All content in this website is sourced legitimately

Udhamsingh Nagar District City Gas Distribution Project.  Khagaria, Saharsa and Madhepura District City Gas Distribution Project.  Sad day for Indian LNG industry-I: It is handcuffed now.  Sad day for Indian LNG industry-II: Is the PNGRB a gatekeeper or is it trying to protect someone?.  Indian green steel mandate: Hijacked by steel companies.  Rs 8,500 Crore and Counting: How India abandoned its most flexible power source.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part III.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part I.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part II.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  LNG poised to lead long-haul trucking in India after 2030: PNGRB.  Something will change: PPAC’s fossilised reporting culture may finally crack open.  BoQ confusion or strategy? Rs 0 quote by Coperion in PLL tender raises eyebrows.  BPREP desalter tender: Thin L1-L2 gap raises undercutting alarm, 24% spread points to risk divergence.  BCG undercuts by 38% to clinch IOCL’s energy JV mandate .  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  E&P Contracting Brief.  Briefs: Creative Maritime Services bags ONGC boat contract; Sealmatic waits replacement boom.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Hydrocracker to get a second life as feedstock engine for premium-grade lube oil .  Petronet LNG flips LNG strategy at Gopalpur: FSRU back on the frontline.  IndianOil gains bulk diesel market share in April-May, beats Reliance Industries and Nayara.  Announcements.  Rs 3500 crore private chemical project: Ready for PMC/EPCM mode.  LPG import facilities: Refiner looking for land at Dahej .  PSU wants to buy a CBG company .  Why India may have missed the LNG trucking bus.  Tight race in MRPL’s turnkey pipeline instrumentation tender sees just two bidders .  Fracking EOI deadline extended.  NRL PP unit: Physical work begins.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  E&P contracting brief.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  Software update: Fertilizer projects.  

Udhamsingh Nagar District City Gas Distribution Project

Jun 16: 8Project Name: Udhamsingh Nagar District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Khagaria, Saharsa and Madhepura District City Gas Distribution Project

Jun 16: 8Project Name: Khagaria, Saharsa and Madhepura District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Sad day for Indian LNG industry-I: It is handcuffed now

Jun 13: It is a sad day indeed for the LNG industry today.
From being lightly regulated, the pendulum has swung to over-regulated
The law has come into effect. Here is what will happen now
8PNGRB Draws the Line: Registration Now Mandatory for All LNG Terminals
Both upcoming and operational terminals must file for registration under the 2025 rulebook, with strict timelines and structured oversight now in force.
8From Advisory to Mandate: PNGRB Puts LNG Operators on Regulatory Clock
The June 12 notice confirms that operators must act within 45 days—marking the shift from consultation to enforcement.
8LNG Terminal Licences Capped at 30 Years Under PNGRB’s New Regime
Registrations will be valid for three decades from the date of commissioning or certificate issuance—extensions will follow a 10-year block model.
8Business Plans Now a Precondition for LNG Terminal Approvals
No FID without a credible business and evacuation plan—project proponents must now prove market linkage and utilization up front.
8Bank Guarantees, Penalties, and Oversight: PNGRB Reshapes Terminal Accountability
With Rs 25 crore bank guarantees and up to 5% penalties for delays, the regulator now has teeth to enforce compliance.
8Industry Said Overreach—PNGRB Went Ahead Anyway
Despite sharp resistance from Shell, Petronet, and Adani Total, the Board has enforced the full regulation set without amendment.
8Underutilisation Drives New Oversight on LNG Terminal Capacity Planning
PNGRB’s push for pre-FID scrutiny and evacuation linkage appears aimed at correcting chronic underuse of existing infrastructure.
8Common Carrier Fears Still Linger Despite Omission in Final Text
Though not in the 2025 regulation, the industry remains wary of future open-access mandates at terminals—fears first voiced by Shell.
8PNGRB Demands Biannual Data Disclosures from Terminal Operators
Detailed operational data, including regasification volumes and tariffs, must now be filed every April and October—and publicly disclosed.
8Gazette Notification Holds: PNGRB Affirms Full Enforcement Despite Objections
The June 12 public notice confirms that the final regulations will remain as gazetted—marking the end of the stakeholder consultation phase.
Click on Reports for more Details

Sad day for Indian LNG industry-II: Is the PNGRB a gatekeeper or is it trying to protect someone?

Jun 13: PNGRB’s new LNG terminal regulations may look like reform, but industry insiders see a different picture—one where opaque approvals, performance bonds, and mandatory disclosures could act as covert deterrents to new entrants, ultimately shielding existing operators from fresh competition.
8Who is it actually benefiting?
8Who is really behind it?
Click on Details for more Details

Indian green steel mandate: Hijacked by steel companies

Jun 13: It is a fraud instituted at the behest of deep-pocketed companies
And India risks reputational damage and procurement exclusion.
And that is so is being singled out by everyone
8A green badge for brown steel?
India’s new taxonomy caps emissions at 2.2 tCO? per tonne of finished steel—high enough to include some of the most carbon-intensive producers globally. It’s not a leap forward, it’s a rebranding.
8When low ambition becomes national policy
While global buyers demand cradle-to-gate carbon data, India’s “green” steel could still pollute at levels seen in aging blast furnace setups.
8A missed opportunity to lead
Instead of aligning with global decarbonization trajectories, India has chosen the path of least resistance—creating a domestic comfort zone that may stifle global competitiveness.
8Star-rated but stranded
The government’s 3- to 5-star classification system gives every steelmaker a shot at being “green”—but in global markets, even 5-star Indian steel may not qualify for procurement in public projects.
8A climate shield or a trade barrier?
By setting a high emissions threshold and ignoring full-scope lifecycle emissions, India’s green steel definition may eventually clash with CBAM-style import restrictions abroad.
8More branding, less carbon-cutting
There’s no mandate for lifecycle assessments, minimal scope 3 accounting, and limited verification. In its current form, India’s green steel tag is more about optics than impact.
8Green by decree, not by data
Unlike ResponsibleSteel or GSCC, India’s standard does not yet require independent third-party audits or full EPD disclosure—raising questions about the credibility of the certification itself.
Click on Details for more Details

Rs 8,500 Crore and Counting: How India abandoned its most flexible power source

Jun 13: Here is a gas based power plant struggling to get Rs 8500 crore in ourstanding payments
8How will every survive under such a burden?
8The regulatory silence over gas-based power’s slow collapse grows louder.
8While solar and wind enjoy sovereign-backed tenders and coal has political patronage, gas-based power has become India’s unwanted orphan.
Click on Details for more Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 13: IOCL locks CRZ risk on single consultant for NAOB Rambili hydrocarbon hub: Dangerous precedent?
8In a no-contest single-tender, IOCL hands the entire compliance burden—including public hearing representation and CRZ documentation to this consultancy, under a tight 30-day schedule and fixed fee model.
8The point to note is that if this model succeeds, more IOCL environmental approvals may be routed via the contractor, reshaping the role of independent NABET firms in CRZ-heavy projects.
IOCL tightens financial leash with full ABG on free-issue catalyst metals: But ambiguity remains
8Vendors must now furnish full-value ABGs even for IOCL-supplied precious metals—adding liquidity strain in an already stringent bid landscape.
8New guidelines allow merged entities to claim legacy experience—giving large groups more flexibility but raising due diligence for evaluation.
8But the tender skips clarity on post-use reclaim, wear loss expectations, or disposal obligations—potential cost flashpoints left vague.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 13: Owner alters bid rules mid-course as electrolyser deadline shifts again
8MRPL’s green hydrogen tender is undergoing back-end reconfiguration amid tepid bidder alignment.
8The overhaul of the bid qualification matrix signals possible internal red flags—raising uncertainty for bidders who shaped proposals around the original criteria.
8A new evaluation matrix suggests either overly narrow earlier specs or post-facto bidder pressure—raising questions about internal decision flow.
8Delays and redrafts in India’s PSU-led hydrogen tenders point to a broader mismatch between policy speed and market maturity in green molecule projects.
BPCL tightens bid evaluation filters while rejecting calls for BOQ logic fixes at Bina ETP
8A second commercial amendment to BPCL’s effluent treatment plant tender redefines how total bid value is assessed, with power consumption, AMC charges, and custom duty present values added to the mix.
8The latest amendment introduces a multi-pronged cost evaluation model, including guaranteed power loadings and AMC for seven distinct equipment types—penalizing inefficient or underpriced O&M strategies.
8But pre-bid concerns over redundant AMC line items were left unaddressed, leaving usability gaps unresolved.
Segmented Timelines and PGTR Conditions Add Execution Risk to BPREP Water Block Tender
8Despite deadline extension, BPCL’s RWTP–RODMP–ZLDP package leaves key interconnection and payment conditions open-ended.
8Bidders face tight phase-wise milestones, capped PRS, and staggered O&M handovers.
8Bidders raised at least five discrepancies between equipment list and datasheets—raising red flags for procurement and installation sequencing.
8Despite initial confusion, clarification affirms that acid/caustic procurement is contractor’s reimbursable liability only for first year of O&M.
8Contradictory replies on condensate destination—cooling sump vs UF feed—highlighted by several vendors, but response deflects rather than resolves.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Jun 13: Technical cull trims field to two: Kochi DSMS sees twin rejections
8Both Stesalit and Transit Electronics were disqualified, underscoring the tight compliance bar in EIL-managed digital rollouts.
Only One Bidder Qualifies in highly intrusive, tech-heavy Manpower Productivity Tender for Kochi Polypropylene Project
8Despite three bids, only Ienergy Innovations cleared qualification.
8This signals either entry-barrier friction or pricing in long-term risk on EIL's digital productivity rollout.
8Only one qualified bid casts doubt on industry readiness for highly intrusive, tech-heavy site surveillance mandates.
8The contract’s final value overshoots eligibility benchmark by 33%, hinting at high implementation complexity or aggressive service level commitments.
Tightrope win: Coastal Marine edges out rival by razor thin margin in HPCL’s subsea wrapping bid
8A razor-thin margin of just Rs 3,055 separated the top two bidders in HPCL’s subsea pipeline repair job, signaling aggressive competition.
8Meanwhile, a 60% higher L3 bid highlights strategic divergence among players.
L1 gap raises eyebrows in Kochi PP pump bid
8With nearly 40% spread between L1 and L3, BPCL’s vertical pump award hints at sharply divergent cost models among bidders.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jun 13: Offshore E&P: Owner seeks long-term partners for critical chemical supply
8The list for upstream production chemicals include demulsifiers, PPDs, and biocides to meet asset integrity and processing benchmarks.
8This forms a crucial operational pillar for offshore Andhra Pradesh output.
8The tender outlines a broad mix of inhibitors aimed at lifecycle protection of offshore installations—underscoring a preventative maintenance approach over reactive repairs in high-salinity environments.
8Performance-linked chemical usage to optimize emulsion breaking is implied, indicating tight operational integration between chemical vendors and offshore processing engineers.
8Inclusion of gas-phase corrosion protection highlights increasing concerns over
8Involvement of Bocides points to proactive water injection or produced water treatment strategies—suggesting Cairn’s holistic view of flow assurance and microbial control.
GSPC floats Gujarat-wide SRP maintenance tender across four key blocks
8The scope spans callout-based maintenance for Ahmedabad, Tarapur, Sanand Miroli, and Ankleshwar fields under PSC regime.
8GSPC will separately evaluate block-wise commercial bids, offering bidders modular entry points.
8SRP units will require mechanical handling via 1T pickers, 3T mini cranes, and 20T–50T hydraulic cranes for routine dismantling, alignment, and panel repositioning—hinting at GSPC's drive for structured lifting protocols.
8Over 50 line items including stuffing box packing, SRP belts (C-173 to C-330), MCCBs, overload relays, and control fuses are specified—giving vendors full visibility into reimbursable procurement.
Three-helicopter charter for dual-basin ops awarded to PSU carrier
8Oil India’s need for simultaneous air support in both eastern and western offshore blocks led to a bundled three-helicopter charter, now secured by Pawan Hans.
8How exactly did the competitor fare?
ABC Techno Labs, Bureau Veritas, and Newcon make final shortlist
8Out of four bidders, only three qualify for the multi-year sampling and analysis scope, while Care Labs fails to meet ONGC’s technical eligibility benchmarks.
8Ambient air quality studies must include PM2.5, SO?, NOx, benzene, lead, nickel, and VOCs—pointing to tightening compliance under APPCB norms for drilling campaigns.
8For the offshore location, bidder must test for toxicity (LC50), heavy metals, and hydrocarbons in marine discharge samples—aligning with CPCB zero-discharge enforcement.
8Contract scope covers complete chemical fingerprinting of weighting material and solids disposal streams, with specific monitoring of cadmium and mercury content.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief: Part II

Jun 13: Deep tubewell contract: BSR Corporation and Girin Chutia clear technical scrutiny
8Both bidders deemed techno-commercially acceptable for the Rs 4.15 crore contract; final selection will follow price bid opening.
ONGC’s jetty revamp tender tightens financial compliance
8A new corrigendum clause warns bidders against transacting with FATF blacklisted nations, with full risk of termination falling on the contractor in case of violations.
8Indian banks’ inability to process such transactions is flagged.
8Despite pre-bid clarifications and corrigenda, ONGC has retained its ambitious 40-month completion deadline for this technically intensive LSTK marine infrastructure upgrade.
Repeated extensions underline complexity in ONGC offshore fabrication empanelment
8The topside fabrication tender for Western Offshore platforms has seen nine bid deadline extensions since November 2024, pointing to evolving commercial and technical clarity demands from top vendors.
8Bidders flagged the need for clear specifications around waterfront availability and load-out criteria—forcing ONGC to repeatedly adjust the schedule while refining scope requirements.
8Discussions over interface responsibility demarcation—especially between fabrication and offshore installation scopes—caused ONGC to rework tender terms, leading to prolonged bid timelines.
8Queries over PPP-MII policy applicability, BEC clause interpretation, and MSME exemptions contributed to ONGC extending this empanelment bid from
8A prebid meeting saw participation from key EPC players including L&T, Sapura, and Das Offshore. ONGC’s gradual term updates reflect a collaborative correction process.
Click on Details for more
Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 13: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

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

Jun 13: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
Click on Reports for more Details Details

LNG poised to lead long-haul trucking in India after 2030: PNGRB

Jun 13: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply and installation of Vetriv make 30kVA UPS system with necessary accessories Details
8Tender for air ingress survey in three CFBC boilers and one oil & gas-fired utility boiler Details
8Comprehensive AMC for BA trolley set including repair and replacement of defective parts on OEM basis for 3 years Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of retrofit emission control device for DG sets Details
8Tender for hiring of professionals for application development and maintenance of software Details
8Procurement of accumulator Details
8Procurement of oil temperature indicator (OTI) and winding temperature indicator Details
8Supply of Belzona Details
8Rate contract for expert supervisory services for MS Bachmann damper maintenance & troubleshooting in WSA unit Details
8Tender for road transportation of polypropylene bags Details
8EOI from existing distributors for Indane LPG cylinder handling on unit rate basis Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of antioxidant AO9 Details
8Tender for repairing of the Emerson make flow computer Details
8Annual rate contract for refilling, hydro testing, and maintenance of CO2, DCP, N2, O2, and BA cylinders Details
8Procurement of OFC and optical splice joint enclosures for pipeline Details
8ARC for in-situ machining of various equipments Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of overhead chain conveyor along with associated equipments Details
8Tender for contract for security and allied services Details
8Tender for development of new A site RO Details
8Tender for service agreement for supervisory services for servicing of M/s Ingersoll Rand make compressors Details
8Tender for operation and comprehensive maintenance contract for 1 no of ICL make 250 SCMH compressor Details
8Supply of propylene and ethylene tower catalyst for PP unit Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of SRP on call out for onshore block Details
8Procurement of bottom dish end Details
8Tender for field hardware for DSPE for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion project Details
8Fabrication and supply of hydraulic hoses for SH Complex cranes Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of HVAC AHU-2 at SHW Details
8Procurement of spares of anti-surge control valves from OEM Severn Glocon Valves Pvt Ltd Details
8Rate contract for operation and maintenance related pipeline laying and associated jobs Details
8Hiring of security services Details
8Expression of interest (EOI) for upstream production chemicals supply and services for Ravva Block Details
8Supply of hot rolled steel beam Details
8Supply of bitumen Details
8Supply of line pipe, 1/4" black steel Details
8Supply of 9.5/8" XL80 X47 PPF casing coupling for oil and gas application Details
8Supply of submersible storm water pump Details
8Procurement of M/s Bently make vibration inst spare Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract of PA paging system Details
8Annual maintenance contract at railway diesel installation Details
8Supply installation testing and commissioning of evacuation compressor Details
8Supply of angle air filter and filter element Details
8Supply of LED luminaries Details
8Hiring of mast-climbing working platform for replacement of flare tip and molecular seal Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8ARC for online sealing and restrengthening of pipes and tanks using specialized composite wrap repair solution Details
8Tender for appointment of certifying agency for IMS recertification Details
8Tender for support service for swing extruder VFD installation Details
8Supply of guided wave radar and non contact radar type level transmitter Details
8Thermography of electronic and electrical components in instrument panels Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Tender for fire pump house and ETP maintenance contract along with allied works Details
8Supply of Anderson Greenwood make pilot PSVs Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Hiring of NABET accredited environmental consultant for carrying out RRA and other related studies for obtaining CRZ clearance Details
8Real-time monitoring & automated protection of critical electrical feeders Details
8Supply of flanges and pipe fittings for development of delivery facility Details
8Procurement of smart overspill protection system for tank wagon Details
8Supply of consumable items Details
8Crash rated four-set bollard system procurement for enhanced security infrastructure Details
8Procurement of aluminium sulphate Details
8Procurement of base detector Details
8Supply of servo motor operated LVC Details
8Supply installation and commissioning of 500KVA transformer Details
8Hiring of bowser for supply of HSD Details
8Supply of furnace and heat exchanger tubes Details
8Supply of lead acid storage batteries for motor Details
8Providing sales assistant in the Madurai LPG territory Details
8Procurement of IS instrument calibrators with accessories Details
8Annual rate contract for insulation jobs in units, offsites, and utilities area beyond subway and IREP Details
8Annual rate contract for construction of additional still wells in spheres for level measurement systems Details
8Supply of needle valve for precise flow control in instrumentation and piping systems Details
8Tender for gauge glass repair kit Details
8Supply of mechanical seal Details
8Procurement of spares Details
8Supply of industrial bellows-seal wedge gate valves Details
8Supply of motor cooling fan Details
8Procurement of spares for Sterling make 2 MVA and 3 MVA DG Details
8Tender for provision of assistant service Details
8Providing services for round the clock operational support services Details
8Supply of hydrocarbon gas detector Details
8Procurement of gas detection system Details
8Supply of API 6D ball valves Details

You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Gas gushing reported at ONGC's Rudrasagar well in Assam, no injuries or fire Details
8Gadkari seeks 5% GST on crude ethanol to push flex-fuel cars, warns against petrol parity Details
8Govt gives 48-hour ultimatum to MSC Shipmanagement to begin oil extraction from MSC ELSA 3 Details
8Japanese energy giant Jera to boost LNG imports from US Details
8Developers to add 18.7 GW of natural gas-fired capacity by 2028, EIA says Details
8Private fuel retailers gain market share as PSUs refuse to lower prices Details
8ONGC inaugurates ASP Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Project Details
8Crude oil prices rise by 1 percent due to geopolitical tension Details
8Estonia urges EU to stop buying Russian energy by 2026 Details
8European energy markets face volatility in 2H25 amid tight LNG supply Details
8McDermott circularity calculator aligns with ISO 59020 Details
8Japan signs long-term US LNG deals to diversify its global portfolio Details
8Torrent Power wins bid for 300 MW wind project by Solar Energy Corporation of India Details
8LNG poised to lead long-haul trucking in India after 2030: PNGRB Details
8GAIL discharges first LNG vessel during monsoon season Details
8LNG unlikely to replace coal in India’s key sectors Details
8Developers to add 18.7 GW of natural gas-fired capacity by 2028, EIA says Details
8Panama Canal chief warns $23bn ports deal could threaten canal neutrality Details
8India strengthens energy security over 11 years Details
8Indian Oil to set up new POL terminal at Andaman & Nicobar amid rising fuel demand Details
8Mangalore gets new cryogenic LPG terminal Details
8Aegis Logistics' arm commissions cryogenic LPG terminal at Mangalore Details
8ONGC inaugurates India’s first fully automated ASP CEOR plant at Jhalora field, eyes 0.598 MMt incremental oil recovery Details
8Oil India shares jump over 3% as oil prices surge more than 8% after Israel airstrike on Iran Details
8Big push to oil & gas infra in last 11 years has strengthened India's energy security: Puri Details
8HPCL, BPCL shares fall up to 4% after Brent crude crosses $70 per barrel mark Details
8ONGC, Oil India extend gains as crude oil prices climb on US-Iran tensions Details
8Crude oil price spike: The impact of every dollar rise on Indian companies Details
You can also click on Newsclips formore
Details

Something will change: PPAC’s fossilised reporting culture may finally crack open

Jun 12: The PPAC has been for a very long coming out with staid reports on the Indian oil & gas industry Nothing has changed over several decades
8Some fresh thinking is on now, it seems, in this moribund institution
8Wonder what the manpower there actually do Thankfully that will change now
Click on Details for more   Details

BoQ confusion or strategy? Rs 0 quote by Coperion in PLL tender raises eyebrows

Jun 12: 8In a rare pricing twist, Coperion quoted Rs 0 in one BoQ and over Rs 400 Cr in another—leaving Zeppelin to win with a bid nearly 60% lower.
8Was it a bid glitch or a deliberate pricing play?
8A zero-price quote could trigger disqualification, or signal strategic scope exclusion; evaluation clarity becomes critical in future EIL tenders.
8Meanwhile, industry observers watch closely whether the awarded scope can be profitably delivered at Zeppelin’s quoted rate.
Click on Details for more
Details

BPREP desalter tender: Thin L1-L2 gap raises undercutting alarm, 24% spread points to risk divergence

Jun 12: 8G. R. Engineering bags BPCL’s desalter package with a razor-thin 0.03% lead over Indcon Projects.
8But with a 24% price spread to L8, the bid landscape signals aggressive undercutting at the top and heavy risk buffers down the line.
8The massive spread raises questions on how differently vendors interpreted risk and scope.
Click on Details for more
Details

BCG undercuts by 38% to clinch IOCL’s energy JV mandate

Jun 12: 8In a fiercely contested advisory tender for IOCL’s ambitious energy trading JV, Boston Consulting Group beat A.T. Kearney by quoting Rs.2.95 crore lower—raising questions about margin play and strategic positioning.
8Despite initial interest, McKinsey and Bain didn’t make the cut.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 12: Instrumentation erection work: NRL DCU revamp tender specifies end-to-end execution from impulse lines to loop checks
8Scope includes manifolds, tubing, stanchions, wiring, calibration, and compliance with a suite of international standards including API, ISA, and IS/IEC norms.
This Bina refinery project revisits compressor scope once again

8The project has been re-tendered as a first attempt failed
8The adequacy check and revamp of this special-purpose reciprocating compressor is under BPCL’s BPREP drive, hinting at tighter tech benchmarks.
8This suggest suggesting recalibration of deliverables in the aftermath of a pre-bid meeting.
Cooling tower tender sees O&M clause deepened, bid timeline pushed again
8EIL’s latest amendment for PLL’s PDH-PP cooling tower package not only extends bid timelines but also inserts a rigorous three-year O&M clause for chemical dosing systems—marking a clear shift toward contractor-side accountability.
8From PPEs to plant safety drills and even training PLL personnel, the revised clause reads like a compliance gauntlet for bidders rather than a mere tower scope.
8Miss a deadline? Get replaced. That’s the tone of EIL’s amendment, where even 48-hour lapses in compliance can invite client takeover at contractor’s cost.
BPCL’s Bina CBG Tender: Shifts in scope and relaxed benchmarks raise new questions for bidders
8The 15 TPD compressed biogas (CBG) project at BPCL Bina saw a flurry of extensions and clarifications that collectively widen bidder eligibility while tightening a few design and performance boundaries.
8Methane purity now allowed to dip below 97% briefly — a major concession likely reflecting ground-level feedstock variability.
8Equipment like shredder (75%), extruder (60%) and separator (65%) now have capped design efficiencies — a move to avoid exaggerated claims but one that compels overdesign.
8Hydrostatic testing revised from 2x to 1.5x design pressure — aligned with IS codes, but suggests industry feedback on over-stringent specs.
8Despite vendor suggestions to divert LFOM to farms, BPCL sticks to a full-fledged effluent treatment plant — showing zero tolerance on compliance risk.
8Is the project trending toward flexibility or complexity?
Double deadline shift raises red flags over vendor turnout for EIL’s OH6 pump tender at Dahej
8EIL’s decision to extend bid timelines twice without amending technical conditions hints at either bidder discomfort or internal reassessment over vendor eligibility.
8Qualification matrix for Indian subsidiaries of global OEMs remains a likely chokepoint.
8Also, the silence from EIL on technical queries suggests bidders may be submitting under uncertainty — a risky proposition for a high-head OH6 service scope
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 12: Heavyweight PSU consultancies crowd GAIL’s Usar compression PMC race
8The bid opening sees participation from five industry stalwarts, signaling stiff competition for the high-stakes APM gas evacuation job in the Mumbai region.
8Technical score weightage of 70% may favor firms with deeper personnel benches and compressor-specific experience, making the contest even more nuanced.
Only 3 of 9 bidders make the cut in HPCL’s Gwalior IRD safety study race
8Despite wide interest, HPCL disqualified two-thirds of applicants for the QRA, HAZOP, and ERDMP study citing technical grounds—signaling tightening scrutiny in safety-critical tenders
Close contest as L1-L2 gap stays under 5% in NRL station works award
8In NRL’s Dabidubi pipeline station works tender, M/s P K Construction edged out Tolani Projects with a slim 4.89% margin—indicating intense pricing discipline. Four technically disqualified firms show the bar was high.
Unrealistic pricing: Belgaum’s wins DCU valve order 5x lower than rivals

8In EIL’s limited tender for Numaligarh's DCU revamp, Belgaum Aqua Valves clinched the DEADMAN VALVE order at a striking over 5x cheaper than L2.
8This sharp spread hints at aggressive undercutting or unrealistic pricing.
Survey contracts go cheap: IOCLpipeline tender sees deep 37% underbid
8IOCL’s WRPL survey work has been awarded at nearly two-fifths below its own estimates, suggesting tightening margins or aggressive penetration strategies in the geotech consulting space.
8Despite a wide field of seven contenders, Swayin emerged as L1 for both groups, a rare sweep that indicates sharp pricing or pre-positioned familiarity with IOCL’s pipeline terrain.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief

Jun 12: OIL readies twin-pipeline health check using high-res MFL-A tech
8The proposed intelligent pigging campaign for two Assam crude pipelines will deploy high-resolution MFL-A tools with XYZ mapping, aiming to assess both external and internal metal loss across DDPL and PS6-BGR spur lines.
8Pipeline defects will be categorized by severity using ANSI B31G modified criteria, with recommended repairs aligned to maintaining 72% SMYS operational limits—offering bidders clarity on defect-response mapping.
OIL expands boots-on-ground vigilance over 153.5 km of Assam crude corridor
8A 3-year patrolling contract seeks to intensify field surveillance across pipeline stretches from PLKM 351 to 497, covering sensitive feeder and diversion lines with multi-frequency line walking.
GDU revamp targets methane cut via IG gas retrofit
8ONGC Hazira proposes stripping gas replacement in GDU trains, switching from methane-rich fuel gas to nitrogen-grade IG to curb fugitive emissions.
8With 1728–1920 nm³/day methane reduction expected, this upgrade aligns with India’s climate goals.
8Nine MDEA tanks across GSU trains will see a fuel-to-nitrogen gas switch for blanketing, addressing methane seepage risk and corrosion from oxygen ingress—paving way for tighter emission control.
8Steam tracing over CFU-71 to CFU-76 compressor suction lines aims to prevent hydrocarbon liquid entry. Dual-loop tracing with new insulation and traps at 8m height addresses past failures.
Click on Details for more
Details

Briefs: Creative Maritime Services bags ONGC boat contract; Sealmatic waits replacement boom

Jun 12: Replacement wave looms as Sealmatic’s API 682 seals hit commissioning stage
8New installations in refineries and petrochemical projects to generate aftermarket revenue from FY27.
Creative Maritime Services LLP awarded 4 HSC crew boat contracts by ONGC
8This includes India's first Aluminum HSC crewboat built under DGS regulations
Click on Details for more Details

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

Jun 12: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
Click on Reports for more Details Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 12: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

Hydrocracker to get a second life as feedstock engine for premium-grade lube oil

Jun 12: 8A large-scale base oil and blending plant is in the works, leveraging a revamped hydrocracker to unlock higher margins from unconverted oil.
8The refinery is looking for a consultant to craft a full lifecycle plan — from licensor selection to utility modeling, IRR simulations, and net-zero compliance.
8Design mandates cover automated filling, piggable pipelines, smart warehousing, and robotic dispatch — hinting at a manpower-light O&M strategy.
8Consultants must also define EPCM/EPC/hybrid rollout modes and integrate CO? abatement into the feasibility blueprint.
Click on Details for more
Details

Petronet LNG flips LNG strategy at Gopalpur: FSRU back on the frontline

Jun 12: 8After pushing a land-based terminal as the lead project, PLL now seeks environmental clearance for an FSRU-first rollout, reversing its earlier sequencing logic.
Click on Details for more Details

IndianOil gains bulk diesel market share in April-May, beats Reliance Industries and Nayara

Jun 12: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for mechanical maintenance jobs Details
8Procurement of dewatering polyelectrolyte for GMPL Details
8Procurement of safety items & PPE’s Details
8Tender for hiring agency for it projects Details
8Tender for supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply and calibration of master instruments Details
8Tender for commissioning of pond pump Details
8Tender for engagement of inspection agency for in situ metallography examination Details
8Annual rate contract for high pressure rotomol cleaning of pipelines Details
8Hiring services for carrying out intelligent pigging survey Details
8Supply of bentonite (v2) conforming Details
8Tender for services for providing and operating mobile site camp Details
8Tender for statutory testing and painting of cylinders through external vendors Details
8Tender for periodical audit of electrical system and compliance recommendations submission Details
8Supply of high security cable seals Details
8Tender for facilitation of document movement and ancillary support for inter-office logistics Details
8Supply of l&t make mccb feeders Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for cctv surveillance system Details
8Tender for statutory testing inspection certification and hydro testing of 3 x 600mt mounded storage vessels Details
8Tender for subscription based procurement setup configuration and commissioning of container orchestration platform Details
8Procurement of gas detector Details
8Appointment of consultant for licensor selection cost estimation eia rra and detailed feasibility study for lube oil base stock unit and lube oil blending plant Details
8Supply of camera for CCTV system Details
8Tender for periodic testing and calibration of all types of hydrocarbon detectors for three years Details
8Tender for above ground GI installations including last mile connectivity work Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of electromagnetic flowmeter Details
8Supply installation commissioning onsite testing and calibration of three phase energy meter on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for pipeline modifications to enhance energy conservation reduce carbon emissions and improve operational flexibility in GSU GDU LPG and CFU Details
8Tender for repair work of
HT IT switchgear systems Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil / structural works for execution of bio-ATF project Details
8Tender for adequacy check and revamp of compressor-reciprocating Details
8Expression of interest for civil works execution Details
8Supply of network monitoring software system Details
8Tender for transportation of bulk lube oil Details
8Procurement of bearings for elliott ebara make centrifugal compressors and turbines Details
8Hiring of security services Details
8Transportation of indane lpg cylinders in vertical position on unit rate basis Details
8Tender for development of new a site retail outlet Details
8Tender for installation of reticulated system for various wings of puzhal prison Details
8Supply of gaskets non asbestos, spiral wound, metallic and soft iron for CDW and PP units Details
8Tender for revisioning of high pressure gate, globe, check, ball valves in OHCU, TPS and other units Details
8Procurement of mobil dte 10 excel series grade 68 hydraulic oil 832l Details
8Procurement of mechanical seal spares for pump Details
8Rate contract for civil & furnishing works Details
8Supply of ub, raph cold and hot end spares on ARC basis Details
8Procurement of gas sampling tedlar bags 100 nos Details
8Tender for electrical and instrumentation works for DCU revamp project Details
8Supply of limit switch gate valves Details
8Supply of y type globe and stop check valves Details
8Supply and application of thermal insulation on door delivery basis Details
8Providing services for carrying out preventive maintenance of siemens make PLC and SCADA Details
8Supply of elecon make planetary gear box on door delivery basis Details
8Rate contract for supply of ABB make electrical material Details
8Tender for supply of special valves Details
8Supply of helical gear box Details
8Supply of dual plate check valve Details
8Procurement of online silica analyser for RODM/CPP plant Details
8Supply of furnace and heat exchanger tubes Details
8Supply of pipes for ethanol storage enhancement job Details
8Procurement of ss hoses for SRU Details
8AMC of 20 nos pneumatic ROSOVS Details
8Procurement of OEM VK pump spares Details
8Procurement of sulzer make various pump spares Details
8Procurement of centrifuge spares Details
8Supply installation and commissioning of heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC Details
8Procurement of ELC machine spares Details
8Procurement of spare for DCU PDB panel meters Details
8Comprehensive maintenance contract for fire extinguishers Details
8ARC for revisioning, load testing & certification of lifting tools and tackles Details
8Amc and load testing of various battery banks Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of fire fighting system Details
8Tender for electrical jobs related to temporary lighting Details
8Supply of boiler tube Details
8Supply of gate, globe & check valves Details
8Supply of miscellaneous electrical items Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of mobile oil spill response unit Details
8Procurement of pilot assemblies for hp, lp & ag flare systems Details
8Supply of pilferage proof plastic seals Details
8Hiring of special purpose mining or earth moving machines Details
8Tender for hiring of services for maintenance of green belt including golf course Details
8Supply of control cable Details
8Tender for row and rou ground patrolling by line walking method Details
8Supply of bitumen felts for water proofing and damp proofing Details
8Amc services for maintenance and testing of vacuum circuit breaker & potential transformer trolley Details
8Annual subscription of tableau business intelligence and data analysis software Details
8Procurement of coating material for natural gas pipeline Details
8Supply of flange fittings Details

You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Hot Asian summer could further boost U.S. LNG exports Details
8Shell set to add 12 million tons of LNG capacity by 2030 Details
8Ethanol production capacity jumps over 4-fold to 1,810 cr litres in 11 yrs of Modi govt: Official Details
8Gadkari seeks GST cut on crude ethanol to boost flex-fuel vehicle adoption Details
8U.S. gas prices rise on higher demand, boost in Cameron LNG flows Details
8India's natural gas boom: A sustainable future Details
8Global Offshore Services expands fleet with AHTS buy Details
8Petrofac secures gas processing expansion contract from ADNOC Gas Details
8Don’t view gas as a transition fuel, argues Shell President Details
8Dubai firm charters 42-year-old Seamec DSV Details
8Taiwan and the US: A new era of LNG diplomacy Details
8India's natural gas consumption to more than double by 2040: PNGRB study Details
8BEML invites EoIs for hydrogen fuel cell mobility partnerships Details
8TruAlt Bioenergy, an ethanol producer, gets oil marketing company status Details
8Cost of green hydrogen in India set to fall by up to 40%: Report Details
8Private fuel retailers gain market share as PSUs refuse to lower prices Details
8India's natural gas consumption to more than double by 2040: PNGRB study Details
8Adoption of cleaner trucks can reduce diesel use in mining by 30%, emissions by 25%: FIMI Details
8Ethanol production capacity jumps over 4-fold to 1,810 cr litres in 11 yrs of Modi govt: Official Details
8US oil production to fall by 640,000 bpd by end-2026 amid surplus, demand slowdown: S&P Global Details
8IndianOil gains bulk diesel market share in April-May, beats Reliance Industries and Nayara Details
8TruAlt gets OMC licence; to launch 100 ethanol-BioCNG fuel stations Details
8Telangana greenlights Auto LPG for 40,000 new autorickshaws in Hyderabad Details
8BW LPG Limited: Draft registration statement on Form F-3 Details
8Lighting up lives: Rural women in Visakhapatnam thank Ujjwala Yojana Details
8ADNOC Gas awards $5B contracts for RGD project Details
8GAIL completes first LNG discharge at Dabhol Details
8Record US Gulf oil output to soften 2026 production decline Details
8Flex LNG completes refinancing for Flex Courageous Details
8Oil surges as USA orders partial evacuation of Iraqi Embassy Details
8Iraq studies investments in oil refineries in Asia Details
8Indian state oil refiners plan tanker order for domestic use Details
You can also click on Newsclips formore Details

Announcements

Jun 12: 8Transcript of earnings call [Sealmatic] Details
 
8NCLT Approval received for composite scheme of arrangement between antelopus energy and selan exploration [Selan] Details
  
Details

Rs 3500 crore private chemical project: Ready for PMC/EPCM mode

Jun 11: Here is a Rs 3500 crore private sector chemical plant with downstream value project
8It is now going through the clearance process
It has a bankable private promoter and it is ripse for PMC, EPCM mode   Details

LPG import facilities: Refiner looking for land at Dahej

Jun 11: 8Find out who is putting it together
Click on Details for more
Details

PSU wants to buy a CBG company

Jun 11: 8It wants a stake purchase
8This may be good for intrepid entrepreneurs: Get a unit near-ready or ready, and then sell it off
Click on Details for more
Details

Why India may have missed the LNG trucking bus

Jun 11: 8While China is riding a wave of LNG-fueled HDV adoption, India lacks the infrastructure, feedstock economics, and policy thrust needed to replicate the boom.
Click on Details for more   Details

Tight race in MRPL’s turnkey pipeline instrumentation tender sees just two bidders

Jun 11: 8Only two bidders seem interested
Click on Details for more
Details

Fracking EOI deadline extended

Jun 11: 8The EOI for hydraulic fracturing under a “No Gain, No Pay” model now gives vendors more time to prepare submissions for a technically demanding, performance-tied project.
8The E&P owner plans to rejuvenate old wells through feasibility-driven fracturing—first evaluating 15 candidates and executing full-scale ops on 5 final picks.
8From CTU and NPU deployment to pressure logs and gain reports, bidders are expected to deliver end-to-end services with minimal hand holding.
8With DGMS, OMR, and performance-based clauses in place, only vendors with deep fracking portfolios, reliable rigs, and data modelling experience may qualify.
8Bidders must bring in modern, well-maintained fracturing fleets—signaling high technical scrutiny and stringent compliance filters.
8Final reports must show net pressure analysis, treatment curve matching, and production gain assessment—making engineering accuracy financially consequential.
Click on Details for more
Details

NRL PP unit: Physical work begins

Jun 11: 8The company has started ground work for its 9 MMTPA refinery-linked polymer unit
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 11: Tight leash: BPCL mandates NABL lab tie-up and GPS site visit for Bhilai CBG tender
8Despite a modest project value, BPCL’s CBG Bhilai tender demands full NABL tie-up, site photographs, and exhaustive lab and field test compliance.
8Smaller players may find the entry barriers disproportionately high for the scope involved.
BPCL tightens grip: AFC piping risk tender allows no room for outsiders or MSMEs
8A rare no-CPBG, no-EMD risk assessment tender at Bina Refinery comes with a tightly drawn eligibility ring and zero relaxations for startups or MSMEs — all under a four-week dash to compliance.
Ethylene tankage: Bid deadline shifts thrice as EIL tweaks scope
8The package has seen three extensions, suggesting bidder unease or backroom re-tuning.
8But INR pricing for all imports reduces forex exposure but risks bidder discomfort, especially among global tank suppliers.
8EIL mandates INR pricing for all imports—reducing forex exposure but risking bidder discomfort, especially among global tank suppliers.
8The good part is steel input costs will be cushioned
Third deadline extension flags bidder strain in EIL’s electric heater tender for Dahej PDH-PP
8Multiple bid extensions in the EIL electric heater tender for the PDH-PP project at Dahej highlight vendor struggles — from NDA access delays to documentation bottlenecks under tight UOP technology protocols.
8EIL’s firm insistence on zero deviations contrasts with three successive deadline extensions — a sign that procedural rigidity met real-world compliance friction.
8With process tech governed by UOP, even minor design access needed tight licensing clearance — adding unseen layers to a supposedly limited-scope heater package.
Centrifugal pumps for bio-ATF plant: Bidder unease over abrasive specs and vague fluid data
8Three extensions hint at hesitation over solids-heavy pump duties and incomplete upstream information.
8Pump rated flow of 9.52 m³/hr proposed by vendor was dismissed, with EIL insisting on base spec of 4+MCF, reinforcing strict adherence to design basis.
8Despite pump model dependency, EIL has deferred crucial particle size and density data until post-award, shifting design liability to vendors.
8Repeated queries on operating pressure/temperature for CW and N? utilities remain unanswered, leaving design scope partially open-ended.
8Despite confirming API-610 rules, EIL’s silence on full acceptability of non-metallic impeller wear rings opens room for post-bid disputes.
Strict NDA bottleneck delays document access in IOCL’s Paradip polypropylene expansion EPCC tender
8Only Stage-1 qualified bidders are eligible, but even they face gated access to bidding documents unless they clear a rigid NDA protocol.
8The dual-layered secrecy clause involving IOCL and Basell could delay bid readiness and deter aggressive quoting.
8While IOCL ruled out reverse auction, power and steam consumption guarantees and loading clauses tilt risk toward bidders.
8The use of Spheripol process and associated catalyst technology attracts high control, possibly limiting newcomer participation.
EIL holds firm on non-negotiable fitting specs as BPCL’s Bina tender sparks bidder pushback
8Despite repeated vendor queries, EIL refused to revise oversized tee and reducer dimensions, citing adherence to legacy standards.
8Raw material flexibility granted, but dimensional rigidity may impact fabrication timelines and participation.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 11: Full house: All eight desalter bidders technically qualify for Bina refinery package
8BPCL’s high-stakes desalter tender saw 100% technical clearance with all eight bidders qualifying, suggesting strong vendor familiarity with electrostatic desalter specs and EIL’s evaluation rigour.
8Bid specs demand vendors meet outlet salt, BS&W, and OIW limits under two distinct feed cases—705 m³/hr at API 33.8 and 747 m³/hr at API 42—raising design complexity for universal compliance.
8EIL has retained tough output limits of 0.5 ptb for salt and 0.2 vol% for BS&W, despite industry feedback on varying feed conditions and wash water temperature dependencies.
8A technical amendment revised material specs, mandating SS410S for non-proprietary internals while allowing SS405 for piping, balancing corrosion resistance with cost rationalization.
Aggressive L1 Bid Raises Eyebrows in GAIL’s Sangrur small scale LNG Tender
8The L1 quote comes in 30–46% below competitors in GAIL’s Rs 10+ Cr LNG liquefaction EPC tender.
8The steep undercut raises feasibility and margin concerns.
8Future rounds may see lower participation if such pricing becomes the norm, especially from established mid-scale EPC firms.
Panchvati Sweeps Multi-Schedule Valve Tender Amid Aggressive Undercutting
8Over half the 47 schedules were bagged by Panchvati Valves through consistently low bids, signaling pricing pressure for rivals.
8Specialist firms held ground only in select high-value or technically complex items.
Thin Margin Win Flags Aggressive Undercutting in Air Fin Cooler Tender for PDH-PP Project
8A marginal 0.28% difference between L1 and L2 suggests fierce undercutting in Petronet LNG's PDH-PP air fin cooler award.
8The 35%+ jump to L3 hints at a polarized vendor field, with implications for pricing integrity in future packages.
Petronet heat exchanger order bagged at aggressive: L1 undercuts L2 by nearly 4%
8In a price war that left little room for comfort, Titanium edged out Isgec by a margin of less than 4%, showcasing how thin the margins are in current exchanger packages.
ISGEC takes heat exchanger order at near 10% discount over rivals in Dahej PDH-PP project
8Petronet LNG’s duplex heat exchanger tender sees L1 bid come in nearly 10% below the next best quote, signaling margin stress or aggressive pricing tactics amid rising alloy costs.
Click on Details for more Details

E&P contracting brief

Jun 11: Demulsifier dosing benchmark set at ≤2% water cut within 2 hours at 60°C
8GSPC has laid out strict performance criteria for chemical treatment of emulsified crude from Ankleshwar#21 QPS, aiming to reduce water cut from 30–35% to below 2% in just 2 hours — establishing a tight technical filter for bidders.
Turnaround digitisation tender for ONGC Uran extended to 30 June 2025
8ONGC has postponed the bid deadline for its 5-year TAR digital monitoring contract at Uran, giving vendors more time to prepare complex technical responses aligned with scope-heavy documentation.
ONGC extends Tapti gravel pack mega-tender deadline to 23 June 2025
8Submission date for the high-value 44-well campaign covering sand control and downhole filtration services has been officially pushed to 23 June. Bid opening follows on 24 June.
8The tender calls for full-cycle execution and rental of gravel packing tools across multiple well types, positioning it among the largest offshore sand control packages in recent years.
OIL extends Assam gas well compliance tender to 17 June 2025
8The 2-year lumpsum contract for checking gas wells under OMR guidelines has been pushed forward, giving bidders more time to align resources for field execution and documentation.
Click on Details for more
Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 11: 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
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

Software update: Fertilizer projects

Jun 11: Bentonite Sulphur Expansion Project
8Cost: Rs.1Cr.
8Project Event: The bid submission deadline for the RFQ concerning the fabrication, erection, and installation of equipment, pipelines, structures, platforms, and cable/pipe racks for the upcoming Pastillation Unit has been extended once again. Initially due on May 7, 2025, the deadline was first extended to May 20, 2025, owing to a lack of suitable bidders. Now, the bid due date has been further extended to July 2, 2025, to allow additional time for potential contractors to participate.
Roof Top Solar Power Project Green field Project
8Cost: Rs.5Cr.
8Project Event:The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Pre-Qualification of LSTK bidders concerning the setting up of Rooftop Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Plants has been released, and the bid due date is June 18, 2025 Details

Udhamsingh Nagar District City Gas Distribution Project

Jun 16: 8Project Name: Udhamsingh Nagar District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Khagaria, Saharsa and Madhepura District City Gas Distribution Project

Jun 16: 8Project Name: Khagaria, Saharsa and Madhepura District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Sad day for Indian LNG industry-I: It is handcuffed now

Jun 13: It is a sad day indeed for the LNG industry today.
From being lightly regulated, the pendulum has swung to over-regulated
The law has come into effect. Here is what will happen now
8PNGRB Draws the Line: Registration Now Mandatory for All LNG Terminals
Both upcoming and operational terminals must file for registration under the 2025 rulebook, with strict timelines and structured oversight now in force.
8From Advisory to Mandate: PNGRB Puts LNG Operators on Regulatory Clock
The June 12 notice confirms that operators must act within 45 days—marking the shift from consultation to enforcement.
8LNG Terminal Licences Capped at 30 Years Under PNGRB’s New Regime
Registrations will be valid for three decades from the date of commissioning or certificate issuance—extensions will follow a 10-year block model.
8Business Plans Now a Precondition for LNG Terminal Approvals
No FID without a credible business and evacuation plan—project proponents must now prove market linkage and utilization up front.
8Bank Guarantees, Penalties, and Oversight: PNGRB Reshapes Terminal Accountability
With Rs 25 crore bank guarantees and up to 5% penalties for delays, the regulator now has teeth to enforce compliance.
8Industry Said Overreach—PNGRB Went Ahead Anyway
Despite sharp resistance from Shell, Petronet, and Adani Total, the Board has enforced the full regulation set without amendment.
8Underutilisation Drives New Oversight on LNG Terminal Capacity Planning
PNGRB’s push for pre-FID scrutiny and evacuation linkage appears aimed at correcting chronic underuse of existing infrastructure.
8Common Carrier Fears Still Linger Despite Omission in Final Text
Though not in the 2025 regulation, the industry remains wary of future open-access mandates at terminals—fears first voiced by Shell.
8PNGRB Demands Biannual Data Disclosures from Terminal Operators
Detailed operational data, including regasification volumes and tariffs, must now be filed every April and October—and publicly disclosed.
8Gazette Notification Holds: PNGRB Affirms Full Enforcement Despite Objections
The June 12 public notice confirms that the final regulations will remain as gazetted—marking the end of the stakeholder consultation phase.
Click on Reports for more Details

Sad day for Indian LNG industry-II: Is the PNGRB a gatekeeper or is it trying to protect someone?

Jun 13: PNGRB’s new LNG terminal regulations may look like reform, but industry insiders see a different picture—one where opaque approvals, performance bonds, and mandatory disclosures could act as covert deterrents to new entrants, ultimately shielding existing operators from fresh competition.
8Who is it actually benefiting?
8Who is really behind it?
Click on Details for more Details

Indian green steel mandate: Hijacked by steel companies

Jun 13: It is a fraud instituted at the behest of deep-pocketed companies
And India risks reputational damage and procurement exclusion.
And that is so is being singled out by everyone
8A green badge for brown steel?
India’s new taxonomy caps emissions at 2.2 tCO? per tonne of finished steel—high enough to include some of the most carbon-intensive producers globally. It’s not a leap forward, it’s a rebranding.
8When low ambition becomes national policy
While global buyers demand cradle-to-gate carbon data, India’s “green” steel could still pollute at levels seen in aging blast furnace setups.
8A missed opportunity to lead
Instead of aligning with global decarbonization trajectories, India has chosen the path of least resistance—creating a domestic comfort zone that may stifle global competitiveness.
8Star-rated but stranded
The government’s 3- to 5-star classification system gives every steelmaker a shot at being “green”—but in global markets, even 5-star Indian steel may not qualify for procurement in public projects.
8A climate shield or a trade barrier?
By setting a high emissions threshold and ignoring full-scope lifecycle emissions, India’s green steel definition may eventually clash with CBAM-style import restrictions abroad.
8More branding, less carbon-cutting
There’s no mandate for lifecycle assessments, minimal scope 3 accounting, and limited verification. In its current form, India’s green steel tag is more about optics than impact.
8Green by decree, not by data
Unlike ResponsibleSteel or GSCC, India’s standard does not yet require independent third-party audits or full EPD disclosure—raising questions about the credibility of the certification itself.
Click on Details for more Details

Rs 8,500 Crore and Counting: How India abandoned its most flexible power source

Jun 13: Here is a gas based power plant struggling to get Rs 8500 crore in ourstanding payments
8How will every survive under such a burden?
8The regulatory silence over gas-based power’s slow collapse grows louder.
8While solar and wind enjoy sovereign-backed tenders and coal has political patronage, gas-based power has become India’s unwanted orphan.
Click on Details for more Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 13: IOCL locks CRZ risk on single consultant for NAOB Rambili hydrocarbon hub: Dangerous precedent?
8In a no-contest single-tender, IOCL hands the entire compliance burden—including public hearing representation and CRZ documentation to this consultancy, under a tight 30-day schedule and fixed fee model.
8The point to note is that if this model succeeds, more IOCL environmental approvals may be routed via the contractor, reshaping the role of independent NABET firms in CRZ-heavy projects.
IOCL tightens financial leash with full ABG on free-issue catalyst metals: But ambiguity remains
8Vendors must now furnish full-value ABGs even for IOCL-supplied precious metals—adding liquidity strain in an already stringent bid landscape.
8New guidelines allow merged entities to claim legacy experience—giving large groups more flexibility but raising due diligence for evaluation.
8But the tender skips clarity on post-use reclaim, wear loss expectations, or disposal obligations—potential cost flashpoints left vague.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 13: Owner alters bid rules mid-course as electrolyser deadline shifts again
8MRPL’s green hydrogen tender is undergoing back-end reconfiguration amid tepid bidder alignment.
8The overhaul of the bid qualification matrix signals possible internal red flags—raising uncertainty for bidders who shaped proposals around the original criteria.
8A new evaluation matrix suggests either overly narrow earlier specs or post-facto bidder pressure—raising questions about internal decision flow.
8Delays and redrafts in India’s PSU-led hydrogen tenders point to a broader mismatch between policy speed and market maturity in green molecule projects.
BPCL tightens bid evaluation filters while rejecting calls for BOQ logic fixes at Bina ETP
8A second commercial amendment to BPCL’s effluent treatment plant tender redefines how total bid value is assessed, with power consumption, AMC charges, and custom duty present values added to the mix.
8The latest amendment introduces a multi-pronged cost evaluation model, including guaranteed power loadings and AMC for seven distinct equipment types—penalizing inefficient or underpriced O&M strategies.
8But pre-bid concerns over redundant AMC line items were left unaddressed, leaving usability gaps unresolved.
Segmented Timelines and PGTR Conditions Add Execution Risk to BPREP Water Block Tender
8Despite deadline extension, BPCL’s RWTP–RODMP–ZLDP package leaves key interconnection and payment conditions open-ended.
8Bidders face tight phase-wise milestones, capped PRS, and staggered O&M handovers.
8Bidders raised at least five discrepancies between equipment list and datasheets—raising red flags for procurement and installation sequencing.
8Despite initial confusion, clarification affirms that acid/caustic procurement is contractor’s reimbursable liability only for first year of O&M.
8Contradictory replies on condensate destination—cooling sump vs UF feed—highlighted by several vendors, but response deflects rather than resolves.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part III

Jun 13: Technical cull trims field to two: Kochi DSMS sees twin rejections
8Both Stesalit and Transit Electronics were disqualified, underscoring the tight compliance bar in EIL-managed digital rollouts.
Only One Bidder Qualifies in highly intrusive, tech-heavy Manpower Productivity Tender for Kochi Polypropylene Project
8Despite three bids, only Ienergy Innovations cleared qualification.
8This signals either entry-barrier friction or pricing in long-term risk on EIL's digital productivity rollout.
8Only one qualified bid casts doubt on industry readiness for highly intrusive, tech-heavy site surveillance mandates.
8The contract’s final value overshoots eligibility benchmark by 33%, hinting at high implementation complexity or aggressive service level commitments.
Tightrope win: Coastal Marine edges out rival by razor thin margin in HPCL’s subsea wrapping bid
8A razor-thin margin of just Rs 3,055 separated the top two bidders in HPCL’s subsea pipeline repair job, signaling aggressive competition.
8Meanwhile, a 60% higher L3 bid highlights strategic divergence among players.
L1 gap raises eyebrows in Kochi PP pump bid
8With nearly 40% spread between L1 and L3, BPCL’s vertical pump award hints at sharply divergent cost models among bidders.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jun 13: Offshore E&P: Owner seeks long-term partners for critical chemical supply
8The list for upstream production chemicals include demulsifiers, PPDs, and biocides to meet asset integrity and processing benchmarks.
8This forms a crucial operational pillar for offshore Andhra Pradesh output.
8The tender outlines a broad mix of inhibitors aimed at lifecycle protection of offshore installations—underscoring a preventative maintenance approach over reactive repairs in high-salinity environments.
8Performance-linked chemical usage to optimize emulsion breaking is implied, indicating tight operational integration between chemical vendors and offshore processing engineers.
8Inclusion of gas-phase corrosion protection highlights increasing concerns over
8Involvement of Bocides points to proactive water injection or produced water treatment strategies—suggesting Cairn’s holistic view of flow assurance and microbial control.
GSPC floats Gujarat-wide SRP maintenance tender across four key blocks
8The scope spans callout-based maintenance for Ahmedabad, Tarapur, Sanand Miroli, and Ankleshwar fields under PSC regime.
8GSPC will separately evaluate block-wise commercial bids, offering bidders modular entry points.
8SRP units will require mechanical handling via 1T pickers, 3T mini cranes, and 20T–50T hydraulic cranes for routine dismantling, alignment, and panel repositioning—hinting at GSPC's drive for structured lifting protocols.
8Over 50 line items including stuffing box packing, SRP belts (C-173 to C-330), MCCBs, overload relays, and control fuses are specified—giving vendors full visibility into reimbursable procurement.
Three-helicopter charter for dual-basin ops awarded to PSU carrier
8Oil India’s need for simultaneous air support in both eastern and western offshore blocks led to a bundled three-helicopter charter, now secured by Pawan Hans.
8How exactly did the competitor fare?
ABC Techno Labs, Bureau Veritas, and Newcon make final shortlist
8Out of four bidders, only three qualify for the multi-year sampling and analysis scope, while Care Labs fails to meet ONGC’s technical eligibility benchmarks.
8Ambient air quality studies must include PM2.5, SO?, NOx, benzene, lead, nickel, and VOCs—pointing to tightening compliance under APPCB norms for drilling campaigns.
8For the offshore location, bidder must test for toxicity (LC50), heavy metals, and hydrocarbons in marine discharge samples—aligning with CPCB zero-discharge enforcement.
8Contract scope covers complete chemical fingerprinting of weighting material and solids disposal streams, with specific monitoring of cadmium and mercury content.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief: Part II

Jun 13: Deep tubewell contract: BSR Corporation and Girin Chutia clear technical scrutiny
8Both bidders deemed techno-commercially acceptable for the Rs 4.15 crore contract; final selection will follow price bid opening.
ONGC’s jetty revamp tender tightens financial compliance
8A new corrigendum clause warns bidders against transacting with FATF blacklisted nations, with full risk of termination falling on the contractor in case of violations.
8Indian banks’ inability to process such transactions is flagged.
8Despite pre-bid clarifications and corrigenda, ONGC has retained its ambitious 40-month completion deadline for this technically intensive LSTK marine infrastructure upgrade.
Repeated extensions underline complexity in ONGC offshore fabrication empanelment
8The topside fabrication tender for Western Offshore platforms has seen nine bid deadline extensions since November 2024, pointing to evolving commercial and technical clarity demands from top vendors.
8Bidders flagged the need for clear specifications around waterfront availability and load-out criteria—forcing ONGC to repeatedly adjust the schedule while refining scope requirements.
8Discussions over interface responsibility demarcation—especially between fabrication and offshore installation scopes—caused ONGC to rework tender terms, leading to prolonged bid timelines.
8Queries over PPP-MII policy applicability, BEC clause interpretation, and MSME exemptions contributed to ONGC extending this empanelment bid from
8A prebid meeting saw participation from key EPC players including L&T, Sapura, and Das Offshore. ONGC’s gradual term updates reflect a collaborative correction process.
Click on Details for more
Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 13: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

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

Jun 13: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
Click on Reports for more Details Details

LNG poised to lead long-haul trucking in India after 2030: PNGRB

Jun 13: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply and installation of Vetriv make 30kVA UPS system with necessary accessories Details
8Tender for air ingress survey in three CFBC boilers and one oil & gas-fired utility boiler Details
8Comprehensive AMC for BA trolley set including repair and replacement of defective parts on OEM basis for 3 years Details
8Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of retrofit emission control device for DG sets Details
8Tender for hiring of professionals for application development and maintenance of software Details
8Procurement of accumulator Details
8Procurement of oil temperature indicator (OTI) and winding temperature indicator Details
8Supply of Belzona Details
8Rate contract for expert supervisory services for MS Bachmann damper maintenance & troubleshooting in WSA unit Details
8Tender for road transportation of polypropylene bags Details
8EOI from existing distributors for Indane LPG cylinder handling on unit rate basis Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of antioxidant AO9 Details
8Tender for repairing of the Emerson make flow computer Details
8Annual rate contract for refilling, hydro testing, and maintenance of CO2, DCP, N2, O2, and BA cylinders Details
8Procurement of OFC and optical splice joint enclosures for pipeline Details
8ARC for in-situ machining of various equipments Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of overhead chain conveyor along with associated equipments Details
8Tender for contract for security and allied services Details
8Tender for development of new A site RO Details
8Tender for service agreement for supervisory services for servicing of M/s Ingersoll Rand make compressors Details
8Tender for operation and comprehensive maintenance contract for 1 no of ICL make 250 SCMH compressor Details
8Supply of propylene and ethylene tower catalyst for PP unit Details
8Tender for repair and maintenance of SRP on call out for onshore block Details
8Procurement of bottom dish end Details
8Tender for field hardware for DSPE for Bina Petchem and refinery expansion project Details
8Fabrication and supply of hydraulic hoses for SH Complex cranes Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of HVAC AHU-2 at SHW Details
8Procurement of spares of anti-surge control valves from OEM Severn Glocon Valves Pvt Ltd Details
8Rate contract for operation and maintenance related pipeline laying and associated jobs Details
8Hiring of security services Details
8Expression of interest (EOI) for upstream production chemicals supply and services for Ravva Block Details
8Supply of hot rolled steel beam Details
8Supply of bitumen Details
8Supply of line pipe, 1/4" black steel Details
8Supply of 9.5/8" XL80 X47 PPF casing coupling for oil and gas application Details
8Supply of submersible storm water pump Details
8Procurement of M/s Bently make vibration inst spare Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract of PA paging system Details
8Annual maintenance contract at railway diesel installation Details
8Supply installation testing and commissioning of evacuation compressor Details
8Supply of angle air filter and filter element Details
8Supply of LED luminaries Details
8Hiring of mast-climbing working platform for replacement of flare tip and molecular seal Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8ARC for online sealing and restrengthening of pipes and tanks using specialized composite wrap repair solution Details
8Tender for appointment of certifying agency for IMS recertification Details
8Tender for support service for swing extruder VFD installation Details
8Supply of guided wave radar and non contact radar type level transmitter Details
8Thermography of electronic and electrical components in instrument panels Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Tender for fire pump house and ETP maintenance contract along with allied works Details
8Supply of Anderson Greenwood make pilot PSVs Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Hiring of NABET accredited environmental consultant for carrying out RRA and other related studies for obtaining CRZ clearance Details
8Real-time monitoring & automated protection of critical electrical feeders Details
8Supply of flanges and pipe fittings for development of delivery facility Details
8Procurement of smart overspill protection system for tank wagon Details
8Supply of consumable items Details
8Crash rated four-set bollard system procurement for enhanced security infrastructure Details
8Procurement of aluminium sulphate Details
8Procurement of base detector Details
8Supply of servo motor operated LVC Details
8Supply installation and commissioning of 500KVA transformer Details
8Hiring of bowser for supply of HSD Details
8Supply of furnace and heat exchanger tubes Details
8Supply of lead acid storage batteries for motor Details
8Providing sales assistant in the Madurai LPG territory Details
8Procurement of IS instrument calibrators with accessories Details
8Annual rate contract for insulation jobs in units, offsites, and utilities area beyond subway and IREP Details
8Annual rate contract for construction of additional still wells in spheres for level measurement systems Details
8Supply of needle valve for precise flow control in instrumentation and piping systems Details
8Tender for gauge glass repair kit Details
8Supply of mechanical seal Details
8Procurement of spares Details
8Supply of industrial bellows-seal wedge gate valves Details
8Supply of motor cooling fan Details
8Procurement of spares for Sterling make 2 MVA and 3 MVA DG Details
8Tender for provision of assistant service Details
8Providing services for round the clock operational support services Details
8Supply of hydrocarbon gas detector Details
8Procurement of gas detection system Details
8Supply of API 6D ball valves Details

You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Gas gushing reported at ONGC's Rudrasagar well in Assam, no injuries or fire Details
8Gadkari seeks 5% GST on crude ethanol to push flex-fuel cars, warns against petrol parity Details
8Govt gives 48-hour ultimatum to MSC Shipmanagement to begin oil extraction from MSC ELSA 3 Details
8Japanese energy giant Jera to boost LNG imports from US Details
8Developers to add 18.7 GW of natural gas-fired capacity by 2028, EIA says Details
8Private fuel retailers gain market share as PSUs refuse to lower prices Details
8ONGC inaugurates ASP Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Project Details
8Crude oil prices rise by 1 percent due to geopolitical tension Details
8Estonia urges EU to stop buying Russian energy by 2026 Details
8European energy markets face volatility in 2H25 amid tight LNG supply Details
8McDermott circularity calculator aligns with ISO 59020 Details
8Japan signs long-term US LNG deals to diversify its global portfolio Details
8Torrent Power wins bid for 300 MW wind project by Solar Energy Corporation of India Details
8LNG poised to lead long-haul trucking in India after 2030: PNGRB Details
8GAIL discharges first LNG vessel during monsoon season Details
8LNG unlikely to replace coal in India’s key sectors Details
8Developers to add 18.7 GW of natural gas-fired capacity by 2028, EIA says Details
8Panama Canal chief warns $23bn ports deal could threaten canal neutrality Details
8India strengthens energy security over 11 years Details
8Indian Oil to set up new POL terminal at Andaman & Nicobar amid rising fuel demand Details
8Mangalore gets new cryogenic LPG terminal Details
8Aegis Logistics' arm commissions cryogenic LPG terminal at Mangalore Details
8ONGC inaugurates India’s first fully automated ASP CEOR plant at Jhalora field, eyes 0.598 MMt incremental oil recovery Details
8Oil India shares jump over 3% as oil prices surge more than 8% after Israel airstrike on Iran Details
8Big push to oil & gas infra in last 11 years has strengthened India's energy security: Puri Details
8HPCL, BPCL shares fall up to 4% after Brent crude crosses $70 per barrel mark Details
8ONGC, Oil India extend gains as crude oil prices climb on US-Iran tensions Details
8Crude oil price spike: The impact of every dollar rise on Indian companies Details
You can also click on Newsclips formore
Details

Something will change: PPAC’s fossilised reporting culture may finally crack open

Jun 12: The PPAC has been for a very long coming out with staid reports on the Indian oil & gas industry Nothing has changed over several decades
8Some fresh thinking is on now, it seems, in this moribund institution
8Wonder what the manpower there actually do Thankfully that will change now
Click on Details for more   Details

BoQ confusion or strategy? Rs 0 quote by Coperion in PLL tender raises eyebrows

Jun 12: 8In a rare pricing twist, Coperion quoted Rs 0 in one BoQ and over Rs 400 Cr in another—leaving Zeppelin to win with a bid nearly 60% lower.
8Was it a bid glitch or a deliberate pricing play?
8A zero-price quote could trigger disqualification, or signal strategic scope exclusion; evaluation clarity becomes critical in future EIL tenders.
8Meanwhile, industry observers watch closely whether the awarded scope can be profitably delivered at Zeppelin’s quoted rate.
Click on Details for more
Details

BPREP desalter tender: Thin L1-L2 gap raises undercutting alarm, 24% spread points to risk divergence

Jun 12: 8G. R. Engineering bags BPCL’s desalter package with a razor-thin 0.03% lead over Indcon Projects.
8But with a 24% price spread to L8, the bid landscape signals aggressive undercutting at the top and heavy risk buffers down the line.
8The massive spread raises questions on how differently vendors interpreted risk and scope.
Click on Details for more
Details

BCG undercuts by 38% to clinch IOCL’s energy JV mandate

Jun 12: 8In a fiercely contested advisory tender for IOCL’s ambitious energy trading JV, Boston Consulting Group beat A.T. Kearney by quoting Rs.2.95 crore lower—raising questions about margin play and strategic positioning.
8Despite initial interest, McKinsey and Bain didn’t make the cut.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 12: Instrumentation erection work: NRL DCU revamp tender specifies end-to-end execution from impulse lines to loop checks
8Scope includes manifolds, tubing, stanchions, wiring, calibration, and compliance with a suite of international standards including API, ISA, and IS/IEC norms.
This Bina refinery project revisits compressor scope once again

8The project has been re-tendered as a first attempt failed
8The adequacy check and revamp of this special-purpose reciprocating compressor is under BPCL’s BPREP drive, hinting at tighter tech benchmarks.
8This suggest suggesting recalibration of deliverables in the aftermath of a pre-bid meeting.
Cooling tower tender sees O&M clause deepened, bid timeline pushed again
8EIL’s latest amendment for PLL’s PDH-PP cooling tower package not only extends bid timelines but also inserts a rigorous three-year O&M clause for chemical dosing systems—marking a clear shift toward contractor-side accountability.
8From PPEs to plant safety drills and even training PLL personnel, the revised clause reads like a compliance gauntlet for bidders rather than a mere tower scope.
8Miss a deadline? Get replaced. That’s the tone of EIL’s amendment, where even 48-hour lapses in compliance can invite client takeover at contractor’s cost.
BPCL’s Bina CBG Tender: Shifts in scope and relaxed benchmarks raise new questions for bidders
8The 15 TPD compressed biogas (CBG) project at BPCL Bina saw a flurry of extensions and clarifications that collectively widen bidder eligibility while tightening a few design and performance boundaries.
8Methane purity now allowed to dip below 97% briefly — a major concession likely reflecting ground-level feedstock variability.
8Equipment like shredder (75%), extruder (60%) and separator (65%) now have capped design efficiencies — a move to avoid exaggerated claims but one that compels overdesign.
8Hydrostatic testing revised from 2x to 1.5x design pressure — aligned with IS codes, but suggests industry feedback on over-stringent specs.
8Despite vendor suggestions to divert LFOM to farms, BPCL sticks to a full-fledged effluent treatment plant — showing zero tolerance on compliance risk.
8Is the project trending toward flexibility or complexity?
Double deadline shift raises red flags over vendor turnout for EIL’s OH6 pump tender at Dahej
8EIL’s decision to extend bid timelines twice without amending technical conditions hints at either bidder discomfort or internal reassessment over vendor eligibility.
8Qualification matrix for Indian subsidiaries of global OEMs remains a likely chokepoint.
8Also, the silence from EIL on technical queries suggests bidders may be submitting under uncertainty — a risky proposition for a high-head OH6 service scope
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 12: Heavyweight PSU consultancies crowd GAIL’s Usar compression PMC race
8The bid opening sees participation from five industry stalwarts, signaling stiff competition for the high-stakes APM gas evacuation job in the Mumbai region.
8Technical score weightage of 70% may favor firms with deeper personnel benches and compressor-specific experience, making the contest even more nuanced.
Only 3 of 9 bidders make the cut in HPCL’s Gwalior IRD safety study race
8Despite wide interest, HPCL disqualified two-thirds of applicants for the QRA, HAZOP, and ERDMP study citing technical grounds—signaling tightening scrutiny in safety-critical tenders
Close contest as L1-L2 gap stays under 5% in NRL station works award
8In NRL’s Dabidubi pipeline station works tender, M/s P K Construction edged out Tolani Projects with a slim 4.89% margin—indicating intense pricing discipline. Four technically disqualified firms show the bar was high.
Unrealistic pricing: Belgaum’s wins DCU valve order 5x lower than rivals

8In EIL’s limited tender for Numaligarh's DCU revamp, Belgaum Aqua Valves clinched the DEADMAN VALVE order at a striking over 5x cheaper than L2.
8This sharp spread hints at aggressive undercutting or unrealistic pricing.
Survey contracts go cheap: IOCLpipeline tender sees deep 37% underbid
8IOCL’s WRPL survey work has been awarded at nearly two-fifths below its own estimates, suggesting tightening margins or aggressive penetration strategies in the geotech consulting space.
8Despite a wide field of seven contenders, Swayin emerged as L1 for both groups, a rare sweep that indicates sharp pricing or pre-positioned familiarity with IOCL’s pipeline terrain.
Click on Details for more
Details

E&P Contracting Brief

Jun 12: OIL readies twin-pipeline health check using high-res MFL-A tech
8The proposed intelligent pigging campaign for two Assam crude pipelines will deploy high-resolution MFL-A tools with XYZ mapping, aiming to assess both external and internal metal loss across DDPL and PS6-BGR spur lines.
8Pipeline defects will be categorized by severity using ANSI B31G modified criteria, with recommended repairs aligned to maintaining 72% SMYS operational limits—offering bidders clarity on defect-response mapping.
OIL expands boots-on-ground vigilance over 153.5 km of Assam crude corridor
8A 3-year patrolling contract seeks to intensify field surveillance across pipeline stretches from PLKM 351 to 497, covering sensitive feeder and diversion lines with multi-frequency line walking.
GDU revamp targets methane cut via IG gas retrofit
8ONGC Hazira proposes stripping gas replacement in GDU trains, switching from methane-rich fuel gas to nitrogen-grade IG to curb fugitive emissions.
8With 1728–1920 nm³/day methane reduction expected, this upgrade aligns with India’s climate goals.
8Nine MDEA tanks across GSU trains will see a fuel-to-nitrogen gas switch for blanketing, addressing methane seepage risk and corrosion from oxygen ingress—paving way for tighter emission control.
8Steam tracing over CFU-71 to CFU-76 compressor suction lines aims to prevent hydrocarbon liquid entry. Dual-loop tracing with new insulation and traps at 8m height addresses past failures.
Click on Details for more
Details

Briefs: Creative Maritime Services bags ONGC boat contract; Sealmatic waits replacement boom

Jun 12: Replacement wave looms as Sealmatic’s API 682 seals hit commissioning stage
8New installations in refineries and petrochemical projects to generate aftermarket revenue from FY27.
Creative Maritime Services LLP awarded 4 HSC crew boat contracts by ONGC
8This includes India's first Aluminum HSC crewboat built under DGS regulations
Click on Details for more Details

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

Jun 12: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
Click on Reports for more Details Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 12: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

Hydrocracker to get a second life as feedstock engine for premium-grade lube oil

Jun 12: 8A large-scale base oil and blending plant is in the works, leveraging a revamped hydrocracker to unlock higher margins from unconverted oil.
8The refinery is looking for a consultant to craft a full lifecycle plan — from licensor selection to utility modeling, IRR simulations, and net-zero compliance.
8Design mandates cover automated filling, piggable pipelines, smart warehousing, and robotic dispatch — hinting at a manpower-light O&M strategy.
8Consultants must also define EPCM/EPC/hybrid rollout modes and integrate CO? abatement into the feasibility blueprint.
Click on Details for more
Details

Petronet LNG flips LNG strategy at Gopalpur: FSRU back on the frontline

Jun 12: 8After pushing a land-based terminal as the lead project, PLL now seeks environmental clearance for an FSRU-first rollout, reversing its earlier sequencing logic.
Click on Details for more Details

IndianOil gains bulk diesel market share in April-May, beats Reliance Industries and Nayara

Jun 12: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for mechanical maintenance jobs Details
8Procurement of dewatering polyelectrolyte for GMPL Details
8Procurement of safety items & PPE’s Details
8Tender for hiring agency for it projects Details
8Tender for supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply and calibration of master instruments Details
8Tender for commissioning of pond pump Details
8Tender for engagement of inspection agency for in situ metallography examination Details
8Annual rate contract for high pressure rotomol cleaning of pipelines Details
8Hiring services for carrying out intelligent pigging survey Details
8Supply of bentonite (v2) conforming Details
8Tender for services for providing and operating mobile site camp Details
8Tender for statutory testing and painting of cylinders through external vendors Details
8Tender for periodical audit of electrical system and compliance recommendations submission Details
8Supply of high security cable seals Details
8Tender for facilitation of document movement and ancillary support for inter-office logistics Details
8Supply of l&t make mccb feeders Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for cctv surveillance system Details
8Tender for statutory testing inspection certification and hydro testing of 3 x 600mt mounded storage vessels Details
8Tender for subscription based procurement setup configuration and commissioning of container orchestration platform Details
8Procurement of gas detector Details
8Appointment of consultant for licensor selection cost estimation eia rra and detailed feasibility study for lube oil base stock unit and lube oil blending plant Details
8Supply of camera for CCTV system Details
8Tender for periodic testing and calibration of all types of hydrocarbon detectors for three years Details
8Tender for above ground GI installations including last mile connectivity work Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of electromagnetic flowmeter Details
8Supply installation commissioning onsite testing and calibration of three phase energy meter on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for pipeline modifications to enhance energy conservation reduce carbon emissions and improve operational flexibility in GSU GDU LPG and CFU Details
8Tender for repair work of
HT IT switchgear systems Details
8Tender for miscellaneous civil / structural works for execution of bio-ATF project Details
8Tender for adequacy check and revamp of compressor-reciprocating Details
8Expression of interest for civil works execution Details
8Supply of network monitoring software system Details
8Tender for transportation of bulk lube oil Details
8Procurement of bearings for elliott ebara make centrifugal compressors and turbines Details
8Hiring of security services Details
8Transportation of indane lpg cylinders in vertical position on unit rate basis Details
8Tender for development of new a site retail outlet Details
8Tender for installation of reticulated system for various wings of puzhal prison Details
8Supply of gaskets non asbestos, spiral wound, metallic and soft iron for CDW and PP units Details
8Tender for revisioning of high pressure gate, globe, check, ball valves in OHCU, TPS and other units Details
8Procurement of mobil dte 10 excel series grade 68 hydraulic oil 832l Details
8Procurement of mechanical seal spares for pump Details
8Rate contract for civil & furnishing works Details
8Supply of ub, raph cold and hot end spares on ARC basis Details
8Procurement of gas sampling tedlar bags 100 nos Details
8Tender for electrical and instrumentation works for DCU revamp project Details
8Supply of limit switch gate valves Details
8Supply of y type globe and stop check valves Details
8Supply and application of thermal insulation on door delivery basis Details
8Providing services for carrying out preventive maintenance of siemens make PLC and SCADA Details
8Supply of elecon make planetary gear box on door delivery basis Details
8Rate contract for supply of ABB make electrical material Details
8Tender for supply of special valves Details
8Supply of helical gear box Details
8Supply of dual plate check valve Details
8Procurement of online silica analyser for RODM/CPP plant Details
8Supply of furnace and heat exchanger tubes Details
8Supply of pipes for ethanol storage enhancement job Details
8Procurement of ss hoses for SRU Details
8AMC of 20 nos pneumatic ROSOVS Details
8Procurement of OEM VK pump spares Details
8Procurement of sulzer make various pump spares Details
8Procurement of centrifuge spares Details
8Supply installation and commissioning of heating ventilation and air conditioning HVAC Details
8Procurement of ELC machine spares Details
8Procurement of spare for DCU PDB panel meters Details
8Comprehensive maintenance contract for fire extinguishers Details
8ARC for revisioning, load testing & certification of lifting tools and tackles Details
8Amc and load testing of various battery banks Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of fire fighting system Details
8Tender for electrical jobs related to temporary lighting Details
8Supply of boiler tube Details
8Supply of gate, globe & check valves Details
8Supply of miscellaneous electrical items Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance of mobile oil spill response unit Details
8Procurement of pilot assemblies for hp, lp & ag flare systems Details
8Supply of pilferage proof plastic seals Details
8Hiring of special purpose mining or earth moving machines Details
8Tender for hiring of services for maintenance of green belt including golf course Details
8Supply of control cable Details
8Tender for row and rou ground patrolling by line walking method Details
8Supply of bitumen felts for water proofing and damp proofing Details
8Amc services for maintenance and testing of vacuum circuit breaker & potential transformer trolley Details
8Annual subscription of tableau business intelligence and data analysis software Details
8Procurement of coating material for natural gas pipeline Details
8Supply of flange fittings Details

You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Hot Asian summer could further boost U.S. LNG exports Details
8Shell set to add 12 million tons of LNG capacity by 2030 Details
8Ethanol production capacity jumps over 4-fold to 1,810 cr litres in 11 yrs of Modi govt: Official Details
8Gadkari seeks GST cut on crude ethanol to boost flex-fuel vehicle adoption Details
8U.S. gas prices rise on higher demand, boost in Cameron LNG flows Details
8India's natural gas boom: A sustainable future Details
8Global Offshore Services expands fleet with AHTS buy Details
8Petrofac secures gas processing expansion contract from ADNOC Gas Details
8Don’t view gas as a transition fuel, argues Shell President Details
8Dubai firm charters 42-year-old Seamec DSV Details
8Taiwan and the US: A new era of LNG diplomacy Details
8India's natural gas consumption to more than double by 2040: PNGRB study Details
8BEML invites EoIs for hydrogen fuel cell mobility partnerships Details
8TruAlt Bioenergy, an ethanol producer, gets oil marketing company status Details
8Cost of green hydrogen in India set to fall by up to 40%: Report Details
8Private fuel retailers gain market share as PSUs refuse to lower prices Details
8India's natural gas consumption to more than double by 2040: PNGRB study Details
8Adoption of cleaner trucks can reduce diesel use in mining by 30%, emissions by 25%: FIMI Details
8Ethanol production capacity jumps over 4-fold to 1,810 cr litres in 11 yrs of Modi govt: Official Details
8US oil production to fall by 640,000 bpd by end-2026 amid surplus, demand slowdown: S&P Global Details
8IndianOil gains bulk diesel market share in April-May, beats Reliance Industries and Nayara Details
8TruAlt gets OMC licence; to launch 100 ethanol-BioCNG fuel stations Details
8Telangana greenlights Auto LPG for 40,000 new autorickshaws in Hyderabad Details
8BW LPG Limited: Draft registration statement on Form F-3 Details
8Lighting up lives: Rural women in Visakhapatnam thank Ujjwala Yojana Details
8ADNOC Gas awards $5B contracts for RGD project Details
8GAIL completes first LNG discharge at Dabhol Details
8Record US Gulf oil output to soften 2026 production decline Details
8Flex LNG completes refinancing for Flex Courageous Details
8Oil surges as USA orders partial evacuation of Iraqi Embassy Details
8Iraq studies investments in oil refineries in Asia Details
8Indian state oil refiners plan tanker order for domestic use Details
You can also click on Newsclips formore Details

Announcements

Jun 12: 8Transcript of earnings call [Sealmatic] Details
 
8NCLT Approval received for composite scheme of arrangement between antelopus energy and selan exploration [Selan] Details
  
Details

Rs 3500 crore private chemical project: Ready for PMC/EPCM mode

Jun 11: Here is a Rs 3500 crore private sector chemical plant with downstream value project
8It is now going through the clearance process
It has a bankable private promoter and it is ripse for PMC, EPCM mode   Details

LPG import facilities: Refiner looking for land at Dahej

Jun 11: 8Find out who is putting it together
Click on Details for more
Details

PSU wants to buy a CBG company

Jun 11: 8It wants a stake purchase
8This may be good for intrepid entrepreneurs: Get a unit near-ready or ready, and then sell it off
Click on Details for more
Details

Why India may have missed the LNG trucking bus

Jun 11: 8While China is riding a wave of LNG-fueled HDV adoption, India lacks the infrastructure, feedstock economics, and policy thrust needed to replicate the boom.
Click on Details for more   Details

Tight race in MRPL’s turnkey pipeline instrumentation tender sees just two bidders

Jun 11: 8Only two bidders seem interested
Click on Details for more
Details

Fracking EOI deadline extended

Jun 11: 8The EOI for hydraulic fracturing under a “No Gain, No Pay” model now gives vendors more time to prepare submissions for a technically demanding, performance-tied project.
8The E&P owner plans to rejuvenate old wells through feasibility-driven fracturing—first evaluating 15 candidates and executing full-scale ops on 5 final picks.
8From CTU and NPU deployment to pressure logs and gain reports, bidders are expected to deliver end-to-end services with minimal hand holding.
8With DGMS, OMR, and performance-based clauses in place, only vendors with deep fracking portfolios, reliable rigs, and data modelling experience may qualify.
8Bidders must bring in modern, well-maintained fracturing fleets—signaling high technical scrutiny and stringent compliance filters.
8Final reports must show net pressure analysis, treatment curve matching, and production gain assessment—making engineering accuracy financially consequential.
Click on Details for more
Details

NRL PP unit: Physical work begins

Jun 11: 8The company has started ground work for its 9 MMTPA refinery-linked polymer unit
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jun 11: Tight leash: BPCL mandates NABL lab tie-up and GPS site visit for Bhilai CBG tender
8Despite a modest project value, BPCL’s CBG Bhilai tender demands full NABL tie-up, site photographs, and exhaustive lab and field test compliance.
8Smaller players may find the entry barriers disproportionately high for the scope involved.
BPCL tightens grip: AFC piping risk tender allows no room for outsiders or MSMEs
8A rare no-CPBG, no-EMD risk assessment tender at Bina Refinery comes with a tightly drawn eligibility ring and zero relaxations for startups or MSMEs — all under a four-week dash to compliance.
Ethylene tankage: Bid deadline shifts thrice as EIL tweaks scope
8The package has seen three extensions, suggesting bidder unease or backroom re-tuning.
8But INR pricing for all imports reduces forex exposure but risks bidder discomfort, especially among global tank suppliers.
8EIL mandates INR pricing for all imports—reducing forex exposure but risking bidder discomfort, especially among global tank suppliers.
8The good part is steel input costs will be cushioned
Third deadline extension flags bidder strain in EIL’s electric heater tender for Dahej PDH-PP
8Multiple bid extensions in the EIL electric heater tender for the PDH-PP project at Dahej highlight vendor struggles — from NDA access delays to documentation bottlenecks under tight UOP technology protocols.
8EIL’s firm insistence on zero deviations contrasts with three successive deadline extensions — a sign that procedural rigidity met real-world compliance friction.
8With process tech governed by UOP, even minor design access needed tight licensing clearance — adding unseen layers to a supposedly limited-scope heater package.
Centrifugal pumps for bio-ATF plant: Bidder unease over abrasive specs and vague fluid data
8Three extensions hint at hesitation over solids-heavy pump duties and incomplete upstream information.
8Pump rated flow of 9.52 m³/hr proposed by vendor was dismissed, with EIL insisting on base spec of 4+MCF, reinforcing strict adherence to design basis.
8Despite pump model dependency, EIL has deferred crucial particle size and density data until post-award, shifting design liability to vendors.
8Repeated queries on operating pressure/temperature for CW and N? utilities remain unanswered, leaving design scope partially open-ended.
8Despite confirming API-610 rules, EIL’s silence on full acceptability of non-metallic impeller wear rings opens room for post-bid disputes.
Strict NDA bottleneck delays document access in IOCL’s Paradip polypropylene expansion EPCC tender
8Only Stage-1 qualified bidders are eligible, but even they face gated access to bidding documents unless they clear a rigid NDA protocol.
8The dual-layered secrecy clause involving IOCL and Basell could delay bid readiness and deter aggressive quoting.
8While IOCL ruled out reverse auction, power and steam consumption guarantees and loading clauses tilt risk toward bidders.
8The use of Spheripol process and associated catalyst technology attracts high control, possibly limiting newcomer participation.
EIL holds firm on non-negotiable fitting specs as BPCL’s Bina tender sparks bidder pushback
8Despite repeated vendor queries, EIL refused to revise oversized tee and reducer dimensions, citing adherence to legacy standards.
8Raw material flexibility granted, but dimensional rigidity may impact fabrication timelines and participation.
Click on Details for more
Details

Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jun 11: Full house: All eight desalter bidders technically qualify for Bina refinery package
8BPCL’s high-stakes desalter tender saw 100% technical clearance with all eight bidders qualifying, suggesting strong vendor familiarity with electrostatic desalter specs and EIL’s evaluation rigour.
8Bid specs demand vendors meet outlet salt, BS&W, and OIW limits under two distinct feed cases—705 m³/hr at API 33.8 and 747 m³/hr at API 42—raising design complexity for universal compliance.
8EIL has retained tough output limits of 0.5 ptb for salt and 0.2 vol% for BS&W, despite industry feedback on varying feed conditions and wash water temperature dependencies.
8A technical amendment revised material specs, mandating SS410S for non-proprietary internals while allowing SS405 for piping, balancing corrosion resistance with cost rationalization.
Aggressive L1 Bid Raises Eyebrows in GAIL’s Sangrur small scale LNG Tender
8The L1 quote comes in 30–46% below competitors in GAIL’s Rs 10+ Cr LNG liquefaction EPC tender.
8The steep undercut raises feasibility and margin concerns.
8Future rounds may see lower participation if such pricing becomes the norm, especially from established mid-scale EPC firms.
Panchvati Sweeps Multi-Schedule Valve Tender Amid Aggressive Undercutting
8Over half the 47 schedules were bagged by Panchvati Valves through consistently low bids, signaling pricing pressure for rivals.
8Specialist firms held ground only in select high-value or technically complex items.
Thin Margin Win Flags Aggressive Undercutting in Air Fin Cooler Tender for PDH-PP Project
8A marginal 0.28% difference between L1 and L2 suggests fierce undercutting in Petronet LNG's PDH-PP air fin cooler award.
8The 35%+ jump to L3 hints at a polarized vendor field, with implications for pricing integrity in future packages.
Petronet heat exchanger order bagged at aggressive: L1 undercuts L2 by nearly 4%
8In a price war that left little room for comfort, Titanium edged out Isgec by a margin of less than 4%, showcasing how thin the margins are in current exchanger packages.
ISGEC takes heat exchanger order at near 10% discount over rivals in Dahej PDH-PP project
8Petronet LNG’s duplex heat exchanger tender sees L1 bid come in nearly 10% below the next best quote, signaling margin stress or aggressive pricing tactics amid rising alloy costs.
Click on Details for more Details

E&P contracting brief

Jun 11: Demulsifier dosing benchmark set at ≤2% water cut within 2 hours at 60°C
8GSPC has laid out strict performance criteria for chemical treatment of emulsified crude from Ankleshwar#21 QPS, aiming to reduce water cut from 30–35% to below 2% in just 2 hours — establishing a tight technical filter for bidders.
Turnaround digitisation tender for ONGC Uran extended to 30 June 2025
8ONGC has postponed the bid deadline for its 5-year TAR digital monitoring contract at Uran, giving vendors more time to prepare complex technical responses aligned with scope-heavy documentation.
ONGC extends Tapti gravel pack mega-tender deadline to 23 June 2025
8Submission date for the high-value 44-well campaign covering sand control and downhole filtration services has been officially pushed to 23 June. Bid opening follows on 24 June.
8The tender calls for full-cycle execution and rental of gravel packing tools across multiple well types, positioning it among the largest offshore sand control packages in recent years.
OIL extends Assam gas well compliance tender to 17 June 2025
8The 2-year lumpsum contract for checking gas wells under OMR guidelines has been pushed forward, giving bidders more time to align resources for field execution and documentation.
Click on Details for more
Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jun 11: 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
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details

Software update: Fertilizer projects

Jun 11: Bentonite Sulphur Expansion Project
8Cost: Rs.1Cr.
8Project Event: The bid submission deadline for the RFQ concerning the fabrication, erection, and installation of equipment, pipelines, structures, platforms, and cable/pipe racks for the upcoming Pastillation Unit has been extended once again. Initially due on May 7, 2025, the deadline was first extended to May 20, 2025, owing to a lack of suitable bidders. Now, the bid due date has been further extended to July 2, 2025, to allow additional time for potential contractors to participate.
Roof Top Solar Power Project Green field Project
8Cost: Rs.5Cr.
8Project Event:The Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Pre-Qualification of LSTK bidders concerning the setting up of Rooftop Grid-Connected Solar PV Power Plants has been released, and the bid due date is June 18, 2025 Details
  • Jun 11: Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector:Details
  • Jun 11: Explainer: Why LNG is struggling to displace coal in India’s biggest sectors:Details
  • Jun 11: Kota Districts City Gas Distribution Project:Details
  • Jun 11: Jagtial, Peddapalle, Karimnagar & Rajanna Sircilla Districts City Gas Distribution Project:Details
  • Jun 10: Government says No, Reliance says Yes: Afcons gets Rs 700 Cr lifeline:Details
  • Jun 10: Software update: Fertilizer projects:Details