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
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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 Find out more
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Petrochemicals: Strategic leap or structural trap?
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Public sector companies are in a rush to set up sub-optimal capacities 8But are they walking into a trap? Click on Details for more
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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.Details
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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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 Click on Details for moreDetails
Here is a brand new Rs 2,000 crore pipeline project
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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 Click on Details for more
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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? Click on Details for more
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Bio-gas PMC: Fichtner Consulting loses out
Aug 01: 8Why was that so? Click on Details for more
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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. Click on Details for moreDetails
ONGC does not allow Jindal Saw in
Aug 01: 8Find out what happened in field trials Click on Details for moreDetails
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. Click on Details for more
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Demand shock: India's gas demand no longer a one-way street
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Find out why demand can be less than rosy 8Is there a structural problem ahead? Click on Details for more
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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. Click on Details for more
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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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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. Click on Details for moreDetails
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 Click on Reports for more DetailsDetails
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 detailsDetails
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 detailsDetails
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] DetailsDetails
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 Click on Reports for more.Details
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 You can also click on Tenders for more For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content): 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 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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? 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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 You can also click on Newsclips for more