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MoPNG clears upstream bottlenecks with sweeping operational reforms—but keeps fiscal levers firmly in hand. India’s gas auction system evolves over the years: complexity rises, bidders fragment, and surprises abound. Coal gasification-I: One year, 45 Corrigenda, three survivors. Coal to ammonia-II: Two bidders, ten extensions in nitric acid tender. CBG contracting: Round-up of the day. Downstream contracting briefs: Part I. Downstream contracting briefs: Part II. Today's update in Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector. Daily forward looking import matrices. Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback . Aurangabad, Kaimur & Rohtas Districts City Gas Distribution Project. Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and vizianagaram Districts City Gas Distribution Project. Announcements. Big ambitions, big debts: Indian Oil-Adani Gas tackles expansion challenges. Act now or pay later: PNGRB's stark call to rescue natural gas competitiveness. Single Customer: How an exclusive gas supply pact became an Achilles' Heel. NRL’s EOI for Plastic Processing Industry in NE India: Pathetic response. Nitrogen Package: Single bidder. Jindal bags 3-year mud logging mandate in Rajasthan with cost-trimmed specs, high service load . Limited show of hands: UOP-covered vaporizer tender at Dahej attracts only two bidders . PP unit: Licensor lock-in imposes gatekeeping . BPCL Bina GIS Tender: BHEL rebuffed. This owner sets ultra-high bar for sulphuric acid plant licensors: No JV, no gaps, no fallback. CBG contracting: Round-up of the day. Downstream contracting briefs: Part I. Downstream contracting briefs: Part II. E&P Contracting Brief: Part I. E&P Contracting Brief: Part II. Briefs. Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector. Daily forward looking import matrices. Jhansi District City Gas Distribution Project. Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India. Announcements. 2.50 lakh tonne rise in DAP/NPK capacity: The price tag is a big surprise. Essar’s Rs 5100 crore SAF project poised for ToR after three deferrals: But EC will demand a lot more than paper fixes. Chasing shadows: OALP-X bidders do due diligence on undrilled Andaman bocks. BPCL's CPU tender tightens grip: No GST credit, tougher BG rules, unrealistic timeline raise bidding bar . HPCL puts HAZOP–LOPA bidders through double filter: High scrutiny, zero risk sharing . Refiner eying 10 OALP-X blocks.
MoPNG clears upstream bottlenecks with sweeping operational reforms—but keeps fiscal levers firmly in hand
Jul 11:
A new policy package based on Joint Working Group recommendations introduces long-sought flexibility in delivery point approvals, stake transfers, and DSF land handovers, while opening India’s seismic data vaults to startups and academia. But the fine print reveals a calibrated approach—autonomy is granted only where revenue risks are minimal, and legacy contracts get special treatment as newer regimes remain tightly governed.
8New delivery point norms promise freedom, but only for legacy contracts
MoPNG clears self-declaration model for Pre-NELP delivery points within blocks—outside points tied to IM slab and royalty pricing, limiting blanket applicability.
8Participating Interest reshuffles just got faster—but not operator exits
JV partners can now swap stakes with just MC nod, streamlining financial restructuring—yet operator change still needs full government oversight.
8DSF players get long-awaited SOP clarity on land handover obligations
Policy lays out firm timelines for lease vs purchase, rental responsibility, and amendment needs—offering relief in small field exits and transitions.
8India opens seismic vaults to startups and MSMEs—but with sovereign strings
Free NDR access may fuel innovation and basin re-evaluation, but national security filters and media cost burdens could slow uptake.
8Pre-NELP lives on: PSCs get their own special carve-out in new policy reform
While OALP and DSF are left out of some changes, Pre-NELP blocks enjoy rare regulatory flexibility under the new delivery point rule.
8MoPNG re-empowers Management Committees—but draws red lines on fiscal impact
More autonomy to MCs for PI, delivery, and land issues marks a shift toward decentralization—but central control remains on revenue-sensitive metrics.
8Ease of Doing Business or strategic control? New rules strike a tightrope balance
The reforms aim to declutter approvals—but are carefully ringfenced to protect state revenue and resource oversight, revealing a calibrated policy shift. Details
8New delivery point norms promise freedom, but only for legacy contracts
MoPNG clears self-declaration model for Pre-NELP delivery points within blocks—outside points tied to IM slab and royalty pricing, limiting blanket applicability.
8Participating Interest reshuffles just got faster—but not operator exits
JV partners can now swap stakes with just MC nod, streamlining financial restructuring—yet operator change still needs full government oversight.
8DSF players get long-awaited SOP clarity on land handover obligations
Policy lays out firm timelines for lease vs purchase, rental responsibility, and amendment needs—offering relief in small field exits and transitions.
8India opens seismic vaults to startups and MSMEs—but with sovereign strings
Free NDR access may fuel innovation and basin re-evaluation, but national security filters and media cost burdens could slow uptake.
8Pre-NELP lives on: PSCs get their own special carve-out in new policy reform
While OALP and DSF are left out of some changes, Pre-NELP blocks enjoy rare regulatory flexibility under the new delivery point rule.
8MoPNG re-empowers Management Committees—but draws red lines on fiscal impact
More autonomy to MCs for PI, delivery, and land issues marks a shift toward decentralization—but central control remains on revenue-sensitive metrics.
8Ease of Doing Business or strategic control? New rules strike a tightrope balance
The reforms aim to declutter approvals—but are carefully ringfenced to protect state revenue and resource oversight, revealing a calibrated policy shift. Details
India’s gas auction system evolves over the years: complexity rises, bidders fragment, and surprises abound
Jul 11:
Once driven by simple pricing and bulk contracts, India’s gas e-auction landscape has transformed into a web of floor prices, ceiling caps, micro-volumes, and unexpected buyers. From legal cancellations to ceramic offtakers, and from DSF premiums to Brent-index hedging, the auction story now reflects deeper shifts in India’s gas market, policy strategy, and downstream realities.
8From premiums to floors: India’s gas auctions get structurally rewired
What began with simple JKM+V formulas has morphed into a complex pricing regime. Auctions now carry dual-index caps, floor pricing, and hedging clauses, revealing how operators and regulators are reshaping market stability amid global volatility.
8Everyone gets a slice: Fragmented bids mark India’s gas market evolution
The era of single bulk buyers is over. With auctions sometimes listing over 30 micro-bidders, from Torrent Gas to Bagpat Green Energy, the shift toward hyper-fragmented volumes is now a defining trend in India’s gas allocation landscape.
8Cancelled before it began: What India’s failed gas tenders reveal
Thirteen tenders failed between 2021 and 2025—some due to legal stays, others from zero participation. Are pricing structures too rigid? Or is buyer interest thinning in marginal fields? Either way, these cancellations are a red flag.
8Glass, ceramics, and resorts: Who’s really buying India’s auctioned gas?
Beyond CGD majors and oil PSUs, surprising offtakers like Kei Rajamahendri Resorts and Shayona Silicates are snapping up auctioned gas. This eclectic buyer base hints at quiet industrial revolutions in niche sectors.
8Taming the spot: Brent-linked caps and LNG floors gain traction
With Brent prices swinging wildly and LNG indices proving unreliable, gas sellers are now scripting tender terms that throttle both upside and downside volatility. The message: protect base cashflows, even if it means losing spot-linked upside.
8Big names, small volumes: IOCL, GAIL lead, but in micro-batches
Even the biggest offtakers like IOCL and GAIL are bidding in slivers—often below 1 MMSCMD. This micro-allocation pattern, replicated across auctions, could complicate downstream logistics and long-term contracting.
8DSF and CBM gas: Low volume, high premium — a curious trade-off
Gas from ONGC and Vedanta’s DSF and CBM fields sees minuscule volumes—often under 0.1 MMSCMD—but price premiums remain steep. Are buyers paying for reliability, or merely for geographic access? Details
8From premiums to floors: India’s gas auctions get structurally rewired
What began with simple JKM+V formulas has morphed into a complex pricing regime. Auctions now carry dual-index caps, floor pricing, and hedging clauses, revealing how operators and regulators are reshaping market stability amid global volatility.
8Everyone gets a slice: Fragmented bids mark India’s gas market evolution
The era of single bulk buyers is over. With auctions sometimes listing over 30 micro-bidders, from Torrent Gas to Bagpat Green Energy, the shift toward hyper-fragmented volumes is now a defining trend in India’s gas allocation landscape.
8Cancelled before it began: What India’s failed gas tenders reveal
Thirteen tenders failed between 2021 and 2025—some due to legal stays, others from zero participation. Are pricing structures too rigid? Or is buyer interest thinning in marginal fields? Either way, these cancellations are a red flag.
8Glass, ceramics, and resorts: Who’s really buying India’s auctioned gas?
Beyond CGD majors and oil PSUs, surprising offtakers like Kei Rajamahendri Resorts and Shayona Silicates are snapping up auctioned gas. This eclectic buyer base hints at quiet industrial revolutions in niche sectors.
8Taming the spot: Brent-linked caps and LNG floors gain traction
With Brent prices swinging wildly and LNG indices proving unreliable, gas sellers are now scripting tender terms that throttle both upside and downside volatility. The message: protect base cashflows, even if it means losing spot-linked upside.
8Big names, small volumes: IOCL, GAIL lead, but in micro-batches
Even the biggest offtakers like IOCL and GAIL are bidding in slivers—often below 1 MMSCMD. This micro-allocation pattern, replicated across auctions, could complicate downstream logistics and long-term contracting.
8DSF and CBM gas: Low volume, high premium — a curious trade-off
Gas from ONGC and Vedanta’s DSF and CBM fields sees minuscule volumes—often under 0.1 MMSCMD—but price premiums remain steep. Are buyers paying for reliability, or merely for geographic access? Details
Coal gasification-I: One year, 45 Corrigenda, three survivors
Jul 11:
8It took over 45 corrigenda, shifting deadlines, and relentless clarifications—but India’s flagship coal-to-ammonia tender has finally drawn in a a trio of bidders
8It wasn’t just about scope.
8Revisions hit everything—from payment terms and BOQs to auxiliary power formats.
8But will the project ever be awarded
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8It wasn’t just about scope.
8Revisions hit everything—from payment terms and BOQs to auxiliary power formats.
8But will the project ever be awarded
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Coal to ammonia-II: Two bidders, ten extensions in nitric acid tender
Jul 11:
8BCGCL nitric acid plant sees déjà vu in Jharsuguda—where two bidders endure 10 bid extensions as coal-based chemical push stalled under procedural weight.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
Jul 11:
HPRGEL tightens technical bidding lens in Biogas tender, raises bar for PMC players
8HPCL Renewables' latest DFR & PMC tender introduces a reworked QCBS evaluation and strict presentation criteria, signaling a pivot towards deeper sector experience and internal capability benchmarks. Key bidders may now face steeper qualification hurdles — with implications on project timelines and industry competition.
HPCL tweaks QCBS matrix, tightens DFR & PMC qualification filters for 3-Plant CBG project
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy’s CBG tender undergoes strategic overhaul — revising technical criteria, restricting bid clarifications, and issuing tight timelines. The changes favour experienced EPCM firms but raise entry barriers sharply.
HPCL tweaks biogas consultancy bid: Weightage rejig, clarifications capped, timelines reset
8HPRGEL sharpens its technical evaluation knife for CBG plant consultancy tender, tightening scoring on project experience and team structure. Corrigendum also sets hard cut-offs for bidder queries, trimming room for tactical engagement.
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8HPCL Renewables' latest DFR & PMC tender introduces a reworked QCBS evaluation and strict presentation criteria, signaling a pivot towards deeper sector experience and internal capability benchmarks. Key bidders may now face steeper qualification hurdles — with implications on project timelines and industry competition.
HPCL tweaks QCBS matrix, tightens DFR & PMC qualification filters for 3-Plant CBG project
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy’s CBG tender undergoes strategic overhaul — revising technical criteria, restricting bid clarifications, and issuing tight timelines. The changes favour experienced EPCM firms but raise entry barriers sharply.
HPCL tweaks biogas consultancy bid: Weightage rejig, clarifications capped, timelines reset
8HPRGEL sharpens its technical evaluation knife for CBG plant consultancy tender, tightening scoring on project experience and team structure. Corrigendum also sets hard cut-offs for bidder queries, trimming room for tactical engagement.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jul 11:
PLL’s PDH-PP DCS tender sets stiff bar with SIL-3, No-JV rule & India-Proven tech Clause
8Petronet LNG’s DCS tender for its Dahej PDH-PP unit mandates SIL-3 PLCs, Indian reference projects, and bars JVs—raising the barrier to entry. Vendors must tread carefully on compliance, financials, and legacy scope.
Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej tender: Zero-Deviation bid conditions signal tight race
8With proprietary technology lock-ins, NDA filters, and a zero-deviation policy, Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP centrifugal pump tender tests bidders on precision and compliance, leaving little room for flexibility or fallback.
Petronet LNG’s transformer tender loads risk on vendors with tight specs, financial hurdles
8PLL’s transformer supply tender for its PDH-PP plant in Dahej introduces demanding eligibility norms, zero deviation mandates, and intense documentation requirements. While aiming for quality assurance, the bid process raises contractor exposure in compliance and cashflow.
BPCL Bina pump tender eases entry norms, tightens compliance loops
8BPCL’s 25-group centrifugal pump package under BPREP sees zero-EMD relief for 72% of items — but demands tighter solvency, UID-stamped audit proofs, and verifiable past performance. EIL’s evolved playbook favors clean books over deep pockets.
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8Petronet LNG’s DCS tender for its Dahej PDH-PP unit mandates SIL-3 PLCs, Indian reference projects, and bars JVs—raising the barrier to entry. Vendors must tread carefully on compliance, financials, and legacy scope.
Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej tender: Zero-Deviation bid conditions signal tight race
8With proprietary technology lock-ins, NDA filters, and a zero-deviation policy, Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP centrifugal pump tender tests bidders on precision and compliance, leaving little room for flexibility or fallback.
Petronet LNG’s transformer tender loads risk on vendors with tight specs, financial hurdles
8PLL’s transformer supply tender for its PDH-PP plant in Dahej introduces demanding eligibility norms, zero deviation mandates, and intense documentation requirements. While aiming for quality assurance, the bid process raises contractor exposure in compliance and cashflow.
BPCL Bina pump tender eases entry norms, tightens compliance loops
8BPCL’s 25-group centrifugal pump package under BPREP sees zero-EMD relief for 72% of items — but demands tighter solvency, UID-stamped audit proofs, and verifiable past performance. EIL’s evolved playbook favors clean books over deep pockets.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jul 11:
Eight extensions later, BPCL's Bina GIS tender still gridlocked over specs, risk clauses
8Contractor pushback mounts as BPCL and EIL refuse to ease specs, OEM restrictions, or offer price variation relief. The 220kV GIS package risks another delay amid margin and compliance tensions.
BPCL’s CPU tender drags amid multiple extensions, technical tweaks, and commercial conflicts
8Frequent bid due date extensions, a slew of technical and commercial amendments, and unresolved bidder queries signal execution complexity and possible bidder reluctance in BPCL’s CPU package under BPREP. The project’s timeline and risk contours are under the spotlight.
IOCL extends catalyst bid for Panipat PP unit amid tight specs, precious metal clauses
8The bid deadline for the supply of critical propylene and ethylene tower catalysts at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery has been pushed to July 21. Despite the extension, tight turnaround schedules, precious metal-related clauses, and complex tech specs pose a steep compliance curve for suppliers.
IndianOil extends ARC tender for computer-based drawings amid strict conditions, split awards
8IndianOil’s Panipat Refinery tender for engineering drawing services sees bid deadline extended to July 17. With rigid eligibility norms, detailed technical scope, and split award format, bidders must brace for heavy compliance and technical scrutiny.
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8Contractor pushback mounts as BPCL and EIL refuse to ease specs, OEM restrictions, or offer price variation relief. The 220kV GIS package risks another delay amid margin and compliance tensions.
BPCL’s CPU tender drags amid multiple extensions, technical tweaks, and commercial conflicts
8Frequent bid due date extensions, a slew of technical and commercial amendments, and unresolved bidder queries signal execution complexity and possible bidder reluctance in BPCL’s CPU package under BPREP. The project’s timeline and risk contours are under the spotlight.
IOCL extends catalyst bid for Panipat PP unit amid tight specs, precious metal clauses
8The bid deadline for the supply of critical propylene and ethylene tower catalysts at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery has been pushed to July 21. Despite the extension, tight turnaround schedules, precious metal-related clauses, and complex tech specs pose a steep compliance curve for suppliers.
IndianOil extends ARC tender for computer-based drawings amid strict conditions, split awards
8IndianOil’s Panipat Refinery tender for engineering drawing services sees bid deadline extended to July 17. With rigid eligibility norms, detailed technical scope, and split award format, bidders must brace for heavy compliance and technical scrutiny.
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Today's update in Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Daily forward looking import matrices
Jul 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.
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8LNG
8Crude
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8LPG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback
Jul 11:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of steel pipes for water and sewage Details
8Annual maintenance contract service for 4 nos of rim seal fire protection systems for 3 years Details
8Supply of Industronic spares Details
8Supply of PDA and PDY shutdown vessel cleaning jobs during Aug-Sep 2025 Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Supply of new CCR RGC LOP steam turbine Details
8Procurement of filter elements from OEM M/s Petromar Engineered Solutions Details
8Procurement of pump spares Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters for MSB & HGU unit Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters Details
8Tender for hot repair of cylinders Details
8Annual maintenance contract of AD system SmokePoint for 2025 to 2026 Details
8Tender for service for methanol catalyst scale-up Details
8Supply of carbon steel plate Details
8Procurement of Metrix make vibration transmitters Details
8Procurement of Ricelake make spares Details
8Tender for providing integrated facility management services Details
8Supply of filter element Details
8Tender for implementation of SERVO channel partner loyalty program Details
8Procurement of power supply and DOR Details
8Supply of Fluid make thermal mass flowmeter spares Details
8Supply of seals spares Details
8Supply & demo of oil spill response equipment as per National Oil Spill & Disaster Manual Details
8Annual maintenance contract plan for ZSX Primus WDXRF for three consecutive years Details
8Tender for outsourcing of mobile lab crew (driver & helper) for operating industry mobile lab Details
8Annual rate contract for preventive maintenance of Delta make VFDs Details
8Supply of AXHE001 bolts and nuts Details
8Supply of flanges and fittings Details
8Procurement of essential electrical appliances Details
8Supply of PESO approved combo valve with integrated actuator, for 425 KG Indane Jumbo Cylinders Details
8Supply and installation of retrofitted emission control device Details
8Supply of mass flow controllers Details
8Supply of conductivity and DO analyzer for TPS and GT Details
8Supply of control valve Details
8Annual maintenance contract of telecommunication system in R&D centre Details
8Supply installation commissioning of DG sets at retail outlets Details
8ARC for fire water sprinkler & foam pourer maintenance on hydrocarbon tanks Details
8Hiring of expert services of OEM Gardner Denver Engineering Products India Pvt Ltd for overhauling maintenance of SRU MAB Details
8Tender for purchase of renewable energy certificates through CERC-certified power trading agency Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning and PWCAMC of oxygen analyser Details
8Hiring of services for calibration of master instruments for 2025 to 2027 Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of CMS giant screen display Details
8Hiring of operation & maintenance services on callout basis for workover rig Details
8Hiring of BHP services along with equipment and personnel for drilling of exploratory wells Details
8Hiring of manpower for HSE management system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply and application of paints Details
8Hiring consultant services to assess climate risks and opportunities Details
8Procurement of services for providing first aid training Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of off-grid solar plant Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of lube oil cooler of MOL pump Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of non-contact type online oil-on-water detection and monitoring system on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for miscellaneous work Details
8Tender for public liability insurance policy for the year 2025–26 Details
8Rate contract with OEM, M/s. Emerson for supply of spares of Fisher-Emerson control valves Details
8Procurement of MIP cartridge and IHI make propane compressor spares Details
8Tender for power transformers above 5 MVA for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender meeting for electrical works related to revamping of SV stations, gas terminal, and KRIBHCO terminal Details
8Supply of butterfly valve with actuator on door delivery basis Details
8Supply and application of refractory materials on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for erection of IBR valves Details
8Tender for distributed control system for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Hiring of 2 brand-new diesel hydraulic telescopic boom truck cranes (Corrigendum-1) Details
8Tender for laying of PE pipeline network including associated works Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of commercial drone Details
8Supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply, dismantling, fabrication, erection & commissioning of boiler pressure & auxiliary parts Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips (These are public domain newsclips and the website is not responsible for their content):
8Exxon Mobil JV Golden Pass LNG seeks US approval for October 1 re-export as plant nears production Details
8BP sells Dutch retail, EV charging assets to Catom Details
8Woodside inks LNG MOU with Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Glovis Details
8Chevron shifts from local to centralized hubs to cut costs Details
8Crowley adds third LNG ship to fleet servicing Caribbean and Central America Details
8India eyes deeper energy ties with Kuwait, Nigeria; pitches E&P expansion to Shell, bp at OPEC meet Details
8Trump may slap 500% tariff on India-Russia oil trade Details
8Oil at the center as U.S. and Brazil edge toward a trade war Details
8Trump tariff comments trigger oil price decline Details
8Equinor makes gas discovery near huge Arctic oilfield Details
8Shale gas could make Argentina major LNG exporter Details
8India's OVL pulls out of deal Details
8PESB invites applications for CMD of GAIL (India) Limited Details
8Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions Details
8Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal Details
8A bridge to nowhere: Economic reality check for LNG as a transition fuel in India Details
8HPCL launches NEHA – Natural Gas Training Academy to fuel India’s clean energy workforce Details
8Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback Details
8India’s first CBG plant with steel pipeline integration launched Details
8CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition Details
8Govt may offer Rs 35,000-cr to OMCs to cover LPG losses Details
8India eyes Guyana-scale oil discovery in Andaman Sea, unveils major exploration push Details
8Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production Details
8India’s Russian oil deal prevented $130 crude spike, says Puri Details
8India deepens global energy partnerships Details
8Crude oil imports from US surge over 50% in H1; Russia remains top supplier Details
8Petroleum minister Puri talks to OPEC about ensuring balance and predictable global oil market Details
8GAIL-Oil India deal: Oil India Ltd to sell natural gas for 15 years; will supply 9 lakh standard cubic metres a day Details
8SEWA completes natural gas network in Umm Fannain Details
8Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema creates panic Details
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8Supply of steel pipes for water and sewage Details
8Annual maintenance contract service for 4 nos of rim seal fire protection systems for 3 years Details
8Supply of Industronic spares Details
8Supply of PDA and PDY shutdown vessel cleaning jobs during Aug-Sep 2025 Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Supply of new CCR RGC LOP steam turbine Details
8Procurement of filter elements from OEM M/s Petromar Engineered Solutions Details
8Procurement of pump spares Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters for MSB & HGU unit Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters Details
8Tender for hot repair of cylinders Details
8Annual maintenance contract of AD system SmokePoint for 2025 to 2026 Details
8Tender for service for methanol catalyst scale-up Details
8Supply of carbon steel plate Details
8Procurement of Metrix make vibration transmitters Details
8Procurement of Ricelake make spares Details
8Tender for providing integrated facility management services Details
8Supply of filter element Details
8Tender for implementation of SERVO channel partner loyalty program Details
8Procurement of power supply and DOR Details
8Supply of Fluid make thermal mass flowmeter spares Details
8Supply of seals spares Details
8Supply & demo of oil spill response equipment as per National Oil Spill & Disaster Manual Details
8Annual maintenance contract plan for ZSX Primus WDXRF for three consecutive years Details
8Tender for outsourcing of mobile lab crew (driver & helper) for operating industry mobile lab Details
8Annual rate contract for preventive maintenance of Delta make VFDs Details
8Supply of AXHE001 bolts and nuts Details
8Supply of flanges and fittings Details
8Procurement of essential electrical appliances Details
8Supply of PESO approved combo valve with integrated actuator, for 425 KG Indane Jumbo Cylinders Details
8Supply and installation of retrofitted emission control device Details
8Supply of mass flow controllers Details
8Supply of conductivity and DO analyzer for TPS and GT Details
8Supply of control valve Details
8Annual maintenance contract of telecommunication system in R&D centre Details
8Supply installation commissioning of DG sets at retail outlets Details
8ARC for fire water sprinkler & foam pourer maintenance on hydrocarbon tanks Details
8Hiring of expert services of OEM Gardner Denver Engineering Products India Pvt Ltd for overhauling maintenance of SRU MAB Details
8Tender for purchase of renewable energy certificates through CERC-certified power trading agency Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning and PWCAMC of oxygen analyser Details
8Hiring of services for calibration of master instruments for 2025 to 2027 Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of CMS giant screen display Details
8Hiring of operation & maintenance services on callout basis for workover rig Details
8Hiring of BHP services along with equipment and personnel for drilling of exploratory wells Details
8Hiring of manpower for HSE management system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply and application of paints Details
8Hiring consultant services to assess climate risks and opportunities Details
8Procurement of services for providing first aid training Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of off-grid solar plant Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of lube oil cooler of MOL pump Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of non-contact type online oil-on-water detection and monitoring system on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for miscellaneous work Details
8Tender for public liability insurance policy for the year 2025–26 Details
8Rate contract with OEM, M/s. Emerson for supply of spares of Fisher-Emerson control valves Details
8Procurement of MIP cartridge and IHI make propane compressor spares Details
8Tender for power transformers above 5 MVA for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender meeting for electrical works related to revamping of SV stations, gas terminal, and KRIBHCO terminal Details
8Supply of butterfly valve with actuator on door delivery basis Details
8Supply and application of refractory materials on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for erection of IBR valves Details
8Tender for distributed control system for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Hiring of 2 brand-new diesel hydraulic telescopic boom truck cranes (Corrigendum-1) Details
8Tender for laying of PE pipeline network including associated works Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of commercial drone Details
8Supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply, dismantling, fabrication, erection & commissioning of boiler pressure & auxiliary parts 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):
8Exxon Mobil JV Golden Pass LNG seeks US approval for October 1 re-export as plant nears production Details
8BP sells Dutch retail, EV charging assets to Catom Details
8Woodside inks LNG MOU with Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Glovis Details
8Chevron shifts from local to centralized hubs to cut costs Details
8Crowley adds third LNG ship to fleet servicing Caribbean and Central America Details
8India eyes deeper energy ties with Kuwait, Nigeria; pitches E&P expansion to Shell, bp at OPEC meet Details
8Trump may slap 500% tariff on India-Russia oil trade Details
8Oil at the center as U.S. and Brazil edge toward a trade war Details
8Trump tariff comments trigger oil price decline Details
8Equinor makes gas discovery near huge Arctic oilfield Details
8Shale gas could make Argentina major LNG exporter Details
8India's OVL pulls out of deal Details
8PESB invites applications for CMD of GAIL (India) Limited Details
8Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions Details
8Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal Details
8A bridge to nowhere: Economic reality check for LNG as a transition fuel in India Details
8HPCL launches NEHA – Natural Gas Training Academy to fuel India’s clean energy workforce Details
8Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback Details
8India’s first CBG plant with steel pipeline integration launched Details
8CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition Details
8Govt may offer Rs 35,000-cr to OMCs to cover LPG losses Details
8India eyes Guyana-scale oil discovery in Andaman Sea, unveils major exploration push Details
8Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production Details
8India’s Russian oil deal prevented $130 crude spike, says Puri Details
8India deepens global energy partnerships Details
8Crude oil imports from US surge over 50% in H1; Russia remains top supplier Details
8Petroleum minister Puri talks to OPEC about ensuring balance and predictable global oil market Details
8GAIL-Oil India deal: Oil India Ltd to sell natural gas for 15 years; will supply 9 lakh standard cubic metres a day Details
8SEWA completes natural gas network in Umm Fannain Details
8Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema creates panic Details
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Aurangabad, Kaimur & Rohtas Districts City Gas Distribution Project
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8Project Name: Aurangabad, Kaimur & Rohtas Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and vizianagaram Districts City Gas Distribution Project
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8Project Name: Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and vizianagaram Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
Announcements
Jul 11:
8Appointment of chairman & managing director, GAIL (India) Limited [PESB] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for pipeline from Balol DC I to Santhal DC II [Gazette] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for underground pipeline from ELN05 to Nandasan GGS [Gazette] Details
8Notification published for land acquisition in Assam for NRL's Paradip-Numaligarh pipeline project [Gazette] Details
8Details of e-auctions executed by empanelled agencies [since Dec, 2020] [DGH] Details
8Approval on certain recommendations of joint working group (JWG) [MOPNG] Details
8City gas distribution update for May 2025 [PNGRB] Details
8Execution of BTA between company and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited [Aegis] Details
8Postal ballot initiated for approval of related party transactions with HAL Offshore Limited [Seamec] Details
8Execution of regasification agreement between Petronet LNG Limited and Performance Chemiserve Limited [Petronet] Details Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for pipeline from Balol DC I to Santhal DC II [Gazette] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for underground pipeline from ELN05 to Nandasan GGS [Gazette] Details
8Notification published for land acquisition in Assam for NRL's Paradip-Numaligarh pipeline project [Gazette] Details
8Details of e-auctions executed by empanelled agencies [since Dec, 2020] [DGH] Details
8Approval on certain recommendations of joint working group (JWG) [MOPNG] Details
8City gas distribution update for May 2025 [PNGRB] Details
8Execution of BTA between company and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited [Aegis] Details
8Postal ballot initiated for approval of related party transactions with HAL Offshore Limited [Seamec] Details
8Execution of regasification agreement between Petronet LNG Limited and Performance Chemiserve Limited [Petronet] Details Details
Big ambitions, big debts: Indian Oil-Adani Gas tackles expansion challenges
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Margins under pressure under rising gas prices, and massive capex commitments:
8The JV navigates a tightrope between growth ambitions and fiscal prudence.
8Is it heading towards stability or volatility? Details
8The JV navigates a tightrope between growth ambitions and fiscal prudence.
8Is it heading towards stability or volatility? Details
Act now or pay later: PNGRB's stark call to rescue natural gas competitiveness
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8India’s natural gas dreams hang by a thread, warns the regulatory
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Single Customer: How an exclusive gas supply pact became an Achilles' Heel
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8Exclusive gas supply agreements are typically viewed as strategic anchors, providing predictable revenues and stability. Yet, this desi E&P outfits recent struggles highlight just how quickly such arrangements can transition from a stable anchor to a burdensome liability.
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NRL’s EOI for Plastic Processing Industry in NE India: Pathetic response
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8Despite the strategic vision of NRL’s upcoming 360 KTPA Polypropylene plant, only one bidder—M/s Prabesh Barman—has responded to its EOI for setting up plastic processing industries in NE India.
8With the EOI extended twice and limited participation, questions arise on investor appetite, feasibility, and regional readiness. Details
8With the EOI extended twice and limited participation, questions arise on investor appetite, feasibility, and regional readiness. Details
Nitrogen Package: Single bidder
Jindal bags 3-year mud logging mandate in Rajasthan with cost-trimmed specs, high service load
Jul 10:
Oil India’s award to Jindal Drilling reflects a blend of aggressive pricing and revised tech specs.
8With bidder-borne logistics, real-time data demands, and WITSML enforcement, margins could be tested.
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8With bidder-borne logistics, real-time data demands, and WITSML enforcement, margins could be tested.
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Limited show of hands: UOP-covered vaporizer tender at Dahej attracts only two bidders
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8Only L&T and IEC Fabchem stepped up for Petronet LNG’s tightly controlled vaporizer tender under the PDH-PP project.
8The 15-year NDA clause, linked to UOP’s Oleflex tech, appears to have narrowed bidder appetite.
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8The 15-year NDA clause, linked to UOP’s Oleflex tech, appears to have narrowed bidder appetite.
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PP unit: Licensor lock-in imposes gatekeeping
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8Basell’s role in authorizing each NDA for this high-value EPCC tender for PP Line-2 adds an extra layer of procedural delay — even prequalified bidders feel the friction.
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BPCL Bina GIS Tender: BHEL rebuffed
This owner sets ultra-high bar for sulphuric acid plant licensors: No JV, no gaps, no fallback
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8This planned 500 TPD sulphuric acid plant locks out joint bids, mandates specific feedgas handling, and demands catalyst operation records—exposing only the most qualified global licensors to compete under steep deadlines and strict document scrutiny.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
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Sole Bidder for CBG Project Consultants: Scope filtered out participants
8GAIL's ambitious CBG project pipeline sees a tepid response with only one qualified bidder despite broad eligibility. Is it the scope or the structure that filtered out competition?
Avant-Garde Wins PMC Contract for Ludhiana CBG Plant as Mecon, Oedec Disqualified on Technical Grounds
8Despite competition from major PSUs like Mecon, only Avant-Garde cleared technical hurdles to bag the PMC contract for HPCL’s Ludhiana CBG project, raising questions on bid qualification thresholds in emerging energy sectors.
Avant-Garde Bags PMC Mandate for Eluru CBG Plant at 14% Discount Amidst Tough Disqualifications
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd awarded the PMC contract to Avant-Garde Systems, bypassing two disqualified contenders. The price gap and aggressive bids signal tight margins and elevated qualification barriers for future bio-CBG consultancies.
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8GAIL's ambitious CBG project pipeline sees a tepid response with only one qualified bidder despite broad eligibility. Is it the scope or the structure that filtered out competition?
Avant-Garde Wins PMC Contract for Ludhiana CBG Plant as Mecon, Oedec Disqualified on Technical Grounds
8Despite competition from major PSUs like Mecon, only Avant-Garde cleared technical hurdles to bag the PMC contract for HPCL’s Ludhiana CBG project, raising questions on bid qualification thresholds in emerging energy sectors.
Avant-Garde Bags PMC Mandate for Eluru CBG Plant at 14% Discount Amidst Tough Disqualifications
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd awarded the PMC contract to Avant-Garde Systems, bypassing two disqualified contenders. The price gap and aggressive bids signal tight margins and elevated qualification barriers for future bio-CBG consultancies.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jul 10:
BPCL’s CO2 valorisation tender hits complexity ceiling: Strict local content, rigid AMC delivery, and no MSE exemptions raise the bar
8From pre-bid to AMC, BPCL’s GeM tender layers multiple compliance filters: local content mandates, tightly sequenced AMC timelines, and exclusion of traders from benefits point to a structurally high-entry contract. But bidder leeway on invoice-stage LC compliance creates room for strategic pricing.
Mathura Refinery topo-survey piles on precision: IOCL demands 0.5m contouring, DGPS triangulation, and full asset mapping
8IOCL's latest topographical survey tender for Mathura refinery integrates stringent accuracy norms—1:10,000 linear tolerance, DGPS-based benchmarks, and detailed digital terrain models. Contractors face full-scope responsibility, from grid pillar construction to stormwater profiling.
IOCL Guwahati’s LRUT tender stacks high on compliance but low on clarity; smaller vendors squeezed
8In its LRUT tender, IOCL Guwahati sets strict experience thresholds, bars foreign and JV bids, and denies MSE/startup exemptions — tightening entry despite the low-value scope. With no EMD or RA and rigid single-bidder award rules, the tender structure favors a narrow band of incumbents.
PLL sets nitrogen-blanketed delivery, PESO-readiness as baseline for Dahej vessel bids
8Petronet LNG’s pre-bid invite for its Dahej PDH–PP unit demands heavy-spec CS vessels with shop-installed internals, single-piece nitrogen shipping, and mandatory PESO readiness—setting a high enough barrier for local fabricators.
IOCL’s Barauni Biturox composite works tender: High technical entry bar, tight completion schedule, and price-aggressive reverse auction
8The Biturox composite and balance off-site tender at Barauni mandates piling capability, full-scope mechanical-civil-electrical works, and compliance with complex interface specs — all under a 14-month clock. Reverse auction adds further price pressure, and pre-bid gaps suggest unresolved alignment risks.
BPCL’s Kochi polypropylene pump tender sees fourth bid extension amid technical realignments
8Despite no pre-bid meeting or EMD hurdles, EIL has extended the bid submission date for centrifugal pump procurement four times—now till July 15—amid process datasheet revisions, vendor pushback on digital standards, and reinforced technical compliance. This points to deeper alignment issues in supply chain expectations and digital integration mandates.
EIL Extends bid deadline for NRL DCU Revamp E&I package amid vendor query overload
8Amid mounting vendor queries and scope clarifications, EIL has extended the bid due date for the electrical and instrumentation works of NRL's delayed coker unit (DCU) revamp. Gaps in vendor approvals and system responsibility matrices signal deeper scope alignment issues.
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8From pre-bid to AMC, BPCL’s GeM tender layers multiple compliance filters: local content mandates, tightly sequenced AMC timelines, and exclusion of traders from benefits point to a structurally high-entry contract. But bidder leeway on invoice-stage LC compliance creates room for strategic pricing.
Mathura Refinery topo-survey piles on precision: IOCL demands 0.5m contouring, DGPS triangulation, and full asset mapping
8IOCL's latest topographical survey tender for Mathura refinery integrates stringent accuracy norms—1:10,000 linear tolerance, DGPS-based benchmarks, and detailed digital terrain models. Contractors face full-scope responsibility, from grid pillar construction to stormwater profiling.
IOCL Guwahati’s LRUT tender stacks high on compliance but low on clarity; smaller vendors squeezed
8In its LRUT tender, IOCL Guwahati sets strict experience thresholds, bars foreign and JV bids, and denies MSE/startup exemptions — tightening entry despite the low-value scope. With no EMD or RA and rigid single-bidder award rules, the tender structure favors a narrow band of incumbents.
PLL sets nitrogen-blanketed delivery, PESO-readiness as baseline for Dahej vessel bids
8Petronet LNG’s pre-bid invite for its Dahej PDH–PP unit demands heavy-spec CS vessels with shop-installed internals, single-piece nitrogen shipping, and mandatory PESO readiness—setting a high enough barrier for local fabricators.
IOCL’s Barauni Biturox composite works tender: High technical entry bar, tight completion schedule, and price-aggressive reverse auction
8The Biturox composite and balance off-site tender at Barauni mandates piling capability, full-scope mechanical-civil-electrical works, and compliance with complex interface specs — all under a 14-month clock. Reverse auction adds further price pressure, and pre-bid gaps suggest unresolved alignment risks.
BPCL’s Kochi polypropylene pump tender sees fourth bid extension amid technical realignments
8Despite no pre-bid meeting or EMD hurdles, EIL has extended the bid submission date for centrifugal pump procurement four times—now till July 15—amid process datasheet revisions, vendor pushback on digital standards, and reinforced technical compliance. This points to deeper alignment issues in supply chain expectations and digital integration mandates.
EIL Extends bid deadline for NRL DCU Revamp E&I package amid vendor query overload
8Amid mounting vendor queries and scope clarifications, EIL has extended the bid due date for the electrical and instrumentation works of NRL's delayed coker unit (DCU) revamp. Gaps in vendor approvals and system responsibility matrices signal deeper scope alignment issues.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jul 10:
Seven bidders vie for IGGL’s section-11 survey contract amid compressed 4-Month execution window
8With a tight 4-month timeline, IGGL’s NH-717A route survey tender sees active interest from seven technical consultants. The tender stresses compliance, precise routing, and stakeholder alignment across high-traffic zones of the NEGG corridor, hinting at future pipeline construction complexities.
Six firms compete for CS & SS column package at PLL’s PDH-PP Complex
8EIL opens technical bids for a critical column supply contract at Petronet LNG’s Dahej petrochemical project. The package sees intense competition across six bidders, balancing experience in heavy-fabrication with niche process capabilities.
IOCL's M&A Consultancy Empanelment Draws Big Four, Sets Rigorous Bar on Deal Value and Expertise
8Indian Oil's ambitious empanelment for M&A advisory has attracted six top-tier bidders including Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG. With INR 1000+ Cr deal criteria and valuation rigor, the technical overhaul and bid extensions suggest a high-stakes, high-complexity selection.
35 Bidders crowd BCPL’s Pressure Vessel race
8EIL’s no-EMD, item-wise L1 format triggers supplier swarm; quality oversight may take a backseat amid pricing frenzy.
GAIL’s Floating Solar Consultancy Tender Sees Major BEC Revision, Attracts 8 Bidders
8GAIL’s ambitious push for floating solar projects gets a structural overhaul in qualification norms, expanding bidder eligibility. The tweak in technical criteria opens the door for smaller firms while maintaining focus on bathymetric capability.
Two-Horse Race Emerges in Dahej Cooling Tower Tender Amid Scope Tightening and Repeated Extensions
8Only Hamon and Paharpur Cooling step forward as EIL extends bid deadline twice for PLL’s critical PDH project. O&M clauses, scope clarifications, and tight control over fabrication logistics thin the competition.
Prime Engineers Undercuts Rivals by 6.6% to Clinch NRL MS Block Electrical Works
8In a tightly contested electrical package under the NRL expansion, Prime Engineers secured L1 status with an aggressive bid, beating Laxmi Engineering by over 6.6%.
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8With a tight 4-month timeline, IGGL’s NH-717A route survey tender sees active interest from seven technical consultants. The tender stresses compliance, precise routing, and stakeholder alignment across high-traffic zones of the NEGG corridor, hinting at future pipeline construction complexities.
Six firms compete for CS & SS column package at PLL’s PDH-PP Complex
8EIL opens technical bids for a critical column supply contract at Petronet LNG’s Dahej petrochemical project. The package sees intense competition across six bidders, balancing experience in heavy-fabrication with niche process capabilities.
IOCL's M&A Consultancy Empanelment Draws Big Four, Sets Rigorous Bar on Deal Value and Expertise
8Indian Oil's ambitious empanelment for M&A advisory has attracted six top-tier bidders including Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG. With INR 1000+ Cr deal criteria and valuation rigor, the technical overhaul and bid extensions suggest a high-stakes, high-complexity selection.
35 Bidders crowd BCPL’s Pressure Vessel race
8EIL’s no-EMD, item-wise L1 format triggers supplier swarm; quality oversight may take a backseat amid pricing frenzy.
GAIL’s Floating Solar Consultancy Tender Sees Major BEC Revision, Attracts 8 Bidders
8GAIL’s ambitious push for floating solar projects gets a structural overhaul in qualification norms, expanding bidder eligibility. The tweak in technical criteria opens the door for smaller firms while maintaining focus on bathymetric capability.
Two-Horse Race Emerges in Dahej Cooling Tower Tender Amid Scope Tightening and Repeated Extensions
8Only Hamon and Paharpur Cooling step forward as EIL extends bid deadline twice for PLL’s critical PDH project. O&M clauses, scope clarifications, and tight control over fabrication logistics thin the competition.
Prime Engineers Undercuts Rivals by 6.6% to Clinch NRL MS Block Electrical Works
8In a tightly contested electrical package under the NRL expansion, Prime Engineers secured L1 status with an aggressive bid, beating Laxmi Engineering by over 6.6%.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jul 10:
ONGC outsources O&M for own rigs but loads contractors with safety penalties and strict compliance filter
8In a 3-year contract for its 1000 HP workover rigs, ONGC retains asset control but shifts full operational burden to service providers.
8With a steep 7.5% PBG, biometric crew tracking, and strict HSE-linked penalties, bidder appetite will hinge on wage margin comfort and flexibility gaps.
GSPC’s scrapping tender loads call-out rig contractors with full cost, zero fallback — novation to GGL adds legal tail
8In its latest Rs. multi-crore call-out tender, GSPC outsources oil well scrapping across Gujarat with strict SOPs, no standby clauses, and full manpower, fuel, and safety costs borne by the contractor — while future execution shifts to Gujarat Gas Ltd under an active amalgamation scheme.
Cairn seeks digital-first warehouse overhaul across 4 states; bidders face tight entry bar, SAP-RFID lock-in
8Cairn Oil & Gas has launched a sweeping EOI to unify and digitize its warehouse operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP, and Assam.
8With mandatory SAP and proprietary platform integration, 0.5M+ sqm experience threshold, and liquidity ratio filters, only top-tier logistics integrators may qualify.
8Consortiums allowed, but only under rigorous structure and disclosure rules.
ONGC hardens HDPE pipe inspection regime: No joints, high specs, zero buffers
8ONGC’s latest HDPE pipeline tender for Raipur-based supply enforces anti-rodent PE100 pipes with no-joint mandates, tightly scheduled fusion welding, and exhaustive third-party tests.
8With no buffer windows and compliance heat loaded onto suppliers, this contract marks a shift in how ONGC is approaching E&P pipeline reliability.
ONGC bundles Uran fabrication into 3-year post-paid pact; contractors face cost squeeze, shift fatigue
8ONGC’s Uran plant has rolled out a bundled fabrication tender with no mobilisation advance, a 3-year timeline, and zero payment flexibility.
8Combining structural, piping, and shutdown work into a single post-paid job, the contract places high uncertainty, compliance, and readiness burden on contractors—without addressing cost escalation or idle time compensation.
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8In a 3-year contract for its 1000 HP workover rigs, ONGC retains asset control but shifts full operational burden to service providers.
8With a steep 7.5% PBG, biometric crew tracking, and strict HSE-linked penalties, bidder appetite will hinge on wage margin comfort and flexibility gaps.
GSPC’s scrapping tender loads call-out rig contractors with full cost, zero fallback — novation to GGL adds legal tail
8In its latest Rs. multi-crore call-out tender, GSPC outsources oil well scrapping across Gujarat with strict SOPs, no standby clauses, and full manpower, fuel, and safety costs borne by the contractor — while future execution shifts to Gujarat Gas Ltd under an active amalgamation scheme.
Cairn seeks digital-first warehouse overhaul across 4 states; bidders face tight entry bar, SAP-RFID lock-in
8Cairn Oil & Gas has launched a sweeping EOI to unify and digitize its warehouse operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP, and Assam.
8With mandatory SAP and proprietary platform integration, 0.5M+ sqm experience threshold, and liquidity ratio filters, only top-tier logistics integrators may qualify.
8Consortiums allowed, but only under rigorous structure and disclosure rules.
ONGC hardens HDPE pipe inspection regime: No joints, high specs, zero buffers
8ONGC’s latest HDPE pipeline tender for Raipur-based supply enforces anti-rodent PE100 pipes with no-joint mandates, tightly scheduled fusion welding, and exhaustive third-party tests.
8With no buffer windows and compliance heat loaded onto suppliers, this contract marks a shift in how ONGC is approaching E&P pipeline reliability.
ONGC bundles Uran fabrication into 3-year post-paid pact; contractors face cost squeeze, shift fatigue
8ONGC’s Uran plant has rolled out a bundled fabrication tender with no mobilisation advance, a 3-year timeline, and zero payment flexibility.
8Combining structural, piping, and shutdown work into a single post-paid job, the contract places high uncertainty, compliance, and readiness burden on contractors—without addressing cost escalation or idle time compensation.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jul 10:
Pre-bid rigidity triggers bidder caution in utility supply tender; delivery, specs left unresolved
8In a tightly held tender, Balaji, Maruti, and S K Enterprise face procedural ambiguity and strict commercial terms.
8Rejected pleas for schedule relief, site access, and payment restructuring hint at cashflow and compliance friction.
Drilling fluids & chemicals: Three amendments in two weeks
8In its latest SOW revision, ONGC formalizes a 44-phase drilling plan in the Tapti–Daman block while retaining full rights to reassign fluid formulations.
8Contractors face supply-side uncertainty with no escalation buffer.
OIL rewrites email security tender: Mobilization eased, encryption dropped, Microsoft sidelined
8In a sweeping first corrigendum, Oil India extends mobilization time, deletes mandatory encryption, and mandates a non-Microsoft security overlay for its O365 platform.
8Third-party document vetting and parent-subsidiary guarantees signal tightening bid scrutiny.
OIL tightens AMC compliance: Snubbing unit bidders bound to full GCC scope
8Oil India’s latest amendment makes Annual Maintenance Contract binding under full General Conditions of Contract.
8The shift elevates contractor liability, triggering risk rebalancing on cost, cashflow, and compliance fronts.
OIL pushes cementing tender deadline by 24 days amid compliance crunch
8Oil India has extended its Bhubaneswar-based cementing service bid deadline to 24 July 2025.
8The move suggests bidders were struggling with complex technical documentation, raising flags on field-readiness and compliance risk.
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8In a tightly held tender, Balaji, Maruti, and S K Enterprise face procedural ambiguity and strict commercial terms.
8Rejected pleas for schedule relief, site access, and payment restructuring hint at cashflow and compliance friction.
Drilling fluids & chemicals: Three amendments in two weeks
8In its latest SOW revision, ONGC formalizes a 44-phase drilling plan in the Tapti–Daman block while retaining full rights to reassign fluid formulations.
8Contractors face supply-side uncertainty with no escalation buffer.
OIL rewrites email security tender: Mobilization eased, encryption dropped, Microsoft sidelined
8In a sweeping first corrigendum, Oil India extends mobilization time, deletes mandatory encryption, and mandates a non-Microsoft security overlay for its O365 platform.
8Third-party document vetting and parent-subsidiary guarantees signal tightening bid scrutiny.
OIL tightens AMC compliance: Snubbing unit bidders bound to full GCC scope
8Oil India’s latest amendment makes Annual Maintenance Contract binding under full General Conditions of Contract.
8The shift elevates contractor liability, triggering risk rebalancing on cost, cashflow, and compliance fronts.
OIL pushes cementing tender deadline by 24 days amid compliance crunch
8Oil India has extended its Bhubaneswar-based cementing service bid deadline to 24 July 2025.
8The move suggests bidders were struggling with complex technical documentation, raising flags on field-readiness and compliance risk.
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Briefs
Jul 10:
8Cambay PSC gears up for critical July workover after weather delays. Click on Details for more
8Desi company in strategic exploration investment in Australia. Click on Details for more
8This vendor bags Rs 39.2 crore ONGC contract for offshore platform repairs. Click on Details for more
8ONGC extends SEAMEC II vessel charter hire till February 2026. Click on Details for more Details
8Desi company in strategic exploration investment in Australia. Click on Details for more
8This vendor bags Rs 39.2 crore ONGC contract for offshore platform repairs. Click on Details for more
8ONGC extends SEAMEC II vessel charter hire till February 2026. Click on Details for more Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices
Jul 10:
It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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Jhansi District City Gas Distribution Project
Jul 10:
8Project Name: Jhansi District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Annual rate contract for RV 200/VM7 optimization and machinery diagnostic systems Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner for control valve Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Procurement of flanges for township flood management Details
8Supply of pump and spares Details
8Supply of CS gate valve Details
8Procurement of air operated double diaphragm pump Details
8Procurement of mechanical and pneumatic spares Details
8Supply of chemical filter media for HVAC Details
8Supply of thermic fluid burner spares Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of PIG spares Details
8Supply of 250 nos of computers and 6 laptops with buyback condition Details
8Contract for maintenance and safety works of plant and machinery Details
8Supply and installation of air conditioner and their allied items Details
8Tender for supply, transportation, and supervision of group A1 items as per MR Sr. No. 1.001, 1.002, 8.001, and 8.002 Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Supply and service for LPG, propane and butane FLP local annunciator panel Details
8Supply of butterfly valve Details
8Hiring of housekeeping, upkeep, maintenance and canteen services Details
8Tender for servicing of L&T HT panel in PDPP area during July 2025 PDPP TA Details
8ARC for Emerson make actuators and valves Details
8Tender for service for real-time noise monitoring stations Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of hairpins and guide rings for NHGU reformer heater Details
8Rate contract for rotary maintenance jobs for a period of 3 years in CMC and REF 2A & 2B Details
8Supply of customized ultrasonication reactor Details
8Supply and installation of batteries for control room UPS Details
8Supply of generator flame front N4 for JOHN CDU2 flare Details
8ARC for OEM supervision services for EOT cranes Details
8Procurement of L&T ACB male connector Details
8Procurement of heater bundle for air dryer Details
8Supply of annual conveyor consumables spares Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of additional residential building/s & associated facilities Details
8Supply of NRV, level gauge, and gasket Details
8Supply of safety valve 12 kg/cm²g, sizes 20NB and 25NB Details
8Procurement of wash water injection pump spares Details
8Procurement of Kishor make pump spares Details
8Contract for provision of fall prevention chains on vertical fixed ladders in PDPP Details
8Supply of maintenance-free sealed battery, 12V 26Ah Details
8Annual contract for operational work of electrical panel room Details
8Rate contract for supply and installation of FRP canopies Details
8Supply of four (4) unskilled manpower for sub-surface team Details
8Supply of OLETS made of carbon steel and stainless steel Details
8Tender for supply of PACOL DEH-11 catalyst Details
8Tender for development of new 'A' site retail outlet Details
8Tender for composite works of conveyor system including design, supply, erection & testing Details
8Expression of interest for integrated warehouse and inventory management services Details
8Supply and replacement of fine and coarse bubble diffusers Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for propane/LPG storage and reticulation plant Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection agency (TPIA) for inspection of 4 workover rigs Details
8Procurement of operational spares for Neelam main oil line Details
8Hiring of third party inspection agency for inspection of HDPE pipeline Details
8Tender for consultancy services for providing drawings / documentation for setting up retail outlets Details
8Tender for hiring of loss prevention and security services Details
8Tender for operation & maintenance of city gas distribution network Details
8Supply of tape for area cordoning, 100-meter roll Details
8Supply of 1100V XLPE insulated aluminium armoured cable Details
8Supply of 16 nos. servo level gauges Details
8Supply of refractory castable Details
8Supply and servicing of field intervention local panel for safety remote-operated solenoid valves for propane and butane systems Details
8Annual maintenance contract and commissioning of CSTR setup for CO2 valorisation Details
8Hiring of consultancy services for strategic review and development of Barekuri, Hukanguri & South Chandmari in main producing area Details
8Procurement of I/P converters Details
8Rate contract for repair, maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of high mast signage under divisional offices Details
8Procurement of copper alloy gate valve Details
8Procurement of online corrosion meter with copper and silver sensors Details
8Procurement of coupling spares for WSA Details
8Supply of Uniphos make H2 and CO detector sensors Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest and rodent control treatment in control rooms, panels, and shelters Details
8Supply of anti-spark winder with stainless steel sampling can Details
8Supply of KPCL air compressor spares Details
8Supply of laboratory consumables and accessories for D1160 distillation apparatus Details
8Tender for review of refractory lining drawings and specifications in Plant-214 reformer Details
8Procurement of spares for GE make SCR of Sagar Bhushan Details
8Extension of DG supply from LPG 1 substation to HSVR panel Details
8Tender for electrical works for SITC of electrically operated sirens Details
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8Liquefied natural gas imports feasible within 3–4 years but would be costly Details
8Morocco’s future LNG terminal will reshape regional energy landscape Details
8GTT leads consortium to design next-gen 200,000 m³ LNG carrier Details
8BGN enters physical LNG market with delivery at German Details
8Swiss player marks LNG milestones with delivery in Germany and supply role in Egypt Details
8Indian Oil-Adani Gas plans $161 million exchangeable-bond sale Details
8Towngas and Vopak forge green methanol partnership Details
8Dow Chemical's plea nixed, gas tragedy probe stays with Bhopal court Details
8Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates Details
8Kia India launches EV ecosystem for Carens Clavis EV Details
8Ministry loses clause in draft oil rules to gain foreign investors Details
8Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India Details
8India’s crude oil production falls to 28.7 MMT in FY25, self-sufficiency at 12.3% Details
8Transporters slam discriminatory ban on diesel buses registered outside Delhi Details
8Executives reveal where they see Henry Hub price landing in future Details
8Delfin Midstream moves closer to FID for LNG export project in Louisiana Details
8Distressed UK Lindsey Oil Refinery restarts fuel supply Details
8Kuwait oil giant says OPEC+ hikes suggest tighter market Details
8India set to explore over 2.5 lakh sq kms area in one of largest offshore energy efforts Details
8India’s hydrogen demand expected to rise at a CAGR of 3% to 8.8 MTP by 2032: IESA Details
8Woodside finds South Korean partners to advance LNG value chain Details
8Govt plans LPG loss compensation for OMCs via excise duty hike proceeds Details
8Uganda in search of JV partner to explore oil block Details
8Saudi chemicals giant SABIC weighs listing of industrial gas unit Details
8Namibia Emerges as Africa's Leading Oil Giant with Vast Untapped Reserves Details
8Draft PNG rules introduced aimed at modernising India's upstream oil-gas framework Details
8GAIL, Oil India Limited signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement Details
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8Annual rate contract for RV 200/VM7 optimization and machinery diagnostic systems Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner for control valve Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Procurement of flanges for township flood management Details
8Supply of pump and spares Details
8Supply of CS gate valve Details
8Procurement of air operated double diaphragm pump Details
8Procurement of mechanical and pneumatic spares Details
8Supply of chemical filter media for HVAC Details
8Supply of thermic fluid burner spares Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of PIG spares Details
8Supply of 250 nos of computers and 6 laptops with buyback condition Details
8Contract for maintenance and safety works of plant and machinery Details
8Supply and installation of air conditioner and their allied items Details
8Tender for supply, transportation, and supervision of group A1 items as per MR Sr. No. 1.001, 1.002, 8.001, and 8.002 Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Supply and service for LPG, propane and butane FLP local annunciator panel Details
8Supply of butterfly valve Details
8Hiring of housekeeping, upkeep, maintenance and canteen services Details
8Tender for servicing of L&T HT panel in PDPP area during July 2025 PDPP TA Details
8ARC for Emerson make actuators and valves Details
8Tender for service for real-time noise monitoring stations Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of hairpins and guide rings for NHGU reformer heater Details
8Rate contract for rotary maintenance jobs for a period of 3 years in CMC and REF 2A & 2B Details
8Supply of customized ultrasonication reactor Details
8Supply and installation of batteries for control room UPS Details
8Supply of generator flame front N4 for JOHN CDU2 flare Details
8ARC for OEM supervision services for EOT cranes Details
8Procurement of L&T ACB male connector Details
8Procurement of heater bundle for air dryer Details
8Supply of annual conveyor consumables spares Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of additional residential building/s & associated facilities Details
8Supply of NRV, level gauge, and gasket Details
8Supply of safety valve 12 kg/cm²g, sizes 20NB and 25NB Details
8Procurement of wash water injection pump spares Details
8Procurement of Kishor make pump spares Details
8Contract for provision of fall prevention chains on vertical fixed ladders in PDPP Details
8Supply of maintenance-free sealed battery, 12V 26Ah Details
8Annual contract for operational work of electrical panel room Details
8Rate contract for supply and installation of FRP canopies Details
8Supply of four (4) unskilled manpower for sub-surface team Details
8Supply of OLETS made of carbon steel and stainless steel Details
8Tender for supply of PACOL DEH-11 catalyst Details
8Tender for development of new 'A' site retail outlet Details
8Tender for composite works of conveyor system including design, supply, erection & testing Details
8Expression of interest for integrated warehouse and inventory management services Details
8Supply and replacement of fine and coarse bubble diffusers Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for propane/LPG storage and reticulation plant Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection agency (TPIA) for inspection of 4 workover rigs Details
8Procurement of operational spares for Neelam main oil line Details
8Hiring of third party inspection agency for inspection of HDPE pipeline Details
8Tender for consultancy services for providing drawings / documentation for setting up retail outlets Details
8Tender for hiring of loss prevention and security services Details
8Tender for operation & maintenance of city gas distribution network Details
8Supply of tape for area cordoning, 100-meter roll Details
8Supply of 1100V XLPE insulated aluminium armoured cable Details
8Supply of 16 nos. servo level gauges Details
8Supply of refractory castable Details
8Supply and servicing of field intervention local panel for safety remote-operated solenoid valves for propane and butane systems Details
8Annual maintenance contract and commissioning of CSTR setup for CO2 valorisation Details
8Hiring of consultancy services for strategic review and development of Barekuri, Hukanguri & South Chandmari in main producing area Details
8Procurement of I/P converters Details
8Rate contract for repair, maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of high mast signage under divisional offices Details
8Procurement of copper alloy gate valve Details
8Procurement of online corrosion meter with copper and silver sensors Details
8Procurement of coupling spares for WSA Details
8Supply of Uniphos make H2 and CO detector sensors Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest and rodent control treatment in control rooms, panels, and shelters Details
8Supply of anti-spark winder with stainless steel sampling can Details
8Supply of KPCL air compressor spares Details
8Supply of laboratory consumables and accessories for D1160 distillation apparatus Details
8Tender for review of refractory lining drawings and specifications in Plant-214 reformer Details
8Procurement of spares for GE make SCR of Sagar Bhushan Details
8Extension of DG supply from LPG 1 substation to HSVR panel Details
8Tender for electrical works for SITC of electrically operated sirens Details
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8Liquefied natural gas imports feasible within 3–4 years but would be costly Details
8Morocco’s future LNG terminal will reshape regional energy landscape Details
8GTT leads consortium to design next-gen 200,000 m³ LNG carrier Details
8BGN enters physical LNG market with delivery at German Details
8Swiss player marks LNG milestones with delivery in Germany and supply role in Egypt Details
8Indian Oil-Adani Gas plans $161 million exchangeable-bond sale Details
8Towngas and Vopak forge green methanol partnership Details
8Dow Chemical's plea nixed, gas tragedy probe stays with Bhopal court Details
8Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates Details
8Kia India launches EV ecosystem for Carens Clavis EV Details
8Ministry loses clause in draft oil rules to gain foreign investors Details
8Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India Details
8India’s crude oil production falls to 28.7 MMT in FY25, self-sufficiency at 12.3% Details
8Transporters slam discriminatory ban on diesel buses registered outside Delhi Details
8Executives reveal where they see Henry Hub price landing in future Details
8Delfin Midstream moves closer to FID for LNG export project in Louisiana Details
8Distressed UK Lindsey Oil Refinery restarts fuel supply Details
8Kuwait oil giant says OPEC+ hikes suggest tighter market Details
8India set to explore over 2.5 lakh sq kms area in one of largest offshore energy efforts Details
8India’s hydrogen demand expected to rise at a CAGR of 3% to 8.8 MTP by 2032: IESA Details
8Woodside finds South Korean partners to advance LNG value chain Details
8Govt plans LPG loss compensation for OMCs via excise duty hike proceeds Details
8Uganda in search of JV partner to explore oil block Details
8Saudi chemicals giant SABIC weighs listing of industrial gas unit Details
8Namibia Emerges as Africa's Leading Oil Giant with Vast Untapped Reserves Details
8Draft PNG rules introduced aimed at modernising India's upstream oil-gas framework Details
8GAIL, Oil India Limited signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement Details
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Announcements
Jul 10:
8Policy and economic report on oil and gas market June 2025 [FIPI] Details
8Support required to meeting natural gas objectives of GOI [PNGRB] Details
8Intimation of ESG rating of the company [GES] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability report [Welspun] Details
8Annual report 2024-25 [Welspun] Details
8OIL and GAIL sign 15-year agreement for supply of up to 900,000 SCMD natural gas from Rajasthan fields [OIL] Details
8GAIL signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement with Oil India Limited [OIL] Details
8NCLT Mumbai sanctions scheme of amalgamation of Unison Enviro with Mahanagar Gas Limited [MGL] Details Details
8Support required to meeting natural gas objectives of GOI [PNGRB] Details
8Intimation of ESG rating of the company [GES] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability report [Welspun] Details
8Annual report 2024-25 [Welspun] Details
8OIL and GAIL sign 15-year agreement for supply of up to 900,000 SCMD natural gas from Rajasthan fields [OIL] Details
8GAIL signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement with Oil India Limited [OIL] Details
8NCLT Mumbai sanctions scheme of amalgamation of Unison Enviro with Mahanagar Gas Limited [MGL] Details Details
2.50 lakh tonne rise in DAP/NPK capacity: The price tag is a big surprise
Jul 09:
Here is a fertilizer company that is pushing capacity of its DAP/NPK capacity by 2.50 lakh tonnes
8But the price tag will surprise you
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8But the price tag will surprise you
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Essar’s Rs 5100 crore SAF project poised for ToR after three deferrals: But EC will demand a lot more than paper fixes
Jul 09:
Essar's Rs 5100 crore SAF project has been hot in the news
8It has gone through several hoops just to obtain the TOR
8And the company has been changing the proposal every now and then to suit the requirements of the ministry
8Even now, the proposal may be right for TOR but a lot of homework will have to be done going ahead
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8It has gone through several hoops just to obtain the TOR
8And the company has been changing the proposal every now and then to suit the requirements of the ministry
8Even now, the proposal may be right for TOR but a lot of homework will have to be done going ahead
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Chasing shadows: OALP-X bidders do due diligence on undrilled Andaman bocks
Jul 09:
The Andaman E&P plays have so far not resulted in any significant discoveries
8There is now talk of OIL, using the drillship, Blackford?Dolphin, stumbling into a Guyana-scale discovery though without released well results — such as production tests, flow data, or independent third-party evaluations — these indications remain preliminary.
8Nevertheless, there is now renewed interest in the area, so much so that some are no doing due diligence on OALP-X blocks in the Andamans, even where no wells have been drilled and seismic data is scanty of absent, so as to be able to bid for them Details
8There is now talk of OIL, using the drillship, Blackford?Dolphin, stumbling into a Guyana-scale discovery though without released well results — such as production tests, flow data, or independent third-party evaluations — these indications remain preliminary.
8Nevertheless, there is now renewed interest in the area, so much so that some are no doing due diligence on OALP-X blocks in the Andamans, even where no wells have been drilled and seismic data is scanty of absent, so as to be able to bid for them Details
BPCL's CPU tender tightens grip: No GST credit, tougher BG rules, unrealistic timeline raise bidding bar
Jul 09:
8Bidders for BPCL’s Condensate Polishing Unit under the Bina expansion flagged duplications in the BoQ, raised alarms over GST input credit denial, and questioned the feasibility of a 14-month execution window. But EIL’s firm “follow-the-document” stance—despite valid concerns on scope, bank account rules, and risk coverage—has drawn industry ire, raising fears of post-award chaos and underpriced bids.
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HPCL puts HAZOP–LOPA bidders through double filter: High scrutiny, zero risk sharing
Jul 09:
8In its latest milestone-based consultancy tender for Visakh Refinery, HPCL imposes hybrid resource deployment, multi-party approvals, and rigid performance securities—offering no timeline buffer, no subcontracting flex, and limited cost shielding. The burden is squarely on the consultant.
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Refiner eying 10 OALP-X blocks
Jul 09:
This refiner has identified 10 OALP-X blocks that it wants to bid for eventually
8May not be all 10 but due diligence is on
8Find out how it is going about doing it
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8May not be all 10 but due diligence is on
8Find out how it is going about doing it
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MoPNG clears upstream bottlenecks with sweeping operational reforms—but keeps fiscal levers firmly in hand
Jul 11:
A new policy package based on Joint Working Group recommendations introduces long-sought flexibility in delivery point approvals, stake transfers, and DSF land handovers, while opening India’s seismic data vaults to startups and academia. But the fine print reveals a calibrated approach—autonomy is granted only where revenue risks are minimal, and legacy contracts get special treatment as newer regimes remain tightly governed.
8New delivery point norms promise freedom, but only for legacy contracts
MoPNG clears self-declaration model for Pre-NELP delivery points within blocks—outside points tied to IM slab and royalty pricing, limiting blanket applicability.
8Participating Interest reshuffles just got faster—but not operator exits
JV partners can now swap stakes with just MC nod, streamlining financial restructuring—yet operator change still needs full government oversight.
8DSF players get long-awaited SOP clarity on land handover obligations
Policy lays out firm timelines for lease vs purchase, rental responsibility, and amendment needs—offering relief in small field exits and transitions.
8India opens seismic vaults to startups and MSMEs—but with sovereign strings
Free NDR access may fuel innovation and basin re-evaluation, but national security filters and media cost burdens could slow uptake.
8Pre-NELP lives on: PSCs get their own special carve-out in new policy reform
While OALP and DSF are left out of some changes, Pre-NELP blocks enjoy rare regulatory flexibility under the new delivery point rule.
8MoPNG re-empowers Management Committees—but draws red lines on fiscal impact
More autonomy to MCs for PI, delivery, and land issues marks a shift toward decentralization—but central control remains on revenue-sensitive metrics.
8Ease of Doing Business or strategic control? New rules strike a tightrope balance
The reforms aim to declutter approvals—but are carefully ringfenced to protect state revenue and resource oversight, revealing a calibrated policy shift. Details
8New delivery point norms promise freedom, but only for legacy contracts
MoPNG clears self-declaration model for Pre-NELP delivery points within blocks—outside points tied to IM slab and royalty pricing, limiting blanket applicability.
8Participating Interest reshuffles just got faster—but not operator exits
JV partners can now swap stakes with just MC nod, streamlining financial restructuring—yet operator change still needs full government oversight.
8DSF players get long-awaited SOP clarity on land handover obligations
Policy lays out firm timelines for lease vs purchase, rental responsibility, and amendment needs—offering relief in small field exits and transitions.
8India opens seismic vaults to startups and MSMEs—but with sovereign strings
Free NDR access may fuel innovation and basin re-evaluation, but national security filters and media cost burdens could slow uptake.
8Pre-NELP lives on: PSCs get their own special carve-out in new policy reform
While OALP and DSF are left out of some changes, Pre-NELP blocks enjoy rare regulatory flexibility under the new delivery point rule.
8MoPNG re-empowers Management Committees—but draws red lines on fiscal impact
More autonomy to MCs for PI, delivery, and land issues marks a shift toward decentralization—but central control remains on revenue-sensitive metrics.
8Ease of Doing Business or strategic control? New rules strike a tightrope balance
The reforms aim to declutter approvals—but are carefully ringfenced to protect state revenue and resource oversight, revealing a calibrated policy shift. Details
India’s gas auction system evolves over the years: complexity rises, bidders fragment, and surprises abound
Jul 11:
Once driven by simple pricing and bulk contracts, India’s gas e-auction landscape has transformed into a web of floor prices, ceiling caps, micro-volumes, and unexpected buyers. From legal cancellations to ceramic offtakers, and from DSF premiums to Brent-index hedging, the auction story now reflects deeper shifts in India’s gas market, policy strategy, and downstream realities.
8From premiums to floors: India’s gas auctions get structurally rewired
What began with simple JKM+V formulas has morphed into a complex pricing regime. Auctions now carry dual-index caps, floor pricing, and hedging clauses, revealing how operators and regulators are reshaping market stability amid global volatility.
8Everyone gets a slice: Fragmented bids mark India’s gas market evolution
The era of single bulk buyers is over. With auctions sometimes listing over 30 micro-bidders, from Torrent Gas to Bagpat Green Energy, the shift toward hyper-fragmented volumes is now a defining trend in India’s gas allocation landscape.
8Cancelled before it began: What India’s failed gas tenders reveal
Thirteen tenders failed between 2021 and 2025—some due to legal stays, others from zero participation. Are pricing structures too rigid? Or is buyer interest thinning in marginal fields? Either way, these cancellations are a red flag.
8Glass, ceramics, and resorts: Who’s really buying India’s auctioned gas?
Beyond CGD majors and oil PSUs, surprising offtakers like Kei Rajamahendri Resorts and Shayona Silicates are snapping up auctioned gas. This eclectic buyer base hints at quiet industrial revolutions in niche sectors.
8Taming the spot: Brent-linked caps and LNG floors gain traction
With Brent prices swinging wildly and LNG indices proving unreliable, gas sellers are now scripting tender terms that throttle both upside and downside volatility. The message: protect base cashflows, even if it means losing spot-linked upside.
8Big names, small volumes: IOCL, GAIL lead, but in micro-batches
Even the biggest offtakers like IOCL and GAIL are bidding in slivers—often below 1 MMSCMD. This micro-allocation pattern, replicated across auctions, could complicate downstream logistics and long-term contracting.
8DSF and CBM gas: Low volume, high premium — a curious trade-off
Gas from ONGC and Vedanta’s DSF and CBM fields sees minuscule volumes—often under 0.1 MMSCMD—but price premiums remain steep. Are buyers paying for reliability, or merely for geographic access? Details
8From premiums to floors: India’s gas auctions get structurally rewired
What began with simple JKM+V formulas has morphed into a complex pricing regime. Auctions now carry dual-index caps, floor pricing, and hedging clauses, revealing how operators and regulators are reshaping market stability amid global volatility.
8Everyone gets a slice: Fragmented bids mark India’s gas market evolution
The era of single bulk buyers is over. With auctions sometimes listing over 30 micro-bidders, from Torrent Gas to Bagpat Green Energy, the shift toward hyper-fragmented volumes is now a defining trend in India’s gas allocation landscape.
8Cancelled before it began: What India’s failed gas tenders reveal
Thirteen tenders failed between 2021 and 2025—some due to legal stays, others from zero participation. Are pricing structures too rigid? Or is buyer interest thinning in marginal fields? Either way, these cancellations are a red flag.
8Glass, ceramics, and resorts: Who’s really buying India’s auctioned gas?
Beyond CGD majors and oil PSUs, surprising offtakers like Kei Rajamahendri Resorts and Shayona Silicates are snapping up auctioned gas. This eclectic buyer base hints at quiet industrial revolutions in niche sectors.
8Taming the spot: Brent-linked caps and LNG floors gain traction
With Brent prices swinging wildly and LNG indices proving unreliable, gas sellers are now scripting tender terms that throttle both upside and downside volatility. The message: protect base cashflows, even if it means losing spot-linked upside.
8Big names, small volumes: IOCL, GAIL lead, but in micro-batches
Even the biggest offtakers like IOCL and GAIL are bidding in slivers—often below 1 MMSCMD. This micro-allocation pattern, replicated across auctions, could complicate downstream logistics and long-term contracting.
8DSF and CBM gas: Low volume, high premium — a curious trade-off
Gas from ONGC and Vedanta’s DSF and CBM fields sees minuscule volumes—often under 0.1 MMSCMD—but price premiums remain steep. Are buyers paying for reliability, or merely for geographic access? Details
Coal gasification-I: One year, 45 Corrigenda, three survivors
Jul 11:
8It took over 45 corrigenda, shifting deadlines, and relentless clarifications—but India’s flagship coal-to-ammonia tender has finally drawn in a a trio of bidders
8It wasn’t just about scope.
8Revisions hit everything—from payment terms and BOQs to auxiliary power formats.
8But will the project ever be awarded
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8It wasn’t just about scope.
8Revisions hit everything—from payment terms and BOQs to auxiliary power formats.
8But will the project ever be awarded
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Coal to ammonia-II: Two bidders, ten extensions in nitric acid tender
Jul 11:
8BCGCL nitric acid plant sees déjà vu in Jharsuguda—where two bidders endure 10 bid extensions as coal-based chemical push stalled under procedural weight.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
Jul 11:
HPRGEL tightens technical bidding lens in Biogas tender, raises bar for PMC players
8HPCL Renewables' latest DFR & PMC tender introduces a reworked QCBS evaluation and strict presentation criteria, signaling a pivot towards deeper sector experience and internal capability benchmarks. Key bidders may now face steeper qualification hurdles — with implications on project timelines and industry competition.
HPCL tweaks QCBS matrix, tightens DFR & PMC qualification filters for 3-Plant CBG project
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy’s CBG tender undergoes strategic overhaul — revising technical criteria, restricting bid clarifications, and issuing tight timelines. The changes favour experienced EPCM firms but raise entry barriers sharply.
HPCL tweaks biogas consultancy bid: Weightage rejig, clarifications capped, timelines reset
8HPRGEL sharpens its technical evaluation knife for CBG plant consultancy tender, tightening scoring on project experience and team structure. Corrigendum also sets hard cut-offs for bidder queries, trimming room for tactical engagement.
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8HPCL Renewables' latest DFR & PMC tender introduces a reworked QCBS evaluation and strict presentation criteria, signaling a pivot towards deeper sector experience and internal capability benchmarks. Key bidders may now face steeper qualification hurdles — with implications on project timelines and industry competition.
HPCL tweaks QCBS matrix, tightens DFR & PMC qualification filters for 3-Plant CBG project
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy’s CBG tender undergoes strategic overhaul — revising technical criteria, restricting bid clarifications, and issuing tight timelines. The changes favour experienced EPCM firms but raise entry barriers sharply.
HPCL tweaks biogas consultancy bid: Weightage rejig, clarifications capped, timelines reset
8HPRGEL sharpens its technical evaluation knife for CBG plant consultancy tender, tightening scoring on project experience and team structure. Corrigendum also sets hard cut-offs for bidder queries, trimming room for tactical engagement.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jul 11:
PLL’s PDH-PP DCS tender sets stiff bar with SIL-3, No-JV rule & India-Proven tech Clause
8Petronet LNG’s DCS tender for its Dahej PDH-PP unit mandates SIL-3 PLCs, Indian reference projects, and bars JVs—raising the barrier to entry. Vendors must tread carefully on compliance, financials, and legacy scope.
Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej tender: Zero-Deviation bid conditions signal tight race
8With proprietary technology lock-ins, NDA filters, and a zero-deviation policy, Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP centrifugal pump tender tests bidders on precision and compliance, leaving little room for flexibility or fallback.
Petronet LNG’s transformer tender loads risk on vendors with tight specs, financial hurdles
8PLL’s transformer supply tender for its PDH-PP plant in Dahej introduces demanding eligibility norms, zero deviation mandates, and intense documentation requirements. While aiming for quality assurance, the bid process raises contractor exposure in compliance and cashflow.
BPCL Bina pump tender eases entry norms, tightens compliance loops
8BPCL’s 25-group centrifugal pump package under BPREP sees zero-EMD relief for 72% of items — but demands tighter solvency, UID-stamped audit proofs, and verifiable past performance. EIL’s evolved playbook favors clean books over deep pockets.
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8Petronet LNG’s DCS tender for its Dahej PDH-PP unit mandates SIL-3 PLCs, Indian reference projects, and bars JVs—raising the barrier to entry. Vendors must tread carefully on compliance, financials, and legacy scope.
Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP Dahej tender: Zero-Deviation bid conditions signal tight race
8With proprietary technology lock-ins, NDA filters, and a zero-deviation policy, Petronet LNG’s PDH-PP centrifugal pump tender tests bidders on precision and compliance, leaving little room for flexibility or fallback.
Petronet LNG’s transformer tender loads risk on vendors with tight specs, financial hurdles
8PLL’s transformer supply tender for its PDH-PP plant in Dahej introduces demanding eligibility norms, zero deviation mandates, and intense documentation requirements. While aiming for quality assurance, the bid process raises contractor exposure in compliance and cashflow.
BPCL Bina pump tender eases entry norms, tightens compliance loops
8BPCL’s 25-group centrifugal pump package under BPREP sees zero-EMD relief for 72% of items — but demands tighter solvency, UID-stamped audit proofs, and verifiable past performance. EIL’s evolved playbook favors clean books over deep pockets.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jul 11:
Eight extensions later, BPCL's Bina GIS tender still gridlocked over specs, risk clauses
8Contractor pushback mounts as BPCL and EIL refuse to ease specs, OEM restrictions, or offer price variation relief. The 220kV GIS package risks another delay amid margin and compliance tensions.
BPCL’s CPU tender drags amid multiple extensions, technical tweaks, and commercial conflicts
8Frequent bid due date extensions, a slew of technical and commercial amendments, and unresolved bidder queries signal execution complexity and possible bidder reluctance in BPCL’s CPU package under BPREP. The project’s timeline and risk contours are under the spotlight.
IOCL extends catalyst bid for Panipat PP unit amid tight specs, precious metal clauses
8The bid deadline for the supply of critical propylene and ethylene tower catalysts at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery has been pushed to July 21. Despite the extension, tight turnaround schedules, precious metal-related clauses, and complex tech specs pose a steep compliance curve for suppliers.
IndianOil extends ARC tender for computer-based drawings amid strict conditions, split awards
8IndianOil’s Panipat Refinery tender for engineering drawing services sees bid deadline extended to July 17. With rigid eligibility norms, detailed technical scope, and split award format, bidders must brace for heavy compliance and technical scrutiny.
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8Contractor pushback mounts as BPCL and EIL refuse to ease specs, OEM restrictions, or offer price variation relief. The 220kV GIS package risks another delay amid margin and compliance tensions.
BPCL’s CPU tender drags amid multiple extensions, technical tweaks, and commercial conflicts
8Frequent bid due date extensions, a slew of technical and commercial amendments, and unresolved bidder queries signal execution complexity and possible bidder reluctance in BPCL’s CPU package under BPREP. The project’s timeline and risk contours are under the spotlight.
IOCL extends catalyst bid for Panipat PP unit amid tight specs, precious metal clauses
8The bid deadline for the supply of critical propylene and ethylene tower catalysts at IOCL’s Panipat Refinery has been pushed to July 21. Despite the extension, tight turnaround schedules, precious metal-related clauses, and complex tech specs pose a steep compliance curve for suppliers.
IndianOil extends ARC tender for computer-based drawings amid strict conditions, split awards
8IndianOil’s Panipat Refinery tender for engineering drawing services sees bid deadline extended to July 17. With rigid eligibility norms, detailed technical scope, and split award format, bidders must brace for heavy compliance and technical scrutiny.
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Daily forward looking import matrices
Jul 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.
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8LPG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback
Jul 11:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of steel pipes for water and sewage Details
8Annual maintenance contract service for 4 nos of rim seal fire protection systems for 3 years Details
8Supply of Industronic spares Details
8Supply of PDA and PDY shutdown vessel cleaning jobs during Aug-Sep 2025 Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Supply of new CCR RGC LOP steam turbine Details
8Procurement of filter elements from OEM M/s Petromar Engineered Solutions Details
8Procurement of pump spares Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters for MSB & HGU unit Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters Details
8Tender for hot repair of cylinders Details
8Annual maintenance contract of AD system SmokePoint for 2025 to 2026 Details
8Tender for service for methanol catalyst scale-up Details
8Supply of carbon steel plate Details
8Procurement of Metrix make vibration transmitters Details
8Procurement of Ricelake make spares Details
8Tender for providing integrated facility management services Details
8Supply of filter element Details
8Tender for implementation of SERVO channel partner loyalty program Details
8Procurement of power supply and DOR Details
8Supply of Fluid make thermal mass flowmeter spares Details
8Supply of seals spares Details
8Supply & demo of oil spill response equipment as per National Oil Spill & Disaster Manual Details
8Annual maintenance contract plan for ZSX Primus WDXRF for three consecutive years Details
8Tender for outsourcing of mobile lab crew (driver & helper) for operating industry mobile lab Details
8Annual rate contract for preventive maintenance of Delta make VFDs Details
8Supply of AXHE001 bolts and nuts Details
8Supply of flanges and fittings Details
8Procurement of essential electrical appliances Details
8Supply of PESO approved combo valve with integrated actuator, for 425 KG Indane Jumbo Cylinders Details
8Supply and installation of retrofitted emission control device Details
8Supply of mass flow controllers Details
8Supply of conductivity and DO analyzer for TPS and GT Details
8Supply of control valve Details
8Annual maintenance contract of telecommunication system in R&D centre Details
8Supply installation commissioning of DG sets at retail outlets Details
8ARC for fire water sprinkler & foam pourer maintenance on hydrocarbon tanks Details
8Hiring of expert services of OEM Gardner Denver Engineering Products India Pvt Ltd for overhauling maintenance of SRU MAB Details
8Tender for purchase of renewable energy certificates through CERC-certified power trading agency Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning and PWCAMC of oxygen analyser Details
8Hiring of services for calibration of master instruments for 2025 to 2027 Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of CMS giant screen display Details
8Hiring of operation & maintenance services on callout basis for workover rig Details
8Hiring of BHP services along with equipment and personnel for drilling of exploratory wells Details
8Hiring of manpower for HSE management system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply and application of paints Details
8Hiring consultant services to assess climate risks and opportunities Details
8Procurement of services for providing first aid training Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of off-grid solar plant Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of lube oil cooler of MOL pump Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of non-contact type online oil-on-water detection and monitoring system on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for miscellaneous work Details
8Tender for public liability insurance policy for the year 2025–26 Details
8Rate contract with OEM, M/s. Emerson for supply of spares of Fisher-Emerson control valves Details
8Procurement of MIP cartridge and IHI make propane compressor spares Details
8Tender for power transformers above 5 MVA for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender meeting for electrical works related to revamping of SV stations, gas terminal, and KRIBHCO terminal Details
8Supply of butterfly valve with actuator on door delivery basis Details
8Supply and application of refractory materials on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for erection of IBR valves Details
8Tender for distributed control system for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Hiring of 2 brand-new diesel hydraulic telescopic boom truck cranes (Corrigendum-1) Details
8Tender for laying of PE pipeline network including associated works Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of commercial drone Details
8Supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply, dismantling, fabrication, erection & commissioning of boiler pressure & auxiliary parts Details
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8Exxon Mobil JV Golden Pass LNG seeks US approval for October 1 re-export as plant nears production Details
8BP sells Dutch retail, EV charging assets to Catom Details
8Woodside inks LNG MOU with Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Glovis Details
8Chevron shifts from local to centralized hubs to cut costs Details
8Crowley adds third LNG ship to fleet servicing Caribbean and Central America Details
8India eyes deeper energy ties with Kuwait, Nigeria; pitches E&P expansion to Shell, bp at OPEC meet Details
8Trump may slap 500% tariff on India-Russia oil trade Details
8Oil at the center as U.S. and Brazil edge toward a trade war Details
8Trump tariff comments trigger oil price decline Details
8Equinor makes gas discovery near huge Arctic oilfield Details
8Shale gas could make Argentina major LNG exporter Details
8India's OVL pulls out of deal Details
8PESB invites applications for CMD of GAIL (India) Limited Details
8Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions Details
8Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal Details
8A bridge to nowhere: Economic reality check for LNG as a transition fuel in India Details
8HPCL launches NEHA – Natural Gas Training Academy to fuel India’s clean energy workforce Details
8Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback Details
8India’s first CBG plant with steel pipeline integration launched Details
8CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition Details
8Govt may offer Rs 35,000-cr to OMCs to cover LPG losses Details
8India eyes Guyana-scale oil discovery in Andaman Sea, unveils major exploration push Details
8Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production Details
8India’s Russian oil deal prevented $130 crude spike, says Puri Details
8India deepens global energy partnerships Details
8Crude oil imports from US surge over 50% in H1; Russia remains top supplier Details
8Petroleum minister Puri talks to OPEC about ensuring balance and predictable global oil market Details
8GAIL-Oil India deal: Oil India Ltd to sell natural gas for 15 years; will supply 9 lakh standard cubic metres a day Details
8SEWA completes natural gas network in Umm Fannain Details
8Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema creates panic Details
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8Supply of steel pipes for water and sewage Details
8Annual maintenance contract service for 4 nos of rim seal fire protection systems for 3 years Details
8Supply of Industronic spares Details
8Supply of PDA and PDY shutdown vessel cleaning jobs during Aug-Sep 2025 Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Supply of new CCR RGC LOP steam turbine Details
8Procurement of filter elements from OEM M/s Petromar Engineered Solutions Details
8Procurement of pump spares Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters for MSB & HGU unit Details
8Procurement of spares parts for Magnetrol make radar level transmitters Details
8Tender for hot repair of cylinders Details
8Annual maintenance contract of AD system SmokePoint for 2025 to 2026 Details
8Tender for service for methanol catalyst scale-up Details
8Supply of carbon steel plate Details
8Procurement of Metrix make vibration transmitters Details
8Procurement of Ricelake make spares Details
8Tender for providing integrated facility management services Details
8Supply of filter element Details
8Tender for implementation of SERVO channel partner loyalty program Details
8Procurement of power supply and DOR Details
8Supply of Fluid make thermal mass flowmeter spares Details
8Supply of seals spares Details
8Supply & demo of oil spill response equipment as per National Oil Spill & Disaster Manual Details
8Annual maintenance contract plan for ZSX Primus WDXRF for three consecutive years Details
8Tender for outsourcing of mobile lab crew (driver & helper) for operating industry mobile lab Details
8Annual rate contract for preventive maintenance of Delta make VFDs Details
8Supply of AXHE001 bolts and nuts Details
8Supply of flanges and fittings Details
8Procurement of essential electrical appliances Details
8Supply of PESO approved combo valve with integrated actuator, for 425 KG Indane Jumbo Cylinders Details
8Supply and installation of retrofitted emission control device Details
8Supply of mass flow controllers Details
8Supply of conductivity and DO analyzer for TPS and GT Details
8Supply of control valve Details
8Annual maintenance contract of telecommunication system in R&D centre Details
8Supply installation commissioning of DG sets at retail outlets Details
8ARC for fire water sprinkler & foam pourer maintenance on hydrocarbon tanks Details
8Hiring of expert services of OEM Gardner Denver Engineering Products India Pvt Ltd for overhauling maintenance of SRU MAB Details
8Tender for purchase of renewable energy certificates through CERC-certified power trading agency Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning and PWCAMC of oxygen analyser Details
8Hiring of services for calibration of master instruments for 2025 to 2027 Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of CMS giant screen display Details
8Hiring of operation & maintenance services on callout basis for workover rig Details
8Hiring of BHP services along with equipment and personnel for drilling of exploratory wells Details
8Hiring of manpower for HSE management system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply and application of paints Details
8Hiring consultant services to assess climate risks and opportunities Details
8Procurement of services for providing first aid training Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of off-grid solar plant Details
8Tender for repair and refurbishment of lube oil cooler of MOL pump Details
8Design, supply, installation and commissioning of non-contact type online oil-on-water detection and monitoring system on LSTK basis Details
8Tender for miscellaneous work Details
8Tender for public liability insurance policy for the year 2025–26 Details
8Rate contract with OEM, M/s. Emerson for supply of spares of Fisher-Emerson control valves Details
8Procurement of MIP cartridge and IHI make propane compressor spares Details
8Tender for power transformers above 5 MVA for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender meeting for electrical works related to revamping of SV stations, gas terminal, and KRIBHCO terminal Details
8Supply of butterfly valve with actuator on door delivery basis Details
8Supply and application of refractory materials on door delivery basis Details
8Tender for erection of IBR valves Details
8Tender for distributed control system for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP Details
8Tender for centrifugal horizontal pump SPP for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Hiring of 2 brand-new diesel hydraulic telescopic boom truck cranes (Corrigendum-1) Details
8Tender for laying of PE pipeline network including associated works Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of commercial drone Details
8Supply of gate globe and check valves Details
8Supply, dismantling, fabrication, erection & commissioning of boiler pressure & auxiliary parts Details
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8Exxon Mobil JV Golden Pass LNG seeks US approval for October 1 re-export as plant nears production Details
8BP sells Dutch retail, EV charging assets to Catom Details
8Woodside inks LNG MOU with Hyundai Engineering, Hyundai Glovis Details
8Chevron shifts from local to centralized hubs to cut costs Details
8Crowley adds third LNG ship to fleet servicing Caribbean and Central America Details
8India eyes deeper energy ties with Kuwait, Nigeria; pitches E&P expansion to Shell, bp at OPEC meet Details
8Trump may slap 500% tariff on India-Russia oil trade Details
8Oil at the center as U.S. and Brazil edge toward a trade war Details
8Trump tariff comments trigger oil price decline Details
8Equinor makes gas discovery near huge Arctic oilfield Details
8Shale gas could make Argentina major LNG exporter Details
8India's OVL pulls out of deal Details
8PESB invites applications for CMD of GAIL (India) Limited Details
8Study lays pathways for Karnataka to avoid 128% increase in greenhouse gas emissions Details
8Germany’s SEFE and UAE’s ADNOC Gas strengthen energy ties with LNG deal Details
8A bridge to nowhere: Economic reality check for LNG as a transition fuel in India Details
8HPCL launches NEHA – Natural Gas Training Academy to fuel India’s clean energy workforce Details
8Govt launches Draft Petroleum & Natural Gas Rules 2025, invites feedback Details
8India’s first CBG plant with steel pipeline integration launched Details
8CNG poised for significant growth as India focuses on energy transition Details
8Govt may offer Rs 35,000-cr to OMCs to cover LPG losses Details
8India eyes Guyana-scale oil discovery in Andaman Sea, unveils major exploration push Details
8Indian Oil to upgrade Panipat refinery's diesel unit for green jet fuel production Details
8India’s Russian oil deal prevented $130 crude spike, says Puri Details
8India deepens global energy partnerships Details
8Crude oil imports from US surge over 50% in H1; Russia remains top supplier Details
8Petroleum minister Puri talks to OPEC about ensuring balance and predictable global oil market Details
8GAIL-Oil India deal: Oil India Ltd to sell natural gas for 15 years; will supply 9 lakh standard cubic metres a day Details
8SEWA completes natural gas network in Umm Fannain Details
8Gas leak at ONGC well in Andhra Pradesh's Konaseema creates panic Details
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Aurangabad, Kaimur & Rohtas Districts City Gas Distribution Project
Jul 11:
8Project Name: Aurangabad, Kaimur & Rohtas Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details
Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and vizianagaram Districts City Gas Distribution Project
Jul 11:
8Project Name: Srikakulam, Vishakhapatnam and vizianagaram Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
Announcements
Jul 11:
8Appointment of chairman & managing director, GAIL (India) Limited [PESB] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for pipeline from Balol DC I to Santhal DC II [Gazette] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for underground pipeline from ELN05 to Nandasan GGS [Gazette] Details
8Notification published for land acquisition in Assam for NRL's Paradip-Numaligarh pipeline project [Gazette] Details
8Details of e-auctions executed by empanelled agencies [since Dec, 2020] [DGH] Details
8Approval on certain recommendations of joint working group (JWG) [MOPNG] Details
8City gas distribution update for May 2025 [PNGRB] Details
8Execution of BTA between company and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited [Aegis] Details
8Postal ballot initiated for approval of related party transactions with HAL Offshore Limited [Seamec] Details
8Execution of regasification agreement between Petronet LNG Limited and Performance Chemiserve Limited [Petronet] Details Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for pipeline from Balol DC I to Santhal DC II [Gazette] Details
8ROU acquisition in Mehsana district, Gujarat for underground pipeline from ELN05 to Nandasan GGS [Gazette] Details
8Notification published for land acquisition in Assam for NRL's Paradip-Numaligarh pipeline project [Gazette] Details
8Details of e-auctions executed by empanelled agencies [since Dec, 2020] [DGH] Details
8Approval on certain recommendations of joint working group (JWG) [MOPNG] Details
8City gas distribution update for May 2025 [PNGRB] Details
8Execution of BTA between company and Aegis Vopak Terminals Limited [Aegis] Details
8Postal ballot initiated for approval of related party transactions with HAL Offshore Limited [Seamec] Details
8Execution of regasification agreement between Petronet LNG Limited and Performance Chemiserve Limited [Petronet] Details Details
Big ambitions, big debts: Indian Oil-Adani Gas tackles expansion challenges
Jul 10:
Margins under pressure under rising gas prices, and massive capex commitments:
8The JV navigates a tightrope between growth ambitions and fiscal prudence.
8Is it heading towards stability or volatility? Details
8The JV navigates a tightrope between growth ambitions and fiscal prudence.
8Is it heading towards stability or volatility? Details
Act now or pay later: PNGRB's stark call to rescue natural gas competitiveness
Jul 10:
8India’s natural gas dreams hang by a thread, warns the regulatory
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Single Customer: How an exclusive gas supply pact became an Achilles' Heel
Jul 10:
8Exclusive gas supply agreements are typically viewed as strategic anchors, providing predictable revenues and stability. Yet, this desi E&P outfits recent struggles highlight just how quickly such arrangements can transition from a stable anchor to a burdensome liability.
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NRL’s EOI for Plastic Processing Industry in NE India: Pathetic response
Jul 10:
8Despite the strategic vision of NRL’s upcoming 360 KTPA Polypropylene plant, only one bidder—M/s Prabesh Barman—has responded to its EOI for setting up plastic processing industries in NE India.
8With the EOI extended twice and limited participation, questions arise on investor appetite, feasibility, and regional readiness. Details
8With the EOI extended twice and limited participation, questions arise on investor appetite, feasibility, and regional readiness. Details
Nitrogen Package: Single bidder
Jindal bags 3-year mud logging mandate in Rajasthan with cost-trimmed specs, high service load
Jul 10:
Oil India’s award to Jindal Drilling reflects a blend of aggressive pricing and revised tech specs.
8With bidder-borne logistics, real-time data demands, and WITSML enforcement, margins could be tested.
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8With bidder-borne logistics, real-time data demands, and WITSML enforcement, margins could be tested.
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Limited show of hands: UOP-covered vaporizer tender at Dahej attracts only two bidders
Jul 10:
8Only L&T and IEC Fabchem stepped up for Petronet LNG’s tightly controlled vaporizer tender under the PDH-PP project.
8The 15-year NDA clause, linked to UOP’s Oleflex tech, appears to have narrowed bidder appetite.
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8The 15-year NDA clause, linked to UOP’s Oleflex tech, appears to have narrowed bidder appetite.
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PP unit: Licensor lock-in imposes gatekeeping
Jul 10:
8Basell’s role in authorizing each NDA for this high-value EPCC tender for PP Line-2 adds an extra layer of procedural delay — even prequalified bidders feel the friction.
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BPCL Bina GIS Tender: BHEL rebuffed
This owner sets ultra-high bar for sulphuric acid plant licensors: No JV, no gaps, no fallback
Jul 10:
8This planned 500 TPD sulphuric acid plant locks out joint bids, mandates specific feedgas handling, and demands catalyst operation records—exposing only the most qualified global licensors to compete under steep deadlines and strict document scrutiny.
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CBG contracting: Round-up of the day
Jul 10:
Sole Bidder for CBG Project Consultants: Scope filtered out participants
8GAIL's ambitious CBG project pipeline sees a tepid response with only one qualified bidder despite broad eligibility. Is it the scope or the structure that filtered out competition?
Avant-Garde Wins PMC Contract for Ludhiana CBG Plant as Mecon, Oedec Disqualified on Technical Grounds
8Despite competition from major PSUs like Mecon, only Avant-Garde cleared technical hurdles to bag the PMC contract for HPCL’s Ludhiana CBG project, raising questions on bid qualification thresholds in emerging energy sectors.
Avant-Garde Bags PMC Mandate for Eluru CBG Plant at 14% Discount Amidst Tough Disqualifications
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd awarded the PMC contract to Avant-Garde Systems, bypassing two disqualified contenders. The price gap and aggressive bids signal tight margins and elevated qualification barriers for future bio-CBG consultancies.
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8GAIL's ambitious CBG project pipeline sees a tepid response with only one qualified bidder despite broad eligibility. Is it the scope or the structure that filtered out competition?
Avant-Garde Wins PMC Contract for Ludhiana CBG Plant as Mecon, Oedec Disqualified on Technical Grounds
8Despite competition from major PSUs like Mecon, only Avant-Garde cleared technical hurdles to bag the PMC contract for HPCL’s Ludhiana CBG project, raising questions on bid qualification thresholds in emerging energy sectors.
Avant-Garde Bags PMC Mandate for Eluru CBG Plant at 14% Discount Amidst Tough Disqualifications
8HPCL Renewable & Green Energy Ltd awarded the PMC contract to Avant-Garde Systems, bypassing two disqualified contenders. The price gap and aggressive bids signal tight margins and elevated qualification barriers for future bio-CBG consultancies.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I
Jul 10:
BPCL’s CO2 valorisation tender hits complexity ceiling: Strict local content, rigid AMC delivery, and no MSE exemptions raise the bar
8From pre-bid to AMC, BPCL’s GeM tender layers multiple compliance filters: local content mandates, tightly sequenced AMC timelines, and exclusion of traders from benefits point to a structurally high-entry contract. But bidder leeway on invoice-stage LC compliance creates room for strategic pricing.
Mathura Refinery topo-survey piles on precision: IOCL demands 0.5m contouring, DGPS triangulation, and full asset mapping
8IOCL's latest topographical survey tender for Mathura refinery integrates stringent accuracy norms—1:10,000 linear tolerance, DGPS-based benchmarks, and detailed digital terrain models. Contractors face full-scope responsibility, from grid pillar construction to stormwater profiling.
IOCL Guwahati’s LRUT tender stacks high on compliance but low on clarity; smaller vendors squeezed
8In its LRUT tender, IOCL Guwahati sets strict experience thresholds, bars foreign and JV bids, and denies MSE/startup exemptions — tightening entry despite the low-value scope. With no EMD or RA and rigid single-bidder award rules, the tender structure favors a narrow band of incumbents.
PLL sets nitrogen-blanketed delivery, PESO-readiness as baseline for Dahej vessel bids
8Petronet LNG’s pre-bid invite for its Dahej PDH–PP unit demands heavy-spec CS vessels with shop-installed internals, single-piece nitrogen shipping, and mandatory PESO readiness—setting a high enough barrier for local fabricators.
IOCL’s Barauni Biturox composite works tender: High technical entry bar, tight completion schedule, and price-aggressive reverse auction
8The Biturox composite and balance off-site tender at Barauni mandates piling capability, full-scope mechanical-civil-electrical works, and compliance with complex interface specs — all under a 14-month clock. Reverse auction adds further price pressure, and pre-bid gaps suggest unresolved alignment risks.
BPCL’s Kochi polypropylene pump tender sees fourth bid extension amid technical realignments
8Despite no pre-bid meeting or EMD hurdles, EIL has extended the bid submission date for centrifugal pump procurement four times—now till July 15—amid process datasheet revisions, vendor pushback on digital standards, and reinforced technical compliance. This points to deeper alignment issues in supply chain expectations and digital integration mandates.
EIL Extends bid deadline for NRL DCU Revamp E&I package amid vendor query overload
8Amid mounting vendor queries and scope clarifications, EIL has extended the bid due date for the electrical and instrumentation works of NRL's delayed coker unit (DCU) revamp. Gaps in vendor approvals and system responsibility matrices signal deeper scope alignment issues.
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8From pre-bid to AMC, BPCL’s GeM tender layers multiple compliance filters: local content mandates, tightly sequenced AMC timelines, and exclusion of traders from benefits point to a structurally high-entry contract. But bidder leeway on invoice-stage LC compliance creates room for strategic pricing.
Mathura Refinery topo-survey piles on precision: IOCL demands 0.5m contouring, DGPS triangulation, and full asset mapping
8IOCL's latest topographical survey tender for Mathura refinery integrates stringent accuracy norms—1:10,000 linear tolerance, DGPS-based benchmarks, and detailed digital terrain models. Contractors face full-scope responsibility, from grid pillar construction to stormwater profiling.
IOCL Guwahati’s LRUT tender stacks high on compliance but low on clarity; smaller vendors squeezed
8In its LRUT tender, IOCL Guwahati sets strict experience thresholds, bars foreign and JV bids, and denies MSE/startup exemptions — tightening entry despite the low-value scope. With no EMD or RA and rigid single-bidder award rules, the tender structure favors a narrow band of incumbents.
PLL sets nitrogen-blanketed delivery, PESO-readiness as baseline for Dahej vessel bids
8Petronet LNG’s pre-bid invite for its Dahej PDH–PP unit demands heavy-spec CS vessels with shop-installed internals, single-piece nitrogen shipping, and mandatory PESO readiness—setting a high enough barrier for local fabricators.
IOCL’s Barauni Biturox composite works tender: High technical entry bar, tight completion schedule, and price-aggressive reverse auction
8The Biturox composite and balance off-site tender at Barauni mandates piling capability, full-scope mechanical-civil-electrical works, and compliance with complex interface specs — all under a 14-month clock. Reverse auction adds further price pressure, and pre-bid gaps suggest unresolved alignment risks.
BPCL’s Kochi polypropylene pump tender sees fourth bid extension amid technical realignments
8Despite no pre-bid meeting or EMD hurdles, EIL has extended the bid submission date for centrifugal pump procurement four times—now till July 15—amid process datasheet revisions, vendor pushback on digital standards, and reinforced technical compliance. This points to deeper alignment issues in supply chain expectations and digital integration mandates.
EIL Extends bid deadline for NRL DCU Revamp E&I package amid vendor query overload
8Amid mounting vendor queries and scope clarifications, EIL has extended the bid due date for the electrical and instrumentation works of NRL's delayed coker unit (DCU) revamp. Gaps in vendor approvals and system responsibility matrices signal deeper scope alignment issues.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II
Jul 10:
Seven bidders vie for IGGL’s section-11 survey contract amid compressed 4-Month execution window
8With a tight 4-month timeline, IGGL’s NH-717A route survey tender sees active interest from seven technical consultants. The tender stresses compliance, precise routing, and stakeholder alignment across high-traffic zones of the NEGG corridor, hinting at future pipeline construction complexities.
Six firms compete for CS & SS column package at PLL’s PDH-PP Complex
8EIL opens technical bids for a critical column supply contract at Petronet LNG’s Dahej petrochemical project. The package sees intense competition across six bidders, balancing experience in heavy-fabrication with niche process capabilities.
IOCL's M&A Consultancy Empanelment Draws Big Four, Sets Rigorous Bar on Deal Value and Expertise
8Indian Oil's ambitious empanelment for M&A advisory has attracted six top-tier bidders including Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG. With INR 1000+ Cr deal criteria and valuation rigor, the technical overhaul and bid extensions suggest a high-stakes, high-complexity selection.
35 Bidders crowd BCPL’s Pressure Vessel race
8EIL’s no-EMD, item-wise L1 format triggers supplier swarm; quality oversight may take a backseat amid pricing frenzy.
GAIL’s Floating Solar Consultancy Tender Sees Major BEC Revision, Attracts 8 Bidders
8GAIL’s ambitious push for floating solar projects gets a structural overhaul in qualification norms, expanding bidder eligibility. The tweak in technical criteria opens the door for smaller firms while maintaining focus on bathymetric capability.
Two-Horse Race Emerges in Dahej Cooling Tower Tender Amid Scope Tightening and Repeated Extensions
8Only Hamon and Paharpur Cooling step forward as EIL extends bid deadline twice for PLL’s critical PDH project. O&M clauses, scope clarifications, and tight control over fabrication logistics thin the competition.
Prime Engineers Undercuts Rivals by 6.6% to Clinch NRL MS Block Electrical Works
8In a tightly contested electrical package under the NRL expansion, Prime Engineers secured L1 status with an aggressive bid, beating Laxmi Engineering by over 6.6%.
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8With a tight 4-month timeline, IGGL’s NH-717A route survey tender sees active interest from seven technical consultants. The tender stresses compliance, precise routing, and stakeholder alignment across high-traffic zones of the NEGG corridor, hinting at future pipeline construction complexities.
Six firms compete for CS & SS column package at PLL’s PDH-PP Complex
8EIL opens technical bids for a critical column supply contract at Petronet LNG’s Dahej petrochemical project. The package sees intense competition across six bidders, balancing experience in heavy-fabrication with niche process capabilities.
IOCL's M&A Consultancy Empanelment Draws Big Four, Sets Rigorous Bar on Deal Value and Expertise
8Indian Oil's ambitious empanelment for M&A advisory has attracted six top-tier bidders including Deloitte, EY, PwC, and KPMG. With INR 1000+ Cr deal criteria and valuation rigor, the technical overhaul and bid extensions suggest a high-stakes, high-complexity selection.
35 Bidders crowd BCPL’s Pressure Vessel race
8EIL’s no-EMD, item-wise L1 format triggers supplier swarm; quality oversight may take a backseat amid pricing frenzy.
GAIL’s Floating Solar Consultancy Tender Sees Major BEC Revision, Attracts 8 Bidders
8GAIL’s ambitious push for floating solar projects gets a structural overhaul in qualification norms, expanding bidder eligibility. The tweak in technical criteria opens the door for smaller firms while maintaining focus on bathymetric capability.
Two-Horse Race Emerges in Dahej Cooling Tower Tender Amid Scope Tightening and Repeated Extensions
8Only Hamon and Paharpur Cooling step forward as EIL extends bid deadline twice for PLL’s critical PDH project. O&M clauses, scope clarifications, and tight control over fabrication logistics thin the competition.
Prime Engineers Undercuts Rivals by 6.6% to Clinch NRL MS Block Electrical Works
8In a tightly contested electrical package under the NRL expansion, Prime Engineers secured L1 status with an aggressive bid, beating Laxmi Engineering by over 6.6%.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I
Jul 10:
ONGC outsources O&M for own rigs but loads contractors with safety penalties and strict compliance filter
8In a 3-year contract for its 1000 HP workover rigs, ONGC retains asset control but shifts full operational burden to service providers.
8With a steep 7.5% PBG, biometric crew tracking, and strict HSE-linked penalties, bidder appetite will hinge on wage margin comfort and flexibility gaps.
GSPC’s scrapping tender loads call-out rig contractors with full cost, zero fallback — novation to GGL adds legal tail
8In its latest Rs. multi-crore call-out tender, GSPC outsources oil well scrapping across Gujarat with strict SOPs, no standby clauses, and full manpower, fuel, and safety costs borne by the contractor — while future execution shifts to Gujarat Gas Ltd under an active amalgamation scheme.
Cairn seeks digital-first warehouse overhaul across 4 states; bidders face tight entry bar, SAP-RFID lock-in
8Cairn Oil & Gas has launched a sweeping EOI to unify and digitize its warehouse operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP, and Assam.
8With mandatory SAP and proprietary platform integration, 0.5M+ sqm experience threshold, and liquidity ratio filters, only top-tier logistics integrators may qualify.
8Consortiums allowed, but only under rigorous structure and disclosure rules.
ONGC hardens HDPE pipe inspection regime: No joints, high specs, zero buffers
8ONGC’s latest HDPE pipeline tender for Raipur-based supply enforces anti-rodent PE100 pipes with no-joint mandates, tightly scheduled fusion welding, and exhaustive third-party tests.
8With no buffer windows and compliance heat loaded onto suppliers, this contract marks a shift in how ONGC is approaching E&P pipeline reliability.
ONGC bundles Uran fabrication into 3-year post-paid pact; contractors face cost squeeze, shift fatigue
8ONGC’s Uran plant has rolled out a bundled fabrication tender with no mobilisation advance, a 3-year timeline, and zero payment flexibility.
8Combining structural, piping, and shutdown work into a single post-paid job, the contract places high uncertainty, compliance, and readiness burden on contractors—without addressing cost escalation or idle time compensation.
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8In a 3-year contract for its 1000 HP workover rigs, ONGC retains asset control but shifts full operational burden to service providers.
8With a steep 7.5% PBG, biometric crew tracking, and strict HSE-linked penalties, bidder appetite will hinge on wage margin comfort and flexibility gaps.
GSPC’s scrapping tender loads call-out rig contractors with full cost, zero fallback — novation to GGL adds legal tail
8In its latest Rs. multi-crore call-out tender, GSPC outsources oil well scrapping across Gujarat with strict SOPs, no standby clauses, and full manpower, fuel, and safety costs borne by the contractor — while future execution shifts to Gujarat Gas Ltd under an active amalgamation scheme.
Cairn seeks digital-first warehouse overhaul across 4 states; bidders face tight entry bar, SAP-RFID lock-in
8Cairn Oil & Gas has launched a sweeping EOI to unify and digitize its warehouse operations across Rajasthan, Gujarat, AP, and Assam.
8With mandatory SAP and proprietary platform integration, 0.5M+ sqm experience threshold, and liquidity ratio filters, only top-tier logistics integrators may qualify.
8Consortiums allowed, but only under rigorous structure and disclosure rules.
ONGC hardens HDPE pipe inspection regime: No joints, high specs, zero buffers
8ONGC’s latest HDPE pipeline tender for Raipur-based supply enforces anti-rodent PE100 pipes with no-joint mandates, tightly scheduled fusion welding, and exhaustive third-party tests.
8With no buffer windows and compliance heat loaded onto suppliers, this contract marks a shift in how ONGC is approaching E&P pipeline reliability.
ONGC bundles Uran fabrication into 3-year post-paid pact; contractors face cost squeeze, shift fatigue
8ONGC’s Uran plant has rolled out a bundled fabrication tender with no mobilisation advance, a 3-year timeline, and zero payment flexibility.
8Combining structural, piping, and shutdown work into a single post-paid job, the contract places high uncertainty, compliance, and readiness burden on contractors—without addressing cost escalation or idle time compensation.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II
Jul 10:
Pre-bid rigidity triggers bidder caution in utility supply tender; delivery, specs left unresolved
8In a tightly held tender, Balaji, Maruti, and S K Enterprise face procedural ambiguity and strict commercial terms.
8Rejected pleas for schedule relief, site access, and payment restructuring hint at cashflow and compliance friction.
Drilling fluids & chemicals: Three amendments in two weeks
8In its latest SOW revision, ONGC formalizes a 44-phase drilling plan in the Tapti–Daman block while retaining full rights to reassign fluid formulations.
8Contractors face supply-side uncertainty with no escalation buffer.
OIL rewrites email security tender: Mobilization eased, encryption dropped, Microsoft sidelined
8In a sweeping first corrigendum, Oil India extends mobilization time, deletes mandatory encryption, and mandates a non-Microsoft security overlay for its O365 platform.
8Third-party document vetting and parent-subsidiary guarantees signal tightening bid scrutiny.
OIL tightens AMC compliance: Snubbing unit bidders bound to full GCC scope
8Oil India’s latest amendment makes Annual Maintenance Contract binding under full General Conditions of Contract.
8The shift elevates contractor liability, triggering risk rebalancing on cost, cashflow, and compliance fronts.
OIL pushes cementing tender deadline by 24 days amid compliance crunch
8Oil India has extended its Bhubaneswar-based cementing service bid deadline to 24 July 2025.
8The move suggests bidders were struggling with complex technical documentation, raising flags on field-readiness and compliance risk.
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8In a tightly held tender, Balaji, Maruti, and S K Enterprise face procedural ambiguity and strict commercial terms.
8Rejected pleas for schedule relief, site access, and payment restructuring hint at cashflow and compliance friction.
Drilling fluids & chemicals: Three amendments in two weeks
8In its latest SOW revision, ONGC formalizes a 44-phase drilling plan in the Tapti–Daman block while retaining full rights to reassign fluid formulations.
8Contractors face supply-side uncertainty with no escalation buffer.
OIL rewrites email security tender: Mobilization eased, encryption dropped, Microsoft sidelined
8In a sweeping first corrigendum, Oil India extends mobilization time, deletes mandatory encryption, and mandates a non-Microsoft security overlay for its O365 platform.
8Third-party document vetting and parent-subsidiary guarantees signal tightening bid scrutiny.
OIL tightens AMC compliance: Snubbing unit bidders bound to full GCC scope
8Oil India’s latest amendment makes Annual Maintenance Contract binding under full General Conditions of Contract.
8The shift elevates contractor liability, triggering risk rebalancing on cost, cashflow, and compliance fronts.
OIL pushes cementing tender deadline by 24 days amid compliance crunch
8Oil India has extended its Bhubaneswar-based cementing service bid deadline to 24 July 2025.
8The move suggests bidders were struggling with complex technical documentation, raising flags on field-readiness and compliance risk.
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Briefs
Jul 10:
8Cambay PSC gears up for critical July workover after weather delays. Click on Details for more
8Desi company in strategic exploration investment in Australia. Click on Details for more
8This vendor bags Rs 39.2 crore ONGC contract for offshore platform repairs. Click on Details for more
8ONGC extends SEAMEC II vessel charter hire till February 2026. Click on Details for more Details
8Desi company in strategic exploration investment in Australia. Click on Details for more
8This vendor bags Rs 39.2 crore ONGC contract for offshore platform repairs. Click on Details for more
8ONGC extends SEAMEC II vessel charter hire till February 2026. Click on Details for more Details
Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Daily forward looking import matrices
Jul 10:
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
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Get the daily updates for :
8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8LPG
8Ammonia
8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
Click on Reports for more. Details
Jhansi District City Gas Distribution Project
Jul 10:
8Project Name: Jhansi District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details
Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India
Jul 10:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Annual rate contract for RV 200/VM7 optimization and machinery diagnostic systems Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner for control valve Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Procurement of flanges for township flood management Details
8Supply of pump and spares Details
8Supply of CS gate valve Details
8Procurement of air operated double diaphragm pump Details
8Procurement of mechanical and pneumatic spares Details
8Supply of chemical filter media for HVAC Details
8Supply of thermic fluid burner spares Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of PIG spares Details
8Supply of 250 nos of computers and 6 laptops with buyback condition Details
8Contract for maintenance and safety works of plant and machinery Details
8Supply and installation of air conditioner and their allied items Details
8Tender for supply, transportation, and supervision of group A1 items as per MR Sr. No. 1.001, 1.002, 8.001, and 8.002 Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Supply and service for LPG, propane and butane FLP local annunciator panel Details
8Supply of butterfly valve Details
8Hiring of housekeeping, upkeep, maintenance and canteen services Details
8Tender for servicing of L&T HT panel in PDPP area during July 2025 PDPP TA Details
8ARC for Emerson make actuators and valves Details
8Tender for service for real-time noise monitoring stations Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of hairpins and guide rings for NHGU reformer heater Details
8Rate contract for rotary maintenance jobs for a period of 3 years in CMC and REF 2A & 2B Details
8Supply of customized ultrasonication reactor Details
8Supply and installation of batteries for control room UPS Details
8Supply of generator flame front N4 for JOHN CDU2 flare Details
8ARC for OEM supervision services for EOT cranes Details
8Procurement of L&T ACB male connector Details
8Procurement of heater bundle for air dryer Details
8Supply of annual conveyor consumables spares Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of additional residential building/s & associated facilities Details
8Supply of NRV, level gauge, and gasket Details
8Supply of safety valve 12 kg/cm²g, sizes 20NB and 25NB Details
8Procurement of wash water injection pump spares Details
8Procurement of Kishor make pump spares Details
8Contract for provision of fall prevention chains on vertical fixed ladders in PDPP Details
8Supply of maintenance-free sealed battery, 12V 26Ah Details
8Annual contract for operational work of electrical panel room Details
8Rate contract for supply and installation of FRP canopies Details
8Supply of four (4) unskilled manpower for sub-surface team Details
8Supply of OLETS made of carbon steel and stainless steel Details
8Tender for supply of PACOL DEH-11 catalyst Details
8Tender for development of new 'A' site retail outlet Details
8Tender for composite works of conveyor system including design, supply, erection & testing Details
8Expression of interest for integrated warehouse and inventory management services Details
8Supply and replacement of fine and coarse bubble diffusers Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for propane/LPG storage and reticulation plant Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection agency (TPIA) for inspection of 4 workover rigs Details
8Procurement of operational spares for Neelam main oil line Details
8Hiring of third party inspection agency for inspection of HDPE pipeline Details
8Tender for consultancy services for providing drawings / documentation for setting up retail outlets Details
8Tender for hiring of loss prevention and security services Details
8Tender for operation & maintenance of city gas distribution network Details
8Supply of tape for area cordoning, 100-meter roll Details
8Supply of 1100V XLPE insulated aluminium armoured cable Details
8Supply of 16 nos. servo level gauges Details
8Supply of refractory castable Details
8Supply and servicing of field intervention local panel for safety remote-operated solenoid valves for propane and butane systems Details
8Annual maintenance contract and commissioning of CSTR setup for CO2 valorisation Details
8Hiring of consultancy services for strategic review and development of Barekuri, Hukanguri & South Chandmari in main producing area Details
8Procurement of I/P converters Details
8Rate contract for repair, maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of high mast signage under divisional offices Details
8Procurement of copper alloy gate valve Details
8Procurement of online corrosion meter with copper and silver sensors Details
8Procurement of coupling spares for WSA Details
8Supply of Uniphos make H2 and CO detector sensors Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest and rodent control treatment in control rooms, panels, and shelters Details
8Supply of anti-spark winder with stainless steel sampling can Details
8Supply of KPCL air compressor spares Details
8Supply of laboratory consumables and accessories for D1160 distillation apparatus Details
8Tender for review of refractory lining drawings and specifications in Plant-214 reformer Details
8Procurement of spares for GE make SCR of Sagar Bhushan Details
8Extension of DG supply from LPG 1 substation to HSVR panel Details
8Tender for electrical works for SITC of electrically operated sirens 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):
8Liquefied natural gas imports feasible within 3–4 years but would be costly Details
8Morocco’s future LNG terminal will reshape regional energy landscape Details
8GTT leads consortium to design next-gen 200,000 m³ LNG carrier Details
8BGN enters physical LNG market with delivery at German Details
8Swiss player marks LNG milestones with delivery in Germany and supply role in Egypt Details
8Indian Oil-Adani Gas plans $161 million exchangeable-bond sale Details
8Towngas and Vopak forge green methanol partnership Details
8Dow Chemical's plea nixed, gas tragedy probe stays with Bhopal court Details
8Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates Details
8Kia India launches EV ecosystem for Carens Clavis EV Details
8Ministry loses clause in draft oil rules to gain foreign investors Details
8Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India Details
8India’s crude oil production falls to 28.7 MMT in FY25, self-sufficiency at 12.3% Details
8Transporters slam discriminatory ban on diesel buses registered outside Delhi Details
8Executives reveal where they see Henry Hub price landing in future Details
8Delfin Midstream moves closer to FID for LNG export project in Louisiana Details
8Distressed UK Lindsey Oil Refinery restarts fuel supply Details
8Kuwait oil giant says OPEC+ hikes suggest tighter market Details
8India set to explore over 2.5 lakh sq kms area in one of largest offshore energy efforts Details
8India’s hydrogen demand expected to rise at a CAGR of 3% to 8.8 MTP by 2032: IESA Details
8Woodside finds South Korean partners to advance LNG value chain Details
8Govt plans LPG loss compensation for OMCs via excise duty hike proceeds Details
8Uganda in search of JV partner to explore oil block Details
8Saudi chemicals giant SABIC weighs listing of industrial gas unit Details
8Namibia Emerges as Africa's Leading Oil Giant with Vast Untapped Reserves Details
8Draft PNG rules introduced aimed at modernising India's upstream oil-gas framework Details
8GAIL, Oil India Limited signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Annual rate contract for RV 200/VM7 optimization and machinery diagnostic systems Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner for control valve Details
8Supply of filter cartridge Details
8Supply of pressure safety valve Details
8Procurement of flanges for township flood management Details
8Supply of pump and spares Details
8Supply of CS gate valve Details
8Procurement of air operated double diaphragm pump Details
8Procurement of mechanical and pneumatic spares Details
8Supply of chemical filter media for HVAC Details
8Supply of thermic fluid burner spares Details
8Annual rate contract for procurement of PIG spares Details
8Supply of 250 nos of computers and 6 laptops with buyback condition Details
8Contract for maintenance and safety works of plant and machinery Details
8Supply and installation of air conditioner and their allied items Details
8Tender for supply, transportation, and supervision of group A1 items as per MR Sr. No. 1.001, 1.002, 8.001, and 8.002 Details
8Tender for annual electrical maintenance contract Details
8Supply and service for LPG, propane and butane FLP local annunciator panel Details
8Supply of butterfly valve Details
8Hiring of housekeeping, upkeep, maintenance and canteen services Details
8Tender for servicing of L&T HT panel in PDPP area during July 2025 PDPP TA Details
8ARC for Emerson make actuators and valves Details
8Tender for service for real-time noise monitoring stations Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of hairpins and guide rings for NHGU reformer heater Details
8Rate contract for rotary maintenance jobs for a period of 3 years in CMC and REF 2A & 2B Details
8Supply of customized ultrasonication reactor Details
8Supply and installation of batteries for control room UPS Details
8Supply of generator flame front N4 for JOHN CDU2 flare Details
8ARC for OEM supervision services for EOT cranes Details
8Procurement of L&T ACB male connector Details
8Procurement of heater bundle for air dryer Details
8Supply of annual conveyor consumables spares Details
8Tender for architectural cum consultancy services for construction of additional residential building/s & associated facilities Details
8Supply of NRV, level gauge, and gasket Details
8Supply of safety valve 12 kg/cm²g, sizes 20NB and 25NB Details
8Procurement of wash water injection pump spares Details
8Procurement of Kishor make pump spares Details
8Contract for provision of fall prevention chains on vertical fixed ladders in PDPP Details
8Supply of maintenance-free sealed battery, 12V 26Ah Details
8Annual contract for operational work of electrical panel room Details
8Rate contract for supply and installation of FRP canopies Details
8Supply of four (4) unskilled manpower for sub-surface team Details
8Supply of OLETS made of carbon steel and stainless steel Details
8Tender for supply of PACOL DEH-11 catalyst Details
8Tender for development of new 'A' site retail outlet Details
8Tender for composite works of conveyor system including design, supply, erection & testing Details
8Expression of interest for integrated warehouse and inventory management services Details
8Supply and replacement of fine and coarse bubble diffusers Details
8Tender for operation and maintenance contract for propane/LPG storage and reticulation plant Details
8Tender for hiring of third party inspection agency (TPIA) for inspection of 4 workover rigs Details
8Procurement of operational spares for Neelam main oil line Details
8Hiring of third party inspection agency for inspection of HDPE pipeline Details
8Tender for consultancy services for providing drawings / documentation for setting up retail outlets Details
8Tender for hiring of loss prevention and security services Details
8Tender for operation & maintenance of city gas distribution network Details
8Supply of tape for area cordoning, 100-meter roll Details
8Supply of 1100V XLPE insulated aluminium armoured cable Details
8Supply of 16 nos. servo level gauges Details
8Supply of refractory castable Details
8Supply and servicing of field intervention local panel for safety remote-operated solenoid valves for propane and butane systems Details
8Annual maintenance contract and commissioning of CSTR setup for CO2 valorisation Details
8Hiring of consultancy services for strategic review and development of Barekuri, Hukanguri & South Chandmari in main producing area Details
8Procurement of I/P converters Details
8Rate contract for repair, maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of high mast signage under divisional offices Details
8Procurement of copper alloy gate valve Details
8Procurement of online corrosion meter with copper and silver sensors Details
8Procurement of coupling spares for WSA Details
8Supply of Uniphos make H2 and CO detector sensors Details
8Annual maintenance contract for pest and rodent control treatment in control rooms, panels, and shelters Details
8Supply of anti-spark winder with stainless steel sampling can Details
8Supply of KPCL air compressor spares Details
8Supply of laboratory consumables and accessories for D1160 distillation apparatus Details
8Tender for review of refractory lining drawings and specifications in Plant-214 reformer Details
8Procurement of spares for GE make SCR of Sagar Bhushan Details
8Extension of DG supply from LPG 1 substation to HSVR panel Details
8Tender for electrical works for SITC of electrically operated sirens 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):
8Liquefied natural gas imports feasible within 3–4 years but would be costly Details
8Morocco’s future LNG terminal will reshape regional energy landscape Details
8GTT leads consortium to design next-gen 200,000 m³ LNG carrier Details
8BGN enters physical LNG market with delivery at German Details
8Swiss player marks LNG milestones with delivery in Germany and supply role in Egypt Details
8Indian Oil-Adani Gas plans $161 million exchangeable-bond sale Details
8Towngas and Vopak forge green methanol partnership Details
8Dow Chemical's plea nixed, gas tragedy probe stays with Bhopal court Details
8Burning of fossil fuels caused 1,500 deaths in recent European heat wave, study estimates Details
8Kia India launches EV ecosystem for Carens Clavis EV Details
8Ministry loses clause in draft oil rules to gain foreign investors Details
8Nayara selects Univation’s Unipol PE process for 650,000 TPA polyethylene plant in India Details
8India’s crude oil production falls to 28.7 MMT in FY25, self-sufficiency at 12.3% Details
8Transporters slam discriminatory ban on diesel buses registered outside Delhi Details
8Executives reveal where they see Henry Hub price landing in future Details
8Delfin Midstream moves closer to FID for LNG export project in Louisiana Details
8Distressed UK Lindsey Oil Refinery restarts fuel supply Details
8Kuwait oil giant says OPEC+ hikes suggest tighter market Details
8India set to explore over 2.5 lakh sq kms area in one of largest offshore energy efforts Details
8India’s hydrogen demand expected to rise at a CAGR of 3% to 8.8 MTP by 2032: IESA Details
8Woodside finds South Korean partners to advance LNG value chain Details
8Govt plans LPG loss compensation for OMCs via excise duty hike proceeds Details
8Uganda in search of JV partner to explore oil block Details
8Saudi chemicals giant SABIC weighs listing of industrial gas unit Details
8Namibia Emerges as Africa's Leading Oil Giant with Vast Untapped Reserves Details
8Draft PNG rules introduced aimed at modernising India's upstream oil-gas framework Details
8GAIL, Oil India Limited signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Announcements
Jul 10:
8Policy and economic report on oil and gas market June 2025 [FIPI] Details
8Support required to meeting natural gas objectives of GOI [PNGRB] Details
8Intimation of ESG rating of the company [GES] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability report [Welspun] Details
8Annual report 2024-25 [Welspun] Details
8OIL and GAIL sign 15-year agreement for supply of up to 900,000 SCMD natural gas from Rajasthan fields [OIL] Details
8GAIL signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement with Oil India Limited [OIL] Details
8NCLT Mumbai sanctions scheme of amalgamation of Unison Enviro with Mahanagar Gas Limited [MGL] Details Details
8Support required to meeting natural gas objectives of GOI [PNGRB] Details
8Intimation of ESG rating of the company [GES] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability report [Welspun] Details
8Annual report 2024-25 [Welspun] Details
8OIL and GAIL sign 15-year agreement for supply of up to 900,000 SCMD natural gas from Rajasthan fields [OIL] Details
8GAIL signs 15-year gas sale and purchase agreement with Oil India Limited [OIL] Details
8NCLT Mumbai sanctions scheme of amalgamation of Unison Enviro with Mahanagar Gas Limited [MGL] Details Details
2.50 lakh tonne rise in DAP/NPK capacity: The price tag is a big surprise
Jul 09:
Here is a fertilizer company that is pushing capacity of its DAP/NPK capacity by 2.50 lakh tonnes
8But the price tag will surprise you
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8But the price tag will surprise you
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Essar’s Rs 5100 crore SAF project poised for ToR after three deferrals: But EC will demand a lot more than paper fixes
Jul 09:
Essar's Rs 5100 crore SAF project has been hot in the news
8It has gone through several hoops just to obtain the TOR
8And the company has been changing the proposal every now and then to suit the requirements of the ministry
8Even now, the proposal may be right for TOR but a lot of homework will have to be done going ahead
Click on Details for more Details
8It has gone through several hoops just to obtain the TOR
8And the company has been changing the proposal every now and then to suit the requirements of the ministry
8Even now, the proposal may be right for TOR but a lot of homework will have to be done going ahead
Click on Details for more Details
Chasing shadows: OALP-X bidders do due diligence on undrilled Andaman bocks
Jul 09:
The Andaman E&P plays have so far not resulted in any significant discoveries
8There is now talk of OIL, using the drillship, Blackford?Dolphin, stumbling into a Guyana-scale discovery though without released well results — such as production tests, flow data, or independent third-party evaluations — these indications remain preliminary.
8Nevertheless, there is now renewed interest in the area, so much so that some are no doing due diligence on OALP-X blocks in the Andamans, even where no wells have been drilled and seismic data is scanty of absent, so as to be able to bid for them Details
8There is now talk of OIL, using the drillship, Blackford?Dolphin, stumbling into a Guyana-scale discovery though without released well results — such as production tests, flow data, or independent third-party evaluations — these indications remain preliminary.
8Nevertheless, there is now renewed interest in the area, so much so that some are no doing due diligence on OALP-X blocks in the Andamans, even where no wells have been drilled and seismic data is scanty of absent, so as to be able to bid for them Details
BPCL's CPU tender tightens grip: No GST credit, tougher BG rules, unrealistic timeline raise bidding bar
Jul 09:
8Bidders for BPCL’s Condensate Polishing Unit under the Bina expansion flagged duplications in the BoQ, raised alarms over GST input credit denial, and questioned the feasibility of a 14-month execution window. But EIL’s firm “follow-the-document” stance—despite valid concerns on scope, bank account rules, and risk coverage—has drawn industry ire, raising fears of post-award chaos and underpriced bids.
Details
HPCL puts HAZOP–LOPA bidders through double filter: High scrutiny, zero risk sharing
Jul 09:
8In its latest milestone-based consultancy tender for Visakh Refinery, HPCL imposes hybrid resource deployment, multi-party approvals, and rigid performance securities—offering no timeline buffer, no subcontracting flex, and limited cost shielding. The burden is squarely on the consultant.
Click on Details for more Details
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Refiner eying 10 OALP-X blocks
Jul 09:
This refiner has identified 10 OALP-X blocks that it wants to bid for eventually
8May not be all 10 but due diligence is on
8Find out how it is going about doing it
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8May not be all 10 but due diligence is on
8Find out how it is going about doing it
Click on Details for more Details
- Jul 09: Delhi High Court halts enforcement of PNGRB’s LNG terminal registration rules against existing operators:Details
- Jul 09: Daily forward looking import matrices:Details
- Jul 09: Today's update in Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector:Details
- Jul 09: Patna District City Gas Distribution Project:Details
- Jul 09: Announcements:Details
- Jul 08: Bio-CNG sounds green, but it’s burning through profits:Details
