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Daily forward looking import matrices.  Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Seniority bypassed, faith tested.  Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection.  Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap.  Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation.  Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender.  Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender.  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity.  Fertilizer brief.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid).  Downstream contracting briefs: Awards.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Daily forward looking import matrices.  India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions.  Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution Project.  Sonipat District City Gas Distribution Project.  Announcements.  Bad days hit the gas sector.  ONGC chairman's job: There are all kinds of things going on.  Another LNG terminal held up by bad weather.  Scam letters expose a communication gap .  Double standards in energy sanctions .  Boreholes multiply: From exploration to exploitation.  Brand new gas based chemical unit to come up in the North East .  Andhra Refinery Update.  Downstream contracting briefs: Technical bids.  Downstream contracting briefs: What's new?.  Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part1).  Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part2).  Cancellation invoked after zero TA-CA qualifiers in ONGC hydraulic lab.  PNGRB widens eligibility and extends bid timeline for global regulatory gap analysis consultancy .  E&P contracting brief: Part I.  E&P contracting brief: Part II.  BPCL Bina petchem expansion pre-bid clarifications lock scope firmly on contractors .  

Daily forward looking import matrices

Sep 18: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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8Fertilizers
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8LPG
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Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Seniority bypassed, faith tested

Sep 17: Skipping over senior hands might strengthen PSU leadership.
8But it also raises uncomfortable questions: if seniority no longer matters, what exactly does?
8What happened in ONGC is a case at point
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Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection

Sep 17: 8And this has raised eyebrows
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Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap

Sep 17: India could be a major carbon credit supplier in Asia.
8But unless measurement, reporting, and verification systems are watertight, Indian offsets may be treated as low-integrity, locked out of premium markets.
8Also, India’s activity spans 10 sectors, but hard-to-abate sectors lag. China, by contrast, is expanding ETS coverage across steel, cement, aluminium, refining, chemicals—and even aviation by 2030.
8Depth will decide valuation.
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Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation

Sep 17: 8Halliburton and Baker Hughes used the pre-bid to seek relief on clocks and clearer “day-1” success triggers.
8OIL agreed to extend study and execution windows and clarified acceptance after well unloading.
8But it refused EMD waivers and largely retained penalty caps, keeping financial discipline intact.
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Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender

Sep 17: 8Four firms, including Carlton Industrial Engineers, Charms Agencies, DAS Offshore and Unique Chemoplant, entered the clarification stage.
8Their queries centred on schedule extensions, LD calculation and payment restructuring.
8ONGC’s replies confirm a rigid stance, signalling little flexibility despite offshore execution complexities.
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Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender

Sep 17: 8Oil India’s Mahanadi mud engineering and DWM package has been extended after a mid-course scope reset and personnel-policy tightening.
8The latest uploaded document moves the closing to 19 September 2025 while normalising HPWBM tables and locking a cap on engineer replacements.
8Whether a further push to 24 September 2025 is formal will shape bidder calculus on crew and inventory buffers.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 17: Floating-roof seal overhaul tightened with commissioning-linked cashflow in ONGC Tatipaka naphtha tank-B
8ONGC’s Tatipaka seal-replacement tender couples API-653 rigor with an unforgiving cashflow gate at commissioning.
8The LD and 45-day post-mobilisation clock squeeze execution into a high-discipline window.
8Digital sureties streamline securities but raise the compliance bar for smaller seal specialists.
Spec-gas at 30–45 kg/cm2g with PSU-grade cloud telemetry in EWTF job in Tripura Asset
8ONGC Tripura wants a turnkey EWTF that dehydrates to PNGRB specs and bills on AGA-grade metering.
8The plant must run 24×7 with flameproof hardware, OISD fire networks, and dual custody meters.
8A MeitY-aligned cloud portal brings real-time visibility — and new compliance work — to a humid, remote cluster.
GPCB-approved, GPS-tracked produced-water fleet sought for Gujarat lanes in Cairn Oil & Gas EOI
8Cairn is pre-screening carriers for hazardous wastewater movement with strict GPS and GPCB guardrails.
8A three-part financial filter raises the bar for liquidity and resilience.
8The details of LD, cashflow, and insurance will decide margins once the NCB lands.
Bidder clarifications will be one-to-one and time-boxed as ONGC hardens civil R&M tender discipline for Dehradun job.
8Eight firms have lined up for ONGC’s 36-month civil maintenance buy in Dehradun.
8Clarifications are pushed into a tightly scripted, post-bid channel with a single 2-day recourse after rejection.
8That tilt could change who actually reaches the price-opening.
Effective date tied to mobilisation and 25% option power sharpen OIL’s coring buy in Mahanadi Basin Project.
8Oil India has moved the contract’s effective date from the LOA to mobilisation, resetting when clocks and LD exposure truly begin.
8A same-day Corrigendum adds a 25% option on scope or duration that sellers must accept.
8Together, the changes rebalance risk at start-up while expanding the client’s agility mid-stream.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 17: ONGC gives bidders 20 extra days but keeps hard specs and ATC guardrails in APU hire for Ankleshwar
8The APU tender clock moves to 23 September 2025 without any visible dilution of specs or terms.
8Vendors get breathing room to line up API-monogrammed iron, inspections, and bank instruments.
8ONGC’s ATC and “follow tender condition” replies signal that the bar stays high.
ONGC grants 20-day extension but keeps option clause and probity stack tight in plunger lift systems multi-asset buy.
8The bid clock moves to 22 September 2025. Vendors get time to align OEM papers, PPP-MII proofs, and buyer QA slots. signalling time for quality — not dilution.
Sub-contracting barred and mobilization eased as bid clock shifts in ONGC HPHT DDW1/PLQP offshore IRC.
8ONGC has hardened accountability at DDW1/PLQP by prohibiting sub-contracting while easing mobilization to a 60-day yard setup.
8Staged payments and a logistics grace window rebalance cash-flow and LD exposure without diluting performance.
8Whether the bid end moves to 23 September 2025 is still not evidenced in the published pack.
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IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity

Sep 17: 8What the company is trying to do is a strategic entry with multiple downstream linkages
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Fertilizer brief

Sep 17: Urea reactor race heats up: NFL pushes Nangal revamp with strict global criteria
 
8National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has once again extended the bid deadline for its high-stakes urea synthesis reactor tender, now set for 15 October 2025. The package is the heart of NFL’s Nangal unit modernization, covering complete design, fabrication, commissioning, and two years of mandatory spares.
8What makes this tender stand out is NFL’s no-compromise eligibility criteria—only process licensors or their authorized global fabricators with proven track record in high-pressure reactors can participate. With bid evaluation linked to guaranteed steam savings, the project signals a sharper focus on energy efficiency and long-term reliability.
8Repeated extensions hint at intense behind-the-scenes negotiations with global technology majors. For India’s fertilizer security, this isn’t just about equipment—it’s about safeguarding production continuity at a strategic plant.
RCF Thal ammonia revamp: Bid deadline slips again as scope refinements continue
8The EPC tender for revamping RCF’s ammonia plants at Thal — meant to cut energy use without lifting output — has seen yet another extension, this time to 03 October 2025. Frequent deadline shifts underscore the complexity of retrofitting reformers, compressors, and electrical systems inside an operating fertilizer complex, while also reflecting intense bidder scrutiny of contract clauses on insurance, indemnity, and energy guarantees.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 17: GAIL’s calibration ARC for master instruments at Agartala & GDT Lakwa leans on NABL-in-name and CPS discipline
8GAIL puts a two-year, two-location calibration ARC on GeM with an L1-on-total template. EMD/ePBG look relaxed on the portal, but the tender text keeps CPS intact. The real barrier is quality: NABL “in its name” and explicit TUR floors tighten the field. Accreditation ownership removes the sub-lab workaround. TUR floors codify measurement integrity. Together they screen for true in-house capability.
BPCL Kochi invites two-year heater and boiler leak, insulation and setting-loss survey rate contract
8BPCL Kochi has put a two-year fired-equipment efficiency survey contract on GeM with some unusual guardrails.
Centrifugal compressor package put to global limited bid for NRL’s polypropylene unit
8EIL has opened a bottomline evaluation race for the PPU compressor where lifecycle services count as much as hardware. With EMD waived but CPS/WBG intact, credible OEMs can lean into performance without early cash drag. The playbook also bans consortiums and reverse auctions—changing how bidders calibrate risk and price.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 17: Sixth bid-date extension pushes Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender to 30 Sep
8BPCL’s HDD package for the Mahul–Rasayani pipelines has now moved its bid due date six times, landing on 30 September. The bars on HDD crossing length, high-tonnage rigs, and financials remain unchanged. The 77-day slippage hints at a capacity-tight HDD market — and a likely shift in bidder strategy.
IOCL pushes MPPL SCADA/LDS bid closing to 22 september after four extensions
8A complex OT/IT package with cross-pipeline PAS integration just got a fourth date push. Securities, PQCs and risk guardrails remain intact, but the calendar has shifted by 32 days. The real story is what that signals about bidder readiness and OEM alignment.
BPCL pushes HCU revamp EPCM bid to 23 September as PRFCC-linked shutdown cadence drives discipline
8Three extensions in three weeks without touching the underlying risk posture tells its own story. BPCL is buying time for quality while keeping a hard line on commercials and governance. The technical interlocks with PRFCC and twin shutdowns explain why.
IOCL pushes Mundra–Panipat station works bids to 22 September after two-step extension
8IOCL has twice deferred the submission dates on its three-group station works tender under the Mundra–Panipat pipeline conversion, now closing on 22 September. The 16-day relief keeps all commercial and technical clauses intact, even as stringent PQC and sub-vendor dependencies weigh on bidders. The unusual mix of schedule relief and frozen eligibility sets the tone for sharper competition but leaves IOCL’s award timetable under pressure.
Bid pushed by 19 days amid licensor-driven schedule reset; RA and option clause remain intact
8IOCL nudged its Paradip PO/polyol consultancy bid from 04-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 in three steps. The study window itself has been relaxed to 16 weeks, but reverse auction and a ±25% option clause still frame the commercials. What does that combination do to bidder appetite, pricing discipline, and the quality of the final feasibility?
Short, surgical extension keeps bid discipline intact in IOCL valuation consultancy
8IOCL has moved the bid cut-off from 16 September to 18 September, keeping time pressure but easing last-mile risks. Zero-deviation means the extra 48 hours could be decisive for compliance. Expect minimal timeline drift if no further portal notices appear.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid)

Sep 17: Sole bidder clears technical gate for liaisoning approvals at Mangalore and Thanjavur LPG plants of BPCL
8BPCL’s LPG approvals package has moved one step forward with a single qualified consultant in the fray. The scope ties cashflow to statutory gates and fixes accountability by site. What this means for timelines and pricing will depend on how the LSDA route and all-inclusive lump-sum play out.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 17: Sulzer undercuts Chemept by 73.8% for static mixers in Petronet LNG PDH-PP plant
8A tight, limited list produced only two bids for PLL’s PDH-PP static mixers—and a jaw-dropping 73.8% spread. Zero-deviation and CPBG held the line while EMD stayed off the table. The pricing signal points to either aggressive confidence or conservative risk loading—what does it mean for the next package?
Big-4 cluster tight, BCG bids 6.4× L1 in NRL’s ESG strategy buy
8NRL held the line at a 70:30 QCBS despite bidder push for 80:20. Credentials under NDAs and sister-firm projects were allowed, widening the competitive field without lowering standards. The financial spread tells a story about perceived scope risk that will echo into subsequent ESG mandates.
A B Enterprise takes emergency shutdown contract at IOCL Paradip refinery after wide two-bid spread
8IOCL has closed its emergency shutdown agency tender at Paradip with a sharp two-bid outcome. The L2 price sits more than double the L1, even as reverse auction and stringent PQCs were in play. The fine print on scope and guarantees tells you why that spread held.
L1 price sits 11.4% below portal estimate in BPCL’s Malkapur POL installation
8The final discovered L1 was competitive without signaling distress pricing. Expect future bids to cluster around this level for similar CFO scopes.
Technical scope pins down critical propane service — IOCL Lalganj vaporizers
8Three vaporizers at 1000 kg/hr each anchor propane evacuation reliability. The scope compresses supply and servicing into short windows. That makes pre-shutdown planning and QA discipline decisive.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 17: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Sep 17: 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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8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
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India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions

Sep 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for hiring of services for notifier-based smoke detection system Details
8Tender for supply of coconut shell powder Details
8Lining up agency to carry out testing of generator Details  
8Tender for Heater pigging job in VDU along with Intelligent Pigging during TA-2026 Details
8Manpower supply and repair activities for major overhauling, RLA study & back pressure conversion of steam turbine generator Details  
8ARC for Security Services at Refinery Site for 3 Years and ADP 13 Months Details
8Tender for supply of fire fighting pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract with renewal for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of network video recorder Details
8Procurement of caustic soda for bulk Details
8Procurement of H2S gas detector Details
8Tender for supply of packaged motor Details 
8Tender for Heater pigging jobs Details
8Procurement of shot blasting surface preparation material Details
8Procurement of toluene commercial Details
8Tender for supply of chemical hose Details
8Procurement of portable H2S gas detector Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kg cylinder filling facility Details
8Supply of high voltage cables 33kV 3C 300mm Details
8Tender for procurement of SS ring gaskets Details
8Procurement of plugin assembly for expander turbine 232-XT-116 Details
8Tender for procurement of server system for SPF Details
8Procurement of on-off valves for Biturox project Details
8Supply of special purpose centrifugal compressor for polypropylene unit project Details
8Hiring of services for fabrication of piston rings and piston shoes for BPCL propane gas compressors Details
8Hiring of services for maintenance & inspection and seal replacement of naphtha tank B Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning, onsite testing, and calibration of three-phase energy meters on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of materials for condenser automation on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of UPS batteries on buy-back and door delivery basis Details
8Providing of security and loss prevention services to pipeline Details
8Hiring experienced Chinese agency for equipment & services sourcing for $4B oil & gas project Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and running maintenance of 3 ton flameproof elevator of DCU Details
8Providing foreign exchange sell and buy services for employees Details
8Supply of complete safety valves Details
8Tender for conducting HAZOP and QRA study of 06 CGD gas areas Details
8Procurement of Emerson make Fisher control valve spares Details
8Tender for procurement of wire mesh Details
8Tender for supply of sight glass Details
8Procurement of safety cap for self-closing valves of LPG cylinders (V2) (Q3) Details
8Procurement of E&H make analyser spare Details
8Supply of canister top guide for BA23 Details
8Tender for joint feasibility study of acrylic acid chain project Details
8Lining up of contract for hiring safety supervisors for various operation, maintenance, and shutdown projects Details
8Three-year annual rate contract for gearbox repair, refurbishment, and supply of consumables Details
8Supply of controlled descent device with drill Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of new acknowledgment and reset feature at field (FTU) of GMS system Details
8Procurement of smart gateway RS485 Modbus Details
8Procurement of battery insulation tester Details
8Supply and installation of meter regulating station Details
8Three-year rate contract for repairs of ETP tanks and black oil tanks Details
8Supply of SS seamless or welded pipes Details
8Rate contract for steam leak survey, insulation survey, and setting loss surveys of all heaters and boilers Details
8Procurement of VFD for 55 kW 145A motor Details
8Supply and commissioning of ethanol 2-inch turbine flowmeter Details
8Procurement of door frame metal detector (Q2) Details
8Tender for repair of LPG cylinders using hydraulic bending machine Details
8Procurement of API 6D ball valves Details
8Supply of element suction filter primary and element suction filter secondary Details
8Tender for refurbishment of coupling Details
8Tender for supply of filter basket Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for 2 nos. Schindler passenger lifts Details
8Procurement of BHEL spares for DHDS RMP for TA 26 Details
8Hiring of gully suckers for cleaning and removal of oily muck, sludge Details
8Tender for repair of electric overhead traveling crane Details
8Supply of cables and extension panel for PMCC panel Details
8Hiring of extended well testing facility for gas processing Details
8Supply, development, and implementation of internal credit worthiness system Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe true RMS multimeter Details
8Annual rate contract for calibration of master instruments Details
8Procurement of spiral wound gaskets Details
8Supply of Monel pipes and fittings Details
8Annual maintenance contract for monitoring and maintenance of corrosion monitoring system of pipelines Details
8Procurement of safety hand lamp Details
8Supply of preservation of heat exchanger tube bundles using VCI packaging with VCI additives Details

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8GAIL to channel Dhamra LNG supplies through Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline Details
8India bets on carbon capture to offset coal reliance Details
8Fire breaks out in CNG pipeline near Vijaynagar Details
8ONGC partners with Mitsui to boost Dahej plant Details
8EIA sees natgas price jumping well over $4 in 2026 Details
8ABB to power Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Details
8BRICS members Russia & India continue oil deals despite sanctions Details
8Azerbaijan resumes oil exports to India amid shifting markets Details
8Government initiatives strengthen Indian oil companies amid global challenges Details
8India-US trade deal breakthrough unlikely till Trump drops 25% oil-linked tariffs: GTRI Details
8Green hydrogen prices could fall below $3, transforming India’s energy landscape: Hardeep Singh Puri Details
8Oil India, Rajasthan power firm form JV for green energy push Details
8India’s first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve! Megha Engineering bags Rs 5,700-crore project; why it’s important Details
8World faces steeper oil, gas declines; import-heavy India vulnerable: IEA Details
8Oil gains 1% as Ukraine drone attacks target Russian supply Details
8Govt initiatives help oil companies thrive in unfavorable global environment: Report Details
8Japan's JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say Details
8IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed Details
8India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions Details
8Puri dismisses claims of biofuels damaging engines as 'rubbish' Details
8Numaligarh refinery expansion, new polypropylene plant to boost petrochemical intensity by 4%: Chairman Details
8Strategic reserves needed across crude value chain: Nayara chief Details
8Oil steadies as market weighs Russia supply risk and US rate decision Details
8PESB recommends Dr. Dulal Halder for director (operations) role at ONGC Videsh Details
8Natural gas to dominate U.S., China and India's energy mix by 2050 Details
8India's Russian oil imports strong in September so far despite US pressure: Report Details
8Thank you, Narendra: Trump's olive branch after weeks of India-bashing on oil Details
8Hydrogen projects to see strong growth despite cancellations and market challenges: IEA Details
8ExxonMobil launches new initiative to empower retail investors with automatic voting option Details
8S&P Global to host World Hydrogen India conference in New Delhi on Sep 25-26 Details
8TotalEnergies begins construction of final two major projects of the GGIP Details
8Jordan, China sign MoU on green hydrogen project Details
8India's LNG demand drops in 2025 as buyers await supply wave, price drop Details
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Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 17: 8Project Name: Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Sonipat District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 17: 8Project Name: Sonipat District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 250 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcements

Sep 17: 8Cambay PSC Update [Synergia] Details
8Appointment of Statutory Auditors for FY 2025-26 [EIL] Details
8Execution of Addendum 01 to Subcontract Agreement with Posh India Offshore Pvt. Ltd. for ONGC Projects (PRP-VIII Gr. B & DUDP) [Seamec] Details
8Update on Scheme of Arrangement Application (C.A./CAA/MB/220/2024) filed by Talwandi Sabo Power Limited with NCLT [Vedanta] Details
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Bad days hit the gas sector

Sep 16: 8From steady salaries to sudden exits, the industry’s sense of security is being shaken.
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ONGC chairman's job: There are all kinds of things going on

Sep 16: 8Find out the various twist and turns of this story
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Another LNG terminal held up by bad weather

Sep 16: 8And there is no immediate relief in sight
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Scam letters expose a communication gap

Sep 16: 8Fake pipeline claims reveal weak official outreach, leaving villagers vulnerable and regulators reactive.
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Double standards in energy sanctions

Sep 16: 8EU gets transition years to ease off Russian gas, but expects India to pivot overnight.
8Central Europe’s heavy dependence earns it leniency till 2028. India’s dependence, meanwhile, is framed as defiance
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Boreholes multiply: From exploration to exploitation

Sep 16: Government relaxes caps on forest drilling but ties it to stricter ecological compliance.
8Expanded borehole limits raise questions on how far conservation safeguards can stretch.
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Brand new gas based chemical unit to come up in the North East

Sep 16: 8Find out who the promoter is
8The base line is ammonia and methanol, and value aded products susbequently
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Andhra Refinery Update

Sep 16: Xplorer undercuts estimate by 47.3% to win BPCL AP refinery topography survey
8A five-way limited contest at Ramayapattnam saw Xplorer land L1 at barely half the owner estimate. EIL kept the commercial frame tight: no EMD, firm price, GST-loaded evaluation and a 3-month finish. The pricing spread hints at either efficiency or risk-taking — and the delivery window will tell which.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Technical bids

Sep 16: Ten firms line up for GAIL’s two-year CP integrity ARC across DUPL/DPPL
8A crowded technical opening puts pressure on margins for GAIL’s CP ARC split across DUPL and DPPL. The SOW’s NACE-anchored surveys, GPS-stamped logging, and penalty-backed reporting will reward disciplined operators. But the real edge may lie in how quickly bidders can close CP anomalies under Part-B without derailing uptime.
Only Mecon clears HPCL’s technical gate for Vashi–NMIA ATF pipeline EPMC
8Four bidders showed up for HPCL’s EPMC, but only one made the technical cut. The bar was set around aviation-grade pipeline experience, tight documents, and full-stack integration. The commercial round will now test pricing power in a one-horse race.
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Downstream contracting briefs: What's new?

Sep 16: Petronet LNG pre-tender meet set for compressor package at Dahej PDH-PP plant
8Petronet LNG has called vendors to a pre-tender dialogue on a critical reciprocating gas compressor package for its Dahej PDH-PP complex. The scope spans API 618-compliant units with stringent technical and financial filters. But the compressed delivery timeline and operational flexibility demand raise fresh questions for contractors. Vendors are being asked to meet stringent API 618 standards in a high-pressure, fuel gas service application. The scope spans design to commissioning with non-lubricated cylinder specification. Such demands narrow the field to technically credible OEMs.
Pre-tender meet announced for DG set package at Dahej PDH-PP project
8Petronet LNG has called a pre-tender meeting for its Dahej petrochemical DG package. Engineers India is steering a technical alignment exercise before the formal bid. The scope and qualification requirements already hint at high entry barriers.
Granular pay ladders, formal change routes, and idle-time cover set the tone for the Pali Jodhpur spurline
8This pipeline tender hard-wires cash to measurable field and documentation milestones. Change-order and waiver templates formalise every deviation’s time, cost and guarantee effects. An explicit idle-time preservation line hints at a promoter intent on schedule discipline and liquidity balance.
HPCL launches bundled HIRA tender across 12 aviation service facilities
8HPCLhas rolled out a consolidated tender to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments at 12 aviation service facilities. The move brings multi-site HSE governance into one package, but also raises bidder compliance burdens. Reverse auction pressures and stricter PQC could reshape participation dynamics.
HPCL’s Visakh Refinery clubs VR and VRMP shift instrumentation services into a single RA-enabled GeM bid with a 31-month ePBG
8HPCL has rolled out a consolidated instrumentation maintenance package covering both VRMP and legacy VR units. The bid pushes a two-packet, RA-enabled model with tight compliance and a striking 31-month ePBG. Whether KPIs, manpower minima, and the security tenor get clarified at pre-bid could shape participation and pricing.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part1)

Sep 16: PLL tightens IP and acceptance controls in 220 kv GIS package for PDH-PP complex at Dahej
8Key IP and licensing clauses have been rewritten to concentrate control with the Owner. Attempts to dilute acceptance and change-order leverage were pushed back. The net effect reshapes risk, cashflow timing, and bidder behaviour on this high-stakes power package.
Corrigendum tightens HDD, CP and heat-tracing interfaces in DR 1.0 pipeline package at IOCL Digboi.
8IOCL has clarified who supplies, who installs and where HDD casing gets paid. The changes compress variation risk and improve cash conversion on pipe supplies. But the toughest execution choices still sit with bidders in route engineering and submerged multi-line corridors.
BPCL pushes two-stage H2 membrane engineering on GeM, extends bid to 22 Sep with tighter ATC and TPIA guardrails
8A hydrogen membrane study at Kochi just gained two extra weeks—and stricter paperwork. BPCL has locked in longer bid validity, a ±25% option clause, and mandatory TPIA verification. The consultant’s stopwatch-style SLAs could decide margins more than hourly rates.
IOCL pushes UPS bid to 25 September without shifting execution clocks in Digboi refinery 1.0 expansion
8IOCL has issued a date-only extension for the Digboi UPS package. The submission now closes on 25 September with opening on 26 September, while delivery, securities, and evaluation stay constant. The technical bar—Ni-Cd autonomy, ISA-G3 electronics, and THD limits—still decides who plays.
Two-step date push takes IOCL Panipat PP catalyst tender to 22 September
8IOCL has pushed the PP catalyst bid calendar twice, landing on 22 September after an 8 September start point. The PDFs keep the clauses intact and defer the operative timestamps to the portal, hinting at a calendar-only realignment. What forced two weekly nudges, and how does it change bidder calculus and RA tension?
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Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part2)

Sep 16: Second extension pushes HPCL LMBU LCWS pump bid to 25 Sep as EIL locks Rev-B specs and zero-tolerance power guarantees
8The LCWS package just moved again, with price opening gated behind a stricter performance regime. Technical Amendment-1 swaps in Rev-B specs and data sheets, and forces guaranteed shaft-power with zero positive tolerance. Domestic-only bidding remains, but the real contest is now efficiency, not paperwork.
Seven-day bid extension, L1 stance intact for CAMS digitalization in BPCL
8BPCL has shifted the CAMS bid date by a week while keeping selection firmly on an L1 basis. Vendors asked for QCBS and quarterly CAMC payouts but found little room for change. The fine print on integrations may matter more than the extra days.
HPCL extends consultancy tender for assessment centres to 22 September after corrigenda tighten compliance
8HPCL has pushed back the closing date for its assessment centre consultancy tender to 22 September, following multiple corrigenda. The changes clarify quoting formats, reinforce strict separation of technical and financial submissions, and reaffirm penalty regimes. The extension underscores both bidder compliance challenges and HPCL’s insistence on tight delivery controls.
GSPL’s PMC ARC bid date pushed by a week to 22 September for small-connectivity projects
8GSPL has moved the bid due date to 22 September for its two-year PMC rate contract capped at Rs 2 crore. The shift could expand the qualified bidder set and sharpen reverse-auction outcomes. But unless openings are rescheduled, bid-scrutiny could be squeezed on the same day.
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Cancellation invoked after zero TA-CA qualifiers in ONGC hydraulic lab

Sep 16: 8The promoter ended the process citing non-qualification of all four bidders at TA-CA stage.
8This keeps technical integrity ahead of schedule pressure.
8Expect a fresh round only after internal sign-offs.
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PNGRB widens eligibility and extends bid timeline for global regulatory gap analysis consultancy

Sep 16: 8PNGRB has pushed the submission deadline by almost a month while diluting pre-qualification norms. Bidders now get a 15-year experience window and consortium participation rights. The changes signal low initial response and PNGRB’s urgency to secure global expertise.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 16: Enclosed ground flare package hardens schedule and HSE guardrails in SunPetro’s Bhaskar-I
8SunPetro’s Bhaskar-I flare tender pairs a 2,00,000 SCMD enclosed ground flare with unusually tight delay remedies.
8The document layers week-on-week LDs with waiting-rate damages and a payment freeze to police schedule risk.
8But the payoff sits in the fine print—where acceptance artefacts, local workshop expectations and brand-new-only sourcing could reshape the bidder set.
Insurance surety flexibility meets hard EMD gate in ONGC’s Shertha CBHP O&M in Ahmedabad Asset
8ONGC’s Shertha CBHP tender blends modern security instruments with a firm stance on bid discipline.
8The move to post-bid clarifications and a strict BEC matrix could reshape bidder behavior.
8But the denial of MSE EMD exemption raises the bar on who can play.
ONGC Assam rig health check-up tender sees mixed bidder outcomes in qualification stage
8Three firms — Apave, Enerconnect, and OMCI Rig Services — cleared qualification, while Kamaiah Engineering Services was disqualified.
8The disqualification signals ONGC’s strict enforcement of bid evaluation criteria.
8The qualified pool blends international QC firms with local specialists, shaping a competitive but compliance-driven field.
ONGC Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited liquid mud plant tender resets pre-bid and mandates integrity pact
ONGC’s latest corrigenda tighten governance and clarify design inputs for the GPPL liquid mud plant.
8The pre-bid timing is reset and a signed integrity pact is now compulsory, while complete soil data is released under the SLA.
8The moves cut foundation risk but raise the compliance bar for bidders.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 16: Deadline pushed to 22 September 2025 but PQCs stay tight in Cairn MBA ASP surfactant EoI
8Cairn has extended the surfactant EoI but left its technical and financial gates unchanged.
8That combination could expand credible participation without compromising ASP performance at MBA.
8The real test is whether suppliers can evidence end-to-end quality for industrial blends across outsourced steps.
Two-week push to 30 September resets bid opening to 1 October for logging and TCP-DST tender
8ONGC has pushed the logging and TCP-DST tender by two weeks, moving submission to 30 September and opening to 1 October.
8The scope spans slim-hole compact logging up to 5,500 m and HPHT TCP-DST with tight turnaround and safety requirements.
8Nothing else changes — which keeps qualification bars high and leaves bidder strategy to do the heavy lifting.
Fourth extension moves ONGC digital SI empanelment to 18–19 September
8ONGC has granted a final three-day extension to close on 18 September with opening on 19 September.
8The shift preserves a strict QBS/TPIA-verified gate while leaving scope, ITB and BEC intact.
8With EMD waived and evidence heavy, the extra time could change who qualifies—without changing the rules.
Extension of Oil India snubbing unit tender to 03 October 2025
8Oil India has again shifted the bid submission timeline, this time to 03 October 2025.
8The earlier extensions had already stretched the window to mid-September, but the latest notice signals continued pressure from bidders around compliance documentation.
8With PQCs still frozen against the original cut-off date, the new extension helps logistics but does not expand the qualification pool.
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BPCL Bina petchem expansion pre-bid clarifications lock scope firmly on contractors

Sep 16: 8Bidders sought relief on pumps, mixers and swing nozzle specifications, but EIL refused to shift scope. The client’s stance points to a deliberate tightening of contractor obligations. Whether this shapes future petrochemical tankage packages is the bigger question.
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Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sundargarh and Jharsuguda Districts City Gas Distribution
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Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 18: 8Project Name: Sheikhpura, Jamui and Deoghar Districts City Gas Distribution
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Seniority bypassed, faith tested

Sep 17: Skipping over senior hands might strengthen PSU leadership.
8But it also raises uncomfortable questions: if seniority no longer matters, what exactly does?
8What happened in ONGC is a case at point
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Sleeping with the enemy: Oil & gas company hunts for a Chinese connection

Sep 17: 8And this has raised eyebrows
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Credits without credibility? India’s integrity gap

Sep 17: India could be a major carbon credit supplier in Asia.
8But unless measurement, reporting, and verification systems are watertight, Indian offsets may be treated as low-integrity, locked out of premium markets.
8Also, India’s activity spans 10 sectors, but hard-to-abate sectors lag. China, by contrast, is expanding ETS coverage across steel, cement, aluminium, refining, chemicals—and even aviation by 2030.
8Depth will decide valuation.
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Majors press on timelines and acceptance rules; OIL eases schedules but holds EMD and penalties in sand consolidation

Sep 17: 8Halliburton and Baker Hughes used the pre-bid to seek relief on clocks and clearer “day-1” success triggers.
8OIL agreed to extend study and execution windows and clarified acceptance after well unloading.
8But it refused EMD waivers and largely retained penalty caps, keeping financial discipline intact.
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Bidders seek scope and liability clarifications but ONGC holds firm on schedule and LD in MNW tube-bundle replacement tender

Sep 17: 8Four firms, including Carlton Industrial Engineers, Charms Agencies, DAS Offshore and Unique Chemoplant, entered the clarification stage.
8Their queries centred on schedule extensions, LD calculation and payment restructuring.
8ONGC’s replies confirm a rigid stance, signalling little flexibility despite offshore execution complexities.
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Bid clock pushed after scope reset in Oil India MBP mud engineering & DWM tender

Sep 17: 8Oil India’s Mahanadi mud engineering and DWM package has been extended after a mid-course scope reset and personnel-policy tightening.
8The latest uploaded document moves the closing to 19 September 2025 while normalising HPWBM tables and locking a cap on engineer replacements.
8Whether a further push to 24 September 2025 is formal will shape bidder calculus on crew and inventory buffers.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 17: Floating-roof seal overhaul tightened with commissioning-linked cashflow in ONGC Tatipaka naphtha tank-B
8ONGC’s Tatipaka seal-replacement tender couples API-653 rigor with an unforgiving cashflow gate at commissioning.
8The LD and 45-day post-mobilisation clock squeeze execution into a high-discipline window.
8Digital sureties streamline securities but raise the compliance bar for smaller seal specialists.
Spec-gas at 30–45 kg/cm2g with PSU-grade cloud telemetry in EWTF job in Tripura Asset
8ONGC Tripura wants a turnkey EWTF that dehydrates to PNGRB specs and bills on AGA-grade metering.
8The plant must run 24×7 with flameproof hardware, OISD fire networks, and dual custody meters.
8A MeitY-aligned cloud portal brings real-time visibility — and new compliance work — to a humid, remote cluster.
GPCB-approved, GPS-tracked produced-water fleet sought for Gujarat lanes in Cairn Oil & Gas EOI
8Cairn is pre-screening carriers for hazardous wastewater movement with strict GPS and GPCB guardrails.
8A three-part financial filter raises the bar for liquidity and resilience.
8The details of LD, cashflow, and insurance will decide margins once the NCB lands.
Bidder clarifications will be one-to-one and time-boxed as ONGC hardens civil R&M tender discipline for Dehradun job.
8Eight firms have lined up for ONGC’s 36-month civil maintenance buy in Dehradun.
8Clarifications are pushed into a tightly scripted, post-bid channel with a single 2-day recourse after rejection.
8That tilt could change who actually reaches the price-opening.
Effective date tied to mobilisation and 25% option power sharpen OIL’s coring buy in Mahanadi Basin Project.
8Oil India has moved the contract’s effective date from the LOA to mobilisation, resetting when clocks and LD exposure truly begin.
8A same-day Corrigendum adds a 25% option on scope or duration that sellers must accept.
8Together, the changes rebalance risk at start-up while expanding the client’s agility mid-stream.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 17: ONGC gives bidders 20 extra days but keeps hard specs and ATC guardrails in APU hire for Ankleshwar
8The APU tender clock moves to 23 September 2025 without any visible dilution of specs or terms.
8Vendors get breathing room to line up API-monogrammed iron, inspections, and bank instruments.
8ONGC’s ATC and “follow tender condition” replies signal that the bar stays high.
ONGC grants 20-day extension but keeps option clause and probity stack tight in plunger lift systems multi-asset buy.
8The bid clock moves to 22 September 2025. Vendors get time to align OEM papers, PPP-MII proofs, and buyer QA slots. signalling time for quality — not dilution.
Sub-contracting barred and mobilization eased as bid clock shifts in ONGC HPHT DDW1/PLQP offshore IRC.
8ONGC has hardened accountability at DDW1/PLQP by prohibiting sub-contracting while easing mobilization to a 60-day yard setup.
8Staged payments and a logistics grace window rebalance cash-flow and LD exposure without diluting performance.
8Whether the bid end moves to 23 September 2025 is still not evidenced in the published pack.
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IOCL finds going deeper into chemicals as a hedge against over capacity

Sep 17: 8What the company is trying to do is a strategic entry with multiple downstream linkages
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Fertilizer brief

Sep 17: Urea reactor race heats up: NFL pushes Nangal revamp with strict global criteria
 
8National Fertilizers Limited (NFL) has once again extended the bid deadline for its high-stakes urea synthesis reactor tender, now set for 15 October 2025. The package is the heart of NFL’s Nangal unit modernization, covering complete design, fabrication, commissioning, and two years of mandatory spares.
8What makes this tender stand out is NFL’s no-compromise eligibility criteria—only process licensors or their authorized global fabricators with proven track record in high-pressure reactors can participate. With bid evaluation linked to guaranteed steam savings, the project signals a sharper focus on energy efficiency and long-term reliability.
8Repeated extensions hint at intense behind-the-scenes negotiations with global technology majors. For India’s fertilizer security, this isn’t just about equipment—it’s about safeguarding production continuity at a strategic plant.
RCF Thal ammonia revamp: Bid deadline slips again as scope refinements continue
8The EPC tender for revamping RCF’s ammonia plants at Thal — meant to cut energy use without lifting output — has seen yet another extension, this time to 03 October 2025. Frequent deadline shifts underscore the complexity of retrofitting reformers, compressors, and electrical systems inside an operating fertilizer complex, while also reflecting intense bidder scrutiny of contract clauses on insurance, indemnity, and energy guarantees.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Sep 17: GAIL’s calibration ARC for master instruments at Agartala & GDT Lakwa leans on NABL-in-name and CPS discipline
8GAIL puts a two-year, two-location calibration ARC on GeM with an L1-on-total template. EMD/ePBG look relaxed on the portal, but the tender text keeps CPS intact. The real barrier is quality: NABL “in its name” and explicit TUR floors tighten the field. Accreditation ownership removes the sub-lab workaround. TUR floors codify measurement integrity. Together they screen for true in-house capability.
BPCL Kochi invites two-year heater and boiler leak, insulation and setting-loss survey rate contract
8BPCL Kochi has put a two-year fired-equipment efficiency survey contract on GeM with some unusual guardrails.
Centrifugal compressor package put to global limited bid for NRL’s polypropylene unit
8EIL has opened a bottomline evaluation race for the PPU compressor where lifecycle services count as much as hardware. With EMD waived but CPS/WBG intact, credible OEMs can lean into performance without early cash drag. The playbook also bans consortiums and reverse auctions—changing how bidders calibrate risk and price.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Sep 17: Sixth bid-date extension pushes Mahul–Rasayani HDD tender to 30 Sep
8BPCL’s HDD package for the Mahul–Rasayani pipelines has now moved its bid due date six times, landing on 30 September. The bars on HDD crossing length, high-tonnage rigs, and financials remain unchanged. The 77-day slippage hints at a capacity-tight HDD market — and a likely shift in bidder strategy.
IOCL pushes MPPL SCADA/LDS bid closing to 22 september after four extensions
8A complex OT/IT package with cross-pipeline PAS integration just got a fourth date push. Securities, PQCs and risk guardrails remain intact, but the calendar has shifted by 32 days. The real story is what that signals about bidder readiness and OEM alignment.
BPCL pushes HCU revamp EPCM bid to 23 September as PRFCC-linked shutdown cadence drives discipline
8Three extensions in three weeks without touching the underlying risk posture tells its own story. BPCL is buying time for quality while keeping a hard line on commercials and governance. The technical interlocks with PRFCC and twin shutdowns explain why.
IOCL pushes Mundra–Panipat station works bids to 22 September after two-step extension
8IOCL has twice deferred the submission dates on its three-group station works tender under the Mundra–Panipat pipeline conversion, now closing on 22 September. The 16-day relief keeps all commercial and technical clauses intact, even as stringent PQC and sub-vendor dependencies weigh on bidders. The unusual mix of schedule relief and frozen eligibility sets the tone for sharper competition but leaves IOCL’s award timetable under pressure.
Bid pushed by 19 days amid licensor-driven schedule reset; RA and option clause remain intact
8IOCL nudged its Paradip PO/polyol consultancy bid from 04-09-2025 to 23-09-2025 in three steps. The study window itself has been relaxed to 16 weeks, but reverse auction and a ±25% option clause still frame the commercials. What does that combination do to bidder appetite, pricing discipline, and the quality of the final feasibility?
Short, surgical extension keeps bid discipline intact in IOCL valuation consultancy
8IOCL has moved the bid cut-off from 16 September to 18 September, keeping time pressure but easing last-mile risks. Zero-deviation means the extra 48 hours could be decisive for compliance. Expect minimal timeline drift if no further portal notices appear.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part III (Technical bid)

Sep 17: Sole bidder clears technical gate for liaisoning approvals at Mangalore and Thanjavur LPG plants of BPCL
8BPCL’s LPG approvals package has moved one step forward with a single qualified consultant in the fray. The scope ties cashflow to statutory gates and fixes accountability by site. What this means for timelines and pricing will depend on how the LSDA route and all-inclusive lump-sum play out.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Awards

Sep 17: Sulzer undercuts Chemept by 73.8% for static mixers in Petronet LNG PDH-PP plant
8A tight, limited list produced only two bids for PLL’s PDH-PP static mixers—and a jaw-dropping 73.8% spread. Zero-deviation and CPBG held the line while EMD stayed off the table. The pricing signal points to either aggressive confidence or conservative risk loading—what does it mean for the next package?
Big-4 cluster tight, BCG bids 6.4× L1 in NRL’s ESG strategy buy
8NRL held the line at a 70:30 QCBS despite bidder push for 80:20. Credentials under NDAs and sister-firm projects were allowed, widening the competitive field without lowering standards. The financial spread tells a story about perceived scope risk that will echo into subsequent ESG mandates.
A B Enterprise takes emergency shutdown contract at IOCL Paradip refinery after wide two-bid spread
8IOCL has closed its emergency shutdown agency tender at Paradip with a sharp two-bid outcome. The L2 price sits more than double the L1, even as reverse auction and stringent PQCs were in play. The fine print on scope and guarantees tells you why that spread held.
L1 price sits 11.4% below portal estimate in BPCL’s Malkapur POL installation
8The final discovered L1 was competitive without signaling distress pricing. Expect future bids to cluster around this level for similar CFO scopes.
Technical scope pins down critical propane service — IOCL Lalganj vaporizers
8Three vaporizers at 1000 kg/hr each anchor propane evacuation reliability. The scope compresses supply and servicing into short windows. That makes pre-shutdown planning and QA discipline decisive.
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Sep 17: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions

Sep 17: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for hiring of services for notifier-based smoke detection system Details
8Tender for supply of coconut shell powder Details
8Lining up agency to carry out testing of generator Details  
8Tender for Heater pigging job in VDU along with Intelligent Pigging during TA-2026 Details
8Manpower supply and repair activities for major overhauling, RLA study & back pressure conversion of steam turbine generator Details  
8ARC for Security Services at Refinery Site for 3 Years and ADP 13 Months Details
8Tender for supply of fire fighting pump Details
8Annual maintenance contract with renewal for terminal automation system Details
8Procurement of network video recorder Details
8Procurement of caustic soda for bulk Details
8Procurement of H2S gas detector Details
8Tender for supply of packaged motor Details 
8Tender for Heater pigging jobs Details
8Procurement of shot blasting surface preparation material Details
8Procurement of toluene commercial Details
8Tender for supply of chemical hose Details
8Procurement of portable H2S gas detector Details
8Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 33kg cylinder filling facility Details
8Supply of high voltage cables 33kV 3C 300mm Details
8Tender for procurement of SS ring gaskets Details
8Procurement of plugin assembly for expander turbine 232-XT-116 Details
8Tender for procurement of server system for SPF Details
8Procurement of on-off valves for Biturox project Details
8Supply of special purpose centrifugal compressor for polypropylene unit project Details
8Hiring of services for fabrication of piston rings and piston shoes for BPCL propane gas compressors Details
8Hiring of services for maintenance & inspection and seal replacement of naphtha tank B Details
8Supply, installation, commissioning, onsite testing, and calibration of three-phase energy meters on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of materials for condenser automation on door delivery basis Details
8Supply of UPS batteries on buy-back and door delivery basis Details
8Providing of security and loss prevention services to pipeline Details
8Hiring experienced Chinese agency for equipment & services sourcing for $4B oil & gas project Details
8Supply of installation of fresh air ventilation system Details
8Annual rate contract for operation and running maintenance of 3 ton flameproof elevator of DCU Details
8Providing foreign exchange sell and buy services for employees Details
8Supply of complete safety valves Details
8Tender for conducting HAZOP and QRA study of 06 CGD gas areas Details
8Procurement of Emerson make Fisher control valve spares Details
8Tender for procurement of wire mesh Details
8Tender for supply of sight glass Details
8Procurement of safety cap for self-closing valves of LPG cylinders (V2) (Q3) Details
8Procurement of E&H make analyser spare Details
8Supply of canister top guide for BA23 Details
8Tender for joint feasibility study of acrylic acid chain project Details
8Lining up of contract for hiring safety supervisors for various operation, maintenance, and shutdown projects Details
8Three-year annual rate contract for gearbox repair, refurbishment, and supply of consumables Details
8Supply of controlled descent device with drill Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of new acknowledgment and reset feature at field (FTU) of GMS system Details
8Procurement of smart gateway RS485 Modbus Details
8Procurement of battery insulation tester Details
8Supply and installation of meter regulating station Details
8Three-year rate contract for repairs of ETP tanks and black oil tanks Details
8Supply of SS seamless or welded pipes Details
8Rate contract for steam leak survey, insulation survey, and setting loss surveys of all heaters and boilers Details
8Procurement of VFD for 55 kW 145A motor Details
8Supply and commissioning of ethanol 2-inch turbine flowmeter Details
8Procurement of door frame metal detector (Q2) Details
8Tender for repair of LPG cylinders using hydraulic bending machine Details
8Procurement of API 6D ball valves Details
8Supply of element suction filter primary and element suction filter secondary Details
8Tender for refurbishment of coupling Details
8Tender for supply of filter basket Details
8Comprehensive annual maintenance contract for 2 nos. Schindler passenger lifts Details
8Procurement of BHEL spares for DHDS RMP for TA 26 Details
8Hiring of gully suckers for cleaning and removal of oily muck, sludge Details
8Tender for repair of electric overhead traveling crane Details
8Supply of cables and extension panel for PMCC panel Details
8Hiring of extended well testing facility for gas processing Details
8Supply, development, and implementation of internal credit worthiness system Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe true RMS multimeter Details
8Annual rate contract for calibration of master instruments Details
8Procurement of spiral wound gaskets Details
8Supply of Monel pipes and fittings Details
8Annual maintenance contract for monitoring and maintenance of corrosion monitoring system of pipelines Details
8Procurement of safety hand lamp Details
8Supply of preservation of heat exchanger tube bundles using VCI packaging with VCI additives Details

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8GAIL to channel Dhamra LNG supplies through Nagpur–Jharsuguda pipeline Details
8India bets on carbon capture to offset coal reliance Details
8Fire breaks out in CNG pipeline near Vijaynagar Details
8ONGC partners with Mitsui to boost Dahej plant Details
8EIA sees natgas price jumping well over $4 in 2026 Details
8ABB to power Singapore’s first floating LNG terminal Details
8BRICS members Russia & India continue oil deals despite sanctions Details
8Azerbaijan resumes oil exports to India amid shifting markets Details
8Government initiatives strengthen Indian oil companies amid global challenges Details
8India-US trade deal breakthrough unlikely till Trump drops 25% oil-linked tariffs: GTRI Details
8Green hydrogen prices could fall below $3, transforming India’s energy landscape: Hardeep Singh Puri Details
8Oil India, Rajasthan power firm form JV for green energy push Details
8India’s first private-sector strategic petroleum reserve! Megha Engineering bags Rs 5,700-crore project; why it’s important Details
8World faces steeper oil, gas declines; import-heavy India vulnerable: IEA Details
8Oil gains 1% as Ukraine drone attacks target Russian supply Details
8Govt initiatives help oil companies thrive in unfavorable global environment: Report Details
8Japan's JERA in advanced talks to buy $1.7 billion of US shale gas assets, sources say Details
8IEA says more oil and gas investment may be needed Details
8India's Nayara Energy raises fuel supply to HPCL after EU sanctions Details
8Puri dismisses claims of biofuels damaging engines as 'rubbish' Details
8Numaligarh refinery expansion, new polypropylene plant to boost petrochemical intensity by 4%: Chairman Details
8Strategic reserves needed across crude value chain: Nayara chief Details
8Oil steadies as market weighs Russia supply risk and US rate decision Details
8PESB recommends Dr. Dulal Halder for director (operations) role at ONGC Videsh Details
8Natural gas to dominate U.S., China and India's energy mix by 2050 Details
8India's Russian oil imports strong in September so far despite US pressure: Report Details
8Thank you, Narendra: Trump's olive branch after weeks of India-bashing on oil Details
8Hydrogen projects to see strong growth despite cancellations and market challenges: IEA Details
8ExxonMobil launches new initiative to empower retail investors with automatic voting option Details
8S&P Global to host World Hydrogen India conference in New Delhi on Sep 25-26 Details
8TotalEnergies begins construction of final two major projects of the GGIP Details
8Jordan, China sign MoU on green hydrogen project Details
8India's LNG demand drops in 2025 as buyers await supply wave, price drop Details
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Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 17: 8Project Name: Seraikela-Kharsawan District City Gas Distribution
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Sonipat District City Gas Distribution Project

Sep 17: 8Project Name: Sonipat District City Gas Distribution
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Announcements

Sep 17: 8Cambay PSC Update [Synergia] Details
8Appointment of Statutory Auditors for FY 2025-26 [EIL] Details
8Execution of Addendum 01 to Subcontract Agreement with Posh India Offshore Pvt. Ltd. for ONGC Projects (PRP-VIII Gr. B & DUDP) [Seamec] Details
8Update on Scheme of Arrangement Application (C.A./CAA/MB/220/2024) filed by Talwandi Sabo Power Limited with NCLT [Vedanta] Details
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Bad days hit the gas sector

Sep 16: 8From steady salaries to sudden exits, the industry’s sense of security is being shaken.
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ONGC chairman's job: There are all kinds of things going on

Sep 16: 8Find out the various twist and turns of this story
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Another LNG terminal held up by bad weather

Sep 16: 8And there is no immediate relief in sight
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Scam letters expose a communication gap

Sep 16: 8Fake pipeline claims reveal weak official outreach, leaving villagers vulnerable and regulators reactive.
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Double standards in energy sanctions

Sep 16: 8EU gets transition years to ease off Russian gas, but expects India to pivot overnight.
8Central Europe’s heavy dependence earns it leniency till 2028. India’s dependence, meanwhile, is framed as defiance
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Boreholes multiply: From exploration to exploitation

Sep 16: Government relaxes caps on forest drilling but ties it to stricter ecological compliance.
8Expanded borehole limits raise questions on how far conservation safeguards can stretch.
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Brand new gas based chemical unit to come up in the North East

Sep 16: 8Find out who the promoter is
8The base line is ammonia and methanol, and value aded products susbequently
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Andhra Refinery Update

Sep 16: Xplorer undercuts estimate by 47.3% to win BPCL AP refinery topography survey
8A five-way limited contest at Ramayapattnam saw Xplorer land L1 at barely half the owner estimate. EIL kept the commercial frame tight: no EMD, firm price, GST-loaded evaluation and a 3-month finish. The pricing spread hints at either efficiency or risk-taking — and the delivery window will tell which.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Technical bids

Sep 16: Ten firms line up for GAIL’s two-year CP integrity ARC across DUPL/DPPL
8A crowded technical opening puts pressure on margins for GAIL’s CP ARC split across DUPL and DPPL. The SOW’s NACE-anchored surveys, GPS-stamped logging, and penalty-backed reporting will reward disciplined operators. But the real edge may lie in how quickly bidders can close CP anomalies under Part-B without derailing uptime.
Only Mecon clears HPCL’s technical gate for Vashi–NMIA ATF pipeline EPMC
8Four bidders showed up for HPCL’s EPMC, but only one made the technical cut. The bar was set around aviation-grade pipeline experience, tight documents, and full-stack integration. The commercial round will now test pricing power in a one-horse race.
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Downstream contracting briefs: What's new?

Sep 16: Petronet LNG pre-tender meet set for compressor package at Dahej PDH-PP plant
8Petronet LNG has called vendors to a pre-tender dialogue on a critical reciprocating gas compressor package for its Dahej PDH-PP complex. The scope spans API 618-compliant units with stringent technical and financial filters. But the compressed delivery timeline and operational flexibility demand raise fresh questions for contractors. Vendors are being asked to meet stringent API 618 standards in a high-pressure, fuel gas service application. The scope spans design to commissioning with non-lubricated cylinder specification. Such demands narrow the field to technically credible OEMs.
Pre-tender meet announced for DG set package at Dahej PDH-PP project
8Petronet LNG has called a pre-tender meeting for its Dahej petrochemical DG package. Engineers India is steering a technical alignment exercise before the formal bid. The scope and qualification requirements already hint at high entry barriers.
Granular pay ladders, formal change routes, and idle-time cover set the tone for the Pali Jodhpur spurline
8This pipeline tender hard-wires cash to measurable field and documentation milestones. Change-order and waiver templates formalise every deviation’s time, cost and guarantee effects. An explicit idle-time preservation line hints at a promoter intent on schedule discipline and liquidity balance.
HPCL launches bundled HIRA tender across 12 aviation service facilities
8HPCLhas rolled out a consolidated tender to conduct hazard identification and risk assessments at 12 aviation service facilities. The move brings multi-site HSE governance into one package, but also raises bidder compliance burdens. Reverse auction pressures and stricter PQC could reshape participation dynamics.
HPCL’s Visakh Refinery clubs VR and VRMP shift instrumentation services into a single RA-enabled GeM bid with a 31-month ePBG
8HPCL has rolled out a consolidated instrumentation maintenance package covering both VRMP and legacy VR units. The bid pushes a two-packet, RA-enabled model with tight compliance and a striking 31-month ePBG. Whether KPIs, manpower minima, and the security tenor get clarified at pre-bid could shape participation and pricing.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part1)

Sep 16: PLL tightens IP and acceptance controls in 220 kv GIS package for PDH-PP complex at Dahej
8Key IP and licensing clauses have been rewritten to concentrate control with the Owner. Attempts to dilute acceptance and change-order leverage were pushed back. The net effect reshapes risk, cashflow timing, and bidder behaviour on this high-stakes power package.
Corrigendum tightens HDD, CP and heat-tracing interfaces in DR 1.0 pipeline package at IOCL Digboi.
8IOCL has clarified who supplies, who installs and where HDD casing gets paid. The changes compress variation risk and improve cash conversion on pipe supplies. But the toughest execution choices still sit with bidders in route engineering and submerged multi-line corridors.
BPCL pushes two-stage H2 membrane engineering on GeM, extends bid to 22 Sep with tighter ATC and TPIA guardrails
8A hydrogen membrane study at Kochi just gained two extra weeks—and stricter paperwork. BPCL has locked in longer bid validity, a ±25% option clause, and mandatory TPIA verification. The consultant’s stopwatch-style SLAs could decide margins more than hourly rates.
IOCL pushes UPS bid to 25 September without shifting execution clocks in Digboi refinery 1.0 expansion
8IOCL has issued a date-only extension for the Digboi UPS package. The submission now closes on 25 September with opening on 26 September, while delivery, securities, and evaluation stay constant. The technical bar—Ni-Cd autonomy, ISA-G3 electronics, and THD limits—still decides who plays.
Two-step date push takes IOCL Panipat PP catalyst tender to 22 September
8IOCL has pushed the PP catalyst bid calendar twice, landing on 22 September after an 8 September start point. The PDFs keep the clauses intact and defer the operative timestamps to the portal, hinting at a calendar-only realignment. What forced two weekly nudges, and how does it change bidder calculus and RA tension?
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Downstream contracting briefs: Extension (Part2)

Sep 16: Second extension pushes HPCL LMBU LCWS pump bid to 25 Sep as EIL locks Rev-B specs and zero-tolerance power guarantees
8The LCWS package just moved again, with price opening gated behind a stricter performance regime. Technical Amendment-1 swaps in Rev-B specs and data sheets, and forces guaranteed shaft-power with zero positive tolerance. Domestic-only bidding remains, but the real contest is now efficiency, not paperwork.
Seven-day bid extension, L1 stance intact for CAMS digitalization in BPCL
8BPCL has shifted the CAMS bid date by a week while keeping selection firmly on an L1 basis. Vendors asked for QCBS and quarterly CAMC payouts but found little room for change. The fine print on integrations may matter more than the extra days.
HPCL extends consultancy tender for assessment centres to 22 September after corrigenda tighten compliance
8HPCL has pushed back the closing date for its assessment centre consultancy tender to 22 September, following multiple corrigenda. The changes clarify quoting formats, reinforce strict separation of technical and financial submissions, and reaffirm penalty regimes. The extension underscores both bidder compliance challenges and HPCL’s insistence on tight delivery controls.
GSPL’s PMC ARC bid date pushed by a week to 22 September for small-connectivity projects
8GSPL has moved the bid due date to 22 September for its two-year PMC rate contract capped at Rs 2 crore. The shift could expand the qualified bidder set and sharpen reverse-auction outcomes. But unless openings are rescheduled, bid-scrutiny could be squeezed on the same day.
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Cancellation invoked after zero TA-CA qualifiers in ONGC hydraulic lab

Sep 16: 8The promoter ended the process citing non-qualification of all four bidders at TA-CA stage.
8This keeps technical integrity ahead of schedule pressure.
8Expect a fresh round only after internal sign-offs.
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PNGRB widens eligibility and extends bid timeline for global regulatory gap analysis consultancy

Sep 16: 8PNGRB has pushed the submission deadline by almost a month while diluting pre-qualification norms. Bidders now get a 15-year experience window and consortium participation rights. The changes signal low initial response and PNGRB’s urgency to secure global expertise.
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E&P contracting brief: Part I

Sep 16: Enclosed ground flare package hardens schedule and HSE guardrails in SunPetro’s Bhaskar-I
8SunPetro’s Bhaskar-I flare tender pairs a 2,00,000 SCMD enclosed ground flare with unusually tight delay remedies.
8The document layers week-on-week LDs with waiting-rate damages and a payment freeze to police schedule risk.
8But the payoff sits in the fine print—where acceptance artefacts, local workshop expectations and brand-new-only sourcing could reshape the bidder set.
Insurance surety flexibility meets hard EMD gate in ONGC’s Shertha CBHP O&M in Ahmedabad Asset
8ONGC’s Shertha CBHP tender blends modern security instruments with a firm stance on bid discipline.
8The move to post-bid clarifications and a strict BEC matrix could reshape bidder behavior.
8But the denial of MSE EMD exemption raises the bar on who can play.
ONGC Assam rig health check-up tender sees mixed bidder outcomes in qualification stage
8Three firms — Apave, Enerconnect, and OMCI Rig Services — cleared qualification, while Kamaiah Engineering Services was disqualified.
8The disqualification signals ONGC’s strict enforcement of bid evaluation criteria.
8The qualified pool blends international QC firms with local specialists, shaping a competitive but compliance-driven field.
ONGC Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited liquid mud plant tender resets pre-bid and mandates integrity pact
ONGC’s latest corrigenda tighten governance and clarify design inputs for the GPPL liquid mud plant.
8The pre-bid timing is reset and a signed integrity pact is now compulsory, while complete soil data is released under the SLA.
8The moves cut foundation risk but raise the compliance bar for bidders.
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E&P contracting brief: Part II

Sep 16: Deadline pushed to 22 September 2025 but PQCs stay tight in Cairn MBA ASP surfactant EoI
8Cairn has extended the surfactant EoI but left its technical and financial gates unchanged.
8That combination could expand credible participation without compromising ASP performance at MBA.
8The real test is whether suppliers can evidence end-to-end quality for industrial blends across outsourced steps.
Two-week push to 30 September resets bid opening to 1 October for logging and TCP-DST tender
8ONGC has pushed the logging and TCP-DST tender by two weeks, moving submission to 30 September and opening to 1 October.
8The scope spans slim-hole compact logging up to 5,500 m and HPHT TCP-DST with tight turnaround and safety requirements.
8Nothing else changes — which keeps qualification bars high and leaves bidder strategy to do the heavy lifting.
Fourth extension moves ONGC digital SI empanelment to 18–19 September
8ONGC has granted a final three-day extension to close on 18 September with opening on 19 September.
8The shift preserves a strict QBS/TPIA-verified gate while leaving scope, ITB and BEC intact.
8With EMD waived and evidence heavy, the extra time could change who qualifies—without changing the rules.
Extension of Oil India snubbing unit tender to 03 October 2025
8Oil India has again shifted the bid submission timeline, this time to 03 October 2025.
8The earlier extensions had already stretched the window to mid-September, but the latest notice signals continued pressure from bidders around compliance documentation.
8With PQCs still frozen against the original cut-off date, the new extension helps logistics but does not expand the qualification pool.
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BPCL Bina petchem expansion pre-bid clarifications lock scope firmly on contractors

Sep 16: 8Bidders sought relief on pumps, mixers and swing nozzle specifications, but EIL refused to shift scope. The client’s stance points to a deliberate tightening of contractor obligations. Whether this shapes future petrochemical tankage packages is the bigger question.
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