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City Gas Distribution may not have a bright future ahead. RIL's Sohagpur West block: Baker Hughes and Schlumberger trying out new technology. Iran crisis: Find out what India is up to. Welspun: Company operates in a much wider horizon. Oilex vs. GSPC: Fresh trouble . GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets. Software updates: Fertilizer projects. Rs 15000 crore super thermal power stations: Three in race for induced draught cooling tower package. Rs 1000 crore in FGD system: Temporarily stalled. RIL-BP on high spending mode-I: FPSO ordered. RIL-BP on high spending mode-II: Find out what the budgets are for next two years. ONGC's Group General Managers: Get the list here. Oil & gas employment: Has there been a upswing?. Why did Sudhir Mathur quit?. LNG contracts: Get the full list here. LNG carriers: Get an update on active carriers worldwide . End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math. Will ONGC's KG-DWN-98/2 development hit first gas in December 2019?. Oil & gas job vacancies-I: Who is to be next OIL CMD. Oil & gas job vacancies-II: Heated race for technical director's job in Petronet LNG.
City Gas Distribution may not have a bright future ahead
Apr 24:
Investors caught up in the euphoria of investing in new city gas distribution projects, based on the economics of heavy use of CNG, should take note of an exhaustive report that says gas as a transportation fuel for city transportation will have a short self life.
8Threats are coming from cleaner engines which close the gap between gas and petroleum-based fuels
8A bigger threat is from electric vehicles
8In India, the biggest uncertainty comes from the fact that it is based on government largesse. Governments are capable of changing their minds.
8However, one segment that seems to have a sustainable future however is the use of LNG in heavy vehicles
Click on Reports for a detailed fact-based analysis Details
8Threats are coming from cleaner engines which close the gap between gas and petroleum-based fuels
8A bigger threat is from electric vehicles
8In India, the biggest uncertainty comes from the fact that it is based on government largesse. Governments are capable of changing their minds.
8However, one segment that seems to have a sustainable future however is the use of LNG in heavy vehicles
Click on Reports for a detailed fact-based analysis Details
RIL's Sohagpur West block: Baker Hughes and Schlumberger trying out new technology
Apr 24:
RIL may be using offshore technology in the revival of production in its D-6 block but it seems to have failed so far in infusing adequate technology in CBM production
8Baker Hughes and Schlumberger have been pressed on to the job at the Sohagpur West CBM block
8Meanwhile, expect orders for more rigs in the block
Click on Details for more Details
8Baker Hughes and Schlumberger have been pressed on to the job at the Sohagpur West CBM block
8Meanwhile, expect orders for more rigs in the block
Click on Details for more Details
Iran crisis: Find out what India is up to
Apr 24:
Iran accounts for 10% of India's oil imports.
8With the Americans turning of the Iranian tap, Indian companies are looking at a Plan B.
8Find out how they are being impacted and what alternate measures are they planning to adapt to plug the gap.
8Also know more on how India is going to impacted economically by the US decision to disallow Iranian imports
Click on Reports for more Details
8With the Americans turning of the Iranian tap, Indian companies are looking at a Plan B.
8Find out how they are being impacted and what alternate measures are they planning to adapt to plug the gap.
8Also know more on how India is going to impacted economically by the US decision to disallow Iranian imports
Click on Reports for more Details
Welspun: Company operates in a much wider horizon
Apr 24:
Welspun Corporation Ltd may have received a big boost when the government put in place a policy that effectively barred foreign pipe manufacturers from bidding in Indian projects where pipes are needed.
8But Welspun's economics are no longer determined by mere government fiat on local content requirements in pipes.
8The company has a much wider horizon now
Click on Reports for more Details
8But Welspun's economics are no longer determined by mere government fiat on local content requirements in pipes.
8The company has a much wider horizon now
Click on Reports for more Details
Oilex vs. GSPC: Fresh trouble
Apr 24:
In the oil & gas industry, when it comes to a fight, either with a fellow JV partner or the government, a foreign company has a distinct disadvantage.
8Cairn Energy Plc found its shares in Cairn India were sold by the Indian government well before an international arbitration could declare an award over the dispute. Similar battles were fought and lost by other foreign companies as well. The trend contributes to the growing disenchantment and disinterest by foreign companies in India's E&P sector.
8Oilex has been fighting a battle with GSPC over cash calls in the Cambay PSC
8But the company is now facing a criminal case of an entirely different kind
Click on Details for more Details
8Cairn Energy Plc found its shares in Cairn India were sold by the Indian government well before an international arbitration could declare an award over the dispute. Similar battles were fought and lost by other foreign companies as well. The trend contributes to the growing disenchantment and disinterest by foreign companies in India's E&P sector.
8Oilex has been fighting a battle with GSPC over cash calls in the Cambay PSC
8But the company is now facing a criminal case of an entirely different kind
Click on Details for more Details
GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets
Apr 24:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of coated line pipes Details
8Repair and Replacement of Cone Roof Tanks, Pipelines and structures Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Rewinding/ Repair of HT and VFD motors Details
8Supply of Pipes Details
8Road transportation of Packed Lubricants / Greases /Specialities in ISO type container trucks Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex Paradeep to Bhubaneshwar ASF Patna ASF Raipur ASF and Ranchi ASF Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex NRL to Guwahati ASF Details
8Civil SOR jobs at Karnataka locations Details
8Hiring of security lighting services at different sites in Cauvery asset Details
8Hiring of Consultancy Services for Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking for All Employee Welfare Trusts Details
8Procurement and erection & commission of 20 ton EOT crane for BOP yard Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Ban on Iranian crude may cost Indian refiners Rs 2,500 crore: ICRA Details
8Haldia Petrochem to invest Rs 62,714 crore to set up 12 MTPA refinery complex in Andhra Details
8India says fully prepared to take on oil imports challenge post lifting of sanctions waiver Details
8India prepares for life without Iran oil Details
8GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets Details
8US holds the key to how much pain Iran oil can cause to Indian stocks Details
8Congress hits out at Modi govt over US decision to end Iran oil waivers Details
8US to ensure steady oil supply for India Details
8OPINION: Iran sanctions decision rewards hedge fund oil bulls Details
8China's CNPC says has closed 4 Xinjiang gas fields for maintenance Details
8Apache delays production of Permian natural gas due to pricing pressure Details
8Goldman says removal of Iran oil sanctions waivers to have limited impact Details
8China's Sinopec resumes US oil imports after six-month halt Details
8Fire extinguished on Nigeria's oil-exporting NCTL pipeline Details
8Lifting of Iran oil sanctions waivers set to push global crude prices higher Details
8Japan expects little impact from US scrapping Iran oil waivers Details
8$5-trillion fuel exploration plans 'incompatible' with climate goals Details
8Oil prices shoot to 2019 highs on Iran crackdown Details
8Oil dips on well supplied markets despite tighter Iran sanctions Details
8COLUMN-Oil traders to Saudi Arabia: "show us the barrels" - Kemp Details
8U.S. making a mistake politicising oil -Iran oil minister Details
8White House economist sees no impact on oil prices from Iran sanctions Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Procurement of coated line pipes Details
8Repair and Replacement of Cone Roof Tanks, Pipelines and structures Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Rewinding/ Repair of HT and VFD motors Details
8Supply of Pipes Details
8Road transportation of Packed Lubricants / Greases /Specialities in ISO type container trucks Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex Paradeep to Bhubaneshwar ASF Patna ASF Raipur ASF and Ranchi ASF Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex NRL to Guwahati ASF Details
8Civil SOR jobs at Karnataka locations Details
8Hiring of security lighting services at different sites in Cauvery asset Details
8Hiring of Consultancy Services for Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking for All Employee Welfare Trusts Details
8Procurement and erection & commission of 20 ton EOT crane for BOP yard Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Ban on Iranian crude may cost Indian refiners Rs 2,500 crore: ICRA Details
8Haldia Petrochem to invest Rs 62,714 crore to set up 12 MTPA refinery complex in Andhra Details
8India says fully prepared to take on oil imports challenge post lifting of sanctions waiver Details
8India prepares for life without Iran oil Details
8GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets Details
8US holds the key to how much pain Iran oil can cause to Indian stocks Details
8Congress hits out at Modi govt over US decision to end Iran oil waivers Details
8US to ensure steady oil supply for India Details
8OPINION: Iran sanctions decision rewards hedge fund oil bulls Details
8China's CNPC says has closed 4 Xinjiang gas fields for maintenance Details
8Apache delays production of Permian natural gas due to pricing pressure Details
8Goldman says removal of Iran oil sanctions waivers to have limited impact Details
8China's Sinopec resumes US oil imports after six-month halt Details
8Fire extinguished on Nigeria's oil-exporting NCTL pipeline Details
8Lifting of Iran oil sanctions waivers set to push global crude prices higher Details
8Japan expects little impact from US scrapping Iran oil waivers Details
8$5-trillion fuel exploration plans 'incompatible' with climate goals Details
8Oil prices shoot to 2019 highs on Iran crackdown Details
8Oil dips on well supplied markets despite tighter Iran sanctions Details
8COLUMN-Oil traders to Saudi Arabia: "show us the barrels" - Kemp Details
8U.S. making a mistake politicising oil -Iran oil minister Details
8White House economist sees no impact on oil prices from Iran sanctions Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Apr 24:
NPK-DAP Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 987 crore
8Project Event:The proposal for environmental clearance has been submitted, RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in May in place of April 2019.
Click here for more details
Ammonium Phosphate Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 500 crore
8Project Event: The first priority is the zinc smelter project after that it plans to hire an EPC contractor for its Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate project
Click here for more details Details
8Cost - Rs 987 crore
8Project Event:The proposal for environmental clearance has been submitted, RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in May in place of April 2019.
Click here for more details
Ammonium Phosphate Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 500 crore
8Project Event: The first priority is the zinc smelter project after that it plans to hire an EPC contractor for its Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate project
Click here for more details Details
Rs 15000 crore super thermal power stations: Three in race for induced draught cooling tower package
Apr 24:
Project Name: Super Greenfield Thermal Power Project
8Project Cost: 15000 crores
8Project Description: The EPC contractor BHEL along with sub-contractor Bygging India Limited is carrying out the RCC works in the chimney for the greenfield super thermal power project. BHEL has allotted Ion Exchange (India) Ltd for the condensate polishing unit in the units. Moreover, civil works at the main plant are in process. A bid for induced draught cooling tower package had been floated in which Paharpur Cooling Tower, Hamon Shriram Cottrell Pvt.Ltd., and Bridge & Roof Company Limited are the major contenders. The boiler erection works are yet to start. BHEL along with the supply of turbine auxiliaries has also won the bid for supply of WFGD for the project. While GE Power India will supply pressure parts equipment of the boiler at a cost of 467.9 crores. Unit-1 is expected to be synchronized by the end of 2021. Further bids are expected soon.
8Project Event: RFQ for the erection and commissioning of the CHP and AHP is expected by July 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Nov/2017
8RFQ Date: Jul/2019
8Release Date: Jul/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2023
Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: 15000 crores
8Project Description: The EPC contractor BHEL along with sub-contractor Bygging India Limited is carrying out the RCC works in the chimney for the greenfield super thermal power project. BHEL has allotted Ion Exchange (India) Ltd for the condensate polishing unit in the units. Moreover, civil works at the main plant are in process. A bid for induced draught cooling tower package had been floated in which Paharpur Cooling Tower, Hamon Shriram Cottrell Pvt.Ltd., and Bridge & Roof Company Limited are the major contenders. The boiler erection works are yet to start. BHEL along with the supply of turbine auxiliaries has also won the bid for supply of WFGD for the project. While GE Power India will supply pressure parts equipment of the boiler at a cost of 467.9 crores. Unit-1 is expected to be synchronized by the end of 2021. Further bids are expected soon.
8Project Event: RFQ for the erection and commissioning of the CHP and AHP is expected by July 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Nov/2017
8RFQ Date: Jul/2019
8Release Date: Jul/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2023
Click here for more details Details
Rs 1000 crore in FGD system: Temporarily stalled
Apr 24:
Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - Installation of FGD
8Project Cost: 1000 crores
8Project Description: The owner seems to have put off the installation of a Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation system in the 1340 MW thermal power station s due to ongoing state assembly elections. Approval from the state government has been obtained. Fichtner Consulting Engineers had prepared the draft feasibility report for the project. The WFGD units will be equipped with a gas-gas heater.
8Project Event: RFQ for the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of WFGDs is expected by June 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2018
8RFQ Date: Jun/2019
8Release Date: Jun/2019
8Start Date: 2020
8Completion Date: 2022
Click here for more details Details
8Project Cost: 1000 crores
8Project Description: The owner seems to have put off the installation of a Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation system in the 1340 MW thermal power station s due to ongoing state assembly elections. Approval from the state government has been obtained. Fichtner Consulting Engineers had prepared the draft feasibility report for the project. The WFGD units will be equipped with a gas-gas heater.
8Project Event: RFQ for the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of WFGDs is expected by June 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2018
8RFQ Date: Jun/2019
8Release Date: Jun/2019
8Start Date: 2020
8Completion Date: 2022
Click here for more details Details
RIL-BP on high spending mode-I: FPSO ordered
Apr 23:
RIL has moved ahead and awarded the contract for an new build FPSO for its MJ-1 discovery
8Find out more on who won the bid and at what price for the MJ gas condensate project
8Also know more on how RIL was able to keep the competition involved in the bidding process unlike ONGC
Click on Details for more Details
8Find out more on who won the bid and at what price for the MJ gas condensate project
8Also know more on how RIL was able to keep the competition involved in the bidding process unlike ONGC
Click on Details for more Details
RIL-BP on high spending mode-II: Find out what the budgets are for next two years
Apr 23:
Find out what kind of capital spending RIL is planning to do the revival of the KG-D-6 block over the next two years
8A lot of spending is expected.
Click on Details for more. Details
8A lot of spending is expected.
Click on Details for more. Details
ONGC's Group General Managers: Get the list here
Apr 23:
ONGC has promoted a whole lot of its executives into Group General Managers
8But a lot of them have got what are called supernumerary promotions until they retire
8This prunes down the list of GGM promoted with actual powers to around 40.
Click on Details to know more about who these newly promoted GGMs are Details
8But a lot of them have got what are called supernumerary promotions until they retire
8This prunes down the list of GGM promoted with actual powers to around 40.
Click on Details to know more about who these newly promoted GGMs are Details
Oil & gas employment: Has there been a upswing?
Apr 23:
Has there been a big pick up in oil & gas sector recruitments in the last one year, now that the industry has come out of the recessionary mode?
8Is there a sharp rise in recruitment?
8Has there been an increase in salaries?
Click on Details for more Details
8Is there a sharp rise in recruitment?
8Has there been an increase in salaries?
Click on Details for more Details
Why did Sudhir Mathur quit?
Apr 23:
Why did Sudhir Mathur quit Cairn India Ltd?
8Pankaj Kalra, the chief financial officer, also quit along with Mathur.
8Find out more
Click on Details Details
8Pankaj Kalra, the chief financial officer, also quit along with Mathur.
8Find out more
Click on Details Details
LNG contracts: Get the full list here
LNG carriers: Get an update on active carriers worldwide
End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math
Apr 23:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Carry out Direct Assesment of Mixed Xylene line from Refinery Terminal to Coastal Terminal Details
8Corrigendum: Integrity/ Health assessment of non piggable pipelines in central region Details
8ARC Civil Works at Compressor Station Details
8Hiring of Manpower for Assistance in Fire & Safety Department Details
8AMC for calibration of mass flow meters Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical system Details
8Supply of DI DM water Details
8Corrigendum: Paving using paver block Details
8Selection of dredging contractor at LNG terminal Details
8Selection of suppliers for supply of gas and leak detectors Details
8Rate contract for Stress Relieving for BOPs for a period of three years Details
8Hiring the services for compression of natural gas Details
8Procurement of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer Details
8Hiring of agency to carryout EIA and RA Study for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Exploration and Development of 50 Wells Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India hopes US will allow allies to buy some Iranian oil Details
8Trump puts India in a fix over Iran oil and regional strategy Details
8End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math Details
8Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted Details
8Oman LNG settles $2 bn loan facilities before maturity Details
8Taiwan's CPC buys June-loading Upper Zakum crude cargoes Details
8Bangladesh's second LNG storage, regasification ship moors off coast Details
8US to fail to cut Iran oil exports to zero: Ministry source Details
8Saudi can raise oil output but will assess impact of Iran waivers ending Details
8Iraq says any action to raise oil output won't be unilateral Details
8Oil trade will remain profitable for at least next 30-60 days: Peter McGuire, XM Australia Details
8Thailand's EGAT considers 12 firms for LNG imports Details
8Gas imports to Iraq from Iran will rise in June Details
8Middle East oil benchmark Dubai rises to multi-year high on Iran sanctions Details
8Crude oil spike sends rupee and bonds tumbling Details
8US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil Details
8ExxonMobil signs 20 year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy Details
8Iran oil sanctions: US refuses to extend waivers for importing Iranian crude oil Details
8US to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Source Details
8Oil prices hover near 2019 highs after U.S. ends all Iran sanction waivers Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Carry out Direct Assesment of Mixed Xylene line from Refinery Terminal to Coastal Terminal Details
8Corrigendum: Integrity/ Health assessment of non piggable pipelines in central region Details
8ARC Civil Works at Compressor Station Details
8Hiring of Manpower for Assistance in Fire & Safety Department Details
8AMC for calibration of mass flow meters Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical system Details
8Supply of DI DM water Details
8Corrigendum: Paving using paver block Details
8Selection of dredging contractor at LNG terminal Details
8Selection of suppliers for supply of gas and leak detectors Details
8Rate contract for Stress Relieving for BOPs for a period of three years Details
8Hiring the services for compression of natural gas Details
8Procurement of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer Details
8Hiring of agency to carryout EIA and RA Study for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Exploration and Development of 50 Wells Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India hopes US will allow allies to buy some Iranian oil Details
8Trump puts India in a fix over Iran oil and regional strategy Details
8End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math Details
8Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted Details
8Oman LNG settles $2 bn loan facilities before maturity Details
8Taiwan's CPC buys June-loading Upper Zakum crude cargoes Details
8Bangladesh's second LNG storage, regasification ship moors off coast Details
8US to fail to cut Iran oil exports to zero: Ministry source Details
8Saudi can raise oil output but will assess impact of Iran waivers ending Details
8Iraq says any action to raise oil output won't be unilateral Details
8Oil trade will remain profitable for at least next 30-60 days: Peter McGuire, XM Australia Details
8Thailand's EGAT considers 12 firms for LNG imports Details
8Gas imports to Iraq from Iran will rise in June Details
8Middle East oil benchmark Dubai rises to multi-year high on Iran sanctions Details
8Crude oil spike sends rupee and bonds tumbling Details
8US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil Details
8ExxonMobil signs 20 year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy Details
8Iran oil sanctions: US refuses to extend waivers for importing Iranian crude oil Details
8US to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Source Details
8Oil prices hover near 2019 highs after U.S. ends all Iran sanction waivers Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
Will ONGC's KG-DWN-98/2 development hit first gas in December 2019?
Apr 22:
Will ONGC be able to hit first gas from the KG-DWN-98/2 field by the committed date of December 2019?
8There have been many delays and false starts with the block, and the order for the FPSO is still to be placed
8But first gas by December 2019? Is this possible?
Click on Details for more Details
8There have been many delays and false starts with the block, and the order for the FPSO is still to be placed
8But first gas by December 2019? Is this possible?
Click on Details for more Details
Oil & gas job vacancies-I: Who is to be next OIL CMD
Apr 22:
The race for the next OIL chairman seems to be heating up with current incumbent, Utpal Bora, retiring on September 30, 2019
8There are several applicants, some from the private sector, who have applied for the job.
8Find out who could be a possible winner for the job
Click on Details for more Details
8There are several applicants, some from the private sector, who have applied for the job.
8Find out who could be a possible winner for the job
Click on Details for more Details
Oil & gas job vacancies-II: Heated race for technical director's job in Petronet LNG
Apr 22:
What is the latest status on the race for the job of director technical in Petronet LNG Ltd?
8There is a big rush of candidates
8Who are the favorites?
Click on Details for more Details
8There is a big rush of candidates
8Who are the favorites?
Click on Details for more Details
City Gas Distribution may not have a bright future ahead
Apr 24:
Investors caught up in the euphoria of investing in new city gas distribution projects, based on the economics of heavy use of CNG, should take note of an exhaustive report that says gas as a transportation fuel for city transportation will have a short self life.
8Threats are coming from cleaner engines which close the gap between gas and petroleum-based fuels
8A bigger threat is from electric vehicles
8In India, the biggest uncertainty comes from the fact that it is based on government largesse. Governments are capable of changing their minds.
8However, one segment that seems to have a sustainable future however is the use of LNG in heavy vehicles
Click on Reports for a detailed fact-based analysis Details
8Threats are coming from cleaner engines which close the gap between gas and petroleum-based fuels
8A bigger threat is from electric vehicles
8In India, the biggest uncertainty comes from the fact that it is based on government largesse. Governments are capable of changing their minds.
8However, one segment that seems to have a sustainable future however is the use of LNG in heavy vehicles
Click on Reports for a detailed fact-based analysis Details
RIL's Sohagpur West block: Baker Hughes and Schlumberger trying out new technology
Apr 24:
RIL may be using offshore technology in the revival of production in its D-6 block but it seems to have failed so far in infusing adequate technology in CBM production
8Baker Hughes and Schlumberger have been pressed on to the job at the Sohagpur West CBM block
8Meanwhile, expect orders for more rigs in the block
Click on Details for more Details
8Baker Hughes and Schlumberger have been pressed on to the job at the Sohagpur West CBM block
8Meanwhile, expect orders for more rigs in the block
Click on Details for more Details
Iran crisis: Find out what India is up to
Apr 24:
Iran accounts for 10% of India's oil imports.
8With the Americans turning of the Iranian tap, Indian companies are looking at a Plan B.
8Find out how they are being impacted and what alternate measures are they planning to adapt to plug the gap.
8Also know more on how India is going to impacted economically by the US decision to disallow Iranian imports
Click on Reports for more Details
8With the Americans turning of the Iranian tap, Indian companies are looking at a Plan B.
8Find out how they are being impacted and what alternate measures are they planning to adapt to plug the gap.
8Also know more on how India is going to impacted economically by the US decision to disallow Iranian imports
Click on Reports for more Details
Welspun: Company operates in a much wider horizon
Apr 24:
Welspun Corporation Ltd may have received a big boost when the government put in place a policy that effectively barred foreign pipe manufacturers from bidding in Indian projects where pipes are needed.
8But Welspun's economics are no longer determined by mere government fiat on local content requirements in pipes.
8The company has a much wider horizon now
Click on Reports for more Details
8But Welspun's economics are no longer determined by mere government fiat on local content requirements in pipes.
8The company has a much wider horizon now
Click on Reports for more Details
Oilex vs. GSPC: Fresh trouble
Apr 24:
In the oil & gas industry, when it comes to a fight, either with a fellow JV partner or the government, a foreign company has a distinct disadvantage.
8Cairn Energy Plc found its shares in Cairn India were sold by the Indian government well before an international arbitration could declare an award over the dispute. Similar battles were fought and lost by other foreign companies as well. The trend contributes to the growing disenchantment and disinterest by foreign companies in India's E&P sector.
8Oilex has been fighting a battle with GSPC over cash calls in the Cambay PSC
8But the company is now facing a criminal case of an entirely different kind
Click on Details for more Details
8Cairn Energy Plc found its shares in Cairn India were sold by the Indian government well before an international arbitration could declare an award over the dispute. Similar battles were fought and lost by other foreign companies as well. The trend contributes to the growing disenchantment and disinterest by foreign companies in India's E&P sector.
8Oilex has been fighting a battle with GSPC over cash calls in the Cambay PSC
8But the company is now facing a criminal case of an entirely different kind
Click on Details for more Details
GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets
Apr 24:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of coated line pipes Details
8Repair and Replacement of Cone Roof Tanks, Pipelines and structures Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Rewinding/ Repair of HT and VFD motors Details
8Supply of Pipes Details
8Road transportation of Packed Lubricants / Greases /Specialities in ISO type container trucks Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex Paradeep to Bhubaneshwar ASF Patna ASF Raipur ASF and Ranchi ASF Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex NRL to Guwahati ASF Details
8Civil SOR jobs at Karnataka locations Details
8Hiring of security lighting services at different sites in Cauvery asset Details
8Hiring of Consultancy Services for Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking for All Employee Welfare Trusts Details
8Procurement and erection & commission of 20 ton EOT crane for BOP yard Details
You can also click on Tenders for more
For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Ban on Iranian crude may cost Indian refiners Rs 2,500 crore: ICRA Details
8Haldia Petrochem to invest Rs 62,714 crore to set up 12 MTPA refinery complex in Andhra Details
8India says fully prepared to take on oil imports challenge post lifting of sanctions waiver Details
8India prepares for life without Iran oil Details
8GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets Details
8US holds the key to how much pain Iran oil can cause to Indian stocks Details
8Congress hits out at Modi govt over US decision to end Iran oil waivers Details
8US to ensure steady oil supply for India Details
8OPINION: Iran sanctions decision rewards hedge fund oil bulls Details
8China's CNPC says has closed 4 Xinjiang gas fields for maintenance Details
8Apache delays production of Permian natural gas due to pricing pressure Details
8Goldman says removal of Iran oil sanctions waivers to have limited impact Details
8China's Sinopec resumes US oil imports after six-month halt Details
8Fire extinguished on Nigeria's oil-exporting NCTL pipeline Details
8Lifting of Iran oil sanctions waivers set to push global crude prices higher Details
8Japan expects little impact from US scrapping Iran oil waivers Details
8$5-trillion fuel exploration plans 'incompatible' with climate goals Details
8Oil prices shoot to 2019 highs on Iran crackdown Details
8Oil dips on well supplied markets despite tighter Iran sanctions Details
8COLUMN-Oil traders to Saudi Arabia: "show us the barrels" - Kemp Details
8U.S. making a mistake politicising oil -Iran oil minister Details
8White House economist sees no impact on oil prices from Iran sanctions Details
You can also click on Newsclips for more Details
8Procurement of coated line pipes Details
8Repair and Replacement of Cone Roof Tanks, Pipelines and structures Details
8Annual Rate Contract for Rewinding/ Repair of HT and VFD motors Details
8Supply of Pipes Details
8Road transportation of Packed Lubricants / Greases /Specialities in ISO type container trucks Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex Paradeep to Bhubaneshwar ASF Patna ASF Raipur ASF and Ranchi ASF Details
8Transportation of ATF Ex NRL to Guwahati ASF Details
8Civil SOR jobs at Karnataka locations Details
8Hiring of security lighting services at different sites in Cauvery asset Details
8Hiring of Consultancy Services for Performance Evaluation and Benchmarking for All Employee Welfare Trusts Details
8Procurement and erection & commission of 20 ton EOT crane for BOP yard Details
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8Ban on Iranian crude may cost Indian refiners Rs 2,500 crore: ICRA Details
8Haldia Petrochem to invest Rs 62,714 crore to set up 12 MTPA refinery complex in Andhra Details
8India says fully prepared to take on oil imports challenge post lifting of sanctions waiver Details
8India prepares for life without Iran oil Details
8GAIL hits near two-month low on deal to buy IL&FS' wind assets Details
8US holds the key to how much pain Iran oil can cause to Indian stocks Details
8Congress hits out at Modi govt over US decision to end Iran oil waivers Details
8US to ensure steady oil supply for India Details
8OPINION: Iran sanctions decision rewards hedge fund oil bulls Details
8China's CNPC says has closed 4 Xinjiang gas fields for maintenance Details
8Apache delays production of Permian natural gas due to pricing pressure Details
8Goldman says removal of Iran oil sanctions waivers to have limited impact Details
8China's Sinopec resumes US oil imports after six-month halt Details
8Fire extinguished on Nigeria's oil-exporting NCTL pipeline Details
8Lifting of Iran oil sanctions waivers set to push global crude prices higher Details
8Japan expects little impact from US scrapping Iran oil waivers Details
8$5-trillion fuel exploration plans 'incompatible' with climate goals Details
8Oil prices shoot to 2019 highs on Iran crackdown Details
8Oil dips on well supplied markets despite tighter Iran sanctions Details
8COLUMN-Oil traders to Saudi Arabia: "show us the barrels" - Kemp Details
8U.S. making a mistake politicising oil -Iran oil minister Details
8White House economist sees no impact on oil prices from Iran sanctions Details
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Software updates: Fertilizer projects
Apr 24:
NPK-DAP Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 987 crore
8Project Event:The proposal for environmental clearance has been submitted, RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in May in place of April 2019.
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Ammonium Phosphate Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 500 crore
8Project Event: The first priority is the zinc smelter project after that it plans to hire an EPC contractor for its Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate project
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8Cost - Rs 987 crore
8Project Event:The proposal for environmental clearance has been submitted, RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in May in place of April 2019.
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Ammonium Phosphate Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 500 crore
8Project Event: The first priority is the zinc smelter project after that it plans to hire an EPC contractor for its Ammonium Phosphate Sulphate project
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Rs 15000 crore super thermal power stations: Three in race for induced draught cooling tower package
Apr 24:
Project Name: Super Greenfield Thermal Power Project
8Project Cost: 15000 crores
8Project Description: The EPC contractor BHEL along with sub-contractor Bygging India Limited is carrying out the RCC works in the chimney for the greenfield super thermal power project. BHEL has allotted Ion Exchange (India) Ltd for the condensate polishing unit in the units. Moreover, civil works at the main plant are in process. A bid for induced draught cooling tower package had been floated in which Paharpur Cooling Tower, Hamon Shriram Cottrell Pvt.Ltd., and Bridge & Roof Company Limited are the major contenders. The boiler erection works are yet to start. BHEL along with the supply of turbine auxiliaries has also won the bid for supply of WFGD for the project. While GE Power India will supply pressure parts equipment of the boiler at a cost of 467.9 crores. Unit-1 is expected to be synchronized by the end of 2021. Further bids are expected soon.
8Project Event: RFQ for the erection and commissioning of the CHP and AHP is expected by July 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Nov/2017
8RFQ Date: Jul/2019
8Release Date: Jul/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2023
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8Project Cost: 15000 crores
8Project Description: The EPC contractor BHEL along with sub-contractor Bygging India Limited is carrying out the RCC works in the chimney for the greenfield super thermal power project. BHEL has allotted Ion Exchange (India) Ltd for the condensate polishing unit in the units. Moreover, civil works at the main plant are in process. A bid for induced draught cooling tower package had been floated in which Paharpur Cooling Tower, Hamon Shriram Cottrell Pvt.Ltd., and Bridge & Roof Company Limited are the major contenders. The boiler erection works are yet to start. BHEL along with the supply of turbine auxiliaries has also won the bid for supply of WFGD for the project. While GE Power India will supply pressure parts equipment of the boiler at a cost of 467.9 crores. Unit-1 is expected to be synchronized by the end of 2021. Further bids are expected soon.
8Project Event: RFQ for the erection and commissioning of the CHP and AHP is expected by July 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Nov/2017
8RFQ Date: Jul/2019
8Release Date: Jul/2019
8Start Date: Q1:2019
8Completion Date: Q4:2023
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Rs 1000 crore in FGD system: Temporarily stalled
Apr 24:
Project Name: Thermal Power Plant - Installation of FGD
8Project Cost: 1000 crores
8Project Description: The owner seems to have put off the installation of a Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation system in the 1340 MW thermal power station s due to ongoing state assembly elections. Approval from the state government has been obtained. Fichtner Consulting Engineers had prepared the draft feasibility report for the project. The WFGD units will be equipped with a gas-gas heater.
8Project Event: RFQ for the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of WFGDs is expected by June 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2018
8RFQ Date: Jun/2019
8Release Date: Jun/2019
8Start Date: 2020
8Completion Date: 2022
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8Project Cost: 1000 crores
8Project Description: The owner seems to have put off the installation of a Wet Flue Gas Desulphurisation system in the 1340 MW thermal power station s due to ongoing state assembly elections. Approval from the state government has been obtained. Fichtner Consulting Engineers had prepared the draft feasibility report for the project. The WFGD units will be equipped with a gas-gas heater.
8Project Event: RFQ for the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of WFGDs is expected by June 2019.
8Expenditure Approval: Q3:2018
8RFQ Date: Jun/2019
8Release Date: Jun/2019
8Start Date: 2020
8Completion Date: 2022
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RIL-BP on high spending mode-I: FPSO ordered
Apr 23:
RIL has moved ahead and awarded the contract for an new build FPSO for its MJ-1 discovery
8Find out more on who won the bid and at what price for the MJ gas condensate project
8Also know more on how RIL was able to keep the competition involved in the bidding process unlike ONGC
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8Find out more on who won the bid and at what price for the MJ gas condensate project
8Also know more on how RIL was able to keep the competition involved in the bidding process unlike ONGC
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RIL-BP on high spending mode-II: Find out what the budgets are for next two years
Apr 23:
Find out what kind of capital spending RIL is planning to do the revival of the KG-D-6 block over the next two years
8A lot of spending is expected.
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8A lot of spending is expected.
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ONGC's Group General Managers: Get the list here
Apr 23:
ONGC has promoted a whole lot of its executives into Group General Managers
8But a lot of them have got what are called supernumerary promotions until they retire
8This prunes down the list of GGM promoted with actual powers to around 40.
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8But a lot of them have got what are called supernumerary promotions until they retire
8This prunes down the list of GGM promoted with actual powers to around 40.
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Oil & gas employment: Has there been a upswing?
Apr 23:
Has there been a big pick up in oil & gas sector recruitments in the last one year, now that the industry has come out of the recessionary mode?
8Is there a sharp rise in recruitment?
8Has there been an increase in salaries?
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8Is there a sharp rise in recruitment?
8Has there been an increase in salaries?
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Why did Sudhir Mathur quit?
Apr 23:
Why did Sudhir Mathur quit Cairn India Ltd?
8Pankaj Kalra, the chief financial officer, also quit along with Mathur.
8Find out more
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8Pankaj Kalra, the chief financial officer, also quit along with Mathur.
8Find out more
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LNG contracts: Get the full list here
LNG carriers: Get an update on active carriers worldwide
End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math
Apr 23:
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Carry out Direct Assesment of Mixed Xylene line from Refinery Terminal to Coastal Terminal Details
8Corrigendum: Integrity/ Health assessment of non piggable pipelines in central region Details
8ARC Civil Works at Compressor Station Details
8Hiring of Manpower for Assistance in Fire & Safety Department Details
8AMC for calibration of mass flow meters Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical system Details
8Supply of DI DM water Details
8Corrigendum: Paving using paver block Details
8Selection of dredging contractor at LNG terminal Details
8Selection of suppliers for supply of gas and leak detectors Details
8Rate contract for Stress Relieving for BOPs for a period of three years Details
8Hiring the services for compression of natural gas Details
8Procurement of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer Details
8Hiring of agency to carryout EIA and RA Study for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Exploration and Development of 50 Wells Details
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8India hopes US will allow allies to buy some Iranian oil Details
8Trump puts India in a fix over Iran oil and regional strategy Details
8End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math Details
8Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted Details
8Oman LNG settles $2 bn loan facilities before maturity Details
8Taiwan's CPC buys June-loading Upper Zakum crude cargoes Details
8Bangladesh's second LNG storage, regasification ship moors off coast Details
8US to fail to cut Iran oil exports to zero: Ministry source Details
8Saudi can raise oil output but will assess impact of Iran waivers ending Details
8Iraq says any action to raise oil output won't be unilateral Details
8Oil trade will remain profitable for at least next 30-60 days: Peter McGuire, XM Australia Details
8Thailand's EGAT considers 12 firms for LNG imports Details
8Gas imports to Iraq from Iran will rise in June Details
8Middle East oil benchmark Dubai rises to multi-year high on Iran sanctions Details
8Crude oil spike sends rupee and bonds tumbling Details
8US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil Details
8ExxonMobil signs 20 year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy Details
8Iran oil sanctions: US refuses to extend waivers for importing Iranian crude oil Details
8US to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Source Details
8Oil prices hover near 2019 highs after U.S. ends all Iran sanction waivers Details
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8Carry out Direct Assesment of Mixed Xylene line from Refinery Terminal to Coastal Terminal Details
8Corrigendum: Integrity/ Health assessment of non piggable pipelines in central region Details
8ARC Civil Works at Compressor Station Details
8Hiring of Manpower for Assistance in Fire & Safety Department Details
8AMC for calibration of mass flow meters Details
8Annual maintenance contract for electrical system Details
8Supply of DI DM water Details
8Corrigendum: Paving using paver block Details
8Selection of dredging contractor at LNG terminal Details
8Selection of suppliers for supply of gas and leak detectors Details
8Rate contract for Stress Relieving for BOPs for a period of three years Details
8Hiring the services for compression of natural gas Details
8Procurement of Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometer Details
8Hiring of agency to carryout EIA and RA Study for obtaining Environmental Clearance for Exploration and Development of 50 Wells Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8India hopes US will allow allies to buy some Iranian oil Details
8Trump puts India in a fix over Iran oil and regional strategy Details
8End of Iran waiver may ignite fuel prices in India, upset govt math Details
8Iran sanctions: India lines up alternate sources, supplies not to be impacted Details
8Oman LNG settles $2 bn loan facilities before maturity Details
8Taiwan's CPC buys June-loading Upper Zakum crude cargoes Details
8Bangladesh's second LNG storage, regasification ship moors off coast Details
8US to fail to cut Iran oil exports to zero: Ministry source Details
8Saudi can raise oil output but will assess impact of Iran waivers ending Details
8Iraq says any action to raise oil output won't be unilateral Details
8Oil trade will remain profitable for at least next 30-60 days: Peter McGuire, XM Australia Details
8Thailand's EGAT considers 12 firms for LNG imports Details
8Gas imports to Iraq from Iran will rise in June Details
8Middle East oil benchmark Dubai rises to multi-year high on Iran sanctions Details
8Crude oil spike sends rupee and bonds tumbling Details
8US won't renew sanctions waivers for importing Iranian oil Details
8ExxonMobil signs 20 year LNG agreement with Zhejiang Energy Details
8Iran oil sanctions: US refuses to extend waivers for importing Iranian crude oil Details
8US to announce end to sanctions waivers for Iran oil imports: Source Details
8Oil prices hover near 2019 highs after U.S. ends all Iran sanction waivers Details
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Will ONGC's KG-DWN-98/2 development hit first gas in December 2019?
Apr 22:
Will ONGC be able to hit first gas from the KG-DWN-98/2 field by the committed date of December 2019?
8There have been many delays and false starts with the block, and the order for the FPSO is still to be placed
8But first gas by December 2019? Is this possible?
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8There have been many delays and false starts with the block, and the order for the FPSO is still to be placed
8But first gas by December 2019? Is this possible?
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Oil & gas job vacancies-I: Who is to be next OIL CMD
Apr 22:
The race for the next OIL chairman seems to be heating up with current incumbent, Utpal Bora, retiring on September 30, 2019
8There are several applicants, some from the private sector, who have applied for the job.
8Find out who could be a possible winner for the job
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8There are several applicants, some from the private sector, who have applied for the job.
8Find out who could be a possible winner for the job
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Oil & gas job vacancies-II: Heated race for technical director's job in Petronet LNG
Apr 22:
What is the latest status on the race for the job of director technical in Petronet LNG Ltd?
8There is a big rush of candidates
8Who are the favorites?
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8There is a big rush of candidates
8Who are the favorites?
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- Apr 22: RIL to start gas production from R-Cluster in second half of FY21:Details
- Apr 22: Aftermath of drillship collision off Mumbai: What is the extent of damage?:Details
- Apr 22: Oil & gas job vacancies-I: Who is to be next OIL CMD:Details
- Apr 22: Oil & gas job vacancies-II: Heated race for technical director's job in Petronet LNG:Details
