India's dual-peak power grid crisis: Gas is the only way out. $810 million asset recovery mission: How GAIL was shockingly flying blind. The high-stakes math of petroleum storage safety. Oil & Gas Sector: All the tenders of the day. Feedstock gambit by IOCL: Study by handpicked licensor. Sovereign shield or market monopoly? The multi-tiered rules of PSU insurance. The "50% liability" conflict: Risk hedging at Andhra. Crude pipeline project: Has a hard reset been done of the bidders?. LPG pipeline: The risky 33% upgrade. Stubble to steam: The hidden mechanical hurdle in a biomass plant. The 1,200km Umbilical: How Oil India plans to manage an Andaman Deepwater well . Massive petrochem expansion: IOCL at it again. Why India’s second-largest gas marketer is seeing volumes plummet?. The night-shift insurgency: IOCL’s tactical pivot to ‘QRT’ warfare in the Bihar Oil-Belt. Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector. E&P contracting brief for the day. Downstream contracting briefs. Daily forward looking import matrices. Announcements. Kozhikode & Wayanad District City Gas Distribution Project. Patna District City Gas Distribution Project. Reliance Industries buys Venezuelan oil from Chevron for the first time in 3 years . What has a refinery got to do with a snake charmer?. False economy of idle gas: How a boycott is secretly destroying India’s coal infrastructure. 100 Million barrels in reserves: Yet it is stymied from tapping it. India’s offshore rig reset: The great scattering of charter hire rates. A dogged Indian competitor haunts Schlumberger in a seven-month E&P race. A drilling tender frozen in time: one Assam well waits through 15 deadline extensions . MSW-based CBG feasibility tender narrows to a single technical qualifier. Petrochemical units: Owner surrenders technical high ground. The high-stakes technical pivot driving the Visakh Refinery’s hexane expansion. IGGL Gas Grid expansion: Why has it slashed talent requirements. Facial recognition: It is invasive and intrusive but there is no escaping it. LNG shipping: Why is GAIL so edgy?. Usar PDH-PP project: When is commissioning likely?. Kochi refinery is stress testing a digital doomsday. Petrochemical units: Owner surrenders technical highground. NRL: Commissioning timelines. Today's update in E&P & Midstream-Downstream sector. E&P contracting brief: Part I.
India's dual-peak power grid crisis: Gas is the only way out
Feb 26: 8This is an incredible insight, now coming from big data, using the best possible Ai tools 8So gas is not dead yet for the power sector, in fact it is the only solution, it seems We use python to crunch big data, and run longitudinal, latitudinal and diagonal studies across thousands of pages of live power sector data. And then finetune that further using multiple LLMs to get never-before insights that only context aware analysts can wrestle out. The hardest part is to get the daily data together from hundreds of sources across the power sector. This is now an analyst assisted Jason data product that comes fresh every day and anyone can query on a daily basis. Click on Details for moreDetails
$810 million asset recovery mission: How GAIL was shockingly flying blind
Feb 26: 8The gas major has admitted it lacks detailed records for assets valued at over Rs 6,750 crore of this acquisition. Click on Details for moreDetails
The high-stakes math of petroleum storage safety
Feb 26: 8Why is PNGRB pushing for a single vendor monopoly? Click on Details for more
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Oil & Gas Sector: All the tenders of the day
Feb 26: 8We catch all the tendering activities of the oil & gas industry for the day Hundreds of tenders, winners, technical bid submissions, date extensons, pre-bid queries, everything, you get it all here, Click on Details for more.
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Feedstock gambit by IOCL: Study by handpicked licensor
Feb 26: 8IOCL is directing a licensor to evaluate the "maximum processing potential" of INDMAX off-gas by systematically "displacing DCU off gas". 8As INDMAX technology aims to maximize propylene and ethylene production, the study must determine if the existing recovery unit can handle this richer stream without choking existing NCU capacity. 8And the licensor is handpicked Click on Details for more
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Sovereign shield or market monopoly? The multi-tiered rules of PSU insurance
Feb 26: 8Is it a fair bid if the rules change based on who owns the bidder? 8An audit of recent oil and gas mandates shows a pattern of "technical filters" designed to ensure that state-owned risk never leaves state-owned hands. Click on Details for more
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The "50% liability" conflict: Risk hedging at Andhra
Feb 26: 8A critical standoff has emerged in the pre-bid queries regarding the financial exposure of the technology licensor. Click on Details for more
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Crude pipeline project: Has a hard reset been done of the bidders?
Feb 26: 8BPCL has mandated that bidders who have already submitted their offers "need to re-submit" Click on Details for more
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LPG pipeline: The risky 33% upgrade
Feb 26: 8Unlike a new pipeline project, this is "open-heart surgery" on a live LPG network. The consultant must figure out how to integrate massive new pumps and bypasses without shutting down the current supply to Patalganga, Chakan, and Rasayani. Any miscalculation at the SV-7 node doesn't just stall the project—it risks a state-wide LPG shortage. Click on Details for more
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Stubble to steam: The hidden mechanical hurdle in a biomass plant
Feb 26: 8IOCL is racing to commission a grass-root biomass plantt. Positioned as a solution to the regional stubble-burning crisis, the plant is designed for a smallish throughput. However, the technical fine print suggests that "small" does not mean "simple." Click on Details for more
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The 1,200km Umbilical: How Oil India plans to manage an Andaman Deepwater well
Feb 26: Skeptics see a logistical nightmare, but how does the operator see it? Click on Details for moreDetails
Massive petrochem expansion: IOCL at it again
Feb 26: 8It is put a bet again on downstream plastics, launching a high-stakes bid to build world-class production units one more time Click on Details for more
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Why India’s second-largest gas marketer is seeing volumes plummet?
Feb 26: 8As the company locks itself into massive "take-or-pay" import contracts through 2026 and beyond, can it survive a price war looming ahead? Click on Details for moreDetails
The night-shift insurgency: IOCL’s tactical pivot to ‘QRT’ warfare in the Bihar Oil-Belt
Feb 26: 8As "tapping" syndicates grow more sophisticated, IOCL is deploying "Night Quick Reaction Teams" to defend theBihar corridor. 8But with specialized security priced at a fixed minimum wage, is India’s energy giant bringing a paper shield to a high-pressure fight? Click on Details for moreDetails
Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector
Feb 26: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section Click on Reports for more DetailsDetails
E&P contracting brief for the day
Feb 26: 1) Oil India Limited extends pre-bid window and hardens bidder compliance levers in GeM core cutting services tender 8Oil India Limited has issued multiple corrigenda, extending the pre-bid query deadline and shifting the pre-bid conference.
2) Offshore cementing services tender extended 8The offshore cementing services package is turning into a compliance-and-supply-chain test, not just a manpower contest. 8The bid calendar has already moved more than once, and the latest extension pushes bidders deeper into documentation-heavy territory. 8The payoff is access to a multi-year call-out contract, but only if bidders can clear the additive tie-up gate and price-structure constraints.
3) Oil well cement rate contract bid submission extended 8The bid submission has been pushed to 06 March 2026, buying bidders time. 8Behind the date move, the pre-bid posture stays hardline on firm pricing and compliance-led spec alignment.
Feb 26: 1) Kochi refinery crane and equipment o&m bid narrows to two qualifiers under an overall L1, quote-all-lines gate 8The next stage will show whether the narrowed field turns into a price war or a risk-priced outcome.
2) Three bidders clear technical gate radiography tender 8Click on Details for more
3) GAIL awards EIA consultant for Bidadi–Poonapalli 24-inch pipeline as L-1 undercuts peers by 154–361% 8The gap between L1 and others raises a familiar question: is this structural efficiency, or risk being priced out of the bid?
Feb 26: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days. Get the daily updates for : 8LNG 8Crude 8Chemicals 8Fertilizers 8LPG 8Ammonia 8Coal & Coke 8All tankers 8Bulk and Dry cargo Click on Reports for more.Details
Announcements
Feb 26: 8Extraordinary Gazette Notification under Section 2(a) of Petroleum and Minerals Pipelines Act. [Gazette] Details 8Gazette Notification under PMP Act for RoU acquisition for JTN22–Jotana GGS pipeline, Gujarat [Gazette] Details 8Open House Minutes (10 Feb 2026): Stakeholder views on PNGRB Draft Consumer Protection Regulations, 2025 [PNGRB] Details 8PNGRB Monthly Bulletin - Month of December 2025 [PNGRB] Details 8PNGRB CGD Report December 2025: CNG 137% Target, PNG 42% Achievement [PNGRB] Details 8Investor Presentation [Savita Oil] Details 8Swan Corp Limited approves reconstitution of Audit Committee effective February 20, 2026 [Swan] Details 8Earnings Call Q3 FY2025-26 – Transcript [HOEC] Details 8HOEC Board approves resignation of Managing Director and appoints Baroruchi Mishra as MD & CEO effective April 1, 2026 [HOEC] Details 8Adani Ports announces early results of cash tender offers for 2027 and 2031 Senior Notes [Adani Port] Details 8SEAMEC Limited informs temporary offhire of Vessel SEAMEC II for Flag State Inspection [Seamec] Details 8Hazoor Multi Projects Limited intimates CRISIL rating assignment for subsidiary’s Rs.476 crore bank facilities [HMPL] DetailsDetails
Kozhikode & Wayanad District City Gas Distribution Project
Reliance Industries buys Venezuelan oil from Chevron for the first time in 3 years
Feb 26: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders: 8Procurement of coated line pipes for Vijaipur to BPCL, Bina pipeline project Details 8Procurement of insurance policies Details 8Procurement of mandatory spares Details 8Procurement of coated line pipe for DUPL DPPL project Details 8Hiring of contract services for pipeline profile survey by bathymetry and subbottom profiling Details 8Tender for insurance policies of fire tenders Details 8Procurement of non-intrusive magnetic type pig signaller Details 8Procurement of electrical power and control cables for C2-C3 recovery plant, LPG plant, HVJ compressor station & township Details 8Procurement of spare CCTV cameras Details 8Hiring of services for hydrotesting of insurance pipelines and other associated jobs Details 8Supply and installation of composite repair material for Sindri Spur Line under JHBDPL network Details 8Tender for deputation of engineer for troubleshooting and healthiness checking of ABB Unitrol-F excitation system Details 8Tender for carrying walk-through inspection of 42" dia crude receipt pipeline Details 8Lining up of agency to carry out electrical condition monitoring activities Details 8Procurement of EOR surfactant Details 8Hiring contract for rodent control services Details 8Procurement of isopropyl alcohol Details 8Tender for replacement of demister pad for KOD of HPD compressor Details 8Procurement of corrosion inhibitor for water injection Details 8Annual maintenance contract for servicing & calibration of the instruments indicated below Details 8Tender for oil and gas drilling service - onshore (Amendment-2) Details 8Tender for API dead weight filter press Details 8Tender for repair refurbishment works on offshore pedestal crane Details 8Supply and installation of centralized automatic remineralization and UV disinfection skid for Tapti process complex on LSTK basis Details 8Hiring of 24 heavy vehicles Details 8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) for SCADA UPS Details 8Tender for repair and servicing of jib crane of Panna platform Details 8Procurement of operational/overhauling spares for screw compressors installed in refrigeration package Details 8Tender for Fab and supply of BHS PGC-B BOV bleed line Details 8Tender for rewinding of 02 Nos HT motor Sl. No 865214 03 and 865214 04 of ICW platform Details 8Supply of loose bagasse on delivery basis Details 8Laying of PE pipeline network including associated works for Patna GA – city gas distribution network Details 8Procurement of 400 MT DMDS (Dimethyl Di-Sulphide) for GCU 1 and 2 Details 8Design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, transportation, and supply of ball valve Details 8Design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, testing, transportation, and supply of dual plate check valve Details 8Annual rate contract for supply of automotive batteries Details 8Procurement of rotary gear pump for polypropylene project Details 8Tender for procurement of hardware Details 8Tender for customs clearance and inland transportation of imported consignments to Petronet LNG Ltd Details 8Procurement of pressure vessels for PPU project – SS (Up to 25mm), CS (Up to 25mm, 26–50mm, 51–100mm), and LTCS Details 8Procurement of Johnson screens, collectors and support grids Details 8Tender for parking management system with cylinder accounting for Sewree B Details 8Tender for supply of valves Details 8Procurement of general purpose ball valves Details 8Tender for license of structural analysis & design software "STRAP" on subscription basis for 36 month Details 8Supply of single proprietary tender for purchasing 2000 KVA HTDG spares Details 8Supply of Si-Absorber/ hydrogenator catalyst Details 8Supply of spares for 150 m3/hr LPG pump including overhauling and testing Details 8Procurement of spares of TCO service pumps installed in IndMax unit Details 8Procurement of OEM Rotork make MOV spare parts Details 8Tender for supply of gate valve Details 8Supply of KSB make pump spares Details 8Supply of seal spares of EBIL Details 8Supply of Flowserve make seal Details 8Procurement of PCT fan blade Details 8Supply of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) Details 8Tender for carrying out statutory testing and painting of 5/10 year due LPG cylinders ex-Temipl Details 8Annual maintenance contract (AMC) service of auto LPG dispensing stations Details 8Supply of blowdown valves Details 8Providing services for deployment of security agency for pipeline Details 8Supply of aluminium valve cap Details 8Tender for procurement of studs Details 8Expert supervisory services for inspection & maintenance jobs of de-aerators Details 8Supply of condenser and cooling coils Details 8Tender for RFET inspection of heat exchanger and air fin cooler tubes of various units Details 8ARC for electrical works for admin area Details 8Provision of cylinder handling and auxiliary services Details 8Supply and installation of semi-auto PMCC apparatus Details 8Procurement of spring support for DCU Details 8Three years rate contract towards assistance for the operation of STP and ETPs Details 8Contract for condition monitoring of pumps Details 8Two years rate contract for inspection of progress of house construction under corporation housing loan scheme Details 8Tender for supply of pipes for TA 2026 Details 8Tender for supply of valves Details 8Tender for foam concentrate for producing mechanical foam for fire fighting Details 8Supply of element filter John Crane MRG73AB Details 8Procurement of injection spray nozzles for CDU3 unit Details 8Tender for supply of mainline pump Details 8Supply of AIO colour and mono LaserJet printers Details 8Supply of coupling assy complete Rexnord IDC103AB Details 8Supply of gear box assy Shanthi SA200 Details 8Procurement of electrical power & control cables Details 8Supply of motor operated ball valve Details 8Tender for BBPOU services provider for digital payments for LPG customers of IOC/HPC/BPC Details 8Annual maintenance contract for split ACs, water cooler, water dispensers, and tower ACs Details 8Procurement of VLV 6-inch 300# IF-FV-12540A for PFCCU 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): 8Govt mandates 20 percent ethanol?blended petrol nationwide from April 1 Details 8E20 Achieved. India Shifts From Sugarcane To Corn Ethanol. Are OEMs Ready For E27 Or E30? Details 8Astana’s $10B pipeline plan stalls as TAPI partners remain quiet Details 8Gas leak from pipeline triggers fire in UP’s Jaunpur; major accident averted, two injured Details 8Honeywell signs supply deal for seven planned eSAF plants Details 8Technip Energies wins €1bn?plus LNG contract for QatarEnergy project Details 8Streamlining India’s gas network through market?based balancing Details 8Inpex Eyes Mid?Year Bids for $21B Indonesia LNG Project Details 8Tender to support 500,000 tonnes green methanol production in works Details 8IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL to take 35% stake in shipping freight joint venture with SCI Details 8OPEC+ to consider 137,000 bpd oil output increase for April, sources say Details 8Russia boosts budget reserve fund amid falling oil revenues Details 8HOEC appoints Baroruchi Mishra as MD & CEO; Ramasamy Jeevanandam steps down Details 8Australia Ships LNG 16,000 Miles to Canada as Asia Demand Slumps Details 8Engineers India Limited JV RFCL CEO S. Manoharan Wins CEO of the Year Award in Mumbai Details 8Engineers India Limited CMD Vartika Shukla Meets GCPL MD Hemant Desai to Strengthen EPCM Collaboration Details 8Cochin Shipyard, HD Hyundai advance talks for $500 million shipbuilding joint venture in Kochi: Why it matters Details 8QatarEnergy awards EPC contract for the North Field West 16 MTPA LNG Project Details 8India reduced LNG imports by 8% in 2025 Details 8Reliance Industries buys Venezuelan oil from Chevron for the first time in 3 years Details 8E20 Ethanol: Fueling Change by 2026 Details 8New fuel efficiency norms under review of PMO: H D Kumaraswamy Details 8Saudi Shipping Giant Rents Supertankers as Freight Costs Skyrocket Details 8Trump Slaps 126% Tariff on Indian Solar Panels in Escalating Trade Fight Details 8Vikram Solar Secures 378 MW Module Supply Order from NTPC?Indian Oil JV Details 8Labour Unrest At Indian Oil’s Panipat Refinery, Work Stops Amid Clashes Details 8Can India Continue Buying Russian Oil? US Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling Relieves Trade Pressure Details You can also click on Newsclips for more