: ONGC tender lifts bar for MPPU compliance in Assam with 15K psi spec, tight TPI norms
8The latest 5-year pumping tender from ONGC Assam introduces rigid tech specs and third-party validation norms, forcing vendors to upgrade inventories or tie up leases.
8A 9-month mobilization window offers flexibility, but operations must still deploy within 24 hours of ONGC callout—making logistics planning critical.
Hazira O&M tender redefines liability norms, stretches manpower flexibility
8The ONGC Hazira tender mandates end-to-end operations of cooling water, compressed air, and treatment systems, while embedding silent clauses that shift operational and standby liabilities to the contractor.
8Manpower redeployment flexibility and zero-cost scope additions mark a risk-heavy shift in standard practice.
Crude clean-up: OIL revives 30-tank sludge evacuation with tightened specs
8With a 4-year contract window and expansive tank-to-pit logistics, OIL’s sludge evacuation tender tightens control on solvent ratios, safety protocols, and dual-site execution. Contractor risk rises sharply on compliance, timeline, and third-party certifications.
BPRL's Cambay audit tender draws tight valuation–compliance focus
8Bharat PetroResources has floated a 6-month tender for independent physical inventory assessment and valuation at two Cambay onshore blocks.
8The scope is tightly confined to verification and categorization, with liability on the contractor for reconciliation and valuation accuracy.
8However, lack of clarity on SAP access and reliance on OEM inputs may pose execution hurdles.
TCRC secures ONGC TPI contract despite tighter L2 bid
8ONGC awarded the year-long third-party inspection job to TCRC Quality Controls LLP, even as L2 offered a 2.4% lower quote.
8The outcome points to strict enforcement of scope compliance and documentation discipline over mere price advantage.
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Jul 31: Tight pricing seals 3-year O&M deal for ONGC CBHP operations
8With just a 2.85% spread separating L1 and L2, the Rajahmundry asset’s CBHP O&M tender saw disciplined bidding aligned to ONGC's Fair Wage norms.
8Internship-linked relaxations may have aided Techno Fab’s edge.
No relief for MSMEs as ONGC shuts door on valve servicing flexibility
8Participating bidders like Alliance, Amrutha, and Krystal Engineering face stiff barriers in ONGC’s Rajahmundry tender, as every commercial and technical relaxation sought by MSMEs was flatly rejected — exposing them to execution and cashflow risks.
Three bidders vie for ONGC’s workover rig inspection tender as clarity sought on manday payments and reinspection compensation
8Bureau Veritas, DNV, and OMCI raise key clarifications on man-day billing, reinspection charges, and crew qualification in ONGC’s Mehsana workover rig TPI tender.
8ONGC’s responses remain vague, posing cost and compliance ambiguity.
Qualification criteria and scope ambiguities spark bidding risks in ONGC’s Nandasan O&M tender
8Multiple vendors challenge ONGC’s strict BEC and undefined KPI-linked manpower scope.
8While ONGC offers limited relaxations, unresolved ambiguities on penalties and responsibilities could impact bidder participation and pricing strategy.
Pre-bid pushback highlights spec rigidities in ONGC Cuddapah Basin drilling tender
8Multiple vendors raised red flags over rigid qualification norms, unclear geological inputs, and restricted OEM clauses in ONGC’s latest air hammer drilling tender—exposing risk layers in a technically sensitive wildcat campaign.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part III

Jul 31: GSPC holds line on vintage and timelines in scrapping tender; mobilization and BEC clauses remain rigid
8GSPC has rejected requests to relax its scrapping unit age limit and mobilization window, leaving bidders facing cost and timeline pressure.
8Ambiguity on experience equivalence adds to pre-bid uncertainty.
ONGC relaxes crew boat age, but slashes total operating days in surprise move
8ONGC's latest corrigendum for crew boat tender loosens the vessel age bar to 16 years but tightens operational exposure by sharply reducing the total contractable days to 1012.
8Contractors gain in eligibility, but the real cost cushion goes to the client.
OIL India pushes back rig tender again, bid deadline now 13 August
8In its seventh amendment, OIL India has extended the closing date for its marquee rig procurement tender SDG8584P25 to 13 August 2025.
8While vendors cheer the breathing room, the growing number of deadline shifts raises concern about project delays. Is vendor fatigue setting in—or is OIL recalibrating its upstream rollout?
Oil India pushes rig hire bid deadline to August: Delay hints at complexity in spec-heavy 1000 HP mobile rig tender
8A high-spec, pan-India rig tender from Oil India has been extended yet again—this time to August 5th.
8While bidder-side benefits like relaxed EMD instruments have been added, no technical relaxations were made. With no post-prebid clarifications released publicly, concerns remain over cost, mobilization timing, and qualification thresholds.
Mobilization window extended to 90 days in 2D seismic tender: ONGC gives relief in milestone timeline
8ONGC has extended the mobilization and demobilization period by 15 days in its Cambay-Kutch 2D survey tender, pushing critical deployment timelines.
8The shift may ease logistical bottlenecks for bidders but also signals possible upstream challenges.
OIL extends bid for snubbing unit; AMC clause adds legal heft mid-way
8With the deadline now shifted to 13 August, bidders must comply with a newly inserted AMC clause enforcing OIL’s full General Conditions of Contract — a move that raises post-award obligations and tightens vendor accountability.
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Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move

Jul 31: 8Jindal Drilling's latest rig acquisition hasn't dented its cash reserves, leaving the company with a robust war chest of Rs 112 crore. How did it manage capital-intensive growth without straining liquidity, and what strategic opportunities could this financial strength unlock next?
8Here's a deep dive into Jindal Drilling’s calculated next steps.
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Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows

Jul 31: 8How did it quote half the L-2 price
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PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it

Jul 31: 8What made Tecnimont overshoot by a wide margin?
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Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all

Jul 31: 8Find out what makes the company so special
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jul 31: BPCL launches feasibility tender for LPG Rail connectivity at Kandla
8BPCL's proposed 3.5 MMTPA refrigerated LPG terminal at Kandla hinges on critical rail linkage to Gandhidham Yard. The feasibility scope spans routing, alignment, approvals, and project costing within a tight 90-day window.
BPCL floats high-spec column tender for BPREP amid tight QA and SFMS Bank guarantee mandate
8With no exemptions for MSMEs or startups and strict chloride-control for hydrotesting, BPCL’s stainless steel demethanizer package under BPREP sets a high bar for vendors. EIL’s detailed QA/QC and SFMS-linked banking terms underline risk-sensitive execution philosophy.
HPCL skips securities in hydrogen FEED bid, puts spotlight on engineering accountability
8HPCL's GeM tender for compressed hydrogen detail engineering at Visakh sheds the usual EMD and CPBG clauses, but raises the stakes with high-risk compliance deliverables. With no arbitration fallback, bidders face execution risk without the usual safety net.
BPCL’s Polypropylene tender faces licensing drag, timeline stretches to August
8BPCL’s EPCC tender for the PPU and Butene-1 units at Bina faces unusual legal entanglements tied to Axens’ licensing regime, with seven deadline extensions already logged. EPC players are navigating confidentiality minefields before even accessing basic designs.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jul 31: Biofuel push delayed: IOCL extends EOI timeline for Biomass Pyrolysis Oil vendors again
8Despite India's surplus biomass and rising decarbonization rhetoric, IOCL has had to twice extend its EOI timeline for toll pyrolysis vendors, hinting at a market not yet ready for commercial-scale execution. Stakeholders point to high technical thresholds and muted vendor preparedness as root causes.
Muted response pushes IOCL to twice extend Deadline for Advanced Coker Pilot Plant EOI
8Despite IOCL’s strategic R&D push, its EOI for a cutting-edge coker pilot plant drew a tepid market response—forcing two deadline extensions. Vendors remain wary amid niche scope, high spec demands, and limited commercial upside.
IOCL extends bid deadline for Paradip SRU shutdown tender amid tight PQC scrutiny
8In a predictable yet crucial move, IOCL has pushed the bid deadline for its Paradip SRU shutdown package by a week, offering relief to contractors grappling with PQ documentation and third-party validation. The scope, however, remains untouched—keeping the pressure squarely on bidders’ readiness.
IOCL relaxes flange rating norms in MPPL Pump tender amid multiple bid extensions
8A rare clarification allows ANSI 600# flanges with Class 300-rated pumps in IOCL’s MPPL booster unit tender. Frequent date shifts and spares pricing confusion mark high bidder sensitivity.
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