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Schlumberger wins ONGC contract with a 30–80% price gap to the pack .  BPCL seeks CRZ nod for 2.3 km Kandla HSD pipeline to strengthen coastal fuel evacuation .  IOCL’s MPPL Conversion Opens with 10 Bidders Across Three Station Packages.  Owner rejects licensor scope carve-outs at pre-bid for this ethylene cracker.  Blue Phosphate’s Rs. 31.7 crore Udaipur expansion nears final EC; fortified SSP output capped at 600 TPD.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  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.  Downstream contracting briefs: Award.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Hydrogen not just fuel of future, but a key pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness: Puri.  Bhavnagar District City Gas Distribution Project.  Kakinada District City Gas Distribution Project.  Announcements.  Hindustan Zinc’s fertilizer project site shift blocked.  EIL presses ahead with 125 TPD press-mud CBG plant at Kolhapur, widening entry via collaborator route.  Fifth extension pushes IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol bale-feed LSTK to 04 Oct without changing terms in IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol plant.  Four-way technical contest for historian PMC as GAIL extended dates and shields PMC from third-party delays.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part III.  Downstream contracting briefs: Awards.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year.  Dehradun District City Gas Distribution Project.  Malappuram District City Gas Distribution Project.  Announcements.  EY-FICCI report is misleading: 10% of global hydrogen market claim meets a cold global market.  Directional drilling tender closing pushed ahead as revised BEC and tool matrices bed in.  Three domestic bidders qualify as owner relaxes rig charter norms for Rajasthan field.  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  OMCs set Rs 1,050 crore litre ethanol buy with rice-share gate, optimizer allocations, and tight PRC .  Licensor race kicks off for 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing line in BPCL AP refinery-petchem complex.  BPCL calls limited tender for new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla.  There is spec hardening and RLNG start-up option in this cracker licensor selection.  

Schlumberger wins ONGC contract with a 30–80% price gap to the pack 

Sep 26: 8A prescriptive price-band matrix and a hard SITC-linked commencement gate defined the competitive economics of ONGC’s award.
8The winning bid captured the service-first cashflow logic while rivals priced in heavy integration and mobility risks.
8The spread now sets a benchmark for digital drilling analytics procurements without an owner estimate in the open.
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BPCL seeks CRZ nod for 2.3 km Kandla HSD pipeline to strengthen coastal fuel evacuation

Sep 26: 8Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. plans to lay a new 24-inch, 2.3 km high-speed diesel pipeline from Oil Jetty-06 to the IFFCO chamber at Kandla Port. The Rs 11 crore project, which will ride on IOCL’s existing trestle, aims to cut tanker unloading delays and secure supply reliability across western and northern India. The proposal, requiring CRZ clearance, is slated for appraisal at the MoEF&CC’s upcoming 419th EAC meeting on October 3, 2025.
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IOCL’s MPPL Conversion Opens with 10 Bidders Across Three Station Packages

Sep 26: 8Indian Oil Corporation has completed technical openings for all three grouped station works in the Mundra–Panipat Pipeline conversion, drawing four bidders for Group-1, three for Group-2 and three for Group-3. Despite shifting dates, IOCL held firm on PQCs and liabilities, ensuring only technically credible mid-tier EPCs entered the fray. The outcome sets the stage for a high-stakes financial round where execution discipline will matter as much as margins.
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Owner rejects licensor scope carve-outs at pre-bid for this ethylene cracker

Sep 26: 8Bidders tried to push PSV sizing, SIL/SIS and flare inputs to DEC but the owner said no. The owner wants colored MSDs, sizing and safety deliverables embedded in BEDP to keep week-28 on track. That stance will reshape who bids and at what price.
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Blue Phosphate’s Rs. 31.7 crore Udaipur expansion nears final EC; fortified SSP output capped at 600 TPD

Sep 26: 8Blue Phosphate Ltd. is set to secure final environmental clearance for its fertilizer plant expansion in Udaipur, with SEIAA Rajasthan scheduled to take up the proposal on 29 September 2025. The Rs. 31.7 crore brownfield project will lift capacity to 600 TPD across fortified SSP, GSSP, and Urea-SSP products, with strict conditions on wastewater reuse, plantation-linked CSR, and restrictions on adjacent plots.
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Sep 26: 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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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 26: 1) Shortest-route enforcement and 10-day payments define three-year crude road logistics hire in ONGC Assam Asset
8ONGC has launched a three-year hire of seven crude tankers with price discovery tied to a fixed days-and-kilometres formula.
8The shortest-route rule and random capacity checks will test operational discipline even as payments are promised within 10 days.
8The split-award design and a minimum two-tanker bar could reshape who competes, and at what price points.
 
2) IUVL sets 45-day completion and EMD waiver for CB-ONN civil package under single-award, no-RA format in CB-ONN-2005/9 & 2005/3
8IUVL wants a 45-day civil turnaround at CB-ONN, but has removed EMD while keeping a 10% security deposit after award.
8Reverse auction is off the table, and L1 will be judged on total price including GST.
8The catch lies in tight PQC verification and a tie-break matrix that can flip outcomes at the last step.
 3) OIL India awards PS6 OFC/telecom maintenance as L1 at Rs 61.43 lakh
8The two-way contest closed with a clean L1 at Rs 61.43 lakh.
8A 13.2% gap to L2 hints at disciplined, first-shot pricing under a no-RA format.
8The real story is the penalty-heavy attendance regime and a duration anomaly that contractors will want clarified.
 
4) MMPL Private Limited wins integrated coring and non-core package for CBM Asset Bokaro as L1
8A three-way contest in ONGC’s Bokaro CBM package has closed with MMPL Private Limited as L1.
8The buyer widened experience criteria to include Coal while keeping coring responsibility non-subcontractable.
8The winning strategy likely mixed in-house coring depth with partnered logging/IFT and disciplined first-shot pricing.
 

5) Three majors clear the technical gate for directional/MWD package in OIL Mahanadi Basin directional drilling
8They have all qualified on OIL’s two-packet directional drilling bid.
8The SOW’s hard lines on calibration, MTBF, and backup penalties now shape the real contest.
8What the buyer says on staffing buffers and option-clause execution will decide who prices uptime most credibly.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 26: 1) Six clear the technical gate for OALP-I 2D/3D seismic as one bidder falls out
8A seven-way seismic race has narrowed to six after technical scrutiny.
8The GeM two-packet, no-RA format and a stiff EMD have set a compliance-heavy tone.
8What the promoter now says on performance security validity and mobilisation penalties will decide who can carry North-East risk at scale.
 
2) Two pre-named manufacturers enter the fray for Kathana PPD in ONGC Cambay PPD/flow improver
8A focused contest has been pulled for a spec-locked PPD at Kathana GGS.
8With only two pre-named participants, corporate lab numbers and destination sampling will decide the race.
8A small ITB contradiction on integrity-pact applicability could still trip compliance if left unresolved.
 
3) Sole bidder enters single-bid invite to inspect 5″ drill pipes against live GeM order
8A single participant has been called in to inspect 5″ drill pipes for a multi-consignee GeM order.
8The bid stays single-part with no EMD, a 5% PBG and payment only after final inspection reports.
8The closing date has been pushed to 23 September, tightening alignment with the manufacturer’s production run.
 
4) Helideck net supply for offshore rig Sagar Shakti cancelled after GeM issue, with CAP 437-driven spec remaining the benchmark
8A safety-critical helideck net buy is off the table for now.
8The tender married BIS-licensed sisal ropes and CAP 437 compliance with QAD inspection but sought no EMD/ePBG.
8What drove the cancellation — and what changes in a re-tender — will shape who can meet the offshore HSE bar at the right price.
 
5) Corrigendum tightens SCC/SLA precedence and clarifies mobilisation and dispute-resolution routes in Panna & Tapti
8A corrigendum has been used to hard-wire SCC/SLA precedence over GeM boilerplate.
8The tweak also routes dispute resolution back to the SLA and pins mobilisation to SCC, not the portal’s auto-dates.
8Crew sizing and on-duty POB guidance in the SCC aim to stabilise a complex takeover.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Sep 26: 1) ONGC fixes strict no-subcontract stance and live-line experience bar for Anklav Tee hot tapping in Cambay Asset
8A live-line double stoppling at Anklav Tee will decide how many bidders are truly equipped for hydrocarbon hot taps.
8Ongc’s EMD/PBG flex helps liquidity but its no-subcontract rule and ten-year experience test keep the bar high.
8The evaluation will likely reward firms with in-house stopple heads and documented completions.
 
2) Mobilisation relaxed, steel policy added, and TPI proof mandated in slickline hire
8Owner has eased the start-line but tightened the paperwork.
8Mobilization shifts to 120 days while a national steel-compliance form and a TPI attestation become bid gates.
8The net impact on bidder pool, schedule risk, and field diagnostics will surprise some readers.
 
3) OIL extends CT/N2 well-servicing GeM bid to 06 October 2025 in Oil India Limited
8OIL has pushed the bid deadline for its CT/N2/FPU stimulation package to 06 October 2025.
8The scope and safety envelope remain unchanged while the buyer reiterates an amended ATC pack.
8The extra time may widen participation but will not soften penalty or readiness discipline.
 
4) ONGC pushes Assam MPPU bid to 01 October 2025, tweaks mixing/displacement tanks
8ONGC has extended its Assam MPPU tender to 01 October 2025.
8The corrigendum trims batch-mix capacity but formalizes displacement tanks and simplifies the console.
8Bidders get time, but availability and penalty discipline remain unchanged.
 
5) OIL pushes 1000 HP mobile rig bid to 08 October 2025 with ATC reaffirmed
8OIL has moved the bid deadline by 34 days to 08 October 2025.
8The technical bar and mobilization discipline remain unchanged even as pre-bid minutes and ATC are published.
8The shift is designed to widen compliant participation, not to soften specifications.
 
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 26: 1) BPCL HCU revamp EPCM bid pushed to 03 Oct as liability capped at 20% in BPCL Mumbai refinery
8BPCL has extended its HCU revamp EPCM bid to 03-10-2025 and quietly recut the liability maths. A new addendum caps exposure at 20% while pruning an open-ended negligence carve-out. The social-media compliance hook and digital housekeeping point to a tighter governance spine—not just a date shift.
 
2) Standards trump sketches in thermowell details in ONGC Hazira Part-B
8EIL replaced a requested project sketch with thermowell Standard 7-52-0035, tightening geometry and acceptance to a master reference. That removes interpretation latitude in a brownfield where tapping lengths and wake-frequency are unforgiving. The upside is fewer NCRs; the downside is zero room for site-fit improvisation.
 
3) Bid date pushed again for composite pipeline revamp in Hazira Part-B
8EIL has granted a second extension for the ONGC Hazira Part-B pipeline composite works, taking the bid date to 10 October. The scope’s hot-work interfaces and cathodic protection deliverables demanded deeper sub-vendor alignment. Policy filters remain tight, so this extra runway could reshape bidder strategy without relaxing compliance.
 
4) Bid window for 47 GC systems extended by 14 days in BPCL Bina Petchem & refinery expansion
8BPCL has pushed the bid deadline for its BPREP gas chromatograph package out by two weeks. The move intersects strict provenness rules, a licensor-tied NDA, and a heavy EMD regime. What it signals for bidder appetite and schedule risk is inside.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 26: Technical scope tightens around live interfaces in BPCL Bina Refinery
8BPCL’s HAZOP spans 260 P&IDs, utilities, and DCS/ESD interfaces with IEC 61882 methodology. Daily status, risk-matrix reporting, and close-out meetings hardwire execution discipline. The insistence on on-site sessions reduces blind spots typical in virtual reviews.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Sep 26: 1) Hydrotesting of siding pipelines pulled after bid window in HPCL Bareilly New IRD
8HPCL quietly cancelled a low-value, high-impact hydrotest package for its Bareilly New IRD siding lines. The scope was routine on paper but unforgiving on restoration timelines and cashflow. The cancellation resets both the shutdown clock and the pricing test for local hydrotest vendors.
 
2) BPCL Kandla LPG terminal surveys face reset after mass technical disqualifications in BPCL Kandla pipeline survey

8BPCL’s pipeline survey tender for the Kandla LPG import terminal drew six bidders but only one cleared the technical bar. With competition thin and compliance strict, the buyer has cancelled the round. The reissue will likely harden expectations around DGPS-driven alignment, crossings geometry and cadastral depth.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Award

Sep 26: Edwin Babu takes Factory NOC consultancy at Palakkad POL terminal of BPCL
8BPCL has closed the Factory NOC consultancy for its Palakkad POL terminal on GeM. A hyper-local bidder undercut the field by a startling margin, despite unlimited liaison obligations. The payment design and a 03-month timeline will test execution discipline.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 26: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Hydrogen not just fuel of future, but a key pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness: Puri

Sep 26: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for handling chemicals lime general cleaning and housekeeping at boiling house and ethanol plant Details
8Tender for general cleaning and housekeeping services at mill house of HBL 3500 TCD sugar plant Details
8Tender for supply of flanges Details
8Tender for clean agent system for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion projects Details
8Tender for sale of securities by EIL employees provident fund trust Details
8Tender for supply of deluge system Details
8Tender for design and development of finance manual and internal financial control manual Details
8Supply of Emcee digital conductivity meter for aviation turbine fuel Details
8Tender for power supply HV for Sindie WDXRF sulfur analyzer Details
8Carrying out T4S audit for LPG plant Details
8Tender for supply of transformer Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and maintenance of SS-17 and SS-18 Details
8Procurement of carbon steel heat exchanger Details
8Three year rate contract for painting jobs in units utilities and offsites areas Details
8Tender for supply of studs with nuts Details
8Tender for combined station works including civil, mechanical, electrical, telecom and instrumentation works Details  
8Tender for Driver Management Centre (DMC) Details
8Tender for supply of Loctite materials Details
8Supply of push button stations Details
8Procurement of shell & tube heat exchanger Details
8Hiring service provider for temporary associates coordinators CRE and executive assistants for retail SBU offices Details
8Annual rate contract for NAS value correction of lube oil Details
8Procurement of optical fiber-based perimeter intrusion system Details
8Procurement of MHS wagon tippler spares Details
8Procurement of Warren pump along with minor kit Details
8Supply of class 300 ball valves with pneumatic actuators Details
8Procurement of new ETP DAF spares Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of FLP new cooling tower unit Details
8Supply / servicing of IC Howden air & gas compressor Details
8Providing assistance in electrical fire fighting and utility services Details
8Tender for 12-hour online training program on hazards identification and risk analysis Details
8Supply of spare human-machine interface (HMI) for M/s Woodward India Pvt Ltd Details
8Hiring of services for application development and maintenance services for web and mobile technologies Details
8Procurement of MCP and heat detectors from M/s Honeywell Automation India Limited Details
8Procurement of Moog make gas turbine spares Details
8Procurement of high speed diesel Details
8Tender for procurement of fastener Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger (shell / tube bundle / complete exchanger) for SR B unit Details
8Supply of bearing housing Details
8Procurement of Festo make power cylinder spares Details
8Tender for integrated security surveillance system service Details
8Tender for procurement of direct ophthalmoscope Details
8Tender for PESO-approved combo valve with integrated actuator Details
8Procurement of processor card for controller Details
8Tender for engaging BPO service provider for monitoring night driving of tank trucks operating in POL locations under WBSO Details
8Procurement of spares for Honeywell make SM PLC and DCS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for surface area and chemisorption unit supplied by MicrotracBEL Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for data center equipment and services Details
8Procurement of spares for Metrix vibration detectors for CPP gas turbines Details
8Procurement of blower for 99-AB1001A & B Details
8Procurement of high-pressure valves Details
8Annual maintenance contract services for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of EBIL make decanter and seal spares Details
8Tender for supply of Blakite mortar Details
8Supply of API 5L grade coated pipes Details
8Tender for supply of flame arrestor Details
8Tender for procurement of shim set Details
8Supply and installation of machine condition monitoring system Details
8Tender for electrical works at 220 kV switchyard at desalination plant for MESCOM contract power demand reduction Details
8Tender for sale of securities by EIL employees provident fund trust Details
8Supply of galvanized iron tray with four handles Details
8Supply and installation of emergency life support system Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger studs and fasteners Details
8Procurement of electrical safety materials and panel accessories Details
8Two-year rate contract for overhauling of HT & LT motors and DG alternators Details
8Supply of dual beam reflectance spectrophotometer Details
8Supply of trolley with chain, 3 ton, 10 m Details
8Procurement of inspection guard for Sulzer make pumps Details
8Supply of carbon steel pipe CS Details
8Supply of small-sized valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries Details
8Procurement of sleeve and tube Details
8Supply of stud square head with nut GR. B5 Details
8Supply of bellow expansion EJ1 Biturox Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for customs clearance services Details
8Tender for development of new A site retail outlet Details
8Supply and installation of RO water purifier Details
8Tender for AMC (mature support) of 8 TB HANA appliance with 5 nodes including fallback node Details
8Tender for supply of portable fire extinguishers Details
8Tender for CCTV system upgradation Details
8Two-year rate contract for technical supervisory service assistance for repair Details
8AMC for miscellaneous office job assistant Details
8Tender for procurement of IBR PSV Details
8Procurement of OEM SU motors make pump spares Details
8Tender for T4S audit Details
8Tender for providing, erecting, and retrieval of temporary pipe type earthing Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2000 KVA, 11 KV/440 V distribution transformer Details
8Procurement of spares for TBP and Potstill apparatus Details
8Procurement of spares for LECO make bomb calorimeter Details
8Tender for construction of COCO retail outlet Details
8Rate contract for maintenance welding services, fabrication work, and cascade repairing work Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement of materials and bought-out components for supply of analysers and cabinets Details
8Supply and installation of various types of cooling/ventilation fan for UPS, battery charger and electrical panels Details
8Procurement of spares of PMAPI make nav aid system on OEM basis Details
8Supply of carbon steel heat exchanger for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion project Details
8Providing manpower services for repair and maintenance of mill house, boiler, and its equipment Details
8Tender for handling of ash during season for 110 TPH boiler Details
8Providing services for arranging grower training programme for season 2025-26 under MMGVY (GoB) scheme Details

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8India must import 120 MT LNG annually by 2030 to hit 15% gas share: Petronet LNG CEO Details
8India asks US to allow Iran oil in order to curb Russia trade Details
8Should the U.S. allow India to buy oil from Iran and Venezuela? Details
8'Double standards evident': EAM Jaishankar takes a shot at US over Russian oil; sends big message on terror Details
8After accusing India of ‘profiteering’ from Ukraine crisis, Bessent turns on Europe for ‘funding the war’ Details
8India’s petroleum exports surge to multi-year highs as refiners tap Russian crude & ethanol gains Details
8Dibrugarh cracks down on illegal use of domestic LPG by hotels & eateries Details
8GAIL India announces Rs.5,350 crore Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline expansion to strengthen clean fuel network Details
8SMC Silchar cracks down on illegal use of subsidized LPG in eateries Details
8Bengaluru Airport, GAIL Gas to develop gas distribution facility Details
8India should gear up for ethanol exports: Nitin Gadkari Details
8GAIL eyes October completion for Maharashtra stretch of LNG pipeline Details
8Essar Green Mobility aims $1 billion revenue growth Details
8Green H2 production cost to fall below $3 per kg soon: Hardeep Singh Puri Details
8McDermott wins $25bn deal for Louisiana LNG Project Details
8Oil India invites tenders to set up CBG facility in Tripura Details
8Green hydrogen cost falls to $4.4-4.5 per kg in oil co tenders Details
8India set to lead global green hydrogen push: S&P Global Details
8Energy transition about jobs and livelihoods, not just megawatts: MoS Naik Details
8Indian refiners' August crude processing drops 4.4% from a month earlier Details
8India asks US to allow Iran oil in order to curb Russia trade Details
8Explained: Why sanctioned Russian LNG exports to China matter for global gas markets Details
8Hydrogen not just fuel of future, but a key pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness: Puri Details
8GAIL Nagpur LNG pipeline launch delayed to December Details
8APM Terminals Pipavav, ONGC sign 5-yr pact to set up offshore oil & gas logistics base Details
8India poised to lead global green hydrogen push, says S&P's Dave Ernsberger Details
8India must import 120 MT LNG annually by 2030 to hit 15% gas share: Petronet LNG CEO Details
8Oil and gas firms to cut capex in 2026, clean energy spend capped at 30% Details
8EIL and IIT Kanpur advances for MoA to research for Hydrogen Production Details
8Russian Black Sea oil shipments resume after drone attacks Details
8BP scraps view oil demand could peak in 2025, sees growth through 2030 Details
8EIL marks 60 years, reports 35% of FY25 orders from infrastructure sector, CMD Vartika Shukla outlines growth plans Details
8LanzaJet and KMG to advance Kazakhstan’s first SAF project Details
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Bhavnagar District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 26: 8Project Name: Bhavnagar District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Kakinada District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 26: 8Project Name: Kakinada District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcements

Sep 26: 8Change in Management [Afcons] Details
8Firoz Cyrus Mistry, Santosh Nayar join Afcons Board [Afcons] Details
8GAIL’s MNJPL project nears completion, full commissioning by 31st December 2025 [GAIL] Details
8Official Proceedings Report of Gujarat Gas Limited 13th AGM [GGL] Details
8Intimation of Award of Contract from Oil India limited, Rajasthan to Alphageo Offshore Services Private limited (AOSPL), a Material Subsidiary Company [Alphageo] Details
8Summary of the 10th AGM and CEO’s Presentation [IRM] Details
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Hindustan Zinc’s fertilizer project site shift blocked

Sep 25: 8Find out what happened
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EIL presses ahead with 125 TPD press-mud CBG plant at Kolhapur, widening entry via collaborator route

Sep 25: 8EIL has issued a pre-tender meet pack for a 125 TPD press-mud CBG project with five-year O&M on an LSTK basis. A collaborator-based qualification route is on the table, but with back-to-back guarantees and strict documentary proof. One methane-purity inconsistency could alter design margins and acceptance testing if not clarified before bids.
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Fifth extension pushes IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol bale-feed LSTK to 04 Oct without changing terms in IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol plant

Sep 25: 8IOCL has shifted the bid date for its direct bale feed LSTK package five times, now to 04 October. Each corrigendum keeps all terms intact, signalling no dilution of PQCs or commercial protections. The move likely aims to widen qualified participation for a technically narrow biomass-handling scope.
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Four-way technical contest for historian PMC as GAIL extended dates and shields PMC from third-party delays

Sep 25: 8GAIL has pushed timelines and clarified that the PMC won’t be penalised for delays caused by the Historian SI or owner-side fronts. The two-year contract, standard 5% CPS and vendor-neutral mandate point to a governance-first delivery model. Whether the Big-4 plus Mecon mix converts technical strengths into a robust commissioning path will hinge on connectivity and cyber discipline.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 25: 1) Cooling tower package pre-tender sets single-responsibility water-system agenda of a PP project
8NRL and EIL have lined up a virtual pre-tender to frame the scope, BQC and schedule for the PP project’s cooling-water system. The package rolls tower hardware, civil foundations, pumps and six-month dosing O&M into one responsibility. What bidders extract on PGTR metrics, liabilities and working-capital buffers will decide margins.
 
2) BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion readies API 610 vertical pump package under DCB with eight-month delivery in its BPREP
8EIL has called a pre-tender meet for API 610 vertical pump packages spanning refinery drains, flare KODs, and petchem transfers at Bina. The package couples design-to-field trials scope with a tight eight-month FOT site delivery and domestic competitive bidding. PTR and audited financials are in, but the risk clauses and cashflow levers will surface only in the bid.
 
3) EIL has called an online pre-tender session for the centrifugal pump package at BPCL’s Bina expansion
8An NDA gate, a domestic competition lane, and a 10-month FOT schedule set the tone before technicals are disclosed. Financial computation rules are pre-defined, hinting at tighter screening ahead.
 
4) GAIL’s DUPL-DDPL augmentation wraps EIA, marine and CRZ into a single accredited mandate
8GAIL has bundled EIA/EMP, marine impact and CRZ studies with end-to-end liaisoning under a one-year, overall-L1 package. Category “A” accreditation and prior hydrocarbon CRZ/MIA work sharply narrow eligibility while raising delivery certainty. The 27-month ePBG signals sustained accountability—but the real test will be how bidders price combined regulatory risk.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 25: 1) Bina BPREP pumps tender extends to 29 September as EIL issues technical amendment and tightens VS1 interfaces
8The vertical SPP package under BPREP has been pushed through four bid-due extensions while EIL upgraded key datasheets and added vessel design references. The owner also clarified scope through PBQ replies, keeping LCS and ARC valve outside pump vendor supply and locking NPSH/boot interfaces to amended documents. The mix broadens eligibility under MII while ratcheting accountability via corporate guarantees.
 
2) Reactor envelope widened to −20 C to 200 C for IOCL Bottom Upgradation
8The corrigendum extends reactor operating limits and affirms 80-bar service. This widens chemistry windows, especially for aromatic and halide media. It also drives higher-grade seals and jacket design.
 
3) Membrane specs clarified mid-tender
8Corrigendum No.1 fixes UF and RO models and permits equivalent RO with a three-year guarantee. That trims brand ambiguity but locks performance liability on the O&M side. It is a calculated push for apples-to-apples bids.
 
4) EIL extends bid date and tightens PPP-MII and datasheets for horizontal process pumps in BPCL Bina BPREP
8The pump package has been extended to 03-10-2025. EIL has issued TA-1 and two commercial amendments that reshape evaluation mandays and execution-stage PPP-MII proofs. Vendors seeking BB2 swaps or NPSHa relaxations will find the bar unchanged in most tags.
 
5) Bid clock pushed again as safety and digital scope clarified — BPCL PRFCC Mumbai Refinery
8BPCL has twice extended the PRFCC EPCM bid date while clarifying process-safety modeling and digital integration ground rules. The price schedule quietly introduces reduced man-month reimbursements during vendor-driven overruns, tightening late-stage cashflows. Whether an “automatic” shift to 29-Sep is formally notified will shape final week bid behavior.
 
6) IOCL-Digboi pushes CCUS market test with flue-gas sale EOI, extends bid date to 01 October
8IOCL-Digboi is asking bidders to lift flue-gas directly from heaters and reformers for carbon capture and utilization. The refinery has disclosed detailed CO? compositions and volumes, and is offering a five-year horizon with pricing per MT of flue-gas. A nine-day extension hints at a specialist vendor pool and credential-heavy participation.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Sep 25: 1) CRU-specific QC is the core, not an add-on in IOCL Guwahati Refinery
8The scope front-loads RT interpretation, PMI checks and hydrotest witnessing, with daily observation reports. This reduces punch-points before MC. We’ll show where documentation stringency raises the bar.
 
2) Three bidders in for CPP shutdown insulation package in IOCL Paradip Refinery
8IOCL’s Paradip CPP shutdown tender drew three techno-bid participants in a critical, indivisible works package. The PQC and “similar nature” rules point to an insulation-heavy vendor pool with hydrocarbon credentials. With bid dates extended and time of completion fixed at 11 months from site handover, the competition now pivots to qualification clarity and schedule assurance.
 
3) HPCL LMBU pumps: EIL’s amendment flips guaranteed-power filing to priced bid as sole bidder enters
8EIL has replaced the BOQ and rewired how guaranteed BKW must be filed for HPCL’s LMBU vertical SPP pumps. But an earlier RFQ sheet still tells bidders to upload guarantees in the unpriced part, creating a procedural minefield. With only DMW in the technical ring, a portal-level supersession note could decide whether this closes cleanly or spirals into delay.
 
4) QCBS 80:20 sets the tone for selection for GAIL Gas public listing
8The tender hard-codes a quality-heavy evaluation with a 75-mark floor before financials open. That prioritises credible India IPO credentials over low quotes. Expect pricing discipline but not at the cost of advisory depth.
 
5) Two of three bidders clear technical bar for Factory NOC consultancy in BPCL Palakkad POL terminal
8BPCL has moved the Palakkad terminal’s Factory NOC support to the short list, with two firms passing technical scrutiny. The paperwork is Kerala-heavy: competent-person certification, all drawings re-cast, and unlimited liaison until NOC. But the bid pack’s own contradictions on EMD and timelines could yet shape the price fight.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 25: 1) Emerson secures Palakkad DeltaV control-system upgrade in IOC’s /KSPPL Palakkad-Salem LPG pipeline
8IOCL has awarded the Palakkad control-system modification to the incumbent OEM. The job folds new hazardous-area RIO and I/O expansions into the existing DeltaV stack with a 30-day performance trial. Date extensions marked the pre-award phase, but the core scope and risk posture stayed intact.
 
2) NRL awards BOO CAAQMS contract with 90% analyser-uptime requirement
8A two-station ambient monitoring package at Numaligarh has been awarded under a BOO model with monthly rentals. NRL retained a stricter 90% analyser-level uptime despite a bidder’s ask to align with CPCB’s 85% norm. A wide L1–L2 price gap points to sharply different risk loading and operational models.
 
3) Technical philosophy simplified in Petronet LNG PDH-PP
8TA-01 removed master–follower and ECS signal requirements, aligning the controls scope to essentials. That reduces interfaces and risks at start-up. Expect fewer software dependencies in FAT/SAT.
 
4) AS Cooling edges L1 on CT mega-BOQ as EIL bakes PV-of-customs into evaluation in BPCL Bina BPREP
8A multi-BOQ bid cycle for BPCL Bina’s cooling towers delivered sharp spreads and some eye-watering outliers. EIL’s revised evaluation added PV-of-customs and operations manpower, changing how import-heavy bids clear. Technical edits on cell count and access close long-standing ambiguities without shifting risk off the contractor.
 
5) Single-window approvals consultancy awarded for Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants in BPCL
8BPCL has closed a 6-month, milestone-paid liaison package to secure CTE, Factories, Fire and DM NOCs for its Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants. The scope leans on LSDA-based DM clearances for 3×300 MT and 1×600 MT MSVs, with weekly progress reporting baked in. With a single bidder emerging, the price-discovery question shifts to how PQC framing and split LDs shape future turnout.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 25: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year

Sep 25: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for outdoor media plans Details
8Tender for enabling WhatsApp Pay (UPI) with same-day settlement on BPCL WhatsApp Urja Bot for LPG payments Details
8Tender for inspection, overhaul, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of CCR RGC turbine systems Details
8Tender for three-year rate contract for calibration of tanks Details
8Tender for supply of mass flowmeters Details
8Tender for hydrocarbon loss diagnostic assessment Details
8Tender for maintenance of shell and tube heat exchanger Details
8Supply and installation of gate valves and butterfly valves Details
8Tender for deep cleaning of domestic sewer lines using diesel-powered hydraulic high-pressure suction & jetting machine Details
8Tender for lightning, surge protection, and earthing system adequacy survey Details
8Supply of H2S detection tubes Details
8Tender for supply of 31 PNG hydrants (landing valve type A) Details
8Tender for supply of fire hose cabinet Details
8Tender for AMC services for R&M of gas line network Details
8Rate contract for mechanical maintenance activities Details
8Supply of fresh Ni-Cd batteries 180 Ah on FOT site basis Details
8Procurement of zeta potential analyser Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of ACM, DCM, and PCR cards Details
8Tender for hiring of crude oil tankers of 07 nos. on regular basis Details
8Hiring of TPI agency for third party inspection of regular casings Details
8Tender for setting up 125TPD feed press mud to compressed biogas plant on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, and commissioning of electric motor driven centrifugal vertical pump packages Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, and commissioning of FRP cooling tower package Details
8Tender for augmentation of AV system at auditorium Details
8Supply of maintenance of carbon steel (CS) pressure vessel Details
8Tender for miscellaneous underground works for residual utilities and offsite (RU & O) facilities Details
8Supply and laying of power cable for standby incomer between NBPH and EPTP SS, Uran plant Details
8Rate contract for supply of spares for Raina make cranes for a period of five years Details
8Hiring of agency for laying of 4-inch steel gas pipeline Details
8Supply of hydraulic spreader Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system Details
8Supply of solar charge controller 10KW Details
8Hiring of contract services for pipeline maintenance Details
8Supply of digital barometer Details
8Supply of SS sampling cylinder (specified capacity) Details
8Procurement of water storage tank for treated water and DM water Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning (SIC) of 24V battery charger and accessories Details
8Hiring services for onsite annual calibration, testing, and certification of various types of measuring instruments Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of point-type hydrocarbon detector Details
8Tender for supply of filter elements Details
8Supply of slade gland packing Details
8Annual maintenance contract for tank gauging system in OMS-I & II Details
8Procurement of M/s Aqua Valves Pvt Ltd make valve spares Details
8Procurement of consumables for vacuum distillation equipment Details
8Supply of bottom rubber pad and side rubber ring Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC of highside and low-side HVAC system Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Siemens PLC systems Details
8Procurement of refractory anchors Details
8Procurement of consumables for semi-auto vacuum Details
8Procurement of spares for gas turbine liquid fuel filters Details
8ARC for electrical testing jobs for LUPECH Phase-1 units Details
8Tender for refurbishment and testing of dry gas seals of RGC compressor Details
8Procurement of TPS CW pump modified impeller (Jyoti make) Details
8Agency for maintenance and servicing of HT and LT panels during M&I shutdown Details
8Providing, operating, and maintaining 2 brand new commercially registered diesel utility vehicles for mainline official jobs Details
8Tender for selection of agency for operation and maintenance of LNG station Details
8Supply of API hoses for aviation refuellers & tank module Details
8Tender for internal weld buildup repair of 07-C-01 Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of display and media player for digital notice board Details
8In-situ servicing and revisioning of high-pressure utility boiler valves Details
8Supply of nylon string for safety cap of self-closing LPG cylinder valves Details
8Procurement of OEM Flowserve India pump spares Details
8Tender for supply of element filter compressor Details
8Supply of high temperature, high pressure fixed bed twin reactor system Details
8Tender for procurement of valve Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of office space Details
8Tender for maintenance of cathodic protection system for 1×600 MT MSV Details
8Procurement of heavy-duty storage rack Details
8Supply of electrically operated wire rope hoist with motorized trolley with communication assist Details
8Supply of SRU burner flame scanner Details
8Supply of hose fire assembly 2-1/2in 50ft type 1 canvas Details
8Tender for services pertaining to running of PUC operatorship Details
8Supply and installation of four-headed cylinder cold repair machine Details
8Tender for API TPI automation item ETP5 Details
8Procurement of measuring and lifting tool for workshop Details
8Tender for bio-diesel skid, pump integration with TAS & associated RAIS 2.0 modification Details
8Tender for supply of fittings Details
8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) for laboratory information management system for three years Details
8Tender for supply of valves Details
8Supply of manually operated 80NB 150# CS plug valves Details
8Annual maintenance contract & B-check of fire engines Details

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8Macquarie expands LNG business Details
8China is cranking up its LNG trade with Russia in test for Trump - energy news, top headlines, commentaries, features & eve… Details
8Will TruAlt Bioenergy’s IPO fuel long-term gains for investors? Details
8Essar Green Mobility targets $1 billion turnover with LNG and electric truck expansion Details
8LNG poised to disrupt heavy vehicle fuel market, says IGL MD Details
8GAIL delays MNJPL project to Dec; clears Jamnagar LPG pipeline expansion Details
8GAIL board okays Rs.5,364 crore Jamnagar-Loni LPG doubling pipeline capacity project Details
8With Rs 5,364 cr investment, GAIL to double LPG pipeline capacity Details
8Ludhiana DC? for crackdown on illegal LPG cylinders Details
8India fuel exports surge to multi-year highs on higher refinery runs Details
8Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year Details
8TotalEnergies wins bid for France's largest offshore wind farm Details
8CEA's 100 GW thermal push will aid adoption of 500 GW renewables by 2030: Vedanta CEO Details
8Oil and gas firms to cut capex in 2026, clean energy spend capped at 30% Details
8US, EU too trading with Russia: China dismisses Trump's criticism of Russian oil purchases Details
8EU weighs tariffs on Russian oil imports Details
8ONGC’s move to float global tender for building platform supply vessels draws flak Details
8GAIL revises completion schedule for 1702 Km long MNPL pipeline project Details
8Global gas power buildout faces “turbo lag” even as demand surges Details
8Novatek restarts oil export unit after drone attack Details
8Why Iraq wants solar despite centuries of oil reserves Details
8India’s top oil producer plans to buy up to 3GW of renewable energy Details
8MEA secretary visits oil refinery project in Mongolia, reviews progress Details
8Shearwater secures seven vessel-month streamer contract from OIL Details
8Zelensky counters Trump, says India ‘mostly with Ukraine’ despite Russian oil ties Details
8Don't want to punish India, but…: US energy secretary on Russian oil imports Details
8India may buy more oil from US, says Piyush Goyal Details
8Buy oil from any country except Russia: US energy secretary tells India Details
8BPCL Kochi refinery celebrates 60 years Details
8Metacon selected as supplier for 7.5 MW green hydrogen project in Romania Details
8Brineworks secures €6.8 million to deliver Sub-€100/ton CO2 capture for clean fuels Details
8ACWA Power and L&T join forces to power Yanbu green hydrogen hub Details
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Dehradun District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 25: 8Project Name: Dehradun District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Malappuram District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 25: 8Project Name: Malappuram District City Gas Distribution
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Announcements

Sep 25: New Page 1 8PNGRB extends deadline for submission of travel agencies’ eois for vehicle hiring To 29.09.2025, 12:00 hrs [PNGRB] Details
8Crisil reaffirms long-term ‘A+’ and short-term ‘A1’ ratings for company’s rs. 655 crore bank facilities [JD] Details
8Engineers India limited marks 60 years with strategic appointments, dividends, and governance updates at 60th agm [EIL] Details
8Intimation of withdrawal of credit rating for company’s bank facilities by icra imited [Afcons] Details
8Petronet LNG charts rrowth and governance milestones at 27th agm on 24th September 2025 [Petronet] Details
8Capacity expansion of Jamnagar-loni petroleum product (Jlpl) pipeline from 3.25 Mmtpa To 6.5 Mmtpa [GAIL] Details
8Revision In completion schedule for Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda pipeline (Mnjpl) project [GAIL] Details
8Intimation of dissent from M/S mska & associates to accept appointment as joint statutory Auditor [ONGC] Details
8Intimation regarding communication To shareholders under “saksham niveshak campaign" [BPCL] Details
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EY-FICCI report is misleading: 10% of global hydrogen market claim meets a cold global market

Sep 24: There is this new EY-FICCI report talks up India capturing 10% of world green hydrogen-ammonia market.
8In contrast there is an IEA report that shows trade-oriented offtakes are exactly where deals have weakened. Ambition needs a demand test.
8IEA’s 2030 map shows the lowest costs in the Middle East/Chile while India sits higher due to capital and equipment realities.
8The FICCI–EY leans on upbeat export narratives without squaring that gap.
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Directional drilling tender closing pushed ahead as revised BEC and tool matrices bed in

Sep 24: 8The directional package’s date shift adds 113 days over the original calendar, without touching commercial guardrails.
8A mid-cycle BEC/technical rewrite raises the bar on conformance and documentation.
8The real question is whether added time widens participation or simply hardens a specialist shortlist.
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Three domestic bidders qualify as owner relaxes rig charter norms for Rajasthan field

Sep 24: 8The rig charter tender saw four bids, with one disqualified and three qualified.
8Depth and equipment norms were relaxed mid-process.
8Compliance obligations tightened, raising the governance bar for contractors.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 24: 1) ONGC Ahmedabad asset sets high technical bar in 3-year safety valve servicing tender
8ONGC has floated a 3-year contract for repair, calibration, and fabrication of safety valves at surface installations.
8The tender excludes MSE purchase preference and locks in a 3% performance BG beyond contract closure.
8Insurance surety bonds are accepted, signalling a shift in financial compliance norms.
 
2) ONGC Vadodara seeks 2-month rig overhaul under tight PQC and GeM compliance
8ONGC has floated a GeM bid for pneumatic, steering, electrical, and painting overhaul of Rig ROM-50-IV.
8The contract period is limited to just two months, with a 25% option clause.
8NeSL-based eBG compliance and MSE purchase preference sharpen the tender’s financial and legal edge.
 
3) OIL loads Sekoni O&M support tender with heavy compliance and penalty clauses
8The Sekoni pump station support contract pushes all wage, insurance, and safety costs onto contractors.
8Penalties kick in for even minor delays.
8Liquidity mismatches are inevitable under the fixed-rate, no-escalation model.
 
4) OIL India seeks five 45-MT telescopic cranes on split-award model for Assam and Arunachal operations
8OIL has invited bids for brand-new 45-MT truck-mounted cranes under a four-year hire.
8The contract allows split award between two bidders, with L2 forced to match L1 price.
8Strict LDs and redeployment clauses shift operational risk squarely onto contractors.
 
5) ONGC KDMIPE seeks centrifuge OEMs under strict lifecycle and no-advance terms
8ONGC has floated an EOI for heavy duty floor-top centrifuges at its Dehradun palynology labs.
8The scope covers supply, installation, and five-year AMC under stringent PQCs.
8With no advance payments and 100% release post-commissioning, risk is pushed squarely onto suppliers.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 24: 1) Eleven MSME bidders face stiff compliance filters in ONGC Rajahmundry civil works tender
8ONGC’s three-year civil works contract for rig deployment has drawn 11 regional bidders.
8The promoter has restricted clarifications and hardened EMD/PBG rules.
8Bidders now face punitive pricing defaults and no escalation relief.
 
2) Seven regional firms vie for ONGC Mehsana rig-site civil works under dual-tier allocation
8ONGC’s Mehsana anchor-foundation contract has drawn seven mid-sized bidders.
8The promoter has inserted dual 16% and 20% quantum options, coupled with strict TPIA-verified eligibility.
8How these rules reshape participation and allocation will decide margin spreads.
 
3) Global inspection firms line up for ONGC Assam CCTV surveillance audit tender
8ONGC Assam has waived EMD but raised security deposits for its CCTV inspection tender.
8Six bidders, led by international TPIAs, have entered the fray.
8The single-bid format heightens both opportunity and risk.
 
4) OIL revises pre-bid schedule for Kerala-Konkan oil spill response tender
8Oil India has shifted the pre-bid conference for its offshore Tier-I oil spill response tender.
8Bidders now have more time to digest strict certification, equipment, and manpower clauses.
8The tender continues to demand full-time readiness without compensation for drills.
 
5) OIL pushes slickline bid deadline to 30 September after second extension
8Oil India has extended its four-year slickline services tender in Assam and Arunachal.
8The bid now closes on 30 September, nearly a month beyond the original date.
8The delay underlines bidder hesitation amid tough PQCs and high cash securities.
 
6) ONGC pipeline pigging tender pushed to October after first deadline extension
8ONGC has extended its 3-year intelligent pigging survey tender for onshore pipelines to 3 October.
8The 16-day delay follows a pre-bid meeting already held in August.
8Bidders now gain more time to reconcile site visits and OEM tool mobilization.
 
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OMCs set Rs 1,050 crore litre ethanol buy with rice-share gate, optimizer allocations, and tight PRC

Sep 24: 8The new cycle hard-wires rice-share rules for grain ethanol and caps FCI-rice allocations at 234 crore litres. Transport costs float quarterly with diesel, while a 3% monthly PRC polices delivery reliability. The optimizer curbs vendor concentration at clusters and lifts multi-feedstock players.
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Licensor race kicks off for 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing line in BPCL AP refinery-petchem complex

Sep 24: 8BPCL and EIL have launched a tight, evidence-driven licensor contest for a 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing unit. High bars on non-captive, single-train references and grade coverage will prune the field to proven global processes. The verification-before-payment clause could become a new benchmark for polymer licensor diligence.
8The licensor must show ≥250 KTPA single-train swing references, commercial operation ≥1 year, and grade coverage in LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection. Non-captive, grass-root references and at least one license outside the home country are mandatory. This significantly limits eligible technologies while de-risking BEDP and start-up.
8Mandatory LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection coverage ensures quick market absorption post-startup. Co-monomer flexibility (butene-1 and others) gives process levers to hit density/MFR windows. The specification aligns with downstream converter realities.
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BPCL calls limited tender for new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla

Sep 24: 8BPCL has invited two-part e-bids for a non-divisible works package to lay a new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla. PPP-MII applies but MSE purchase preference does not, subtly reshaping the bidder universe. The six-month completion window concentrates execution risk on contractors while BPCL seeks single-point accountability.
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There is spec hardening and RLNG start-up option in this cracker licensor selection

Sep 24: 8Multiple gray zones at pre-bid were closed, tightening sulfur and composition specs while confirming DWST rundown loads. A technical amendment now permits RLNG alongside LPG for start-up, but most scope-trimming requests were declined. The signal is clear: bring robust, fully costed BEDPs with minimal caveats.
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Schlumberger wins ONGC contract with a 30–80% price gap to the pack 

Sep 26: 8A prescriptive price-band matrix and a hard SITC-linked commencement gate defined the competitive economics of ONGC’s award.
8The winning bid captured the service-first cashflow logic while rivals priced in heavy integration and mobility risks.
8The spread now sets a benchmark for digital drilling analytics procurements without an owner estimate in the open.
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BPCL seeks CRZ nod for 2.3 km Kandla HSD pipeline to strengthen coastal fuel evacuation

Sep 26: 8Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. plans to lay a new 24-inch, 2.3 km high-speed diesel pipeline from Oil Jetty-06 to the IFFCO chamber at Kandla Port. The Rs 11 crore project, which will ride on IOCL’s existing trestle, aims to cut tanker unloading delays and secure supply reliability across western and northern India. The proposal, requiring CRZ clearance, is slated for appraisal at the MoEF&CC’s upcoming 419th EAC meeting on October 3, 2025.
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IOCL’s MPPL Conversion Opens with 10 Bidders Across Three Station Packages

Sep 26: 8Indian Oil Corporation has completed technical openings for all three grouped station works in the Mundra–Panipat Pipeline conversion, drawing four bidders for Group-1, three for Group-2 and three for Group-3. Despite shifting dates, IOCL held firm on PQCs and liabilities, ensuring only technically credible mid-tier EPCs entered the fray. The outcome sets the stage for a high-stakes financial round where execution discipline will matter as much as margins.
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Owner rejects licensor scope carve-outs at pre-bid for this ethylene cracker

Sep 26: 8Bidders tried to push PSV sizing, SIL/SIS and flare inputs to DEC but the owner said no. The owner wants colored MSDs, sizing and safety deliverables embedded in BEDP to keep week-28 on track. That stance will reshape who bids and at what price.
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Blue Phosphate’s Rs. 31.7 crore Udaipur expansion nears final EC; fortified SSP output capped at 600 TPD

Sep 26: 8Blue Phosphate Ltd. is set to secure final environmental clearance for its fertilizer plant expansion in Udaipur, with SEIAA Rajasthan scheduled to take up the proposal on 29 September 2025. The Rs. 31.7 crore brownfield project will lift capacity to 600 TPD across fortified SSP, GSSP, and Urea-SSP products, with strict conditions on wastewater reuse, plantation-linked CSR, and restrictions on adjacent plots.
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Sep 26: 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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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 26: 1) Shortest-route enforcement and 10-day payments define three-year crude road logistics hire in ONGC Assam Asset
8ONGC has launched a three-year hire of seven crude tankers with price discovery tied to a fixed days-and-kilometres formula.
8The shortest-route rule and random capacity checks will test operational discipline even as payments are promised within 10 days.
8The split-award design and a minimum two-tanker bar could reshape who competes, and at what price points.
 
2) IUVL sets 45-day completion and EMD waiver for CB-ONN civil package under single-award, no-RA format in CB-ONN-2005/9 & 2005/3
8IUVL wants a 45-day civil turnaround at CB-ONN, but has removed EMD while keeping a 10% security deposit after award.
8Reverse auction is off the table, and L1 will be judged on total price including GST.
8The catch lies in tight PQC verification and a tie-break matrix that can flip outcomes at the last step.
 3) OIL India awards PS6 OFC/telecom maintenance as L1 at Rs 61.43 lakh
8The two-way contest closed with a clean L1 at Rs 61.43 lakh.
8A 13.2% gap to L2 hints at disciplined, first-shot pricing under a no-RA format.
8The real story is the penalty-heavy attendance regime and a duration anomaly that contractors will want clarified.
 
4) MMPL Private Limited wins integrated coring and non-core package for CBM Asset Bokaro as L1
8A three-way contest in ONGC’s Bokaro CBM package has closed with MMPL Private Limited as L1.
8The buyer widened experience criteria to include Coal while keeping coring responsibility non-subcontractable.
8The winning strategy likely mixed in-house coring depth with partnered logging/IFT and disciplined first-shot pricing.
 

5) Three majors clear the technical gate for directional/MWD package in OIL Mahanadi Basin directional drilling
8They have all qualified on OIL’s two-packet directional drilling bid.
8The SOW’s hard lines on calibration, MTBF, and backup penalties now shape the real contest.
8What the buyer says on staffing buffers and option-clause execution will decide who prices uptime most credibly.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 26: 1) Six clear the technical gate for OALP-I 2D/3D seismic as one bidder falls out
8A seven-way seismic race has narrowed to six after technical scrutiny.
8The GeM two-packet, no-RA format and a stiff EMD have set a compliance-heavy tone.
8What the promoter now says on performance security validity and mobilisation penalties will decide who can carry North-East risk at scale.
 
2) Two pre-named manufacturers enter the fray for Kathana PPD in ONGC Cambay PPD/flow improver
8A focused contest has been pulled for a spec-locked PPD at Kathana GGS.
8With only two pre-named participants, corporate lab numbers and destination sampling will decide the race.
8A small ITB contradiction on integrity-pact applicability could still trip compliance if left unresolved.
 
3) Sole bidder enters single-bid invite to inspect 5″ drill pipes against live GeM order
8A single participant has been called in to inspect 5″ drill pipes for a multi-consignee GeM order.
8The bid stays single-part with no EMD, a 5% PBG and payment only after final inspection reports.
8The closing date has been pushed to 23 September, tightening alignment with the manufacturer’s production run.
 
4) Helideck net supply for offshore rig Sagar Shakti cancelled after GeM issue, with CAP 437-driven spec remaining the benchmark
8A safety-critical helideck net buy is off the table for now.
8The tender married BIS-licensed sisal ropes and CAP 437 compliance with QAD inspection but sought no EMD/ePBG.
8What drove the cancellation — and what changes in a re-tender — will shape who can meet the offshore HSE bar at the right price.
 
5) Corrigendum tightens SCC/SLA precedence and clarifies mobilisation and dispute-resolution routes in Panna & Tapti
8A corrigendum has been used to hard-wire SCC/SLA precedence over GeM boilerplate.
8The tweak also routes dispute resolution back to the SLA and pins mobilisation to SCC, not the portal’s auto-dates.
8Crew sizing and on-duty POB guidance in the SCC aim to stabilise a complex takeover.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part III

Sep 26: 1) ONGC fixes strict no-subcontract stance and live-line experience bar for Anklav Tee hot tapping in Cambay Asset
8A live-line double stoppling at Anklav Tee will decide how many bidders are truly equipped for hydrocarbon hot taps.
8Ongc’s EMD/PBG flex helps liquidity but its no-subcontract rule and ten-year experience test keep the bar high.
8The evaluation will likely reward firms with in-house stopple heads and documented completions.
 
2) Mobilisation relaxed, steel policy added, and TPI proof mandated in slickline hire
8Owner has eased the start-line but tightened the paperwork.
8Mobilization shifts to 120 days while a national steel-compliance form and a TPI attestation become bid gates.
8The net impact on bidder pool, schedule risk, and field diagnostics will surprise some readers.
 
3) OIL extends CT/N2 well-servicing GeM bid to 06 October 2025 in Oil India Limited
8OIL has pushed the bid deadline for its CT/N2/FPU stimulation package to 06 October 2025.
8The scope and safety envelope remain unchanged while the buyer reiterates an amended ATC pack.
8The extra time may widen participation but will not soften penalty or readiness discipline.
 
4) ONGC pushes Assam MPPU bid to 01 October 2025, tweaks mixing/displacement tanks
8ONGC has extended its Assam MPPU tender to 01 October 2025.
8The corrigendum trims batch-mix capacity but formalizes displacement tanks and simplifies the console.
8Bidders get time, but availability and penalty discipline remain unchanged.
 
5) OIL pushes 1000 HP mobile rig bid to 08 October 2025 with ATC reaffirmed
8OIL has moved the bid deadline by 34 days to 08 October 2025.
8The technical bar and mobilization discipline remain unchanged even as pre-bid minutes and ATC are published.
8The shift is designed to widen compliant participation, not to soften specifications.
 
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 26: 1) BPCL HCU revamp EPCM bid pushed to 03 Oct as liability capped at 20% in BPCL Mumbai refinery
8BPCL has extended its HCU revamp EPCM bid to 03-10-2025 and quietly recut the liability maths. A new addendum caps exposure at 20% while pruning an open-ended negligence carve-out. The social-media compliance hook and digital housekeeping point to a tighter governance spine—not just a date shift.
 
2) Standards trump sketches in thermowell details in ONGC Hazira Part-B
8EIL replaced a requested project sketch with thermowell Standard 7-52-0035, tightening geometry and acceptance to a master reference. That removes interpretation latitude in a brownfield where tapping lengths and wake-frequency are unforgiving. The upside is fewer NCRs; the downside is zero room for site-fit improvisation.
 
3) Bid date pushed again for composite pipeline revamp in Hazira Part-B
8EIL has granted a second extension for the ONGC Hazira Part-B pipeline composite works, taking the bid date to 10 October. The scope’s hot-work interfaces and cathodic protection deliverables demanded deeper sub-vendor alignment. Policy filters remain tight, so this extra runway could reshape bidder strategy without relaxing compliance.
 
4) Bid window for 47 GC systems extended by 14 days in BPCL Bina Petchem & refinery expansion
8BPCL has pushed the bid deadline for its BPREP gas chromatograph package out by two weeks. The move intersects strict provenness rules, a licensor-tied NDA, and a heavy EMD regime. What it signals for bidder appetite and schedule risk is inside.
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Sep 26: Technical scope tightens around live interfaces in BPCL Bina Refinery
8BPCL’s HAZOP spans 260 P&IDs, utilities, and DCS/ESD interfaces with IEC 61882 methodology. Daily status, risk-matrix reporting, and close-out meetings hardwire execution discipline. The insistence on on-site sessions reduces blind spots typical in virtual reviews.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Sep 26: 1) Hydrotesting of siding pipelines pulled after bid window in HPCL Bareilly New IRD
8HPCL quietly cancelled a low-value, high-impact hydrotest package for its Bareilly New IRD siding lines. The scope was routine on paper but unforgiving on restoration timelines and cashflow. The cancellation resets both the shutdown clock and the pricing test for local hydrotest vendors.
 
2) BPCL Kandla LPG terminal surveys face reset after mass technical disqualifications in BPCL Kandla pipeline survey

8BPCL’s pipeline survey tender for the Kandla LPG import terminal drew six bidders but only one cleared the technical bar. With competition thin and compliance strict, the buyer has cancelled the round. The reissue will likely harden expectations around DGPS-driven alignment, crossings geometry and cadastral depth.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Award

Sep 26: Edwin Babu takes Factory NOC consultancy at Palakkad POL terminal of BPCL
8BPCL has closed the Factory NOC consultancy for its Palakkad POL terminal on GeM. A hyper-local bidder undercut the field by a startling margin, despite unlimited liaison obligations. The payment design and a 03-month timeline will test execution discipline.
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Hydrogen not just fuel of future, but a key pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness: Puri

Sep 26: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for handling chemicals lime general cleaning and housekeeping at boiling house and ethanol plant Details
8Tender for general cleaning and housekeeping services at mill house of HBL 3500 TCD sugar plant Details
8Tender for supply of flanges Details
8Tender for clean agent system for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion projects Details
8Tender for sale of securities by EIL employees provident fund trust Details
8Tender for supply of deluge system Details
8Tender for design and development of finance manual and internal financial control manual Details
8Supply of Emcee digital conductivity meter for aviation turbine fuel Details
8Tender for power supply HV for Sindie WDXRF sulfur analyzer Details
8Carrying out T4S audit for LPG plant Details
8Tender for supply of transformer Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and maintenance of SS-17 and SS-18 Details
8Procurement of carbon steel heat exchanger Details
8Three year rate contract for painting jobs in units utilities and offsites areas Details
8Tender for supply of studs with nuts Details
8Tender for combined station works including civil, mechanical, electrical, telecom and instrumentation works Details  
8Tender for Driver Management Centre (DMC) Details
8Tender for supply of Loctite materials Details
8Supply of push button stations Details
8Procurement of shell & tube heat exchanger Details
8Hiring service provider for temporary associates coordinators CRE and executive assistants for retail SBU offices Details
8Annual rate contract for NAS value correction of lube oil Details
8Procurement of optical fiber-based perimeter intrusion system Details
8Procurement of MHS wagon tippler spares Details
8Procurement of Warren pump along with minor kit Details
8Supply of class 300 ball valves with pneumatic actuators Details
8Procurement of new ETP DAF spares Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of FLP new cooling tower unit Details
8Supply / servicing of IC Howden air & gas compressor Details
8Providing assistance in electrical fire fighting and utility services Details
8Tender for 12-hour online training program on hazards identification and risk analysis Details
8Supply of spare human-machine interface (HMI) for M/s Woodward India Pvt Ltd Details
8Hiring of services for application development and maintenance services for web and mobile technologies Details
8Procurement of MCP and heat detectors from M/s Honeywell Automation India Limited Details
8Procurement of Moog make gas turbine spares Details
8Procurement of high speed diesel Details
8Tender for procurement of fastener Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger (shell / tube bundle / complete exchanger) for SR B unit Details
8Supply of bearing housing Details
8Procurement of Festo make power cylinder spares Details
8Tender for integrated security surveillance system service Details
8Tender for procurement of direct ophthalmoscope Details
8Tender for PESO-approved combo valve with integrated actuator Details
8Procurement of processor card for controller Details
8Tender for engaging BPO service provider for monitoring night driving of tank trucks operating in POL locations under WBSO Details
8Procurement of spares for Honeywell make SM PLC and DCS Details
8Annual maintenance contract for surface area and chemisorption unit supplied by MicrotracBEL Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for data center equipment and services Details
8Procurement of spares for Metrix vibration detectors for CPP gas turbines Details
8Procurement of blower for 99-AB1001A & B Details
8Procurement of high-pressure valves Details
8Annual maintenance contract services for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of EBIL make decanter and seal spares Details
8Tender for supply of Blakite mortar Details
8Supply of API 5L grade coated pipes Details
8Tender for supply of flame arrestor Details
8Tender for procurement of shim set Details
8Supply and installation of machine condition monitoring system Details
8Tender for electrical works at 220 kV switchyard at desalination plant for MESCOM contract power demand reduction Details
8Tender for sale of securities by EIL employees provident fund trust Details
8Supply of galvanized iron tray with four handles Details
8Supply and installation of emergency life support system Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger studs and fasteners Details
8Procurement of electrical safety materials and panel accessories Details
8Two-year rate contract for overhauling of HT & LT motors and DG alternators Details
8Supply of dual beam reflectance spectrophotometer Details
8Supply of trolley with chain, 3 ton, 10 m Details
8Procurement of inspection guard for Sulzer make pumps Details
8Supply of carbon steel pipe CS Details
8Supply of small-sized valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries Details
8Procurement of sleeve and tube Details
8Supply of stud square head with nut GR. B5 Details
8Supply of bellow expansion EJ1 Biturox Details
8Tender for engagement of agency for customs clearance services Details
8Tender for development of new A site retail outlet Details
8Supply and installation of RO water purifier Details
8Tender for AMC (mature support) of 8 TB HANA appliance with 5 nodes including fallback node Details
8Tender for supply of portable fire extinguishers Details
8Tender for CCTV system upgradation Details
8Two-year rate contract for technical supervisory service assistance for repair Details
8AMC for miscellaneous office job assistant Details
8Tender for procurement of IBR PSV Details
8Procurement of OEM SU motors make pump spares Details
8Tender for T4S audit Details
8Tender for providing, erecting, and retrieval of temporary pipe type earthing Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2000 KVA, 11 KV/440 V distribution transformer Details
8Procurement of spares for TBP and Potstill apparatus Details
8Procurement of spares for LECO make bomb calorimeter Details
8Tender for construction of COCO retail outlet Details
8Rate contract for maintenance welding services, fabrication work, and cascade repairing work Details
8Design, engineering, manufacturing, and procurement of materials and bought-out components for supply of analysers and cabinets Details
8Supply and installation of various types of cooling/ventilation fan for UPS, battery charger and electrical panels Details
8Procurement of spares of PMAPI make nav aid system on OEM basis Details
8Supply of carbon steel heat exchanger for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion project Details
8Providing manpower services for repair and maintenance of mill house, boiler, and its equipment Details
8Tender for handling of ash during season for 110 TPH boiler Details
8Providing services for arranging grower training programme for season 2025-26 under MMGVY (GoB) scheme Details

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8India must import 120 MT LNG annually by 2030 to hit 15% gas share: Petronet LNG CEO Details
8India asks US to allow Iran oil in order to curb Russia trade Details
8Should the U.S. allow India to buy oil from Iran and Venezuela? Details
8'Double standards evident': EAM Jaishankar takes a shot at US over Russian oil; sends big message on terror Details
8After accusing India of ‘profiteering’ from Ukraine crisis, Bessent turns on Europe for ‘funding the war’ Details
8India’s petroleum exports surge to multi-year highs as refiners tap Russian crude & ethanol gains Details
8Dibrugarh cracks down on illegal use of domestic LPG by hotels & eateries Details
8GAIL India announces Rs.5,350 crore Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline expansion to strengthen clean fuel network Details
8SMC Silchar cracks down on illegal use of subsidized LPG in eateries Details
8Bengaluru Airport, GAIL Gas to develop gas distribution facility Details
8India should gear up for ethanol exports: Nitin Gadkari Details
8GAIL eyes October completion for Maharashtra stretch of LNG pipeline Details
8Essar Green Mobility aims $1 billion revenue growth Details
8Green H2 production cost to fall below $3 per kg soon: Hardeep Singh Puri Details
8McDermott wins $25bn deal for Louisiana LNG Project Details
8Oil India invites tenders to set up CBG facility in Tripura Details
8Green hydrogen cost falls to $4.4-4.5 per kg in oil co tenders Details
8India set to lead global green hydrogen push: S&P Global Details
8Energy transition about jobs and livelihoods, not just megawatts: MoS Naik Details
8Indian refiners' August crude processing drops 4.4% from a month earlier Details
8India asks US to allow Iran oil in order to curb Russia trade Details
8Explained: Why sanctioned Russian LNG exports to China matter for global gas markets Details
8Hydrogen not just fuel of future, but a key pillar of energy security, economic competitiveness: Puri Details
8GAIL Nagpur LNG pipeline launch delayed to December Details
8APM Terminals Pipavav, ONGC sign 5-yr pact to set up offshore oil & gas logistics base Details
8India poised to lead global green hydrogen push, says S&P's Dave Ernsberger Details
8India must import 120 MT LNG annually by 2030 to hit 15% gas share: Petronet LNG CEO Details
8Oil and gas firms to cut capex in 2026, clean energy spend capped at 30% Details
8EIL and IIT Kanpur advances for MoA to research for Hydrogen Production Details
8Russian Black Sea oil shipments resume after drone attacks Details
8BP scraps view oil demand could peak in 2025, sees growth through 2030 Details
8EIL marks 60 years, reports 35% of FY25 orders from infrastructure sector, CMD Vartika Shukla outlines growth plans Details
8LanzaJet and KMG to advance Kazakhstan’s first SAF project Details
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Bhavnagar District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 26: 8Project Name: Bhavnagar District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Kakinada District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 26: 8Project Name: Kakinada District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcements

Sep 26: 8Change in Management [Afcons] Details
8Firoz Cyrus Mistry, Santosh Nayar join Afcons Board [Afcons] Details
8GAIL’s MNJPL project nears completion, full commissioning by 31st December 2025 [GAIL] Details
8Official Proceedings Report of Gujarat Gas Limited 13th AGM [GGL] Details
8Intimation of Award of Contract from Oil India limited, Rajasthan to Alphageo Offshore Services Private limited (AOSPL), a Material Subsidiary Company [Alphageo] Details
8Summary of the 10th AGM and CEO’s Presentation [IRM] Details
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Hindustan Zinc’s fertilizer project site shift blocked

Sep 25: 8Find out what happened
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EIL presses ahead with 125 TPD press-mud CBG plant at Kolhapur, widening entry via collaborator route

Sep 25: 8EIL has issued a pre-tender meet pack for a 125 TPD press-mud CBG project with five-year O&M on an LSTK basis. A collaborator-based qualification route is on the table, but with back-to-back guarantees and strict documentary proof. One methane-purity inconsistency could alter design margins and acceptance testing if not clarified before bids.
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Fifth extension pushes IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol bale-feed LSTK to 04 Oct without changing terms in IOCL Panipat 2G ethanol plant

Sep 25: 8IOCL has shifted the bid date for its direct bale feed LSTK package five times, now to 04 October. Each corrigendum keeps all terms intact, signalling no dilution of PQCs or commercial protections. The move likely aims to widen qualified participation for a technically narrow biomass-handling scope.
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Four-way technical contest for historian PMC as GAIL extended dates and shields PMC from third-party delays

Sep 25: 8GAIL has pushed timelines and clarified that the PMC won’t be penalised for delays caused by the Historian SI or owner-side fronts. The two-year contract, standard 5% CPS and vendor-neutral mandate point to a governance-first delivery model. Whether the Big-4 plus Mecon mix converts technical strengths into a robust commissioning path will hinge on connectivity and cyber discipline.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 25: 1) Cooling tower package pre-tender sets single-responsibility water-system agenda of a PP project
8NRL and EIL have lined up a virtual pre-tender to frame the scope, BQC and schedule for the PP project’s cooling-water system. The package rolls tower hardware, civil foundations, pumps and six-month dosing O&M into one responsibility. What bidders extract on PGTR metrics, liabilities and working-capital buffers will decide margins.
 
2) BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion readies API 610 vertical pump package under DCB with eight-month delivery in its BPREP
8EIL has called a pre-tender meet for API 610 vertical pump packages spanning refinery drains, flare KODs, and petchem transfers at Bina. The package couples design-to-field trials scope with a tight eight-month FOT site delivery and domestic competitive bidding. PTR and audited financials are in, but the risk clauses and cashflow levers will surface only in the bid.
 
3) EIL has called an online pre-tender session for the centrifugal pump package at BPCL’s Bina expansion
8An NDA gate, a domestic competition lane, and a 10-month FOT schedule set the tone before technicals are disclosed. Financial computation rules are pre-defined, hinting at tighter screening ahead.
 
4) GAIL’s DUPL-DDPL augmentation wraps EIA, marine and CRZ into a single accredited mandate
8GAIL has bundled EIA/EMP, marine impact and CRZ studies with end-to-end liaisoning under a one-year, overall-L1 package. Category “A” accreditation and prior hydrocarbon CRZ/MIA work sharply narrow eligibility while raising delivery certainty. The 27-month ePBG signals sustained accountability—but the real test will be how bidders price combined regulatory risk.
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Sep 25: 1) Bina BPREP pumps tender extends to 29 September as EIL issues technical amendment and tightens VS1 interfaces
8The vertical SPP package under BPREP has been pushed through four bid-due extensions while EIL upgraded key datasheets and added vessel design references. The owner also clarified scope through PBQ replies, keeping LCS and ARC valve outside pump vendor supply and locking NPSH/boot interfaces to amended documents. The mix broadens eligibility under MII while ratcheting accountability via corporate guarantees.
 
2) Reactor envelope widened to −20 C to 200 C for IOCL Bottom Upgradation
8The corrigendum extends reactor operating limits and affirms 80-bar service. This widens chemistry windows, especially for aromatic and halide media. It also drives higher-grade seals and jacket design.
 
3) Membrane specs clarified mid-tender
8Corrigendum No.1 fixes UF and RO models and permits equivalent RO with a three-year guarantee. That trims brand ambiguity but locks performance liability on the O&M side. It is a calculated push for apples-to-apples bids.
 
4) EIL extends bid date and tightens PPP-MII and datasheets for horizontal process pumps in BPCL Bina BPREP
8The pump package has been extended to 03-10-2025. EIL has issued TA-1 and two commercial amendments that reshape evaluation mandays and execution-stage PPP-MII proofs. Vendors seeking BB2 swaps or NPSHa relaxations will find the bar unchanged in most tags.
 
5) Bid clock pushed again as safety and digital scope clarified — BPCL PRFCC Mumbai Refinery
8BPCL has twice extended the PRFCC EPCM bid date while clarifying process-safety modeling and digital integration ground rules. The price schedule quietly introduces reduced man-month reimbursements during vendor-driven overruns, tightening late-stage cashflows. Whether an “automatic” shift to 29-Sep is formally notified will shape final week bid behavior.
 
6) IOCL-Digboi pushes CCUS market test with flue-gas sale EOI, extends bid date to 01 October
8IOCL-Digboi is asking bidders to lift flue-gas directly from heaters and reformers for carbon capture and utilization. The refinery has disclosed detailed CO? compositions and volumes, and is offering a five-year horizon with pricing per MT of flue-gas. A nine-day extension hints at a specialist vendor pool and credential-heavy participation.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Sep 25: 1) CRU-specific QC is the core, not an add-on in IOCL Guwahati Refinery
8The scope front-loads RT interpretation, PMI checks and hydrotest witnessing, with daily observation reports. This reduces punch-points before MC. We’ll show where documentation stringency raises the bar.
 
2) Three bidders in for CPP shutdown insulation package in IOCL Paradip Refinery
8IOCL’s Paradip CPP shutdown tender drew three techno-bid participants in a critical, indivisible works package. The PQC and “similar nature” rules point to an insulation-heavy vendor pool with hydrocarbon credentials. With bid dates extended and time of completion fixed at 11 months from site handover, the competition now pivots to qualification clarity and schedule assurance.
 
3) HPCL LMBU pumps: EIL’s amendment flips guaranteed-power filing to priced bid as sole bidder enters
8EIL has replaced the BOQ and rewired how guaranteed BKW must be filed for HPCL’s LMBU vertical SPP pumps. But an earlier RFQ sheet still tells bidders to upload guarantees in the unpriced part, creating a procedural minefield. With only DMW in the technical ring, a portal-level supersession note could decide whether this closes cleanly or spirals into delay.
 
4) QCBS 80:20 sets the tone for selection for GAIL Gas public listing
8The tender hard-codes a quality-heavy evaluation with a 75-mark floor before financials open. That prioritises credible India IPO credentials over low quotes. Expect pricing discipline but not at the cost of advisory depth.
 
5) Two of three bidders clear technical bar for Factory NOC consultancy in BPCL Palakkad POL terminal
8BPCL has moved the Palakkad terminal’s Factory NOC support to the short list, with two firms passing technical scrutiny. The paperwork is Kerala-heavy: competent-person certification, all drawings re-cast, and unlimited liaison until NOC. But the bid pack’s own contradictions on EMD and timelines could yet shape the price fight.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 25: 1) Emerson secures Palakkad DeltaV control-system upgrade in IOC’s /KSPPL Palakkad-Salem LPG pipeline
8IOCL has awarded the Palakkad control-system modification to the incumbent OEM. The job folds new hazardous-area RIO and I/O expansions into the existing DeltaV stack with a 30-day performance trial. Date extensions marked the pre-award phase, but the core scope and risk posture stayed intact.
 
2) NRL awards BOO CAAQMS contract with 90% analyser-uptime requirement
8A two-station ambient monitoring package at Numaligarh has been awarded under a BOO model with monthly rentals. NRL retained a stricter 90% analyser-level uptime despite a bidder’s ask to align with CPCB’s 85% norm. A wide L1–L2 price gap points to sharply different risk loading and operational models.
 
3) Technical philosophy simplified in Petronet LNG PDH-PP
8TA-01 removed master–follower and ECS signal requirements, aligning the controls scope to essentials. That reduces interfaces and risks at start-up. Expect fewer software dependencies in FAT/SAT.
 
4) AS Cooling edges L1 on CT mega-BOQ as EIL bakes PV-of-customs into evaluation in BPCL Bina BPREP
8A multi-BOQ bid cycle for BPCL Bina’s cooling towers delivered sharp spreads and some eye-watering outliers. EIL’s revised evaluation added PV-of-customs and operations manpower, changing how import-heavy bids clear. Technical edits on cell count and access close long-standing ambiguities without shifting risk off the contractor.
 
5) Single-window approvals consultancy awarded for Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants in BPCL
8BPCL has closed a 6-month, milestone-paid liaison package to secure CTE, Factories, Fire and DM NOCs for its Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants. The scope leans on LSDA-based DM clearances for 3×300 MT and 1×600 MT MSVs, with weekly progress reporting baked in. With a single bidder emerging, the price-discovery question shifts to how PQC framing and split LDs shape future turnout.
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Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year

Sep 25: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for outdoor media plans Details
8Tender for enabling WhatsApp Pay (UPI) with same-day settlement on BPCL WhatsApp Urja Bot for LPG payments Details
8Tender for inspection, overhaul, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of CCR RGC turbine systems Details
8Tender for three-year rate contract for calibration of tanks Details
8Tender for supply of mass flowmeters Details
8Tender for hydrocarbon loss diagnostic assessment Details
8Tender for maintenance of shell and tube heat exchanger Details
8Supply and installation of gate valves and butterfly valves Details
8Tender for deep cleaning of domestic sewer lines using diesel-powered hydraulic high-pressure suction & jetting machine Details
8Tender for lightning, surge protection, and earthing system adequacy survey Details
8Supply of H2S detection tubes Details
8Tender for supply of 31 PNG hydrants (landing valve type A) Details
8Tender for supply of fire hose cabinet Details
8Tender for AMC services for R&M of gas line network Details
8Rate contract for mechanical maintenance activities Details
8Supply of fresh Ni-Cd batteries 180 Ah on FOT site basis Details
8Procurement of zeta potential analyser Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of ACM, DCM, and PCR cards Details
8Tender for hiring of crude oil tankers of 07 nos. on regular basis Details
8Hiring of TPI agency for third party inspection of regular casings Details
8Tender for setting up 125TPD feed press mud to compressed biogas plant on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, and commissioning of electric motor driven centrifugal vertical pump packages Details
8Tender for design, supply, installation, and commissioning of FRP cooling tower package Details
8Tender for augmentation of AV system at auditorium Details
8Supply of maintenance of carbon steel (CS) pressure vessel Details
8Tender for miscellaneous underground works for residual utilities and offsite (RU & O) facilities Details
8Supply and laying of power cable for standby incomer between NBPH and EPTP SS, Uran plant Details
8Rate contract for supply of spares for Raina make cranes for a period of five years Details
8Hiring of agency for laying of 4-inch steel gas pipeline Details
8Supply of hydraulic spreader Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system Details
8Supply of solar charge controller 10KW Details
8Hiring of contract services for pipeline maintenance Details
8Supply of digital barometer Details
8Supply of SS sampling cylinder (specified capacity) Details
8Procurement of water storage tank for treated water and DM water Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning (SIC) of 24V battery charger and accessories Details
8Hiring services for onsite annual calibration, testing, and certification of various types of measuring instruments Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of point-type hydrocarbon detector Details
8Tender for supply of filter elements Details
8Supply of slade gland packing Details
8Annual maintenance contract for tank gauging system in OMS-I & II Details
8Procurement of M/s Aqua Valves Pvt Ltd make valve spares Details
8Procurement of consumables for vacuum distillation equipment Details
8Supply of bottom rubber pad and side rubber ring Details
8Non-comprehensive AMC of highside and low-side HVAC system Details
8Annual maintenance contract for Siemens PLC systems Details
8Procurement of refractory anchors Details
8Procurement of consumables for semi-auto vacuum Details
8Procurement of spares for gas turbine liquid fuel filters Details
8ARC for electrical testing jobs for LUPECH Phase-1 units Details
8Tender for refurbishment and testing of dry gas seals of RGC compressor Details
8Procurement of TPS CW pump modified impeller (Jyoti make) Details
8Agency for maintenance and servicing of HT and LT panels during M&I shutdown Details
8Providing, operating, and maintaining 2 brand new commercially registered diesel utility vehicles for mainline official jobs Details
8Tender for selection of agency for operation and maintenance of LNG station Details
8Supply of API hoses for aviation refuellers & tank module Details
8Tender for internal weld buildup repair of 07-C-01 Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of display and media player for digital notice board Details
8In-situ servicing and revisioning of high-pressure utility boiler valves Details
8Supply of nylon string for safety cap of self-closing LPG cylinder valves Details
8Procurement of OEM Flowserve India pump spares Details
8Tender for supply of element filter compressor Details
8Supply of high temperature, high pressure fixed bed twin reactor system Details
8Tender for procurement of valve Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of office space Details
8Tender for maintenance of cathodic protection system for 1×600 MT MSV Details
8Procurement of heavy-duty storage rack Details
8Supply of electrically operated wire rope hoist with motorized trolley with communication assist Details
8Supply of SRU burner flame scanner Details
8Supply of hose fire assembly 2-1/2in 50ft type 1 canvas Details
8Tender for services pertaining to running of PUC operatorship Details
8Supply and installation of four-headed cylinder cold repair machine Details
8Tender for API TPI automation item ETP5 Details
8Procurement of measuring and lifting tool for workshop Details
8Tender for bio-diesel skid, pump integration with TAS & associated RAIS 2.0 modification Details
8Tender for supply of fittings Details
8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) for laboratory information management system for three years Details
8Tender for supply of valves Details
8Supply of manually operated 80NB 150# CS plug valves Details
8Annual maintenance contract & B-check of fire engines Details

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8Macquarie expands LNG business Details
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8Will TruAlt Bioenergy’s IPO fuel long-term gains for investors? Details
8Essar Green Mobility targets $1 billion turnover with LNG and electric truck expansion Details
8LNG poised to disrupt heavy vehicle fuel market, says IGL MD Details
8GAIL delays MNJPL project to Dec; clears Jamnagar LPG pipeline expansion Details
8GAIL board okays Rs.5,364 crore Jamnagar-Loni LPG doubling pipeline capacity project Details
8With Rs 5,364 cr investment, GAIL to double LPG pipeline capacity Details
8Ludhiana DC? for crackdown on illegal LPG cylinders Details
8India fuel exports surge to multi-year highs on higher refinery runs Details
8Electrolyser PLI companies seek to defer launch by a year Details
8TotalEnergies wins bid for France's largest offshore wind farm Details
8CEA's 100 GW thermal push will aid adoption of 500 GW renewables by 2030: Vedanta CEO Details
8Oil and gas firms to cut capex in 2026, clean energy spend capped at 30% Details
8US, EU too trading with Russia: China dismisses Trump's criticism of Russian oil purchases Details
8EU weighs tariffs on Russian oil imports Details
8ONGC’s move to float global tender for building platform supply vessels draws flak Details
8GAIL revises completion schedule for 1702 Km long MNPL pipeline project Details
8Global gas power buildout faces “turbo lag” even as demand surges Details
8Novatek restarts oil export unit after drone attack Details
8Why Iraq wants solar despite centuries of oil reserves Details
8India’s top oil producer plans to buy up to 3GW of renewable energy Details
8MEA secretary visits oil refinery project in Mongolia, reviews progress Details
8Shearwater secures seven vessel-month streamer contract from OIL Details
8Zelensky counters Trump, says India ‘mostly with Ukraine’ despite Russian oil ties Details
8Don't want to punish India, but…: US energy secretary on Russian oil imports Details
8India may buy more oil from US, says Piyush Goyal Details
8Buy oil from any country except Russia: US energy secretary tells India Details
8BPCL Kochi refinery celebrates 60 years Details
8Metacon selected as supplier for 7.5 MW green hydrogen project in Romania Details
8Brineworks secures €6.8 million to deliver Sub-€100/ton CO2 capture for clean fuels Details
8ACWA Power and L&T join forces to power Yanbu green hydrogen hub Details
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Dehradun District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 25: 8Project Name: Dehradun District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Malappuram District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 25: 8Project Name: Malappuram District City Gas Distribution
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Sep 25: New Page 1 8PNGRB extends deadline for submission of travel agencies’ eois for vehicle hiring To 29.09.2025, 12:00 hrs [PNGRB] Details
8Crisil reaffirms long-term ‘A+’ and short-term ‘A1’ ratings for company’s rs. 655 crore bank facilities [JD] Details
8Engineers India limited marks 60 years with strategic appointments, dividends, and governance updates at 60th agm [EIL] Details
8Intimation of withdrawal of credit rating for company’s bank facilities by icra imited [Afcons] Details
8Petronet LNG charts rrowth and governance milestones at 27th agm on 24th September 2025 [Petronet] Details
8Capacity expansion of Jamnagar-loni petroleum product (Jlpl) pipeline from 3.25 Mmtpa To 6.5 Mmtpa [GAIL] Details
8Revision In completion schedule for Mumbai-Nagpur-Jharsuguda pipeline (Mnjpl) project [GAIL] Details
8Intimation of dissent from M/S mska & associates to accept appointment as joint statutory Auditor [ONGC] Details
8Intimation regarding communication To shareholders under “saksham niveshak campaign" [BPCL] Details
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EY-FICCI report is misleading: 10% of global hydrogen market claim meets a cold global market

Sep 24: There is this new EY-FICCI report talks up India capturing 10% of world green hydrogen-ammonia market.
8In contrast there is an IEA report that shows trade-oriented offtakes are exactly where deals have weakened. Ambition needs a demand test.
8IEA’s 2030 map shows the lowest costs in the Middle East/Chile while India sits higher due to capital and equipment realities.
8The FICCI–EY leans on upbeat export narratives without squaring that gap.
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Directional drilling tender closing pushed ahead as revised BEC and tool matrices bed in

Sep 24: 8The directional package’s date shift adds 113 days over the original calendar, without touching commercial guardrails.
8A mid-cycle BEC/technical rewrite raises the bar on conformance and documentation.
8The real question is whether added time widens participation or simply hardens a specialist shortlist.
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Three domestic bidders qualify as owner relaxes rig charter norms for Rajasthan field

Sep 24: 8The rig charter tender saw four bids, with one disqualified and three qualified.
8Depth and equipment norms were relaxed mid-process.
8Compliance obligations tightened, raising the governance bar for contractors.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 24: 1) ONGC Ahmedabad asset sets high technical bar in 3-year safety valve servicing tender
8ONGC has floated a 3-year contract for repair, calibration, and fabrication of safety valves at surface installations.
8The tender excludes MSE purchase preference and locks in a 3% performance BG beyond contract closure.
8Insurance surety bonds are accepted, signalling a shift in financial compliance norms.
 
2) ONGC Vadodara seeks 2-month rig overhaul under tight PQC and GeM compliance
8ONGC has floated a GeM bid for pneumatic, steering, electrical, and painting overhaul of Rig ROM-50-IV.
8The contract period is limited to just two months, with a 25% option clause.
8NeSL-based eBG compliance and MSE purchase preference sharpen the tender’s financial and legal edge.
 
3) OIL loads Sekoni O&M support tender with heavy compliance and penalty clauses
8The Sekoni pump station support contract pushes all wage, insurance, and safety costs onto contractors.
8Penalties kick in for even minor delays.
8Liquidity mismatches are inevitable under the fixed-rate, no-escalation model.
 
4) OIL India seeks five 45-MT telescopic cranes on split-award model for Assam and Arunachal operations
8OIL has invited bids for brand-new 45-MT truck-mounted cranes under a four-year hire.
8The contract allows split award between two bidders, with L2 forced to match L1 price.
8Strict LDs and redeployment clauses shift operational risk squarely onto contractors.
 
5) ONGC KDMIPE seeks centrifuge OEMs under strict lifecycle and no-advance terms
8ONGC has floated an EOI for heavy duty floor-top centrifuges at its Dehradun palynology labs.
8The scope covers supply, installation, and five-year AMC under stringent PQCs.
8With no advance payments and 100% release post-commissioning, risk is pushed squarely onto suppliers.
 
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 24: 1) Eleven MSME bidders face stiff compliance filters in ONGC Rajahmundry civil works tender
8ONGC’s three-year civil works contract for rig deployment has drawn 11 regional bidders.
8The promoter has restricted clarifications and hardened EMD/PBG rules.
8Bidders now face punitive pricing defaults and no escalation relief.
 
2) Seven regional firms vie for ONGC Mehsana rig-site civil works under dual-tier allocation
8ONGC’s Mehsana anchor-foundation contract has drawn seven mid-sized bidders.
8The promoter has inserted dual 16% and 20% quantum options, coupled with strict TPIA-verified eligibility.
8How these rules reshape participation and allocation will decide margin spreads.
 
3) Global inspection firms line up for ONGC Assam CCTV surveillance audit tender
8ONGC Assam has waived EMD but raised security deposits for its CCTV inspection tender.
8Six bidders, led by international TPIAs, have entered the fray.
8The single-bid format heightens both opportunity and risk.
 
4) OIL revises pre-bid schedule for Kerala-Konkan oil spill response tender
8Oil India has shifted the pre-bid conference for its offshore Tier-I oil spill response tender.
8Bidders now have more time to digest strict certification, equipment, and manpower clauses.
8The tender continues to demand full-time readiness without compensation for drills.
 
5) OIL pushes slickline bid deadline to 30 September after second extension
8Oil India has extended its four-year slickline services tender in Assam and Arunachal.
8The bid now closes on 30 September, nearly a month beyond the original date.
8The delay underlines bidder hesitation amid tough PQCs and high cash securities.
 
6) ONGC pipeline pigging tender pushed to October after first deadline extension
8ONGC has extended its 3-year intelligent pigging survey tender for onshore pipelines to 3 October.
8The 16-day delay follows a pre-bid meeting already held in August.
8Bidders now gain more time to reconcile site visits and OEM tool mobilization.
 
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OMCs set Rs 1,050 crore litre ethanol buy with rice-share gate, optimizer allocations, and tight PRC

Sep 24: 8The new cycle hard-wires rice-share rules for grain ethanol and caps FCI-rice allocations at 234 crore litres. Transport costs float quarterly with diesel, while a 3% monthly PRC polices delivery reliability. The optimizer curbs vendor concentration at clusters and lifts multi-feedstock players.
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Licensor race kicks off for 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing line in BPCL AP refinery-petchem complex

Sep 24: 8BPCL and EIL have launched a tight, evidence-driven licensor contest for a 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing unit. High bars on non-captive, single-train references and grade coverage will prune the field to proven global processes. The verification-before-payment clause could become a new benchmark for polymer licensor diligence.
8The licensor must show ≥250 KTPA single-train swing references, commercial operation ≥1 year, and grade coverage in LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection. Non-captive, grass-root references and at least one license outside the home country are mandatory. This significantly limits eligible technologies while de-risking BEDP and start-up.
8Mandatory LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection coverage ensures quick market absorption post-startup. Co-monomer flexibility (butene-1 and others) gives process levers to hit density/MFR windows. The specification aligns with downstream converter realities.
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BPCL calls limited tender for new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla

Sep 24: 8BPCL has invited two-part e-bids for a non-divisible works package to lay a new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla. PPP-MII applies but MSE purchase preference does not, subtly reshaping the bidder universe. The six-month completion window concentrates execution risk on contractors while BPCL seeks single-point accountability.
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There is spec hardening and RLNG start-up option in this cracker licensor selection

Sep 24: 8Multiple gray zones at pre-bid were closed, tightening sulfur and composition specs while confirming DWST rundown loads. A technical amendment now permits RLNG alongside LPG for start-up, but most scope-trimming requests were declined. The signal is clear: bring robust, fully costed BEDPs with minimal caveats.
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  • Sep 24: BPCL calls limited tender for new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla:Details
  • Sep 24: Downstream contracting briefs: Part I:Details
  • Sep 24: Licensor race kicks off for 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing line in BPCL AP refinery-petchem complex:Details
  • Sep 24: Daily forward looking import matrices:Details
  • Sep 24: Oil India chief Ranjit Rath stresses global asset acquisitions for critical minerals security:Details
  • Sep 24: EY-FICCI report is misleading: 10% of global hydrogen market claim meets a cold global market:Details