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Jun 2021

8LanzaTech is in discussions for a feasibility report for ethanol production out of refinery offgases
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8The Adanis are interested in setting up common storage crude facilities in India
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IGL's volumes were hit hard by COVID-2
8But the situation is improving now that the unlocking process is on
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8Consultants Solomon has got itself a long term deal to do refinery benchmarking up to the year 2028
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NPK Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 1517 crore
8Project Event: The project activities are still on hold, internal discussion is ongoing between the JV  over the hiring of the LSTK contractor, RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be re-released in August 2021.
SSP Expansion Project
8Cost - Rs 21 crore
8Project Event: The project is under environmental clearance. Public hearing is likely to be completed in July 2021. The RFQ for the local contractor is likely to be released after environmental clearance, which is likely to be elicited in Q2 2021. Details
How many LNG cargoes came in from the US in the first quarter of 2021?
8Get the full update here
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The IEA has made it clear that a time has come for peak oil demand
8What does the IEA say and how does it eventually impact crude tanker demand?
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Indian crews are common in international shipping.
8And COVID-19 has impacted them badly, many of them stranded on ships even today
8Here is a sad tale of 21 mostly Indian crew of a Qatari owned bulker who were left abandoned first off Iran’s coast and then in Kuwaiti waters when the vessel’s owner stopped paying their wages and ceased providing basic necessities such as food, water, and fuel.
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8What is the average price of LNG in India in May?
8And how much was it for the same month in the previous year?
8And what the volume of consumption? Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Transportation of Bulk POL products MS HSD and branded fuels by road Details
8Providing EPMC Services for BSPL Details
8Supply of Cables and Earthing Cables Details
8Expression of Interest for used Cooking Oil based Biodiesel Details
8Procurement of Gold vouchers for 4 Regional offices Details
8Project Management Consultancy Works for Construction of Railways Siding Details
8Electrical and Automation Jobs for new 2 Nos HSD, Ethanol & Biodiesel Tankages and Associated Pumps Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Ladakh first frontier region to get ethanol, thanks to HPCL Details
8Iraq signs deal to drill 96 oil wells Details
8Petrol, diesel prices rise again on Friday; petrol nears Rs 100 mark almost everywhere Details
8Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Modi government over fuel prices Details
8Crude oil futures dip on weak spot demand Details
88 detained over fatal gas explosion in central China Details
8Maximl bags Rs 7.33 cr two-year deal from Indian Oil Corporation Details
8Oil falls amid dollar strength; demand picture still bullish Details
8India's mineral production up 37% in April Details
8Petrol crosses Rs 100 in Bengaluru, third metro after Mumbai and Hyderabad Details
8EIG-led consortium closes $12.4 billion Aramco pipelines deal Details
8A possible Saudi Aramco appointment on Reliance board triggers buzz over $15 billion deal Details
8Petrol crosses Rs 97 in Delhi, diesel nears Rs 88 after another price hike Details
8Draft cabinet note floated for 100% FDI in oil PSUs approved for disinvestment: Sources Details
8Air India has time till mid-July to challenge Cairn lawsuit Details
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An oil company is looking for senior oil and gas domain experts
8And willing to pay as much as Rs 10,000 per day when on call
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Three cargoes are now expected at Shell's Hazira terminal.
8And two of them are from GAIL
8And one from Arcelor Mittal Nippon Steel Ltd
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Please find included daily import intelligence as of  end-of-last-week for
8Chemicals
8Crude
8Latest COVID-19 updates on Indian ports
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Berthing is slated for tomorrow for two LNG vessels out at Kochi
8What is PLL planning, the company is being tightlipped about
8Clearly, there is not enough domestic demand, so is PLL doing some third-party storage, or is in going to be into LNG bunkering? If so, is the infrastructure in place?
8Or is there some line filling going on?
8Or is out data incorrect, we will know this tomorrow
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8There is no berthing of crude taking place in Mumbai refineries of BPCL and HPCL
8And all vessels are on wait at Kochi
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Get the daily chemical import matrix
8Also get the daily COVID-2 updates on Indian ports
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The government is seeking to tighten its grip further on E&P operations in India.
8The bill will forbid states like Nagaland to draw up their own E&P rules
8Then again, it will make the collection of government dues much more stringent, and a collector will end up demanding dues from an oil & gas company.
8The government has usurped the right to call for any kind of information from an operator
8It can also call for sharing of oil and gas infrastructure
8Hydrogen and other forms of energy will also come under the petroleum regime
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The hydrogen truck will become cost-competitive with the traditional diesel truck by 2030
8And while hydrogen trucks will be used for long-distance routes, electric trucks will be preferred in shorter inner-city routes
8There will be no place for diesel in trucks after 10 days, that is the projection.
8In India then, will LNG be the way out for heavy vehicles or will it be hydrogen or electric?
8Are we opening up too many varying fuel dispensing channels? Someone will have to hold the stranded assets then, unless an LNG station is converted into hydrogen dispensing one.
8In 10 years, only the least cost fuel dispensation channel will survive
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It is learned that this particular Rs 20,000 crore greenfield petrochemical complex is bent on following a new standard for EPC contracts.
8The promoters want to bypass many standard bidding processes to save on time and to be able to get the maximum mileage in terms of technology and efficiency.
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8This Rs 20,000 crore plus refinery project is ahead of schedule
8Find out how that is happening Details
The Adani-Welspun JV has four blocks
8Two have been found to have significant gas discoveries
8In one, the government has torpedoed attempts to start work
8In another an FDP will decide whether commercial production is feasible
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Regulators have begun pushing for strict climate-change measures
8A super major was asked to bring down carbon emissions by 45%
8And the IMO is trying to push a $100/tonne emission tax by next November
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of Ball Valve & Insulating Joints Details
8Annual Rate Contract for supply of Standard Calibration Gas Mixture Details
8Hiring of service contract for operational assistance and loading unloading of LHC for IOPS Details
8Hiring of service contract for operation & upkeep of RWTP DM Water Plant Details
8Procurement of 76100 Kg Tri Ethyl Aluminium for LLDPE and PP unit Details
8Providing services for Bio-medical Waste Details
8Procurement of Motorized Operated Valves Details
8Procurement of Non Flame Proof LED Lights Details
8Procurement of Laser Belt Alignment Tool and Digital Belt Tension Gauge for V-belt Drives Details
8Procurement of Gas Handling and Gas Purification System Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Crude oil prices steady near multi-year highs Details
8HPCL becomes first oil firm to start ethanol-blended petrol supply in J&K and Ladakh Details
8Indian Coast Guard on alert after oil spill from Haldia-bound Portuguese ship Details
8Explained: Federal Reserve signals and Indian markets Details
8Tripura Congress holds protest against fuel price hike Details
8Indonesia to auction off 6 oil and gas blocks - official Details
8OMCs again resort to alternate day fuel price revision Details
8Petroleum Min proposes changes in law to include hydrogen in mineral oil Details
8Crude oil prices steady near multi-year highs Details
8Petrol, diesel prices remain unchanged today, oil cos now revising rates every second day Details
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 crore
8Project Event: RFQ for the Balance Structural Work of Wagon Loading Platform has been out and today is the last date for bid submission. Around 85% of construction work has been completed, Incremental progress during April and May 2021 was 3%. The work has slowed down due to the impact of the second wave of Covid-19.
Officially, this project is meant to be commissioned in December 2021 in place of May 2021. But we think it will stretch right up to Q-1, 2022.
Water Soluble Fertilizer Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 200 crore
8Project Event: EIL, FACT Engineering, Mecon and M N Dastrua are in the race  for consultancy services for the preparation of DFR for setting up a Water Soluble Fertilizer (WSF) manufacturing plant, the technical bid has been opened and evaluation is still ongoing. The financial bids are likely to be opened in July 2021. The RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released in September 2021. Details
Rs 10,000 crore urea-cum-captive power plant
8The promoters claim that they continue to be very keen, and COVID had other exigencies impacted work, and it will all start again in Q-2, 2021
8Let hope that is true
Then we also have a 15 crore SSP/GSSP greenfield project
8They will need a contractor in July, 2021 Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Land Development Works for new Tanks at Irugur Details
8Supply of Fresh Catalyst for FCC Unit Details
8Selection of Bidder for design, development, implementation and maintenance of Secondary Sales Management Solution Details
8Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Works for development of NROs and Modernisation of exisitng ROs Details
8Transportation of Bulk POL products MS HSD and Branded fuels by road Details
8Revamp and Upgradation of CCTV System Details
8Manufacturing, Packing, and Supply of Heavy Duty Brake Fluids Details
8Development of Parking Area by providing hardening and fencing in front of Admin Building at OGT Plant Details
8Supply and Operation of Gas Compression and Cascading System for Operation of DGB System in Caterpillar Engines of Drilling Rigs Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8'Very interested' in strong energy partnership with India, says US energy secretary Details
8China Gas investigating cause of pipeline explosion in central China Details
8Fuel price hike: Petrol price nearing to touch Rs 100-mark across country Details
8Pinching reality: Fuel prices up 7 per cent in 43 days in Ahmedabad Details
8India's June 1-15 fuel sales recover as lockdown restrictions ease Details
8H-Energy signs agreement with Petrobangla for LNG gas pipeline link Details
8Global crude oil prices drop, pressured by stronger U.S. dollar Details
811 thermal plants in NCR accounted for 7% of Delhi air pollution in Oct-Jan: Study Details
8ONGC seeks Tamil Nadu nod to drill 10 oil exploration wells Details
8Nagaland govt shuts down three ONGC wells for starting operations 'without permission' Details
8India to boost ethanol production as people facing problems due to high fuel rates: Gadkari Details
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8ONGC wants to convert some of its diesel-powered rigs into CNG powered ones.
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What is the latest update on the 14-vessel tender of ONGC?
8It has been quite sometime now since bids were submitted, and the validity period is over
8ONGC is also on the lookout for more.
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8Bids were submitted for two LNG tanks, each with a capacity of 170,000 cubic meters earlier this week.
8Who were the bidders? Details
Get daily import data on
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
Latest COVID-19 update is also carried here for the day, in terms of its impact on Indian ports
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The origin ports for LNG vessels to India as of the moment are limited to
8Ras Laffan
8Cove Point
8Sabine Pass
8Bonny
8Lake Charges
8Soyo
8Ingleside
There are a total of 18 cargoes coming in for which we currently have data Details
BPCL's Kochi refinery has as many as three vessels waiting to berth.
8There seems to be a temporary stoppage of unloading of vessels
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Where exactly is the LNG industry headed? In India clearly, the signals are bullish but no so anymore around the world.
8But the constant buzz of hydrogen and ammonia inroads, along with warnings from the IEA, seems to have shaken the industry.
8Most major LNG liquefaction projects have been postponed or cancelled.
8Suddenly, uncertainty seems to have gripped the industry
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This oil and company has lined up Rs 460 crore of purchases from SMEs.
8If you are an SME, find out whether you are a supplier of the list of reserved goods outlined by the company.
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The average landed price in May for LNG was closer to $10/mmbtu, high for India.
8India usually pays the highest LNG price, but this time around, prices were higher in China and Japan
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8Will ONGC move to disqualify Afcons after growing resentment among officers?
8Or will it not?
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What is the latest on ONGC's pipeline replacement project (PRP-7)
8There was movement noticed earlier
8It is roughly a $350 million project Details
And even as the world grapples with climate change, the petroleum ministry is bringing in new rules for the E&P segment.
8These would allow for compensation to producers for losses incurred
8Also, the central government will tighten its grip further on the E&P sector through certain amendments
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IGX is on a learning-by-doing journey.
8It has made some changes in its master circular as required by the exigencies of the situation.
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8HPCL is keen to lay a new LPG pipeline
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8In Line Inspection of Mumbai-Manmad Cross Country Pipeline Details
8Sale of Contaminated Lubricants and Greases at Sangrur Depot Details
8Annual Unit Turnaround LSTK Contracts for CDU2 Unit-2021 and NHTCCR Units-2021 at refinery Details
8Construction of NRO Gharwakalan Ta Khai, Prayagraj Retail Territory Details
8Hydrotesting of Stationary and Mobile Cascade installed at Geographical Area Details
833KV HT Line Works for Krishnapatnam Coastal Installation Details
8Supply of Industrial Soft Water for Indirect Water Bath Heater on Callout basis Details
8Supply & Installation of Site Office Bunk House for Ahmedabad & RFPSC Blocks Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8ONGC Videsh plans to raise $525 million to redeem bonds set to mature soon Details
8TN must act against Vadatheru hydrocarbon project: Panneerselvam Details
8No change in petrol, diesel prices on Tuesday Details
8Mumbai barge disaster may be outside India’s labour laws’ purview Details
8Fossil fuels maintain grip on market: report Details
8Oil bulls take charge as demand outlook improves, Brent up a fifth day Details
8Exports rise by 69 per cent in May 2021, trade deficit widens Details
8India's fuel sales recover from June lows, still lower than last year Details
8Oil and Gas stocks gain Details
8'Very interested' in strong energy partnership with India, says US energy secretary Details
8High inflation may dent India’s Covid-hit economy further Details
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The world's most influential energy agency, the IEA, has made it clear that there is no economic rationale for looking for any more oil and gas globally.
8This is a statement that Indian policy makers or even E&P operators exploring for oil  or gas, can ignore at their own peril.
8All that can be afforded now is investments in existing fields, the IEA has made clear.
8Even this happens, there are those who are warning that there will be a shortfall in oil because investments are low, and there are now projections that oil may touch the $100/bbl mark.
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There is keen attention that the website is placing two LNG cargoes arriving on the same date, 19th of June, in Kochi.
8Kochi is an under-utilized terminal, with low capacity utilization of around 20%.
8It gets a cargo once in 10 days, Normally.
8What are two cargoes going to do arriving simultaneously in Kochi?
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An ethane cargo is coming in for RIL on June 21
8The cargo is for 46,000 tonnes, and is coming in from Houston
8And the ship name is Ethane Topaz
8Coming in at Dahej
Click on Reports for more on chemical imports into India, a total of 9.37 lakh tonnes are slated to come in over the next few days. Details
In chemicals, RIL is a large importer of:
8CBFS
8Paraxylene
8Benzene
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Ammonia-Urea Brownfield Project
8Cost - Rs 6000 crore
8Project Event: The procurement work is ongoing, BHEL, Thermax, ISGEC, and Thyssenkrupp are in the race for the supply of Steam Generation Plant. The RFQ for the Electrical Distribution system on an LSTK basis has been out and the bid due date has been extended from 26 May to 16 June 2021 due to the lack of a suitable bidder. The financial bid for the Supply, Erection, Testing & Commissioning Of Permanent Raw Water Supply System has been opened, and evaluation is ongoing as bid prices have been found to be high. Bridge & Roof Co. (India) Ltd., Kolkata, Corrtech International Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, Gurumaharaj Engicon Pvt. Ltd., Bhubaneshwar, NRP Projects Pvt. Ltd., Chennai and Thermosystems Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad was qualified in technical evaluation. (Available via www.indianfertilizer.com)
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Ammonia Storage Tank Greenfield Project
 8Cost - Rs 100 crore
 8Project Event: RFQ for the supply of 10000 MT ammonia storage tank has been out, with bid due dateon 21 June 2021. Toyo Engineering won the race for design, engineering, procurement, third party inspection. Construction is likely to be started in August 2021 due to the second wave of Covid-19.
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Ammonia-Urea & Captive Power Unit Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 7000 crore
8Project Event: All the project activities are still on hold due to second wave COVID-19, the project is likely to be activated in Q2 2021. This is a private sector project, and has been in the offing for sometime now, so we are taking it with a grain of salt.
Ammonia-Urea Energy Saving Project
8Cost - Rs 250 crore
8Project Event: Still, all the project activities are on hold due to lack of funds, Capital approval is still under process. It is likely to be elicited in July 2021. RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released in August 2021. Details
8E&P work is anathema in South India
8In this particular state, passions are getting inflamed again
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The previous lockdown had badly impacted CGD volumes
8COVID-2 was no better, though it was not as bad as the last time around
8Know more on how volumes were impacted
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