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Announcements.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Daily forward looking import matrices.   Narmada Rajpipla District City Gas Distribution Project.  .   Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur District City Gas Distribution Project.  India Looks to Buy More LNG After Prices Fall to 16-Month Low.  Announcements.  Ranjit Rath: Big capex plans.  ONGC: Rosy from the outside, not so rosy from within .  Corridor at risk: The Mehsana–Bhatinda warning .  Great gas reserves: But this E&P outfit seems to have nowhere to go.  ONGC rig tender clarifications tighten rig ownership and standby economics .  Cairn Oil & Gas extends Chinese agency sourcing tender deadline to 15 October 2025.  Pre-bid queries reshape ONGC rig charter tender as deferment clause tilts risk to contractors.  ONGC tender: Does the company have a right to do this?.  ONGC extends query deadlines but tightens bid security and consortium rules in PSV tender.  Four-way technical opening sets up a capacity-first contest for for Mallavaram–Srikakulam line .  ONGC  hardens risk regime in offshore pipeline ILI tender under PRP-VII/VIII.  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  E&P contracting brief: Part III.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part III.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Gas price for Reliance-BP cut by 3% to $9.72/MMBtu for 6 months.  Today's update in E&P & Midstream-Downstream sector.  Announcements.  When one cluster sneezes: How Morbi strained the CGD model.  Hydrogen plan splits into two acts .  How is Nayara trying to survive the sanctions?.  E&P contracting brief: Part IV.  E&P contracting brief: Part III.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  Manan Oilfield undercuts Enquest by 18% for drilling-tendering support in KG Basin Kakinada..  Jindal Drilling beats bigger opponents for Odisha directional drilling.  Winner emerges for jetty strengthening and bulk-handling revamp for Nhava Supply Base..  Under balanced drilling consultancy: Quality-first QCBS and field-specific deliverables .  

Announcements

Oct 06: New Page 1 8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/30/2025/15/CTMPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from CPCL cauvery basin refinery to madurai [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/29/2025/14/EGPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from ennore to gummidipoondi [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/26/2025/11/GHPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from gwalior to sitarganj [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/25/2025/10/PRPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from paradip to raipur [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/24/2025/09/MAJPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from mumbai to jalgaon with nasik-aurangabad spur [PNGRB] Details
8Confirmation of no material reason for resignation of mrs. vandana gupta as independent director [confidence petroleum] Details
8Board approval for change of registered office within mumbai [confidence petroleum] Details
8APSEZ reports 11% growth in september 2025 port cargo, records all-time high half-yearly port and rail volumes [adani port] Details
8Change in directorate of the company [IOCL] Details
8Receipt of a significant order from indian oil corporation limited [KBL] Details

 

 

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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Oct 03: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Oct 03: 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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Narmada Rajpipla District City Gas Distribution Project

Oct 03: 8Project Name: Narmada Rajpipla District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur District City Gas Distribution Project

Oct 03: 8Project Name: Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

India Looks to Buy More LNG After Prices Fall to 16-Month Low

Oct 03: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of installing of street lights inside regional store area Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection for drill collars Details 
8Appointment of Agency to Manage Corporate Website with CMS & SEO Details
8Tender for replacement of 36-inch scraper barrel isolation valves Details
8Supply, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and shifting of underground portion of fire hydrant pipeline section to above ground through pipe bridges and allied activities Details 
8Appointment of agency for Bunkering survey and EBN compliance for various ports Details
8Tender for arranging fit tank trucks for the road transportation of benzene Details
8Expression of interest for LPG pipeline network installation to ATI facility kitchens Details 
8Technical Proposal for SD WAN - Network Connectivity at Retail Outlets Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of refractory, tube cleaning, and other allied works during OHCU and HGU-II unit shutdown Details 
8Rate Contract for RCC Retrofitting Works at Refinery for a Period of 3 Years Details
8Tender for sleeving of pipeline Details
8Rate contract for development and supply of spares for equipments under mechanical maintenance in P 25 units Details
8Tender for development of new A-site retail outlet Details 
8Tender for Schneider (L&T) Make Panel & Breaker Maintenance during TA-2026 Details
8EOI for supply, installation, and commissioning of pigging test loop on wellhead platform for experiential learning Details
8EOI for proposal for supply, installation, commissioning, and training of water treatment and monitoring systems Details
8EOI for setting up of oil spill management kit Details
8Procurement of M/s Vogelsang India Pvt. Ltd. make spares of OWS/CRWS pumps of TAME unit Details
8Tender for supply of master switch and controller spares Details
8Procurement of M/s Hiro Nisha Systems Pvt. Ltd. make spares of wash-water pump Details
8Tender for supply of seal spares Details
8Procurement of M/s Mazda Limited make spare ejector condenser system of OHCU Details
8Procurement of M/S Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. make 3MT and Rectech shredders gearbox Details
8Tender for filling gun self-centering plate spring type Details
8Tender for supply of KBL make pump spares Details
8Supply of mandatory spares inclusive of TPI Details
8Providing services for unloading supervision of auto-LPG tankers Details
8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) and purchase of preventive maintenance spares for 4 numbers of KPCL make screw air compressors through OEM authorized dealer Details
8Annual rate contract for hot and cold jobs related to mechanical maintenance works for Phase-1 units/facilities of Lupech projects Details
8Tender for agency for replacement of crotch section (J bend) in INDMAX unit Details
8Tender for procurement of plastic wash bottle Details
8Procurement of fasteners, plates, and gaskets for DHDT/VGO-HDT unit Details
8Supply of Andritz make decanter spares Details
8Supply and commissioning of diesel engine driven firefighting pumps Details
8Supply of GC-MS and other calibration gas standard Details
8Supply of video conferencing and web cameras Details
8Tender for arranging onsite calibration of 2 nos. of mass flow meters Details
8Procurement of M/s P&F make limit switches Details
8Tender for ISO 50001:2018 certification, training, and surveillance audits at BPCL Irimpanam installation Details
8Contract for hiring of emergency vehicle Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of prover interface card for custody transfer metering Details
8Tender for running contract for upkeep of fire station and fire water pump house Details
8Tender for checking, inspection, verification/validation services for FCI flare flow meters Details
8Tender for supply of valve plug Details
8Providing job of cylinder handling services and production line services Details
8Providing services for laying and termination of cables Details
8Tender for providing integrated assistance in LPG cylinder receipt and bottling Details
8Providing manpower assistance for firefighting equipment operation and maintenance Details
8Procurement of DCU BHEL make PSV spares Details
8Tender for supply of orifice flange Details
8Tender for supply of handheld PMI alloy analyser Details
8Tender for procurement of spring supports Details
8Rate contract for 5110 breath-analyser examination Details
8Rate contract for printing and production of banners/displays, various types of stickers Details
8Tender for revamping of washing unit with filtration system Details
8Tender for arranging to carry out third-party safety audit and stability survey of structures and buildings Details
8Supply of PDA & PDE – M&I of column and vessels Details
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 8KP Group signs pact with multiple players to explore opportunities in green hydrogen Details
 8Oil on track for steepest weekly plunge in 3-1/2 months Details
 8Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets Details
 8Petrol demand rises 7.5% in Sept; diesel consumption up 6.3% Details
 8Nayara Energy crude imports shrink, exports fall 60% amid sanctions Details
 8India’s oil market splits as state refiners cut Russian crude & private players ramp up buys Details
 8PNGRB report maps step-wise hydrogen blending: 2% safe, 20% only with new infra Details
 8India’s Russian oil imports ease in September amid US talks Details
 8Shell reveals plan to develop more LNG projects in Nigeria Details
 8Hungary to buy 400 million cubic meters of French LNG annually, FM announces Details
 8Nigeria’s oil boom meets its refining headache Details
 8Russia to import gasoline from Asia as drone hits cripple refineries Details
 8India’s gas story losing steam? why high LNG prices are a worry for Gujarat Gas, IGL, MGL — but boosting GAIL Details
 819 EVs gutted as fire erupts in building basement in Bengaluru Details
 8Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets Details
 8Economics trumps politics: India's US oil, LNG imports slump sharply Details
 8Petroleum minister inaugurates new office of Indraprastha Gas Limited Details
 8Cochin Shipyard appoints Rajesh K R as unit head of Kolkata ship repair unit Details
8India Looks to Buy More LNG After Prices Fall to 16-Month Low Details
8GAIL CMD conferred with Mahatma Award 2025 Details
 8EIL's N S Vasudev step down from executive director (projects) post Details
 8Slight dip in India’s Russian oil imports in September, but no meaningful impact of US pressure visible yet Details
 8India's diesel exports to Europe probably surged to record in September, sources say Details
 8Oil India, GAIL sign MoU to strengthen natural gas collaboration Details
 8India ramps up US oil purchases amid trade talks, diversification push Details
 8US tariffs: Putin says 'India will not allow itself to be humiliated'; calls PM Modi a 'wise leader' Details
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Announcements

Oct 03: 8Intimation regarding the resignation of independent director [CPIL] Details
8Appointment to senior management [SCL] Details
8Change of name of wholly owned subsidiary to South West Resources Private Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2025 [SWP] Details
8Change in senior management [BPCL] Details
8Changes in senior management [HPCL] Details Details

Ranjit Rath: Big capex plans

Oct 02: Oil India Ltd is undertaking its biggest capex ever in its history
8The ambition is sky high
8But can it also invite trouble?
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ONGC: Rosy from the outside, not so rosy from within

Oct 02: Find out how the company wrote cheques to book its way to growth
8But all that it did was to buy itself some breathing space
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Corridor at risk: The Mehsana–Bhatinda warning

Oct 02: 8A marquee route just printed a deep contraction in gas volumes
8And there is no possible way that volumes can go up
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Great gas reserves: But this E&P outfit seems to have nowhere to go

Oct 02: This E&P company sits on good producing gas reserves
8But it is tied to a single customer
8And then again it is involved in litigation that can make or mar the company
8There seems to be no immediate solution in sight.
8And that is such a waste Details

ONGC rig tender clarifications tighten rig ownership and standby economics 

Oct 01: 8ONGC has barred leased rigs, cut standby payouts, and expanded deferment rights in its workover rig tender.
8These shifts tilt risk and capital burden sharply onto contractors.
8With 11 mid-tier firms in the fray, competition could thin under the new regime.
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Cairn Oil & Gas extends Chinese agency sourcing tender deadline to 15 October 2025

Oct 01: 8Cairn Oil & Gas has extended the submission deadline for its Chinese agency sourcing tender.
8The unusual liaison-based model points to a sourcing experiment in upstream procurement.
8The extension hints at low initial response or broader supplier engagement strategy.
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Pre-bid queries reshape ONGC rig charter tender as deferment clause tilts risk to contractors

Oct 01: 8Contractors pressed ONGC on pump capacity, drill pipe limits, and OEM spares.
8The operator stood firm, even inserting a new deferment clause that shifts idle-time risk squarely onto bidders.
8This combination narrows competition while raising stakes for those who remain.
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ONGC tender: Does the company have a right to do this?

Oct 01: 8A new subcontracting clause directs main contractors to prefer SC/ST and women-owned MSEs, adding a governance layer.
8These changes alter bidder eligibility, compliance risk, and subcontracting economics.
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ONGC extends query deadlines but tightens bid security and consortium rules in PSV tender

Oct 01: 8ONGC’s latest corrigendum shifts the playing field for its four-PSV project.
8Extended pre-bid deadlines offer bidders more preparation time, but new compliance hurdles and longer bid security lock-ups alter financial and strategic equations.
8The bar is rising for who can realistically participate.
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Four-way technical opening sets up a capacity-first contest for for Mallavaram–Srikakulam line

Oct 01: 8PNGRB locked the initial capacity at 10.0 MMSCMD even as bidders argued for a lower start. A mid-process correction standardized the trunk length at 330 km and nudged up the minimum net worth to Rs 198 crore. With dates pushed to 30 May/3 June, the four bidders now shape feasibility and financing around a stricter, grid-centric brief.
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ONGC  hardens risk regime in offshore pipeline ILI tender under PRP-VII/VIII

Oct 01: 8ONGC’s Western Offshore tender shifts risk sharply onto contractors through triple-layered LDs, mandatory tool modifications, and tech transfer clauses.
8The 36-month contract period departs from past norms, embedding ONGC’s presence in data analysis.
8Whether global ILI majors absorb these risks or price them out remains uncertain.
8Direct involvement in MFL data analysis and tech transfer requirements highlight ONGC’s capacity-building agenda.
8This is consistent with its move to internalize seismic and digital workflows. Future ILI tenders may replicate this model
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Oct 01: 1) ONGC pre-bid meeting on Pipavav mud plant locks in 45-day mobilisation and strict BEC filters
8The pre-bid dialogue for ONGC’s Gujarat Pipavav LMP exposed a stark divide between bidder flexibility demands and ONGC’s rigid stance.
8Key contractor requests on tank sizing, expansion pricing, insurance waivers, and IP ownership were rejected.
8The only concession was a new clause permitting subsidiaries to borrow parent company experience.
 
2) Pre-bid queries reshape ONGC Vadodara IT infra tender with OEM-only deployment and FMS price floor
8ONGC has tightened compliance for its Vadodara IT resources bid.
8Bidders now face OEM-mandated deployment, minimum service charges, and scope variability through option clauses.
8These changes are set to reshape participation dynamics and cost structures.
 
3) ONGC pre-bid triggers crane spec escalation and brand-new forklift mandate for shore base tender
8ONGC’s shore base logistics tender underwent sharp revisions after pre-bid, with crane requirements quadrupled and forklifts restricted to brand new units.
8The EMD was reduced but counterbalanced by higher equipment entry barriers.
8Bidders now face a narrower corridor of compliance, reshaping competition in offshore logistics contracting.
 
4) Pre-bid pushes for more agencies, date extension and no-below-estimate quotes rejected for ONGC Assam Asset pipelines ARC
8A 12-agency, single-number SOR ARC is being held tight on dates, matching and compliance.
8Bidders asked for festival relief, more awardees and a ban on below-estimate bids—and were turned down.
8The prize is a scarce 11% and 14% slot, but the risks sit in mobilisation, weather and document scrubs.
 
5) Corrigendum tightens LD and compliance regime in ONGC Mehsana earthing tender
8ONGC Mehsana’s corrigendum on the earthing ARC raises the stakes with stricter liquidated damages, extended integrity pact, and compliance-heavy conditions.
8Contractors face tighter mobilisation timelines and heavier penalties, reshaping vendor risk profiles.
8The changes could alter bidder strategies and narrow competition in this niche service market.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Oct 01: 1) Corrigendum fixes bid closure, security duration, and splitting rules in crane hire tender
8Oil India has clarified bid deadlines, security lock-up terms, and award splitting in its crane hire tender.
8The revisions impose stricter liquidity demands while preserving flexibility in operational deployment.
8Bidders face reduced ambiguity but heightened financial pressure, reshaping participation dynamics.
 
2) Corrigendum introduces e-BG, insurance surety bonds and stricter mobilisation penalties in material handling tender
8ONGC has overhauled its Nhava Supply Base material handling tender with fresh compliance and security instruments.
8The shift allows e-BGs and insurance bonds but tightens penalties on mobilisation and wage defaults.
8Bidders must now navigate a dual landscape of liquidity relief and operational stringency.
 
3) PBC advanced while PSV bid queries extended, HDD pipeline scope tightened
8ONGC’s Trombay pipeline tender imposes HDD on the HPCL leg while juggling bid conference schedules across projects.
8A rare PBC preponement in Uran compresses bidder preparation time.
8These shifts highlight ONGC’s evolving risk-allocation and bid-timing strategy.
 
4) Corrigenda ease PQ norms and extend bid timeline for Tripura CBG project
8Oil India has halved O&M experience requirements and slashed turnover thresholds for its Tripura CBG tender.
8The changes open the field to mid-tier players but raise questions about execution reliability.
8Multiple bid extensions highlight persistent bidder pushback and shifting risk dynamics.
 
5) O&M tender for Tatipaka and Mandapeta gas compression extended to 14 October 2025
8ONGC has extended the bid deadline for its Rajahmundry O&M tender by 21 days.
8The move points to participation concerns amid strict PQCs and floor price rules.
8Contractors now have more time to align manpower and OEM tie-ups, but barriers remain steep.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Oct 01: 1) Extends Bhaskar-I flare system tender submission deadline to 06 October 2025
8Has extended the bid submission date for its Bhaskar-I flare system EPC tender.
8The 10-day extension follows bidder requests for more time.
8The move signals tight compliance expectations and an effort to expand the vendor pool.
 
2) Extends aviation fuelling O&M bid at Juhu helibase to 21 October 2025
8The aviation fuelling O&M contract for Juhu Helibase has been pushed by 18 days.
8While the scope and securities remain intact, bidder participation challenges appear to be the trigger.
8The delay raises questions on mobilisation timelines before the May 2026 takeover.
 
3) Extends weather forecasting tender deadline to 10 October 2025 amid bidder hesitancy
8Has granted a one-week extension for its weather forecasting tender, pushing closure to 10 October 2025.
8The scope demands API-based, real-time cyclone alerts and GIS-integrated dashboards, limiting bidder universes.
8The extension signals vendor preparation challenges rather than flexibility.
 
4) Assam Asset extends KCl dosing facility tender deadline to 08 October 2025
8Has extended the deadline for its Assam Asset KCl dosing facility tender by one week.
8The shift suggests bidder readiness concerns amid stringent technical and compliance demands.
8The extension buys time but raises questions on whether participation hurdles remain.
 
5) Assam asset MPPU hiring tender extended to 08 October 2025
8The Assam Asset’s tender for high-pressure multi-purpose pumping units has been pushed out by 30 days.
8No formal reason cited, but restrictive specs and bidder scarcity appear decisive.
8The extension buys time but risks compressing mobilization against field demands.
 
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Oct 01: 1) GAIL Vizag DG retrofit puts PMC on the hook for 15% estimate accuracy
8GAIL has launched a QCBS-based PMC buy to replace and commission a 6.6 kV DG set at its Visakhapatnam terminal. The tender tightens accountability with a recovery formula if PMC estimates veer beyond around 15% of EPC awards. A single-lumpsum SOR from DFR to commissioning and a hard 18-month clock raise both the bar and the stakes.
 
2) BPCL Bina petchem pump package raises API-610 bar, widens OEM gateway via subsidiary route
8BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion has put its most licensor-sensitive rotating package behind a strict NDA and a harder API 610 PTR bar. No EMD eases entry, but cross-verification and corporate guarantees will thin the field to serious OEMs. The motor clause’s Ex-d/Ex-de equivalence could widen competition — if bidders can prove one-year duty under comparable frames and poles.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Oct 01: 1) Seven extensions push BPCL’s Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender by 92 days
8BPCL’s long-pass HDD package for Mahul–Rasayani has now slipped to a 15 October close after seven extensions. The base document kept the scope, BQC and “no RA” stance intact, signaling quality-first over speed. The delay widens bidder prep time but compresses post-award schedules if commissioning targets hold.
 
2) Second extension pushes Group B instrumentation bid to 7 October as NRL locks specs via addenda
8NRL has moved the Group B instrumentation bid deadline from 23 September to 7 October, with technical opening on 8 October. The two-week slide follows dense technical addenda that nail down corrosion monitoring, Ex ratings, and network hardware. That combination could improve bid quality or thin the field just as prices firm.
 
3) Two-step bid push gives PFCC instrumentation bidders more runway in NRL NREP
8NRL extended its PFCC instrumentation bid date twice, taking the deadline to 07 Oct while shifting the technical opening to 08 Oct. The move follows a dense Addendum-04 that hard-codes corrosion monitoring, managed Ethernet/FO and AVL specifics. Whether the extra time yields tighter spreads or simply resets bidder homework will show up at techno-commercial
 
4) Two-step extension pushes BPCL Bina petchem compressor bid to 15 October as EIL keeps API 617 bar intact
8EIL has shifted the bid due date for BPCL’s Bina petchem compressor package from 16 September to 15 October in two moves. The core API 617 and Ex-protection qualifications, plus licensor-tied NDA protocols, remain unchanged. The added 29 days may broaden participation, but it won’t soften the evidence burden or the hydrogen-service duty points.
 
5) BPCL CAMS bid pushed thrice to 7 October as BPCL locks L1 route and full API accountability
8BPCL has extended its CAMS tender in three steps from 16 September to 7 October, without shifting from an L1 award philosophy. The company has also pinned end-to-end API and middleware responsibility on the consultant, including when standard interfaces don’t exist. That combination tightens delivery risk even as bidders get more time to finalise enterprise-grade integration plans.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Oct 01: 1) Five-way SPP race opens on energy-performance terms in Petronet LNG PDH-PP Dahej
8EIL pushed the PDH-PP pump package into a classic SPP contest, but with a sharper eye on BKW and lifecycle spares. Zero-deviation and group-wise evaluation narrow the room for games, shifting leverage to proven hydraulics. The outcome will be decided as much by energy guarantees as by price.
 
2) EIL tightens rotating-equipment guardrails for vertical SPP pumps in BPCL Bina Petchem (BPREP)
8Technical Amendment-1 rewires the pump dossier with new vessel design data and a stricter reading of MCSF and NPSH rules. OEM requests to widen pressure ratings met an MR-anchored “no,” while hazardous-area and seal-plan specs stayed firm. With four bidders at the line, Bina’s pump scope now pivots on who best aligns hydraulics to licensor limits without cost creep.
 
3) Three-way technical contest opens for electric heater package in PLL PDH-PP, Dahej (EIL)
8EIL opened technical bids for PLL’s PDH-PP fuel-gas heater with three participants on a zero-deviation, bottom-line regime. The package hard-codes MCCB and fault-level constraints while pushing all start/stop logic into thyristor control interfaced to DCS. An EMD waiver and a bid-due extension nudge participation, but CPBG and delivery clocks keep execution discipline intact.
 
4) Only two of ten pass IOCL’s pipeline-QRA filter for Mundra–Panipat service change
8IOCL’s GeM tender for the MPPL Panipat–Churwa QRA drew a crowd but cleared only two firms on technicals. The bar—five pipeline QRAs in seven years and Phast/Safeti v8.0+—reshaped the field to core risk specialists. The conversion to products service, with fresh reroutes and station changes, now hinges on a three-month QRA cycle before commissioning decisions.
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Oct 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

Gas price for Reliance-BP cut by 3% to $9.72/MMBtu for 6 months

Oct 01: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers Details
8Rate contract for supply and washing of towels, linens, and associated services Details
8Annual rate contract for mechanical maintenance of rotary equipment for phase-I units of lupech project Details
8Tender for procurement of active catalyst II Details
8Tender for supply of ABC 9 kg fire extinguisher Details
8Hiring PMC for feasibility, engineering, EPC finalization, and DG set supervision Details
8Tender for procurement of digital micrometer Details
8Procurement of spares for cooper make flash gas compressors Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract of dining hall ductable ACs and water heater pumps Details
8Tender for supply of stack gas analyser system Details
8Tender for storage racking system for trinitrotoluene (TNT) plant Details
8Tender for balance non-process building (NPB) works Details
8Tender for upgradation, maintenance, and procurement of central horizontal SPP unit Details
8Procurement of flaker drum for trinitrotoluene plant Details
8Tender for upgradation and AMC of ANSYS software Details
8Procurement of 40 MT morpholine in drums single delivery Details
8Hiring services for horizontal & J-bend drilling with SDMM/RSS/MWD/LWD including jar, centrifuge, and tools (amendment-1) Details
8Tender for EPCOM of 160 TPD municipal solid waste-based compressed biogas plant (80 TPD mixed + 80 TPD source segregated) (corrigendum-05) Details
8Design, supply, installation commissioning of equipments and furniture including allied site works Details
8Supply and installation of professional large display units Details
8Tender for supply of packer and hookwall Details
8Tender for procurement of galvanized iron trays Details
8Supply, installation, and testing of non-intrusive magnetic pig signallers Details
8Tender for procurement of HDPE duct Details
8Tender for procurement of fire siren motor Details
8Supply of gate valves with mechanical interlock Details
8Supply of engineers combine make pump spares Details
8Supply of zeeco make burner tiles and oil tiles Details
8Tender for supervision of autolpg unloading operation Details
8Tender for catalyst replacement jobs during shutdown in HGU-76 and HGU-77 units Details
8Supply of hiro nisha make pump spares Details
8Non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract for M/s siemens make VFD panels Details
8Procurement of 2 kg jar-type HDPE containers for vashi grease plant Details
8Annual rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of equipment along with miscellaneous cold jobs Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IT equipment for terminal automation system Details
8Tender for procurement of anti-static additive Details
8Procurement of paints for in-house ST&P of indane bottling plant Details
8Hiring of third-party agency (TPA) for providing manpower Details
8Procurement of mechanical seal for LPG pumps Details
8Supply of forbes marshall make analyzer spares Details
8Tender for supply of KBL pump spares Details
8Tender for supply of beacon make pump spares Details
8Tender for lining-up agency for steam leak management program Details
8Three-year annual maintenance contract with one-year spare supply for cummins make diesel generators Details
8Three-year annual maintenance contract with one-year spare supply for kirloskar make screw air compressors Details
8Supply of DHDT coalescer pads and filter elements Details
8Supply and retrofitting of new actuators for existing MOVs Details
8Providing service for equipment maintenance Details
8Tender for procurement of motor operated valves Details
8Procurement of spares for roots cleaning cum mopping machine Details
8Two-year rate contract for technical supervisory assistance for M/s sulzer make rotary equipment Details
8Tender for procurement of heater air drier Details
8Tender for procurement of hi-efficiency PNG stove Details
8Tender for procurement of mobile air compressor Details
8Tender for revamping of fire water tank truss and allied jobs Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for metrohm make equipments Details
8Supply price for group-1 complete CCTV system Details
8Tender for commissioning of rotork MOVs Details
8Rate contract for tank gauges Details
8Procurement of 2-inch STD ASTM A312 BE seamless pipe Details
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 8LPG connections in India have jumped to over 33 crore in last 11 years: Hardeep Puri Details
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8Gas price for Reliance-BP cut by 3% to $9.72/MMBtu for 6 months Details
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Today's update in E&P & Midstream-Downstream sector

Oct 01: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P & midstream-downstream section
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Announcements

Oct 01: 8Annual report 2024-2025 [Indus Gas] Details
8Domestic natural gas price for the period 1st October 2025 to 31st October 2025 [PPAC] Details
8Trading calendar for October 2025 [IGX] Details
8Change in senior management of the company [EIL] Details
8Oil India Limited signs MoU with GAIL (India) Limited to enhance collaboration across natural gas value chain [OIL] Details
8Company announces superannuation of senior management member, Mr. Ram Ballabha Singh [ATGL] Details Details

When one cluster sneezes: How Morbi strained the CGD model

Sep 30: A single industrial hub forced an industry-wide rethink.
8From PNG-industrial concentration risk to sourcing costs, learn why Morbi became the stress test for scale, pricing power, and capex paybacks.
8And this holds for the gas sector at large
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Hydrogen plan splits into two acts

Sep 30: Phase-I builds the scaffolding—codes, pilots, registry.
8Phase-II promises real flows: steady blends, first pure-H2 corridors, annual standard updates.
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How is Nayara trying to survive the sanctions?

Sep 30: 8The Russian owned refinery is surviving sanctions imposed on the refinery
8And it has worked out a sanction-proof policy that seems to be holding the refiner good stead
But for how long, only time will tell
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E&P contracting brief: Part IV

Sep 30: 1) Crude sale in Colombia extended amid compliance bottlenecks
8The CPO-5 crude sale tender has been pushed from 29 September to 06 October 2025.
8The seven-day shift highlights buyer hesitation over tax compliance and volume risk.
8Whether this secures broader participation or entrenches a narrow bidder pool remains unclear.
 
2) Tripura EWTF bid deadline extended again amid PQC and EMD hurdles
8ONGC’s Khubal EWTF tender has been pushed from 26 September to 07 October, a net delta of 11 days.
8The manual extension reflects possible low participation despite a Rs 499.8 crore package.
8With heavy PQCs and no MSE relief, bidder hesitation is visible but unresolved.
 
3) Pipeline rehab tender locks bidders into high securities and zero deviation regime
8Oil India has launched a 700 km pipeline coating replacement tender with spread-wise EMDs exceeding Rs 1 crore.
8The tender bans bidder-initiated extensions and imposes automatic PBG escalation, tilting risk allocation.
8Whether this secures disciplined participation or drives single-bid outcomes remains to be seen.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Sep 30: 1) Desalination tender pushed to 21 October as risk-heavy clauses deter bidders
8The modular desalination plant tender has been extended by more than a month.
8Strict ZLD penalties, long PBG lock-ins, and inspection agency changes are reshaping bidder appetite.
8Whether this extension signals a new procurement model or a market standoff remains to be seen.
 
2) HPHT services tender extended to 14 October as penalty clauses harden
8The submission deadline has been pushed by two weeks, now to 14 October, after bidder hesitancy persisted.
8The move comes alongside amendments that raise penalty recoveries to 20% and expand job refusal fines.
8Whether the softened maintenance timelines will be enough to attract wider participation remains unresolved.
 
3) Horizontal drilling bid delayed to 14 October amid stringent OEM tool norms
8The complex horizontal drilling package has been pushed back by two weeks, citing bidder preparedness.
8The Rs 1.58 crore EMD and 30-month PBG remain untouched.
8Whether this unlocks wider participation or entrenches a narrow vendor pool is yet to be seen.
 
4) Coring package in eastern basin extended again as mobilization-anchored clause reshapes risk
8The coring package has now been extended to 14 October 2025 after a second deadline push.
8Alongside the delay, the effective date clause has been rewritten, shifting contractual liability to mobilization.
8The option clause further amplifies client leverage, raising concerns over bidder appetite.
 
5) PLC spares contract deadline extended to 14 October, exposing sole-source contracting delays
8The PLC spares tender deadline has been pushed by nearly a month, despite it being a single-vendor rate contract.
8The unusual reliance on international price lists with annual revisions highlights PSU–OEM dynamics.
8Whether the extension is a mere formality or a sign of deeper bottlenecks is unclear.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 30: 1) Bid deadline pushed to 20 October 2025 under corrigendum for offshore crane O&M
8ONGC has officially moved the bid submission deadline for its offshore crane O&M tender to 20 October 2025.
8The date shift gives bidders breathing room to recalibrate manpower mobilisation and consumables planning.
8It reflects ONGC’s pragmatic stance on bidder preparedness without softening its strict compliance and security regime.
 
2) Date pushed to 03 October 2025, but precedence and security tighten the frame in ONGHC HOCU hire
8ONGC has moved the goalposts on the HOCU hire, giving bidders more runway.
8But the precedence stack and performance-security teeth leave little room for interpretive leeway.
8The HOCU envelope and TPI clocks will shape who actually turns up.
 
3) Third extension pushes bid to 10 October 2025 without altering terms for integrated drilling services, at Baghewala.
8OIL has added a final 14-day push to bring the bid window to 10 October.
8The move preserves scope and governance while giving IDS players breathing room to lock rigs and surety lines.
8The competitive dynamic now hinges on who can convert the extra time into compliant, bankable offers.
 
4) Third extension signals bidder hesitation in ONGC’s digital integrator empanelment
8ONGC has pushed its system integrator empanelment tender to mid-October, after two earlier extensions.
8The move underscores continued resistance from potential bidders facing stiff eligibility norms.
8Whether the balance of risk and flexibility draws enough competition is the open question.
 
5) Oil India extends cementing services bid in Rajasthan by 28 days amid tight PQC controls
8The cementing and BHP services tender for Rajasthan has been pushed to 10 October 2025.
8The four-week extension reflects limited early participation under OIL’s restrictive PQC and global tie-up mandate.
8Whether bidders adapt or the tender slips into single-bid territory remains unresolved.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 30: 1) Siam Services takes L1 for two automatic digital well analyser sets in ONGC Rajahmundry procurement
8ONGC closed the GeM event for two automated digital well analyser sets with Siam Services quoting L-1.
8Corrigenda locked in automation, accessory counts and a priced spares list outside evaluation.
8The price is set, but bid spreads, owner estimate and any disqualifications remain undisclosed.
 
2) Photo finish: Lichens edges out Chetankumar V. Shah by 14 paise for Hazira utilities O&M
8A photo-finish at the top masks a policy-heavy shift beneath the bid.
8ONGC’s revised fair wage regime and invoice-recovery triggers recalibrate how contractors cost labour risk.
8The SOW’s “revamps included” clause could be the silent swing factor on margins.
 
3) R L Agarwalla wins ONGC Assam composite-mats O&M; dependency clause curbs idle standbys
8A tight bid field converged around a lean L1, but ONGC’s new dependency clause quietly moved the risk posts.
8Inter-location SLAs and short-deployment charges will now test contractors’ bench depth and transport discipline.
8The build-specs and tracking rules hint at fewer damage disputes—but only if DPRs hold up.
 
4) Only two bidders enter ONGC Ankleshwar’s GRP/GRE maintenance race as clarifications harden around zero-deviation rules
8A two-bid framework with frozen specs leaves little oxygen for post-opening manoeuvres.
8With insurance surety bonds and policy undertakings in play, paperwork is strategy.
8The two participants must win on method, compliance discipline and documented capability.
 
5) OIL relaxes mobilization, hard-codes ESG and steel policy in slickline tender
8Mobilization goes from 90 to 120 days while OIL takes tool ownership out of price fog.
8ESG and steel declarations move from guidance to hard compliance.
8A date push to 06 October 2025 is claimed, but not seen in the papers herein.
 
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Manan Oilfield undercuts Enquest by 18% for drilling-tendering support in KG Basin Kakinada.

Sep 30: 8A two-horse race ends with Manan pricing about one-fifth below its rival.
8The amended TOR/ATC stack signals OIL’s intent to standardise BEC/SCC/SoR/SoP across high-stakes drilling packages.
8The result will shape vendor pools and risk language in the rig and services tenders that follow.
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Jindal Drilling beats bigger opponents for Odisha directional drilling

Sep 30: 8Price spread shows capability-led bidding with limited scope for opportunistic discounts.
8The SOW hard-codes availability and QA/QC obligations that raise the bar on tool fleets and back-ups.
8The award will test whether penalties and LIH carve-outs translate into lower NPT on high-angle wells.
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Winner emerges for jetty strengthening and bulk-handling revamp for Nhava Supply Base.

Sep 30: 8A single disclosed L1 hints at a tight, capability-screened field.
8The financial BEC revision and extra PBG mechanisms likely shaped who stayed competitive.
8The engineering burden sits in pneumatic transfer and utility tie-ins that punish thin liquidity during commissioning.
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Under balanced drilling consultancy: Quality-first QCBS and field-specific deliverables

Sep 30: 8The owner is shopping for a UBD feasibility that doesn’t just theorize, but pressure-tests rigs, sites and safety against depleted reservoirs.
8A 70:30 QCBS with a high technical bar shifts the contest to teams that have actually run UBD.
8Price will matter, but only after the subsurface and HAZOP math adds up.
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Announcements

Oct 06: New Page 1 8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/30/2025/15/CTMPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from CPCL cauvery basin refinery to madurai [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/29/2025/14/EGPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from ennore to gummidipoondi [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/26/2025/11/GHPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from gwalior to sitarganj [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/25/2025/10/PRPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from paradip to raipur [PNGRB] Details
8Clarifications on bid no. BID/PPPL/24/2025/09/MAJPL for authorization of LPG pipeline project from mumbai to jalgaon with nasik-aurangabad spur [PNGRB] Details
8Confirmation of no material reason for resignation of mrs. vandana gupta as independent director [confidence petroleum] Details
8Board approval for change of registered office within mumbai [confidence petroleum] Details
8APSEZ reports 11% growth in september 2025 port cargo, records all-time high half-yearly port and rail volumes [adani port] Details
8Change in directorate of the company [IOCL] Details
8Receipt of a significant order from indian oil corporation limited [KBL] Details

 

 

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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Oct 03: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Oct 03: 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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8All tankers
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Narmada Rajpipla District City Gas Distribution Project

Oct 03: 8Project Name: Narmada Rajpipla District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

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Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur District City Gas Distribution Project

Oct 03: 8Project Name: Jhabua, Banswara, Ratlam and Dungarpur District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

India Looks to Buy More LNG After Prices Fall to 16-Month Low

Oct 03: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of installing of street lights inside regional store area Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection for drill collars Details 
8Appointment of Agency to Manage Corporate Website with CMS & SEO Details
8Tender for replacement of 36-inch scraper barrel isolation valves Details
8Supply, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning and shifting of underground portion of fire hydrant pipeline section to above ground through pipe bridges and allied activities Details 
8Appointment of agency for Bunkering survey and EBN compliance for various ports Details
8Tender for arranging fit tank trucks for the road transportation of benzene Details
8Expression of interest for LPG pipeline network installation to ATI facility kitchens Details 
8Technical Proposal for SD WAN - Network Connectivity at Retail Outlets Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of refractory, tube cleaning, and other allied works during OHCU and HGU-II unit shutdown Details 
8Rate Contract for RCC Retrofitting Works at Refinery for a Period of 3 Years Details
8Tender for sleeving of pipeline Details
8Rate contract for development and supply of spares for equipments under mechanical maintenance in P 25 units Details
8Tender for development of new A-site retail outlet Details 
8Tender for Schneider (L&T) Make Panel & Breaker Maintenance during TA-2026 Details
8EOI for supply, installation, and commissioning of pigging test loop on wellhead platform for experiential learning Details
8EOI for proposal for supply, installation, commissioning, and training of water treatment and monitoring systems Details
8EOI for setting up of oil spill management kit Details
8Procurement of M/s Vogelsang India Pvt. Ltd. make spares of OWS/CRWS pumps of TAME unit Details
8Tender for supply of master switch and controller spares Details
8Procurement of M/s Hiro Nisha Systems Pvt. Ltd. make spares of wash-water pump Details
8Tender for supply of seal spares Details
8Procurement of M/s Mazda Limited make spare ejector condenser system of OHCU Details
8Procurement of M/S Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. make 3MT and Rectech shredders gearbox Details
8Tender for filling gun self-centering plate spring type Details
8Tender for supply of KBL make pump spares Details
8Supply of mandatory spares inclusive of TPI Details
8Providing services for unloading supervision of auto-LPG tankers Details
8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) and purchase of preventive maintenance spares for 4 numbers of KPCL make screw air compressors through OEM authorized dealer Details
8Annual rate contract for hot and cold jobs related to mechanical maintenance works for Phase-1 units/facilities of Lupech projects Details
8Tender for agency for replacement of crotch section (J bend) in INDMAX unit Details
8Tender for procurement of plastic wash bottle Details
8Procurement of fasteners, plates, and gaskets for DHDT/VGO-HDT unit Details
8Supply of Andritz make decanter spares Details
8Supply and commissioning of diesel engine driven firefighting pumps Details
8Supply of GC-MS and other calibration gas standard Details
8Supply of video conferencing and web cameras Details
8Tender for arranging onsite calibration of 2 nos. of mass flow meters Details
8Procurement of M/s P&F make limit switches Details
8Tender for ISO 50001:2018 certification, training, and surveillance audits at BPCL Irimpanam installation Details
8Contract for hiring of emergency vehicle Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of prover interface card for custody transfer metering Details
8Tender for running contract for upkeep of fire station and fire water pump house Details
8Tender for checking, inspection, verification/validation services for FCI flare flow meters Details
8Tender for supply of valve plug Details
8Providing job of cylinder handling services and production line services Details
8Providing services for laying and termination of cables Details
8Tender for providing integrated assistance in LPG cylinder receipt and bottling Details
8Providing manpower assistance for firefighting equipment operation and maintenance Details
8Procurement of DCU BHEL make PSV spares Details
8Tender for supply of orifice flange Details
8Tender for supply of handheld PMI alloy analyser Details
8Tender for procurement of spring supports Details
8Rate contract for 5110 breath-analyser examination Details
8Rate contract for printing and production of banners/displays, various types of stickers Details
8Tender for revamping of washing unit with filtration system Details
8Tender for arranging to carry out third-party safety audit and stability survey of structures and buildings Details
8Supply of PDA & PDE – M&I of column and vessels Details
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 8KP Group signs pact with multiple players to explore opportunities in green hydrogen Details
 8Oil on track for steepest weekly plunge in 3-1/2 months Details
 8Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets Details
 8Petrol demand rises 7.5% in Sept; diesel consumption up 6.3% Details
 8Nayara Energy crude imports shrink, exports fall 60% amid sanctions Details
 8India’s oil market splits as state refiners cut Russian crude & private players ramp up buys Details
 8PNGRB report maps step-wise hydrogen blending: 2% safe, 20% only with new infra Details
 8India’s Russian oil imports ease in September amid US talks Details
 8Shell reveals plan to develop more LNG projects in Nigeria Details
 8Hungary to buy 400 million cubic meters of French LNG annually, FM announces Details
 8Nigeria’s oil boom meets its refining headache Details
 8Russia to import gasoline from Asia as drone hits cripple refineries Details
 8India’s gas story losing steam? why high LNG prices are a worry for Gujarat Gas, IGL, MGL — but boosting GAIL Details
 819 EVs gutted as fire erupts in building basement in Bengaluru Details
 8Indian oil companies step in to plug shortages in Russia's key markets Details
 8Economics trumps politics: India's US oil, LNG imports slump sharply Details
 8Petroleum minister inaugurates new office of Indraprastha Gas Limited Details
 8Cochin Shipyard appoints Rajesh K R as unit head of Kolkata ship repair unit Details
8India Looks to Buy More LNG After Prices Fall to 16-Month Low Details
8GAIL CMD conferred with Mahatma Award 2025 Details
 8EIL's N S Vasudev step down from executive director (projects) post Details
 8Slight dip in India’s Russian oil imports in September, but no meaningful impact of US pressure visible yet Details
 8India's diesel exports to Europe probably surged to record in September, sources say Details
 8Oil India, GAIL sign MoU to strengthen natural gas collaboration Details
 8India ramps up US oil purchases amid trade talks, diversification push Details
 8US tariffs: Putin says 'India will not allow itself to be humiliated'; calls PM Modi a 'wise leader' Details
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Announcements

Oct 03: 8Intimation regarding the resignation of independent director [CPIL] Details
8Appointment to senior management [SCL] Details
8Change of name of wholly owned subsidiary to South West Resources Private Limited w.e.f. 01.10.2025 [SWP] Details
8Change in senior management [BPCL] Details
8Changes in senior management [HPCL] Details Details

Ranjit Rath: Big capex plans

Oct 02: Oil India Ltd is undertaking its biggest capex ever in its history
8The ambition is sky high
8But can it also invite trouble?
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ONGC: Rosy from the outside, not so rosy from within

Oct 02: Find out how the company wrote cheques to book its way to growth
8But all that it did was to buy itself some breathing space
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Corridor at risk: The Mehsana–Bhatinda warning

Oct 02: 8A marquee route just printed a deep contraction in gas volumes
8And there is no possible way that volumes can go up
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Great gas reserves: But this E&P outfit seems to have nowhere to go

Oct 02: This E&P company sits on good producing gas reserves
8But it is tied to a single customer
8And then again it is involved in litigation that can make or mar the company
8There seems to be no immediate solution in sight.
8And that is such a waste Details

ONGC rig tender clarifications tighten rig ownership and standby economics 

Oct 01: 8ONGC has barred leased rigs, cut standby payouts, and expanded deferment rights in its workover rig tender.
8These shifts tilt risk and capital burden sharply onto contractors.
8With 11 mid-tier firms in the fray, competition could thin under the new regime.
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Cairn Oil & Gas extends Chinese agency sourcing tender deadline to 15 October 2025

Oct 01: 8Cairn Oil & Gas has extended the submission deadline for its Chinese agency sourcing tender.
8The unusual liaison-based model points to a sourcing experiment in upstream procurement.
8The extension hints at low initial response or broader supplier engagement strategy.
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Pre-bid queries reshape ONGC rig charter tender as deferment clause tilts risk to contractors

Oct 01: 8Contractors pressed ONGC on pump capacity, drill pipe limits, and OEM spares.
8The operator stood firm, even inserting a new deferment clause that shifts idle-time risk squarely onto bidders.
8This combination narrows competition while raising stakes for those who remain.
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ONGC tender: Does the company have a right to do this?

Oct 01: 8A new subcontracting clause directs main contractors to prefer SC/ST and women-owned MSEs, adding a governance layer.
8These changes alter bidder eligibility, compliance risk, and subcontracting economics.
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ONGC extends query deadlines but tightens bid security and consortium rules in PSV tender

Oct 01: 8ONGC’s latest corrigendum shifts the playing field for its four-PSV project.
8Extended pre-bid deadlines offer bidders more preparation time, but new compliance hurdles and longer bid security lock-ups alter financial and strategic equations.
8The bar is rising for who can realistically participate.
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Four-way technical opening sets up a capacity-first contest for for Mallavaram–Srikakulam line

Oct 01: 8PNGRB locked the initial capacity at 10.0 MMSCMD even as bidders argued for a lower start. A mid-process correction standardized the trunk length at 330 km and nudged up the minimum net worth to Rs 198 crore. With dates pushed to 30 May/3 June, the four bidders now shape feasibility and financing around a stricter, grid-centric brief.
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ONGC  hardens risk regime in offshore pipeline ILI tender under PRP-VII/VIII

Oct 01: 8ONGC’s Western Offshore tender shifts risk sharply onto contractors through triple-layered LDs, mandatory tool modifications, and tech transfer clauses.
8The 36-month contract period departs from past norms, embedding ONGC’s presence in data analysis.
8Whether global ILI majors absorb these risks or price them out remains uncertain.
8Direct involvement in MFL data analysis and tech transfer requirements highlight ONGC’s capacity-building agenda.
8This is consistent with its move to internalize seismic and digital workflows. Future ILI tenders may replicate this model
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Oct 01: 1) ONGC pre-bid meeting on Pipavav mud plant locks in 45-day mobilisation and strict BEC filters
8The pre-bid dialogue for ONGC’s Gujarat Pipavav LMP exposed a stark divide between bidder flexibility demands and ONGC’s rigid stance.
8Key contractor requests on tank sizing, expansion pricing, insurance waivers, and IP ownership were rejected.
8The only concession was a new clause permitting subsidiaries to borrow parent company experience.
 
2) Pre-bid queries reshape ONGC Vadodara IT infra tender with OEM-only deployment and FMS price floor
8ONGC has tightened compliance for its Vadodara IT resources bid.
8Bidders now face OEM-mandated deployment, minimum service charges, and scope variability through option clauses.
8These changes are set to reshape participation dynamics and cost structures.
 
3) ONGC pre-bid triggers crane spec escalation and brand-new forklift mandate for shore base tender
8ONGC’s shore base logistics tender underwent sharp revisions after pre-bid, with crane requirements quadrupled and forklifts restricted to brand new units.
8The EMD was reduced but counterbalanced by higher equipment entry barriers.
8Bidders now face a narrower corridor of compliance, reshaping competition in offshore logistics contracting.
 
4) Pre-bid pushes for more agencies, date extension and no-below-estimate quotes rejected for ONGC Assam Asset pipelines ARC
8A 12-agency, single-number SOR ARC is being held tight on dates, matching and compliance.
8Bidders asked for festival relief, more awardees and a ban on below-estimate bids—and were turned down.
8The prize is a scarce 11% and 14% slot, but the risks sit in mobilisation, weather and document scrubs.
 
5) Corrigendum tightens LD and compliance regime in ONGC Mehsana earthing tender
8ONGC Mehsana’s corrigendum on the earthing ARC raises the stakes with stricter liquidated damages, extended integrity pact, and compliance-heavy conditions.
8Contractors face tighter mobilisation timelines and heavier penalties, reshaping vendor risk profiles.
8The changes could alter bidder strategies and narrow competition in this niche service market.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Oct 01: 1) Corrigendum fixes bid closure, security duration, and splitting rules in crane hire tender
8Oil India has clarified bid deadlines, security lock-up terms, and award splitting in its crane hire tender.
8The revisions impose stricter liquidity demands while preserving flexibility in operational deployment.
8Bidders face reduced ambiguity but heightened financial pressure, reshaping participation dynamics.
 
2) Corrigendum introduces e-BG, insurance surety bonds and stricter mobilisation penalties in material handling tender
8ONGC has overhauled its Nhava Supply Base material handling tender with fresh compliance and security instruments.
8The shift allows e-BGs and insurance bonds but tightens penalties on mobilisation and wage defaults.
8Bidders must now navigate a dual landscape of liquidity relief and operational stringency.
 
3) PBC advanced while PSV bid queries extended, HDD pipeline scope tightened
8ONGC’s Trombay pipeline tender imposes HDD on the HPCL leg while juggling bid conference schedules across projects.
8A rare PBC preponement in Uran compresses bidder preparation time.
8These shifts highlight ONGC’s evolving risk-allocation and bid-timing strategy.
 
4) Corrigenda ease PQ norms and extend bid timeline for Tripura CBG project
8Oil India has halved O&M experience requirements and slashed turnover thresholds for its Tripura CBG tender.
8The changes open the field to mid-tier players but raise questions about execution reliability.
8Multiple bid extensions highlight persistent bidder pushback and shifting risk dynamics.
 
5) O&M tender for Tatipaka and Mandapeta gas compression extended to 14 October 2025
8ONGC has extended the bid deadline for its Rajahmundry O&M tender by 21 days.
8The move points to participation concerns amid strict PQCs and floor price rules.
8Contractors now have more time to align manpower and OEM tie-ups, but barriers remain steep.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Oct 01: 1) Extends Bhaskar-I flare system tender submission deadline to 06 October 2025
8Has extended the bid submission date for its Bhaskar-I flare system EPC tender.
8The 10-day extension follows bidder requests for more time.
8The move signals tight compliance expectations and an effort to expand the vendor pool.
 
2) Extends aviation fuelling O&M bid at Juhu helibase to 21 October 2025
8The aviation fuelling O&M contract for Juhu Helibase has been pushed by 18 days.
8While the scope and securities remain intact, bidder participation challenges appear to be the trigger.
8The delay raises questions on mobilisation timelines before the May 2026 takeover.
 
3) Extends weather forecasting tender deadline to 10 October 2025 amid bidder hesitancy
8Has granted a one-week extension for its weather forecasting tender, pushing closure to 10 October 2025.
8The scope demands API-based, real-time cyclone alerts and GIS-integrated dashboards, limiting bidder universes.
8The extension signals vendor preparation challenges rather than flexibility.
 
4) Assam Asset extends KCl dosing facility tender deadline to 08 October 2025
8Has extended the deadline for its Assam Asset KCl dosing facility tender by one week.
8The shift suggests bidder readiness concerns amid stringent technical and compliance demands.
8The extension buys time but raises questions on whether participation hurdles remain.
 
5) Assam asset MPPU hiring tender extended to 08 October 2025
8The Assam Asset’s tender for high-pressure multi-purpose pumping units has been pushed out by 30 days.
8No formal reason cited, but restrictive specs and bidder scarcity appear decisive.
8The extension buys time but risks compressing mobilization against field demands.
 
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Oct 01: 1) GAIL Vizag DG retrofit puts PMC on the hook for 15% estimate accuracy
8GAIL has launched a QCBS-based PMC buy to replace and commission a 6.6 kV DG set at its Visakhapatnam terminal. The tender tightens accountability with a recovery formula if PMC estimates veer beyond around 15% of EPC awards. A single-lumpsum SOR from DFR to commissioning and a hard 18-month clock raise both the bar and the stakes.
 
2) BPCL Bina petchem pump package raises API-610 bar, widens OEM gateway via subsidiary route
8BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion has put its most licensor-sensitive rotating package behind a strict NDA and a harder API 610 PTR bar. No EMD eases entry, but cross-verification and corporate guarantees will thin the field to serious OEMs. The motor clause’s Ex-d/Ex-de equivalence could widen competition — if bidders can prove one-year duty under comparable frames and poles.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Oct 01: 1) Seven extensions push BPCL’s Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender by 92 days
8BPCL’s long-pass HDD package for Mahul–Rasayani has now slipped to a 15 October close after seven extensions. The base document kept the scope, BQC and “no RA” stance intact, signaling quality-first over speed. The delay widens bidder prep time but compresses post-award schedules if commissioning targets hold.
 
2) Second extension pushes Group B instrumentation bid to 7 October as NRL locks specs via addenda
8NRL has moved the Group B instrumentation bid deadline from 23 September to 7 October, with technical opening on 8 October. The two-week slide follows dense technical addenda that nail down corrosion monitoring, Ex ratings, and network hardware. That combination could improve bid quality or thin the field just as prices firm.
 
3) Two-step bid push gives PFCC instrumentation bidders more runway in NRL NREP
8NRL extended its PFCC instrumentation bid date twice, taking the deadline to 07 Oct while shifting the technical opening to 08 Oct. The move follows a dense Addendum-04 that hard-codes corrosion monitoring, managed Ethernet/FO and AVL specifics. Whether the extra time yields tighter spreads or simply resets bidder homework will show up at techno-commercial
 
4) Two-step extension pushes BPCL Bina petchem compressor bid to 15 October as EIL keeps API 617 bar intact
8EIL has shifted the bid due date for BPCL’s Bina petchem compressor package from 16 September to 15 October in two moves. The core API 617 and Ex-protection qualifications, plus licensor-tied NDA protocols, remain unchanged. The added 29 days may broaden participation, but it won’t soften the evidence burden or the hydrogen-service duty points.
 
5) BPCL CAMS bid pushed thrice to 7 October as BPCL locks L1 route and full API accountability
8BPCL has extended its CAMS tender in three steps from 16 September to 7 October, without shifting from an L1 award philosophy. The company has also pinned end-to-end API and middleware responsibility on the consultant, including when standard interfaces don’t exist. That combination tightens delivery risk even as bidders get more time to finalise enterprise-grade integration plans.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Oct 01: 1) Five-way SPP race opens on energy-performance terms in Petronet LNG PDH-PP Dahej
8EIL pushed the PDH-PP pump package into a classic SPP contest, but with a sharper eye on BKW and lifecycle spares. Zero-deviation and group-wise evaluation narrow the room for games, shifting leverage to proven hydraulics. The outcome will be decided as much by energy guarantees as by price.
 
2) EIL tightens rotating-equipment guardrails for vertical SPP pumps in BPCL Bina Petchem (BPREP)
8Technical Amendment-1 rewires the pump dossier with new vessel design data and a stricter reading of MCSF and NPSH rules. OEM requests to widen pressure ratings met an MR-anchored “no,” while hazardous-area and seal-plan specs stayed firm. With four bidders at the line, Bina’s pump scope now pivots on who best aligns hydraulics to licensor limits without cost creep.
 
3) Three-way technical contest opens for electric heater package in PLL PDH-PP, Dahej (EIL)
8EIL opened technical bids for PLL’s PDH-PP fuel-gas heater with three participants on a zero-deviation, bottom-line regime. The package hard-codes MCCB and fault-level constraints while pushing all start/stop logic into thyristor control interfaced to DCS. An EMD waiver and a bid-due extension nudge participation, but CPBG and delivery clocks keep execution discipline intact.
 
4) Only two of ten pass IOCL’s pipeline-QRA filter for Mundra–Panipat service change
8IOCL’s GeM tender for the MPPL Panipat–Churwa QRA drew a crowd but cleared only two firms on technicals. The bar—five pipeline QRAs in seven years and Phast/Safeti v8.0+—reshaped the field to core risk specialists. The conversion to products service, with fresh reroutes and station changes, now hinges on a three-month QRA cycle before commissioning decisions.
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Oct 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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8Fertilizers
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8All tankers
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Gas price for Reliance-BP cut by 3% to $9.72/MMBtu for 6 months

Oct 01: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for supply and maintenance of fire extinguishers Details
8Rate contract for supply and washing of towels, linens, and associated services Details
8Annual rate contract for mechanical maintenance of rotary equipment for phase-I units of lupech project Details
8Tender for procurement of active catalyst II Details
8Tender for supply of ABC 9 kg fire extinguisher Details
8Hiring PMC for feasibility, engineering, EPC finalization, and DG set supervision Details
8Tender for procurement of digital micrometer Details
8Procurement of spares for cooper make flash gas compressors Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract of dining hall ductable ACs and water heater pumps Details
8Tender for supply of stack gas analyser system Details
8Tender for storage racking system for trinitrotoluene (TNT) plant Details
8Tender for balance non-process building (NPB) works Details
8Tender for upgradation, maintenance, and procurement of central horizontal SPP unit Details
8Procurement of flaker drum for trinitrotoluene plant Details
8Tender for upgradation and AMC of ANSYS software Details
8Procurement of 40 MT morpholine in drums single delivery Details
8Hiring services for horizontal & J-bend drilling with SDMM/RSS/MWD/LWD including jar, centrifuge, and tools (amendment-1) Details
8Tender for EPCOM of 160 TPD municipal solid waste-based compressed biogas plant (80 TPD mixed + 80 TPD source segregated) (corrigendum-05) Details
8Design, supply, installation commissioning of equipments and furniture including allied site works Details
8Supply and installation of professional large display units Details
8Tender for supply of packer and hookwall Details
8Tender for procurement of galvanized iron trays Details
8Supply, installation, and testing of non-intrusive magnetic pig signallers Details
8Tender for procurement of HDPE duct Details
8Tender for procurement of fire siren motor Details
8Supply of gate valves with mechanical interlock Details
8Supply of engineers combine make pump spares Details
8Supply of zeeco make burner tiles and oil tiles Details
8Tender for supervision of autolpg unloading operation Details
8Tender for catalyst replacement jobs during shutdown in HGU-76 and HGU-77 units Details
8Supply of hiro nisha make pump spares Details
8Non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract for M/s siemens make VFD panels Details
8Procurement of 2 kg jar-type HDPE containers for vashi grease plant Details
8Annual rate contract for hydrojet cleaning of equipment along with miscellaneous cold jobs Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IT equipment for terminal automation system Details
8Tender for procurement of anti-static additive Details
8Procurement of paints for in-house ST&P of indane bottling plant Details
8Hiring of third-party agency (TPA) for providing manpower Details
8Procurement of mechanical seal for LPG pumps Details
8Supply of forbes marshall make analyzer spares Details
8Tender for supply of KBL pump spares Details
8Tender for supply of beacon make pump spares Details
8Tender for lining-up agency for steam leak management program Details
8Three-year annual maintenance contract with one-year spare supply for cummins make diesel generators Details
8Three-year annual maintenance contract with one-year spare supply for kirloskar make screw air compressors Details
8Supply of DHDT coalescer pads and filter elements Details
8Supply and retrofitting of new actuators for existing MOVs Details
8Providing service for equipment maintenance Details
8Tender for procurement of motor operated valves Details
8Procurement of spares for roots cleaning cum mopping machine Details
8Two-year rate contract for technical supervisory assistance for M/s sulzer make rotary equipment Details
8Tender for procurement of heater air drier Details
8Tender for procurement of hi-efficiency PNG stove Details
8Tender for procurement of mobile air compressor Details
8Tender for revamping of fire water tank truss and allied jobs Details
8Tender for procurement of spares for metrohm make equipments Details
8Supply price for group-1 complete CCTV system Details
8Tender for commissioning of rotork MOVs Details
8Rate contract for tank gauges Details
8Procurement of 2-inch STD ASTM A312 BE seamless pipe Details
8Tender for supply of natural gas RPD meters, high-pressure regulators, strainers, and AMR unit Details
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 8Exxon Mobil to cut 2,000 jobs amid restructuring Details
 8LNG is Shell's top contribution to energy industry over next decade, CEO says Details
 8GST reforms give boost to EVs, but inverted tax on battery still a hurdle: Sun Mobility’s Chetan Maini Details
 8Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates IGL’s new office and smart gas meter facility in New Delhi Details
 8BPCL launches ‘TheGoodPrint’ to boost natural gas adoption across India Details
 8GAIL's 'Hawa Badlo' campaign garners national acclaim for driving air pollution awareness and public engagement Details
 8LPG connections in India have jumped to over 33 crore in last 11 years: Hardeep Puri Details
 8Oil steadies as investors weigh OPEC+ output hike against US crude inventories Details
8Gas price for Reliance-BP cut by 3% to $9.72/MMBtu for 6 months Details
 8Saudi Arabia’s shift to renewables threatens global oil demand from within Details
 8Allegations work of powerful lobby hit by ethanol blending of petrol: Gadkari Details
 8ET Energy Leadership Summit 2025 maps India’s clean energy transition Details
 8Crude oil inventories continue to fall Details
 8EIA data shows record U.S. oil output after major upward revision Details
 8The battle for the future of energy storage Details
 8India's energy tightrope: balancing decarbonization and development Details
 8Global crude exports set to hit all-time high in October Details
 8Venezuela’s oil wealth: through US sanctions, regime change and power plays, India’s energy security needs to balance a geopolitical tightrope Details
 8Strategic need to raise oil output Details
 8Russia remains India’s top oil supplier in Sept 2025 with 33.3% share Details
 8'Reflects national interest, pride': Russia backs India on oil trade; accuses US of interference on Ukraine war pretext Details
 8India to buy more oil from US amid Trump’s calls to lower Russian oil purchase Details
 8Oil India and GAIL ink MoU to boost cooperation in natural gas sector Details
 8Thyssenkrupp Uhde completes hydrogen recovery unit for Fertiglobe Details
 8Tata Power and VE Commercial Vehicles drive the future of electric mobility in India Details
 8VINSSEN powers world's first ammonia-fueled fuel cell tanker Details
 8Instead of fixing arbitrary targets, India Inc must invest in energy transition R&D Details
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Today's update in E&P & Midstream-Downstream sector

Oct 01: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P & midstream-downstream section
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Announcements

Oct 01: 8Annual report 2024-2025 [Indus Gas] Details
8Domestic natural gas price for the period 1st October 2025 to 31st October 2025 [PPAC] Details
8Trading calendar for October 2025 [IGX] Details
8Change in senior management of the company [EIL] Details
8Oil India Limited signs MoU with GAIL (India) Limited to enhance collaboration across natural gas value chain [OIL] Details
8Company announces superannuation of senior management member, Mr. Ram Ballabha Singh [ATGL] Details Details

When one cluster sneezes: How Morbi strained the CGD model

Sep 30: A single industrial hub forced an industry-wide rethink.
8From PNG-industrial concentration risk to sourcing costs, learn why Morbi became the stress test for scale, pricing power, and capex paybacks.
8And this holds for the gas sector at large
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Hydrogen plan splits into two acts

Sep 30: Phase-I builds the scaffolding—codes, pilots, registry.
8Phase-II promises real flows: steady blends, first pure-H2 corridors, annual standard updates.
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How is Nayara trying to survive the sanctions?

Sep 30: 8The Russian owned refinery is surviving sanctions imposed on the refinery
8And it has worked out a sanction-proof policy that seems to be holding the refiner good stead
But for how long, only time will tell
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E&P contracting brief: Part IV

Sep 30: 1) Crude sale in Colombia extended amid compliance bottlenecks
8The CPO-5 crude sale tender has been pushed from 29 September to 06 October 2025.
8The seven-day shift highlights buyer hesitation over tax compliance and volume risk.
8Whether this secures broader participation or entrenches a narrow bidder pool remains unclear.
 
2) Tripura EWTF bid deadline extended again amid PQC and EMD hurdles
8ONGC’s Khubal EWTF tender has been pushed from 26 September to 07 October, a net delta of 11 days.
8The manual extension reflects possible low participation despite a Rs 499.8 crore package.
8With heavy PQCs and no MSE relief, bidder hesitation is visible but unresolved.
 
3) Pipeline rehab tender locks bidders into high securities and zero deviation regime
8Oil India has launched a 700 km pipeline coating replacement tender with spread-wise EMDs exceeding Rs 1 crore.
8The tender bans bidder-initiated extensions and imposes automatic PBG escalation, tilting risk allocation.
8Whether this secures disciplined participation or drives single-bid outcomes remains to be seen.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Sep 30: 1) Desalination tender pushed to 21 October as risk-heavy clauses deter bidders
8The modular desalination plant tender has been extended by more than a month.
8Strict ZLD penalties, long PBG lock-ins, and inspection agency changes are reshaping bidder appetite.
8Whether this extension signals a new procurement model or a market standoff remains to be seen.
 
2) HPHT services tender extended to 14 October as penalty clauses harden
8The submission deadline has been pushed by two weeks, now to 14 October, after bidder hesitancy persisted.
8The move comes alongside amendments that raise penalty recoveries to 20% and expand job refusal fines.
8Whether the softened maintenance timelines will be enough to attract wider participation remains unresolved.
 
3) Horizontal drilling bid delayed to 14 October amid stringent OEM tool norms
8The complex horizontal drilling package has been pushed back by two weeks, citing bidder preparedness.
8The Rs 1.58 crore EMD and 30-month PBG remain untouched.
8Whether this unlocks wider participation or entrenches a narrow vendor pool is yet to be seen.
 
4) Coring package in eastern basin extended again as mobilization-anchored clause reshapes risk
8The coring package has now been extended to 14 October 2025 after a second deadline push.
8Alongside the delay, the effective date clause has been rewritten, shifting contractual liability to mobilization.
8The option clause further amplifies client leverage, raising concerns over bidder appetite.
 
5) PLC spares contract deadline extended to 14 October, exposing sole-source contracting delays
8The PLC spares tender deadline has been pushed by nearly a month, despite it being a single-vendor rate contract.
8The unusual reliance on international price lists with annual revisions highlights PSU–OEM dynamics.
8Whether the extension is a mere formality or a sign of deeper bottlenecks is unclear.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 30: 1) Bid deadline pushed to 20 October 2025 under corrigendum for offshore crane O&M
8ONGC has officially moved the bid submission deadline for its offshore crane O&M tender to 20 October 2025.
8The date shift gives bidders breathing room to recalibrate manpower mobilisation and consumables planning.
8It reflects ONGC’s pragmatic stance on bidder preparedness without softening its strict compliance and security regime.
 
2) Date pushed to 03 October 2025, but precedence and security tighten the frame in ONGHC HOCU hire
8ONGC has moved the goalposts on the HOCU hire, giving bidders more runway.
8But the precedence stack and performance-security teeth leave little room for interpretive leeway.
8The HOCU envelope and TPI clocks will shape who actually turns up.
 
3) Third extension pushes bid to 10 October 2025 without altering terms for integrated drilling services, at Baghewala.
8OIL has added a final 14-day push to bring the bid window to 10 October.
8The move preserves scope and governance while giving IDS players breathing room to lock rigs and surety lines.
8The competitive dynamic now hinges on who can convert the extra time into compliant, bankable offers.
 
4) Third extension signals bidder hesitation in ONGC’s digital integrator empanelment
8ONGC has pushed its system integrator empanelment tender to mid-October, after two earlier extensions.
8The move underscores continued resistance from potential bidders facing stiff eligibility norms.
8Whether the balance of risk and flexibility draws enough competition is the open question.
 
5) Oil India extends cementing services bid in Rajasthan by 28 days amid tight PQC controls
8The cementing and BHP services tender for Rajasthan has been pushed to 10 October 2025.
8The four-week extension reflects limited early participation under OIL’s restrictive PQC and global tie-up mandate.
8Whether bidders adapt or the tender slips into single-bid territory remains unresolved.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 30: 1) Siam Services takes L1 for two automatic digital well analyser sets in ONGC Rajahmundry procurement
8ONGC closed the GeM event for two automated digital well analyser sets with Siam Services quoting L-1.
8Corrigenda locked in automation, accessory counts and a priced spares list outside evaluation.
8The price is set, but bid spreads, owner estimate and any disqualifications remain undisclosed.
 
2) Photo finish: Lichens edges out Chetankumar V. Shah by 14 paise for Hazira utilities O&M
8A photo-finish at the top masks a policy-heavy shift beneath the bid.
8ONGC’s revised fair wage regime and invoice-recovery triggers recalibrate how contractors cost labour risk.
8The SOW’s “revamps included” clause could be the silent swing factor on margins.
 
3) R L Agarwalla wins ONGC Assam composite-mats O&M; dependency clause curbs idle standbys
8A tight bid field converged around a lean L1, but ONGC’s new dependency clause quietly moved the risk posts.
8Inter-location SLAs and short-deployment charges will now test contractors’ bench depth and transport discipline.
8The build-specs and tracking rules hint at fewer damage disputes—but only if DPRs hold up.
 
4) Only two bidders enter ONGC Ankleshwar’s GRP/GRE maintenance race as clarifications harden around zero-deviation rules
8A two-bid framework with frozen specs leaves little oxygen for post-opening manoeuvres.
8With insurance surety bonds and policy undertakings in play, paperwork is strategy.
8The two participants must win on method, compliance discipline and documented capability.
 
5) OIL relaxes mobilization, hard-codes ESG and steel policy in slickline tender
8Mobilization goes from 90 to 120 days while OIL takes tool ownership out of price fog.
8ESG and steel declarations move from guidance to hard compliance.
8A date push to 06 October 2025 is claimed, but not seen in the papers herein.
 
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Manan Oilfield undercuts Enquest by 18% for drilling-tendering support in KG Basin Kakinada.

Sep 30: 8A two-horse race ends with Manan pricing about one-fifth below its rival.
8The amended TOR/ATC stack signals OIL’s intent to standardise BEC/SCC/SoR/SoP across high-stakes drilling packages.
8The result will shape vendor pools and risk language in the rig and services tenders that follow.
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Jindal Drilling beats bigger opponents for Odisha directional drilling

Sep 30: 8Price spread shows capability-led bidding with limited scope for opportunistic discounts.
8The SOW hard-codes availability and QA/QC obligations that raise the bar on tool fleets and back-ups.
8The award will test whether penalties and LIH carve-outs translate into lower NPT on high-angle wells.
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Winner emerges for jetty strengthening and bulk-handling revamp for Nhava Supply Base.

Sep 30: 8A single disclosed L1 hints at a tight, capability-screened field.
8The financial BEC revision and extra PBG mechanisms likely shaped who stayed competitive.
8The engineering burden sits in pneumatic transfer and utility tie-ins that punish thin liquidity during commissioning.
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Under balanced drilling consultancy: Quality-first QCBS and field-specific deliverables

Sep 30: 8The owner is shopping for a UBD feasibility that doesn’t just theorize, but pressure-tests rigs, sites and safety against depleted reservoirs.
8A 70:30 QCBS with a high technical bar shifts the contest to teams that have actually run UBD.
8Price will matter, but only after the subsurface and HAZOP math adds up.
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