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Jul 2020

There is still a lot of confusion over the Pipeline Replacement Project-7
8Is ONGC going ahead with it, or will it stall for now? Details
There was much consternation in IOC over job transfers in the midst of the pandemic.
8A chunk of IOC's large employee base is transferred to different assignments and places every year.
8What is the latest status on such transfers? Details
8For those invested in the LNG industry, the growing backlash against it is also to be kept in mind
8Here is a cogent argument on why gas as an energy fuel may rapidly lose favour
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Mercator's losses have widened
8And ii is on a asset selling spree to stay alive
8Its E&P block has reportedly found a buyer for a hefty amount
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Last week, the European parliament voted to include emissions from shipping within the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) by 2023, if there is no comparable IMO system in place by 2021.
8Are there implications from this for Indian shipping?
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8So far, only fast moving FMCC products were sold via the internet
8Now ships and container slots are being sold through live streaming
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8What is ONGC's corrected post COVID gas outlook ahead?
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8None of the three bidders have dropped out, it was clarified for the polypropylene project.
8But skepticism abounds.
8Find out why. Details
This is a pipeline company that operates its only pipeline at 50% capacity
8And yet turns in a profit.
8Its attempt to build another pipeline has been stymied but it is not giving up yet Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8SITC of Radar Gauge and Modification of Top Crown for Installation of Radar Gauge at 1400 MT LPG Storage Horton Sphere Details
8Deployment of Inspection Engineers for providing assistance in inspection jobs Details
8Project Assistants for assistance in Research Project Work Details
8Maintenance of BHEL make HT vacuum circuit breakers at CPP and DCU substations of refinery Details
8Supply of Domestic Diaphragm Gas Meter Details
8Supply of Reformer Catalyst Tubes Grinds Details
8Procurement of Portable Multi Gas Detector for Onshore Blocks Details
8Design, Engg. and Supply of Auto Coal Sampler at Coal Conveyor Belt at refinery Details
8Hiring of Services for Engineering and Project Management Consultancy (EPMC) for establishment of G+6 storied New Residential Complex Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8BPCL spikes 11 per cent on reports of oil majors showing interest in stake sale Details
8Gail India issues swap tender to buy and sell LNG in 2022 - sources Details
8Assam: OIL tests equipment ahead of final well-capping operation in Baghjan Details
8India to create its first overseas oil stockpile in US Details
8India-US to strengthen strategic partnership in energy sector Details
8Several agreements signed at US-India Strategic Energy Partnership ministerial meeting Details
8Total secures $14.9 bn to finance Mozambique gas project Details
8Reliance to shut crude unit for maintenance Details
8NGT asks CPCB to ensure states, UTs ban use of petcoke, furnace oil Details
8India may remain invested in Farzad-B without development right Details
8Baghjan blowout: 11 affected families receive Rs 20 lakhs each as compensation from OIL Details
8Baghjan blowout: ERM completes assessment study prior to capping of well Details
8Indian Oil's 300,000 bpd east coast refinery to be shut for 3 weeks Details
8Unbridled hike in fuel prices may force transporters to suspend operations, says AIMTC Details
8Israel approves pipeline deal to sell gas to Europe Details
8Global LNG prices edge higher ahead of warmer than usual weather Details
8US oil & gas rig count falls to record low for 11th week: Baker Hughes Details
8OPINION: OPEC+ hits the refinery wall: John Kemp Details
8Crude shipments resume from Pemex floating oil storage unit after collision Details
8Oil falls as worsening pandemic threatens recovery Details
8OPINION: OPEC+ hits the refinery wall: John Kemp Details
8Daily fuel price hike may push up freight charges by 20pc, say truckers Details
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Effluent Treatment Plant Up-gradation Project
8Cost - Rs 101 crore
8Project Event: The NIT for the LSTK contractor is likely to be re-released in August in place of March 2020, due to COVID-19
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Single Super Phosphate Expansion Project
8Cost - Rs 20 crore
8Project Event: All the project activities is on hold due to COVID-19, the project is likely to be activated in August 2020. RFQ for the local contractor is likely to be release in September 2020.
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 What happens if you were to want to return a DSF Round field?
8Well, the DGH will not accept it, it seems
 Comment: The DGH has to be more proactive, and cannot stay obtuse, if it does not want distressed operators to fumble
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8Who was the operator who provided a fake bank guarantee to the DGH for its Discovered Field Round block?
8What are his antecedents? Details
As small DSF promoters come under pressure in a post-COVID scenario, some buyers have emerged for these blocks.
8One buyer contacted this website, claiming he is actively looking for such blocks. Know more about who he is.
8Why is that so? Details
A refinery major is planning a revamp of ts tendering process for EPC projects.
8But this may end up keeping key players out.
8Find out how. Details
8Line up of LNG vessels to Indian LNG terminals are thinning out a little bit
8Why is that so?
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There is growing consternation in a consortium over the non-payment of a change order which was successfully implemented in KG-DWN-98/2.
8The outstanding amount is close to $100 million.
8"At this rate, it will be difficult to work with ONGC going forward," a representative of a consortium member told this website
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What is the gas price set by Gazprom for a new pipeline gas from Siberia to China?
8This could well be a benchmark price that could determine how gas prices are determined going to Europe, with spinoff around the world
8Global LNG shutdowns will take place not just in 2020 but through all of 2021 and 2022.
8Expect low prices to continue well into 2023 and the market will only tighten in 2024
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Non-oil operators holding DSF fields are in a dilemma over how to go ahead
8Clearly, force majeure conditions would apply to them as well in terms of timelines.
8Here is a block where an RFQs were planned around Q-1 and Q-2 but timelines have now gone haywire.
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For a gas supplier it is very important to know what is happening to the bunch of new ammonia-urea units that are coming up under government sponsorship
8This is because one such complex can consume 2.4 mmscmd of gas at full capacity, equivalent to one whole cargo of LNG every month.
8Here is this unit, which our project monitoring team tracks on a regular basis, that is meant to be completed next year, and it is exuding all signs of delay
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Coal based Ammonia-Urea & Coal Handling Plant Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 7484 crore
8Project Event: The feasibility study has been completed, project activities are still on hold Due to COVID-19, the company is planning to hire a PMC contractor first, but due to COVID-19, the RFQ for the PMC contractor is likely to be released in September 2020 and RFQ for an EPC contractor is likely to be release later.
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Comment: This private sector company has the clout to get this project going, according to our estmate. Details
The virus is hitting companies and the economy in myriad ways.
8Find out what are the chances of getting a vaccine by mid-2021.
8Why are people anticipating a deterioration in business environment despite the unlocking that is taking place?
8What kind of resilience is seen among companies?
8How will a post-COVID enterprise be different from a pre-COVID one?
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8Focus Energy seems to be focused on generating more gas from its block.
8It is also keen to build a 400 km pipeline in search of new customers.
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Irate villagers are blocking OIL India Ltd's gas production facilities since the Baghjan blowout remains uncontrolled.
8Gas production losses are mounting, and is now a around 1.6 mmscmd
8But this misfortune seems to be benefiting a private sector player Details
8LNG cargo cancellations are on the rise
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A big recent global study on use of LNG in Indian power sector has established distinct benefits
8But how will that transform into kick starting stalled Indian gas based power plants?
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8Fluor Daniel is a big global name but has always maintained a low profile in refinery projects
8Why is that so? Details
The race for a three-part EPMC tender is currently on for a 9 MMTPA refinery project
8Find out who are likely to participate
8And sudden developments are also possible
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Maintenance of Safety Equipments Details
8Procurement of Bio-diesel Produced from used Cooking Oil Details
8Fabrication & Supply of Empty Drums Details
8EOI for Mobile Dispenser Details
8Procurement of Bifurcated water wall tubes for PH-II CPP Boilers Details
8Declaration based Fire and Burglary Insurance Details
8Construction of steel pipeline and associated facilities for CGD connectivities Details
8ARC for supply of Industrial Gas Details
8Line Pipe Dump yard Maintenance for SAPL Project Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Aviation Turbine Fuel price hiked by 1.5 per cent; petrol, diesel rates unchanged Details
8Global oil giants show interest in BPCL as bidding deadline nears Details
8India, US energy talks to focus on gas trade, investment Details
8IOC plans more compressed biogas units in Tamil Nadu Details
8Energy sector's weight in MF portfolios at record level, thanks to rally in RIL shares Details
8Oil prices steady as clouds gather over fuel demand, looser supply curbs Details
8Diesel prices scale new high Details
8Dharmendra Pradhan invites US investors to seize opportunity in India's growth story Details
8Pradhan to co-chair India-US Strategic Energy dialogue Details
8India's fuel demand recovery loses steam amid local lockdowns, high prices and monsoon Details
8IIT Guwahati researchers produce bio-fuel from non-edible waste seeds Details
8Reliance's stake sale talks with Aramco stall over valuation, sources says Details
8Diesel remains expensive than petrol in Delhi, prices unchanged Details
8COVID-19 world: Iran may deny Farzad-B gas field rights to OVL Details
8OPEC fears second virus wave to prolong oil inventory overhang Details
8Global recovery unlikely to be v-shaped, says Shell chief Details
8Inquiry ordered as gas pipeline catches fire during its 'trial run' Details
8Platts says first LNG derivative spot deal done on its online platform Details
8OPEC fears second virus wave to prolong oil inventory overhang Details
8Crude oil crash adds to financial stress of states Details
8Mozambique gas project of OVL, OIL ties up USD 14.9 bn debt Details
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8What is the mystery behind discharge volumes in Mundra from LNG vessels is far less than in other terminals?
8Find out why Mundra takes suboptimal deliveries. Details
Urea Revamp Project 
8Cost - Rs 700 crore
8Project Event: The Pre-Qualification for the LSTK contractor has been out and discussion is ongoing, but due to COVID-19, finalization has been delayed, it is likely to be finalized in September in place of April 2020.
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NPK Fertilizer Expansion Project
8Cost - Rs 190 crore
8Project Event: The project has elicitedenvironment clearance in September 2019, The project activities is on hold due to COVID-19, the project is likely to be activated in September 2020. RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be release in October 2020.
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8Over 2 lakh seafarers, many of them Indian, continues to remain stranded in ships across the world
8It is a growing crisis and all attempts to resolve it seems to have failed so far
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This is a roundup of the downstream sector as of now
8Expect higher marketing margins for refineries
850% hit in CNG volumes
8Get a company-wise outlook here.
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8The deadline for KG-D-6 gas been pushed back once again
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8It is a massive Rs 15,000 crore project.
8Does L&T have a chance of grabbing it?
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8Barmer is a big refinery project, so there are continuous developments.
8Click on Details for more on what the website has learned as of yesterday, including developments on bid submissions Details
For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Supply of Manpower towards handling of Retail Outlet Operation Details
8Procurement of Pol Loading Arms (Tank Lorry, Tank Wagon & Bottom) ARC Basis Details
8Invitation of Expression of Interest (EOI) for Identification of Suitable Service Providers of-fering High Pressure Gas Compression and CO2 removal facilities on hire basis for a period of 3 years for evacuation and sales of CBM gas Details
8Operation and Basic maintenance of Biogas plant on 24 hrs basis Details
8Analytical Service as per USFDA for Lamination grade PP Details
8Procurement of Bifurcated water wall tubes for PH-II CPP Boilers Details
8Procurement and Installation of IR based Point Gas Detection System Details
8Procurement of Ball Valves for Butene-1 Plant Details
8Procurement of Turbine Flow Meter Details
8Marine open cover insurance policy for one year Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8Mukesh Ambani addresses RIL's annual shareholder meet: Key points Details
8Deal with Saudi Aramco not progressed as per timelines: Ambani Details
8Diesel extends gains over petrol in Delhi Details
8RIL-Aramco deal on track, Ambani says committed to partnership Details
8Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen; targets carbon-zero co by 2035 Details
8ONGC suspends operation at drillship Aban ICE after workers contract coronavirus Details
8Carlyle, Cairn Energy-backed group among bidders for Shell's Egypt assets-sources Details
8Oil India Limited's Baghjan well fire on for 50 days, likely to be doused by Friday Details
8Total seeks buyers for stake in North Sea gas pipeline, sources say Details
8Investors in Russian pipeline projects at risk of US sanctions, Pompeo says Details
8Covid-19: The new normal in Oil & Gas raises the need for AI Details
8Crude oil prices gain after big US drawdown, eyes on Opec committee meeting Details
8Nigeria's NNPC fired 850 workers, many from refineries, oil union says Details
8Fire in gas well periphery doused;experts from US, Canada to join efforts to control remaining blaze Details
8Indonesia produces maiden batch of biodiesel made of 100 per cent palm Details
8Oil prices slip after OPEC, allies agree to loosen oil supply curbs Details
8OPEC+ eases record oil cuts as economy recovers from pandemic Details
8US crude, refined products stocks drop in latest week: EIA Details
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8There has been some development on the Nayara Energy petrochemicals tender.
8One big bidder seems to have lost out. Details
8In what could be the biggest shot-in-the-arm of the downstream industry, capital approval been elicited recently for a big refinery capacity.
8It is the biggest so far after Barmer.
8This will keep the contracting industry going for the next four years.
8RFQs are expected from August onwards. Details
8The virus seems to have emboldened everyone to seek discounts from its contractors.
8One refinery owner is reported to be renegotiating contracts which have already been given out. Details
Ammonia Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 2773 crore
8Project Event: The owner is likely to be submit a proposal for the environmental clearance in August in place of April 2020. The RFQ for the contractor is likely to be released in September in place of April 2020 due to COVID-19.
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8The proposed unified tariff system seems to have its fair share of criticsm.
8But most of them want to stay away from the limelight.
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This is a DSF field owner with three oilfields.
8Find out how COVID-19 has impacted work on these fields.
8And what is the outlook ahead?
8Also, know more about why these fields still have a future. Details
8What kind of changes are being made by oil companies to incorporate Make in India provisions?
8Find out more. Details
NPK-TSP-GSSP Greenfield Project
8Cost - Rs 100 crore
8Project Event: Project activities is on hold due to COVID-19, The proposal for the term of references has been granted nd the proposal for the environmental clearance is likely to be submitted in September 2020. RFQ for the EPC contractor is likely to be released in September 2020.
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8Pipeline operators are calling for more flexibility in tariff rates when times are difficult, such as now.
8Find out more Details
What is really going on with the Indian economy?
8Has the enthusiasm seen after the lockdown was lifted petered out?
8Look at multiple parameters coming out from different segments of the economy to judge for yourself
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Indian Oil Corporation is bringing in a lone LNG cargo from the US.
8That has got tongues wagging in the LNG community.
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Contractor Built, Owned and Operated Bitumen Packing and handling Plant in and around Mumbai Details
8Providing Marketing Services for Loyalty and Payments, under Retail SBU Details
8Global Expression Of Interest for provision of Online Cleaning Pigging Services for Rajasthan Onshore Operations Details
8Global Expression Of Interest for provision of Intelligent Pigging Services for Pipelines Details
8Global Expression Of Interest for Turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction for Power Wheeling Details
8Global Expression Of Interest for Shifting, Erection, Testing, Commissioning and Synchronizing of Gas Turbine Generator Details
8Annual Rate Contract for painting of Pipelines, Structures and Equipments Details
8Procurement of Gas Detectors & Flame Detectors Details
8Supply , Installation and Commissioning and AMC for Public Address System for LPG Recovery Plant and LPG Filling Plant Details
8Online Isolating/ Blocking of Leaking Tubes of Flue Gas Cooler in PFCC unit by Nipping/ Crimping method Details
8Procurement of Certified Reference Standards as per tender specification Details
8Supply and Installation of Pre Fabricated Canopy Details
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For reference purposes the website carries here the following Newsclips:
8In a bid to cushion falling revenue, Modi’s fuel-tax hikes are putting brakes on India's recovery Details
8Andhra Pradesh government seeks ICMR study on health effects of LG polymers’ gas leak Details
8Facebook investment helps Asia's richest man shed oil dependence Details
8LPG supply to sealed areas to be hit by 50 per cent in Pune Details
8After privatisation: Chandigarh power dept to keep its workers Details
8Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged today Details
8India faces power deficit despite low demand on Covid-19 Details
8Govt missing easier alternative amid e-mobility push: Auto LPG industry Details
8Rajasthan: Oil royalty tanks to Rs 234cr in Q1 against Rs 958cr last yr Details
8CSC launches 2,000 LPG supply centres in partnership with BPCL Details
8Oil slide expected in August as OPEC+ may boost production Details
8Crude oil futures decline over 2 pc on low demand Details
8Russia's Gazprom swings to first-quarter loss on oil and rouble Details
8Oil rises after U.S. crude stocks drop, focus on OPEC+ meeting Details
8OPEC sees oil demand soaring in 2021 but still below 2019 Details
8Australia's Origin Energy to book $840 million impairment on coronavirus hit Details
8Global methane emissions rising due to oil and gas, agriculture: Studies Details
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We already have Total and BP, tying up with Adani and RIL respectively for downstream dispensation of petroleum products
8Adani-Total has grand plans for all-inclusive retail outlets, where everything will be sold
8RIL-BP combine is talking of hi-tech retail outlets. Already, RIL's outlets have the highest throughput among all outlets, and there are some 65,000 outlets in the country.
8There is now another very big multinational looking for a similar deal, and it is scouting for a partner and it has equally ambitious plans
8It also has some distinct advantage over its competition Details
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