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Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap.  Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline.  Big gas consumer: Huge changes.  ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities.  Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response.  Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part I.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part II.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part III.  Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move.  Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows.  PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it.  Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs: Part II.  Only one raises hand for 24 KTPA used cooking oil ask.  Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) for PP plant at Dahej: Four bidders in the fray .  Heavy duty directional drilling contract: Complex job.  PSA hydrogen plant: Linde and UOP fight it out.  Flare Package scope for Dahej tender: Ambiguity prevails.  HPCL’s hydrocracker and attendant units: Why is this EPCC tender dragging on?.  Contractor-burdened scope, 24x7 schedule: Naphtha tank tender leaves little room for slack.  Never-before 47,000 channel DCS contract: Only a handful will qualify.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Ujjain, Dewas and Indore (Except area already authorized) Districts City Gas Distribution Project.   Daily forward looking import matrices.  Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur Districts City Gas Distribution Project.  Announcement.  Trump announces 25% tariff on India starting Aug. 1, unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy.  PMC now or panic later? Cairn skips the Integrator in offshore tender .  Outsourcing sick well revival in ONGC: Sharp shift in risk.  Andaman stimulation bid: Slow bidder traction, rigid eligibility stays.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part II.  E&P Contracting Brief: Part I.  Downstream contracting briefs.  229 Kv GIS package: Three in the race.  Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector.  Larsen & Toubro won ultra mega order hydrocarbon offshore business.   Daily forward looking import matrices.  Kannur & Kasargod District City Gas Distribution Project.  

Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap

Jul 31: 8A Rs 21,000 crore lesson in patience
8And how Shell survived India’s regulatory maze
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Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline

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Big gas consumer: Huge changes

Jul 31: IFFCO is a vast fertilizer company
8And it is connected to the oil & gas industry in more ways than one
8It is a big consumer of gas
8It is also a consumer of equipment and services provided by big EPC companues
8A generational change has occued in the company that all stakeholders should take into account
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ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities

Jul 31: 8A late-stage extension gives bidders breathing room, but concerns persist over heavy contractor liability for free-issue materials and detailed handover mandates.
8The scope's packaging leaves little room for price flexibility, despite high-value line pipe logistics and zero standby reimbursements.
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Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response

Jul 31: 8The move hints at slow bidder response to this deep-dive reservoir redevelopment study across despite high-value QCBS model and heavy data handling needs.
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Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework

Jul 31: 8ONGC pushed technical risks to the limit
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jul 31: ONGC tender lifts bar for MPPU compliance in Assam with 15K psi spec, tight TPI norms
8The latest 5-year pumping tender from ONGC Assam introduces rigid tech specs and third-party validation norms, forcing vendors to upgrade inventories or tie up leases.
8A 9-month mobilization window offers flexibility, but operations must still deploy within 24 hours of ONGC callout—making logistics planning critical.
Hazira O&M tender redefines liability norms, stretches manpower flexibility
8The ONGC Hazira tender mandates end-to-end operations of cooling water, compressed air, and treatment systems, while embedding silent clauses that shift operational and standby liabilities to the contractor.
8Manpower redeployment flexibility and zero-cost scope additions mark a risk-heavy shift in standard practice.
Crude clean-up: OIL revives 30-tank sludge evacuation with tightened specs
8With a 4-year contract window and expansive tank-to-pit logistics, OIL’s sludge evacuation tender tightens control on solvent ratios, safety protocols, and dual-site execution. Contractor risk rises sharply on compliance, timeline, and third-party certifications.
BPRL's Cambay audit tender draws tight valuation–compliance focus
8Bharat PetroResources has floated a 6-month tender for independent physical inventory assessment and valuation at two Cambay onshore blocks.
8The scope is tightly confined to verification and categorization, with liability on the contractor for reconciliation and valuation accuracy.
8However, lack of clarity on SAP access and reliance on OEM inputs may pose execution hurdles.
TCRC secures ONGC TPI contract despite tighter L2 bid
8ONGC awarded the year-long third-party inspection job to TCRC Quality Controls LLP, even as L2 offered a 2.4% lower quote.
8The outcome points to strict enforcement of scope compliance and documentation discipline over mere price advantage.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II

Jul 31: Tight pricing seals 3-year O&M deal for ONGC CBHP operations
8With just a 2.85% spread separating L1 and L2, the Rajahmundry asset’s CBHP O&M tender saw disciplined bidding aligned to ONGC's Fair Wage norms.
8Internship-linked relaxations may have aided Techno Fab’s edge.
No relief for MSMEs as ONGC shuts door on valve servicing flexibility
8Participating bidders like Alliance, Amrutha, and Krystal Engineering face stiff barriers in ONGC’s Rajahmundry tender, as every commercial and technical relaxation sought by MSMEs was flatly rejected — exposing them to execution and cashflow risks.
Three bidders vie for ONGC’s workover rig inspection tender as clarity sought on manday payments and reinspection compensation
8Bureau Veritas, DNV, and OMCI raise key clarifications on man-day billing, reinspection charges, and crew qualification in ONGC’s Mehsana workover rig TPI tender.
8ONGC’s responses remain vague, posing cost and compliance ambiguity.
Qualification criteria and scope ambiguities spark bidding risks in ONGC’s Nandasan O&M tender
8Multiple vendors challenge ONGC’s strict BEC and undefined KPI-linked manpower scope.
8While ONGC offers limited relaxations, unresolved ambiguities on penalties and responsibilities could impact bidder participation and pricing strategy.
Pre-bid pushback highlights spec rigidities in ONGC Cuddapah Basin drilling tender
8Multiple vendors raised red flags over rigid qualification norms, unclear geological inputs, and restricted OEM clauses in ONGC’s latest air hammer drilling tender—exposing risk layers in a technically sensitive wildcat campaign.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part III

Jul 31: GSPC holds line on vintage and timelines in scrapping tender; mobilization and BEC clauses remain rigid
8GSPC has rejected requests to relax its scrapping unit age limit and mobilization window, leaving bidders facing cost and timeline pressure.
8Ambiguity on experience equivalence adds to pre-bid uncertainty.
ONGC relaxes crew boat age, but slashes total operating days in surprise move
8ONGC's latest corrigendum for crew boat tender loosens the vessel age bar to 16 years but tightens operational exposure by sharply reducing the total contractable days to 1012.
8Contractors gain in eligibility, but the real cost cushion goes to the client.
OIL India pushes back rig tender again, bid deadline now 13 August
8In its seventh amendment, OIL India has extended the closing date for its marquee rig procurement tender SDG8584P25 to 13 August 2025.
8While vendors cheer the breathing room, the growing number of deadline shifts raises concern about project delays. Is vendor fatigue setting in—or is OIL recalibrating its upstream rollout?
Oil India pushes rig hire bid deadline to August: Delay hints at complexity in spec-heavy 1000 HP mobile rig tender
8A high-spec, pan-India rig tender from Oil India has been extended yet again—this time to August 5th.
8While bidder-side benefits like relaxed EMD instruments have been added, no technical relaxations were made. With no post-prebid clarifications released publicly, concerns remain over cost, mobilization timing, and qualification thresholds.
Mobilization window extended to 90 days in 2D seismic tender: ONGC gives relief in milestone timeline
8ONGC has extended the mobilization and demobilization period by 15 days in its Cambay-Kutch 2D survey tender, pushing critical deployment timelines.
8The shift may ease logistical bottlenecks for bidders but also signals possible upstream challenges.
OIL extends bid for snubbing unit; AMC clause adds legal heft mid-way
8With the deadline now shifted to 13 August, bidders must comply with a newly inserted AMC clause enforcing OIL’s full General Conditions of Contract — a move that raises post-award obligations and tightens vendor accountability.
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Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move

Jul 31: 8Jindal Drilling's latest rig acquisition hasn't dented its cash reserves, leaving the company with a robust war chest of Rs 112 crore. How did it manage capital-intensive growth without straining liquidity, and what strategic opportunities could this financial strength unlock next?
8Here's a deep dive into Jindal Drilling’s calculated next steps.
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Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows

Jul 31: 8How did it quote half the L-2 price
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PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it

Jul 31: 8What made Tecnimont overshoot by a wide margin?
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Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all

Jul 31: 8Find out what makes the company so special
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jul 31: BPCL launches feasibility tender for LPG Rail connectivity at Kandla
8BPCL's proposed 3.5 MMTPA refrigerated LPG terminal at Kandla hinges on critical rail linkage to Gandhidham Yard. The feasibility scope spans routing, alignment, approvals, and project costing within a tight 90-day window.
BPCL floats high-spec column tender for BPREP amid tight QA and SFMS Bank guarantee mandate
8With no exemptions for MSMEs or startups and strict chloride-control for hydrotesting, BPCL’s stainless steel demethanizer package under BPREP sets a high bar for vendors. EIL’s detailed QA/QC and SFMS-linked banking terms underline risk-sensitive execution philosophy.
HPCL skips securities in hydrogen FEED bid, puts spotlight on engineering accountability
8HPCL's GeM tender for compressed hydrogen detail engineering at Visakh sheds the usual EMD and CPBG clauses, but raises the stakes with high-risk compliance deliverables. With no arbitration fallback, bidders face execution risk without the usual safety net.
BPCL’s Polypropylene tender faces licensing drag, timeline stretches to August
8BPCL’s EPCC tender for the PPU and Butene-1 units at Bina faces unusual legal entanglements tied to Axens’ licensing regime, with seven deadline extensions already logged. EPC players are navigating confidentiality minefields before even accessing basic designs.
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part II

Jul 31: Biofuel push delayed: IOCL extends EOI timeline for Biomass Pyrolysis Oil vendors again
8Despite India's surplus biomass and rising decarbonization rhetoric, IOCL has had to twice extend its EOI timeline for toll pyrolysis vendors, hinting at a market not yet ready for commercial-scale execution. Stakeholders point to high technical thresholds and muted vendor preparedness as root causes.
Muted response pushes IOCL to twice extend Deadline for Advanced Coker Pilot Plant EOI
8Despite IOCL’s strategic R&D push, its EOI for a cutting-edge coker pilot plant drew a tepid market response—forcing two deadline extensions. Vendors remain wary amid niche scope, high spec demands, and limited commercial upside.
IOCL extends bid deadline for Paradip SRU shutdown tender amid tight PQC scrutiny
8In a predictable yet crucial move, IOCL has pushed the bid deadline for its Paradip SRU shutdown package by a week, offering relief to contractors grappling with PQ documentation and third-party validation. The scope, however, remains untouched—keeping the pressure squarely on bidders’ readiness.
IOCL relaxes flange rating norms in MPPL Pump tender amid multiple bid extensions
8A rare clarification allows ANSI 600# flanges with Class 300-rated pumps in IOCL’s MPPL booster unit tender. Frequent date shifts and spares pricing confusion mark high bidder sensitivity.
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Only one raises hand for 24 KTPA used cooking oil ask

Jul 31: 8Despite being open to flexible supply commitments, this maiden EOI draws a lone response — raising concerns about ecosystem maturity.
8The plan to co-process SAF through its DHDT faces real-world constraints as UCO sourcing remains fragmented and under-regulated.
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Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) for PP plant at Dahej: Four bidders in the fray

Jul 31: 8Find out who they are
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Heavy duty directional drilling contract: Complex job

Jul 31: 8Complex logistics and evolving procurement norms are at the core of extending the tender
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PSA hydrogen plant: Linde and UOP fight it out

Jul 31: 8One beats the other by a narrow enough margin
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Flare Package scope for Dahej tender: Ambiguity prevails

Jul 31: 8Mandatory hydrotesting, lighting scope, and downgraded design pressure signal late-stage engineering shifts. And yet a some critical points were left answered.
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HPCL’s hydrocracker and attendant units: Why is this EPCC tender dragging on?

Jul 31: 8The stringent tie-in of price evaluation with performance guarantees up front is a tightened practice
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Contractor-burdened scope, 24x7 schedule: Naphtha tank tender leaves little room for slack

Jul 31: 8The package couples mechanical, civil, and electrical works into a single, high-risk 12-month job. With round-the-clock mandates and extensive free issue + contractor supply mix, execution risk now fully rests on bidders.
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Never-before 47,000 channel DCS contract: Only a handful will qualify

Jul 31: 8Find out who these companies are going to be
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Jul 31: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Ujjain, Dewas and Indore (Except area already authorized) Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 31: 8Project Name: Ujjain, Dewas and Indore (Except area already authorized) Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

Daily forward looking import matrices

Jul 31: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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8LNG
8Crude
8Chemicals
8Fertilizers
8Coal and Coke
8LPG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 31: 8Project Name: Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 330 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcement

Jul 31: 8Additional session in continuous market [IEX] Details
8Change in directorate [RIL] Details
8Resignation of government nominee director from board [MRPL] Details
8Change in management [JD] Details
8Earnings presentation for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 [JD] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [JD] Details
8Adani Ports announces early results of cash tender offers for US dollar denominated senior notes due 2027 and 2029 [Adani Port] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability reporting [EKC] Details
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [EKC] Details
8Final call to submit tax documents for TDS exemption on Petronet LNG dividend by 23rd August 2025 [Petronet] Details
8Imposition of environmental compensation by APPCB on ONGC facilities in Andhra Pradesh [ONGC] Details
8Appointment of M/s Agarwal S. & Associates as secretarial auditor for FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30 [IGL] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [IGL] Details
8Transcript of earnings conference call [MGL] Details
8ICRA upgrades long-term credit rating of the company [ATGL] Details
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Trump announces 25% tariff on India starting Aug. 1, unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy

Jul 31: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Procurement of universal fuel filters for tractors Details
8Supply of oil absorbent pads Details
8Tender for preparation of feasibility study report for new rail connectivity from proposed LPG import terminal Details
8Supply of industrial grade pipes Details
8Procurement of jacketed butterfly valve Details
8Procurement of positioner with wall-mount bracket and HART 3 compatibility Details
8Tender for servicing of Summit make electrical heaters Details
8Procurement of HP steam silencers for NHGU plant Details
8Tender for catalyst and spider leg replacement for MSBP MRV61 unit Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of public address system Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of CCTV client stations Details
8Procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Hiring of services for operations of plant water system and compressed air system Details
8Procurement of 2440 kg Freon R-22 for HDPE #1 and IOP&S plant Details
8Procurement of two-stage pressure regulators for calibration and carrier gas cylinders Details
8Hiring of annual rate contract for instrument maintenance jobs for various bases under KG Basin for two years Details
8Tender for supply of V belts Details
8Charter hire of 03 (three) brand new 2000 HP [minimum] drilling rig packages (corrigendum-14) Details
8Procurement of 125 MT workover rigs (amendment-7) Details
8Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of fresh-air blower system Details
8Rate contract for providing technical assistance and services for mechanical maintenance at compressor station Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of digital fire zone indicator screen along with annunciation system Details
8Tender for supply of ball valves Details
8Supply, site work, transportation, and mandatory spares for demethanize Details
8Supply of Chemplex make polypropylene sample film for XRF analyzer Details
8Hiring of services for retrofitting thirteen 13 nos. of 415V Larsen and Toubro make air circuit breakers and associated protection relays Details
8Procurement of spares for Generon make IGG Details
8Environmentally compliant disposal/recycling of scrap nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries Details
8Supply, installation & functional demonstration of IT hardware & accessories under CSR projects Details
8Supply of gear box for molasses screw pump Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of acid dosing pump system Details
8Supply of BHEL turbine spares of CPP-3 Details
8Supply of sight glasses for aboveground and underground applications Details
8Tender for control system for Bina petrochemical and refinery expansion project Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger with helical baffles Details
8Procurement of fittings up to 48 inch for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for providing security services Details
8Procurement of forged gate valves Details
8Procurement of carbon steel flanges for PDH-PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Supply of burner spares Details
8Tender for mechanical, civil and electrical works for construction of naphtha tanks 2 nos Details
8Tender for pre-NIT for marine hoses Details
8Procurement spares of M/s Remosa make valves viz Details
8Supply of spares for TSP dosing pumps Details
8Procurement of stainless steel plates Details
8Tender for testing, inspection, and calibration of equipment and level gauges Details
8Tender for barge and tanker unloading related works Details
8Annual rate contract for troubleshooting, supervision, maintenance and overhauling services Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner spares Details
8Procurement of DURAG flame scanner Details
8Supply of O-ring kit (Q3) Details
8Supply of compressed gas and liquid conforming to specifications Details
8Supply and installation of 50 no. of water cooler with 60 liter cooling 80-liter storage capacity Details
8Hiring of agency for crawler mounted camera system Details
8Procurement of HP air compressor spares Details
8Tender for rectification of mechanical seal after replacement of faulty spare parts Details
8Procurement of KPCL make compressor spares Details
8Annual maintenance contract for gel permeation chromatograph equipment Details
8Supply of fire and safety equipment Details
8Providing environmental, hygiene and other allied office services Details
8Supply of condensate / flash steam recovery system in petroleum refinery Details
8Procurement of LAN passive items Details
8Annual maintenance contract for operation and maintenance of PMCC Details
8Tender for providing security manpower service Details
8Procurement of spares for HGU-1 reformer burners Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe insulation tester Details
8Procurement of FPD calibration standard gas Details
8Hiring of services for collection, transportation and disposal of garbage Details
8Supply of industrial air hoist Details
8Procurement of 90,000 liters of non-weighted spotting fluid Details
8Hiring services of thirty (30) nos. tank bottom sludge evacuation, cleaning and internal inspection of storage tanks Details
8Comprehensive maintenance of 3 nos. ABB Powerscale 40KVA UPS unit Details
8Procurement of AFFF concentrate for fire suppression foam firefighting system Details
8Provision of supply & installation of 1 nos. of cold repair machine for cylinders Details
8Procurement of W-Trans HART positioner Details
8Procurement of PAO 6, 40 and 100 base oil Details
8Procurement of compressor lubricator grade 150 Details
8Connectivity between BDT Honeywell OPC system and Yokogawa EXAOPC-DCS system Details
8Procurement of SBR spares including diffusers and clamps for ETP Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of exhaust & ventilation system for coolant manufacturing Details

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8India pushes offshore oil drive with Rs 180 billion mission Details
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8GAIL & RVUNL form joint venture to integrate gas-based power with renewable energy in Rajasthan Details
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8EU sanctions hit petroleum sales of Russia-linked Indian refiner Details
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8Nakilat 1H25 slides reveal profit growth and ambitious fleet expansion amid LNG market boom Details
8Adani Total Gas to spend Rs 3,700 crore to expand CNG station network Details
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8THINK Gas to invest Rs 10,000 crore, aims for top spot in city gas distribution Details
820K houses on city outskirts to get piped cooking gas Details
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8New EU sanctions threaten Indian refiners' $14 billion export market: ICRA Details
8Microsoft restores services to Russian oil firm Nayara Energy after court case Details
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8Trump announces 25% tariff on India starting Aug. 1, unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy Details
8ABB India digitalises THINK Gas's extensive city gas distribution network in 10 states Details
8ONGC and OIL target Andaman Basin as key frontier in India’s energy exploration Details
8$220 million worth of deals under scanner: After 25% tariffs, US sanctions 6 Indian firms; move taken over oil trade with Iran Details
8Trump announces US will develop 'massive' oil reserves in Pakistan, says they might sell to 'India some day' Details
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PMC now or panic later? Cairn skips the Integrator in offshore tender

Jul 30: For a project this complex, most would hire a PMC.
8Cairn hasn’t.
8Will operational accountability get lost at sea? Details

Outsourcing sick well revival in ONGC: Sharp shift in risk

Jul 30: 8Find out why we say so
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Andaman stimulation bid: Slow bidder traction, rigid eligibility stays

Jul 30: 8OIL has extended the bid deadline for its Andaman hydraulic fracturing package, reflecting tepid bidder response to a complex offshore call-out model.
8Despite industry interest, no relief was offered on high financial thresholds or coiled tubing mobilization timelines.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part II

Jul 30: ONGC extends bid deadline for echometer analysers amid vendor queries on spec integration
8The bid for ONGC Rajahmundry's digital well analyser procurement has been extended to 01 August 2025.
8While no structural changes were made, vendor concerns about auto/manual specs and accessory compliance hint at rushed timelines and integration bottlenecks.
ONGC extends offshore EFMS bid deadline to Aug 8; eases PBG timelines for vendors
8ONGC has extended the EFMS tender deadline to August 8 and doubled the PBG grace period to 30 days, likely responding to vendor constraints.
8While commercial terms saw partial softening, technical scope and timelines remain tightly locked.
8The change may ease compliance for mid-sized firms, but won’t shift execution risks offshore.
ONGC invites EOIs for FGRC supply at Rajahmundry; OEMs face high compliance bar
8ONGC Rajahmundry's EOI for compact FGRC units aims to recover low-pressure flare gas at two gas stations, but tight PQC clauses and infrastructure exclusions signal a technically intensive scope best suited for seasoned OEMs.
8Several crucial execution risks remain bidder-bound.
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Jul 30: Well servicing package sees scope expansion, tech bar rises for contractors
8Coiled tubing, nitrogen and acid jobs under this operator’s latest tender now come with modeling obligations, dual-reel redundancy and stricter tool uptime mandates.
ONGC’s directional drilling tender tightens risk and tool compliance matrix
8ONGC’s 6-month tender for directional drilling tools imposes tighter-than-usual risk allocation on contractors.
8Non-retrievable MWDs get no LIH cover, and even acid damage exclusions are contractor-borne.
8Fishing support for odd-size tools is fully contractor-driven—a rare demand in similar ONGC tenders.
Bio-restoration contract tightens norms, banks on proven vendors
8This 3-year sludge bioremediation tender tightens vetting with TPIA certification and strict bid compliance, favoring proven service providers and elevating risk for new entrants.
ONGC mandates 24x7 lifecycle responsibility on SRP contractors with zero-scope gaps
8ONGC's latest 5-year SRP surface maintenance tender shifts full custodianship, spares provisioning, and downtime liabilities onto contractors, including preventive painting, full electrical scope, and penalty-linked task tracking.
8Legacy ambiguities are addressed—but some grey zones on cable damage liability persist.
Strict liability model clouds TPI role in ONGC’s chemical inspection tender
8Responses to queries reaffirm ONGC’s zero-tolerance approach on timelines, sampling formats, and post-dispatch risks—leaving little flexibility for inspection agencies.
8Only one bidder was seen around.
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Downstream contracting briefs

Jul 30: IOCL’s Kochi naval jetty pipeline tender puts spotlight on stringent EIA & RA demands
8IOCL has floated a 16-month high-stakes consultancy tender for an EIA & RA study of a sensitive HFHSD pipeline project to the Kochi Naval Base, embedding stiff technical eligibility and regulatory compliance standards—effectively filtering out all but a few accredited, specialized firms.
IOCL’s AVU-I corrosion contract packs high risk with tight specs and penalty clout
8Panipat Refinery’s 2-year corrosion control bid for high and non-high TAN crude processing leaves no room for error — from passivation to phosphorus control, contractors face over 15 KPI-linked penalties with fixed schedules and zero tolerance for variance.
EIL pushes NDA-locked Air Compressor tender for BPCL Bina expansion to 12 August
8Extension of a high-value, NDA-gated tender for a decoking air compressor under BPREP reflects qualification hurdles and stringent sourcing norms, with Indian subsidiaries walking a tightrope on parent track record alignment.
Manday multiplier surprise: EIL clarifies pump supervision scope in BPCL Bina expansion tender
8In a quiet but crucial amendment, EIL has clarified that bidders must factor 20 mandays of supervision per pump—not per group—for evaluation in BPCL’s Bina Petchem refinery expansion. This subtle commercial shift escalates cost exposure and could disrupt bid assumptions.
No room for scope splitting or consortium bidding in Paradip NHT-CCR shutdown job
8IOCL has declared the job indivisible and ruled out joint bids or consortium arrangements, tightening the field further for single-agency accountability.
Bid extension spurs 4-way tug for LMBU tankage as EIL tweaks specs in Mid-stream
8Despite back-to-back bid extensions and technical addendums, four contenders have stayed the course for EIL’s tankage package under HPCL’s LMBU revamp. Late-stage cable specs, insulation details, and tight QA/QC enforcement may redefine bidder risk calculus.
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229 Kv GIS package: Three in the race

Jul 30: 8The BPCL race eventually got down to just three companies
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Jul 30: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Larsen & Toubro won ultra mega order hydrocarbon offshore business

Jul 30: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for fireproof painting work Details
8Supply of helium gas in 47-litre cylinders Details
8Tender for refilling, hydro testing, servicing and transportation of calibration gas cylinders Details
8Procurement of PE pipes for two year ARC Details
8Tender for supply of bare line pipe Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of plunger lift system in oil & gas wells Details
8Contract for production/operation and cylinder handling services including shed operations, SC valve, derlin caps, and salvaging activities Details
8Tender for supply of flanges Details
8Tender for supply of CCTV spares Details
8Supply of multi gas detector Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply of spares for PAC Reformulyzer M4 instrument Details
8Tender for acoustic emission testing of bottom plate of storage tanks Details
8Rate contract for servicing, overhauling, breakdown maintenance & testing of CGL make 6.6kV HT VCBs Details  
8Tender for Painting Works of Pipeline, Structural Components, and Tank Sprinkler Lines Details
8Tender for supply of blower spares Details
8Tender for expert services from Triveni Turbine Ltd for carrying maintenance job Details
8Supply of intrinsically safe level transmitter Details
8Procurement of DRA dosing and DRA recirculation pump Details
8Procurement of barrel pump and different type of cans Details
8Tender for supply of valves Details
8Tender for supply of mass flow meter Details
8Rate contract for supply of critical spares for VLD & OLD machines of M/s Makeen Energy India Private Limited Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of fire extinguishers Details
8Hiring of 02 sets of directional drilling tools for drilling services for 6 months Details
8Tender for refurbishment / repair of gear box of gas cooler fan Details
8Tender for revival program for sick wells of asset Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of fan blades for gas coolers Details
8Rate contract for restoration of oil spillage area and ex-situ bioremediation of oil contaminated soil Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract of existing CCTV surveillance system Details
8Supply and installation of electrical actuator or motorized valve Details
8Tender for hiring the services of assistant for day-to-day routine activities Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of soft starters for motors Details
8Supply of coke cutting high-pressure water hose for delayed coking unit Details
8Procurement of 2 spare bare pumps with mechanical seals for 21-G-4A/B Details
8Tender for construction of second raw water intake pump house and pipeline works Details
8Supply of seamless stainless steel pipes up to 8 inches for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender for refurbishment of rotor of Coppus turbine Details
8Procurement of DCU bridge crane spares Details
8Supply of gasket sheets Details
8Supply of sample unloading equipment Details
8Supply of pilfer proof plastic seals Details
8Tender for lining up of agency for non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract of Neumann make PAGA system Details
8Supply of Zeeco furnace burner spares Details
8Tender for hiring of third-party agency or providing manpower services Details
8Supply of seal spares for Flowserve Sanmar Private Limited make Details
8Supply of fuel oil pump spares Details
8Tender for conducting EIA and RA study for HFHSD pipeline Details
8Procurement of filters for diesel hydro desulfurization unit Details
8Supply of stainless steel tubes Details
8Supply of mechanical leak detector for used submersible turbine pump Details
8Tender for 3-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract for Honeywell Enraf make TFMS system Details
8Procurement of Yokogawa make DCS spares for control system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply of synthetic lube oil for different products Details
8Supply of viscoelastic vibration dampers for delayed coking unit Details
8Supply of dual motor variable frequency drive Details
8Supply of inlet leg set SS310, size 24in x 30in, model ISF104+ Details
8Procurement of HRSG-2 spares from OEM BHEL Details
8Procurement of 6 mm ceramic balls under a two-year rate contract Details
8Supply of tube bundle Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of 2 nos. of online valve changing machine Details
8Tender for tool room digitalisation project Details
8Supply of liquid nitrogen Details
8Tender for replacement of pre and fine filters of CAM AHUs Details
8Supply of high pressure grease gun Details
8Tender for T4S audit Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders Details
8Tender for supply, installation, and commissioning of screw type air compressor of 330 CFM capacity Details
8Supply and installation of standby blower in shed and duct erection Details
8Supply of non sparking tools kit Details
8Tender for filling of 5 kg, 35 kg, 47.5 kg, and Hippo cylinders using manual/automatic filling machines Details
8Tender for SC valve replacement during night shift Details
8Tender for cathodic protection survey Details
8Procurement of grade hydraulic oil VG 46 Details
8Tender for hiring of services for onsite calibration of PSVs Details
8Supply and installation of ultrasonic check meter Details
8Procurement of calcium stearate Details
8Supply of bare line pipe Details
8Tender for calibration of turbine flow meters Details
8Tender for providing unskilled manpower services Details
8Supply and installation & commissioning of plunger lift system in oil and gas Wells Details
8Hiring of services for external painting of storage tanks of various capacities Details
8Tender for hiring of hydro blasting machines Details
8Supply of cables Details
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8Asia leads global refinery growth, dominated by China Details
8Indian gas giant seeks U.S. LNG cargo swap Details
8Decarbonising India’s highways with LNG as the bridge to a greener future Details
8Routematic rolls out eco-friendly CNG and EV fleet for Infosys in Pune Details
8Major LPG leak halts Mumbai-Goa traffic for 15 hours after tanker overturns on highway Details
8Tamil Nadu Cylinder Lorry Owners Association announces strike Details
8India cannot ‘switch off its economy’, says envoy to UK on Russian oil imports Details
8Reliance signs joint operating agreement with ONGC, BP for Saurashtra block Details
8Value of India's crude imports from Russia surges significantly at a CAGR of 96% during FY20-FY25: report Details
8India and Taiwan were leading buyers of Russian naphtha in June, LSEG data shows Details
8VFlowTech, IIT Delhi join hands to extract vanadium from refinery waste Details
8Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara trims crude runs in wake of EU sanctions, sources say Details
8JERA starts up 745 MW gas peaking plant in Bangladesh Details
8India's oil and gas sector: navigating global shifts and domestic challenges Details
8Larsen & Toubro won ultra mega order hydrocarbon offshore business Details
8Loss recorded Rs 40 crore: CPCL delivers disappointing performance for June-end quarter Details
8BPCL's Mumbai refinery celebrated 40 years of its aromatics recovery unit Details
8HPCL to soon release financial results for FY26 and fundraising Details
8Sanjay Khanna, director (refineries) and additional CMD BPCL, conferred leadership excellence award Details
8GAIL (India) Limited reports strong financial performance in Q1 FY-26 Details
8Microsoft ditches Russia-linked Nayara: EU sanctions slam Indian oil giant into crisis, Rediff rushed in Details
8India opens 1 million sq km of offshore territory to accelerate oil and gas exploration: Puri Details
8Not only cheap oil, India is also buying this thing in large quantities from Russia; after EU ban, its purchase increases further Details
8US warns China of 100% tariffs over sanctioned Russian oil purchases Details
8India’s energy revolution: ONGC, private giants, LNG growth shape oil & gas future by 2030 Details
8Petronet LNG secures long-term deal with QatarEnergy for 7.5 MMTPA LNG Details
8India sees renewed surge in oil and gas exploration, focus on Andaman deepwater region: Hardeep Puri Details
8Oil majors to tie up for exploration in Gujarat Details
8Govt has opened 1 million sq km of new offshore area to step up oil & gas hunt: Hardeep Puri Details
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Kannur & Kasargod District City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 30: 8Project Name: Kannur & Kasargod District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details

Shell’s great escape: Inside how it unlocked what was a regulatory trap

Jul 31: 8A Rs 21,000 crore lesson in patience
8And how Shell survived India’s regulatory maze
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Shell's LNG expansion to 26 MMTPA: Full component-wise erection timeline

Jul 31: Get timelines of how the contracting will take place
8And get component wise breakdown
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Big gas consumer: Huge changes

Jul 31: IFFCO is a vast fertilizer company
8And it is connected to the oil & gas industry in more ways than one
8It is a big consumer of gas
8It is also a consumer of equipment and services provided by big EPC companues
8A generational change has occued in the company that all stakeholders should take into account
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ONGC extends PRP-IX pipe lay bid deadline amid tight EPCI scope and high-risk contractor liabilities

Jul 31: 8A late-stage extension gives bidders breathing room, but concerns persist over heavy contractor liability for free-issue materials and detailed handover mandates.
8The scope's packaging leaves little room for price flexibility, despite high-value line pipe logistics and zero standby reimbursements.
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Seismic-to-FDP tender: Slow bidder response

Jul 31: 8The move hints at slow bidder response to this deep-dive reservoir redevelopment study across despite high-value QCBS model and heavy data handling needs.
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Big Four Oilfield Giants Cornered by ONGC’s No-Flex Tender Framework

Jul 31: 8ONGC pushed technical risks to the limit
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jul 31: ONGC tender lifts bar for MPPU compliance in Assam with 15K psi spec, tight TPI norms
8The latest 5-year pumping tender from ONGC Assam introduces rigid tech specs and third-party validation norms, forcing vendors to upgrade inventories or tie up leases.
8A 9-month mobilization window offers flexibility, but operations must still deploy within 24 hours of ONGC callout—making logistics planning critical.
Hazira O&M tender redefines liability norms, stretches manpower flexibility
8The ONGC Hazira tender mandates end-to-end operations of cooling water, compressed air, and treatment systems, while embedding silent clauses that shift operational and standby liabilities to the contractor.
8Manpower redeployment flexibility and zero-cost scope additions mark a risk-heavy shift in standard practice.
Crude clean-up: OIL revives 30-tank sludge evacuation with tightened specs
8With a 4-year contract window and expansive tank-to-pit logistics, OIL’s sludge evacuation tender tightens control on solvent ratios, safety protocols, and dual-site execution. Contractor risk rises sharply on compliance, timeline, and third-party certifications.
BPRL's Cambay audit tender draws tight valuation–compliance focus
8Bharat PetroResources has floated a 6-month tender for independent physical inventory assessment and valuation at two Cambay onshore blocks.
8The scope is tightly confined to verification and categorization, with liability on the contractor for reconciliation and valuation accuracy.
8However, lack of clarity on SAP access and reliance on OEM inputs may pose execution hurdles.
TCRC secures ONGC TPI contract despite tighter L2 bid
8ONGC awarded the year-long third-party inspection job to TCRC Quality Controls LLP, even as L2 offered a 2.4% lower quote.
8The outcome points to strict enforcement of scope compliance and documentation discipline over mere price advantage.
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Jul 31: Tight pricing seals 3-year O&M deal for ONGC CBHP operations
8With just a 2.85% spread separating L1 and L2, the Rajahmundry asset’s CBHP O&M tender saw disciplined bidding aligned to ONGC's Fair Wage norms.
8Internship-linked relaxations may have aided Techno Fab’s edge.
No relief for MSMEs as ONGC shuts door on valve servicing flexibility
8Participating bidders like Alliance, Amrutha, and Krystal Engineering face stiff barriers in ONGC’s Rajahmundry tender, as every commercial and technical relaxation sought by MSMEs was flatly rejected — exposing them to execution and cashflow risks.
Three bidders vie for ONGC’s workover rig inspection tender as clarity sought on manday payments and reinspection compensation
8Bureau Veritas, DNV, and OMCI raise key clarifications on man-day billing, reinspection charges, and crew qualification in ONGC’s Mehsana workover rig TPI tender.
8ONGC’s responses remain vague, posing cost and compliance ambiguity.
Qualification criteria and scope ambiguities spark bidding risks in ONGC’s Nandasan O&M tender
8Multiple vendors challenge ONGC’s strict BEC and undefined KPI-linked manpower scope.
8While ONGC offers limited relaxations, unresolved ambiguities on penalties and responsibilities could impact bidder participation and pricing strategy.
Pre-bid pushback highlights spec rigidities in ONGC Cuddapah Basin drilling tender
8Multiple vendors raised red flags over rigid qualification norms, unclear geological inputs, and restricted OEM clauses in ONGC’s latest air hammer drilling tender—exposing risk layers in a technically sensitive wildcat campaign.
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Jul 31: GSPC holds line on vintage and timelines in scrapping tender; mobilization and BEC clauses remain rigid
8GSPC has rejected requests to relax its scrapping unit age limit and mobilization window, leaving bidders facing cost and timeline pressure.
8Ambiguity on experience equivalence adds to pre-bid uncertainty.
ONGC relaxes crew boat age, but slashes total operating days in surprise move
8ONGC's latest corrigendum for crew boat tender loosens the vessel age bar to 16 years but tightens operational exposure by sharply reducing the total contractable days to 1012.
8Contractors gain in eligibility, but the real cost cushion goes to the client.
OIL India pushes back rig tender again, bid deadline now 13 August
8In its seventh amendment, OIL India has extended the closing date for its marquee rig procurement tender SDG8584P25 to 13 August 2025.
8While vendors cheer the breathing room, the growing number of deadline shifts raises concern about project delays. Is vendor fatigue setting in—or is OIL recalibrating its upstream rollout?
Oil India pushes rig hire bid deadline to August: Delay hints at complexity in spec-heavy 1000 HP mobile rig tender
8A high-spec, pan-India rig tender from Oil India has been extended yet again—this time to August 5th.
8While bidder-side benefits like relaxed EMD instruments have been added, no technical relaxations were made. With no post-prebid clarifications released publicly, concerns remain over cost, mobilization timing, and qualification thresholds.
Mobilization window extended to 90 days in 2D seismic tender: ONGC gives relief in milestone timeline
8ONGC has extended the mobilization and demobilization period by 15 days in its Cambay-Kutch 2D survey tender, pushing critical deployment timelines.
8The shift may ease logistical bottlenecks for bidders but also signals possible upstream challenges.
OIL extends bid for snubbing unit; AMC clause adds legal heft mid-way
8With the deadline now shifted to 13 August, bidders must comply with a newly inserted AMC clause enforcing OIL’s full General Conditions of Contract — a move that raises post-award obligations and tightens vendor accountability.
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Acquisition done, cash intact: How Jindal Drilling plans its next move

Jul 31: 8Jindal Drilling's latest rig acquisition hasn't dented its cash reserves, leaving the company with a robust war chest of Rs 112 crore. How did it manage capital-intensive growth without straining liquidity, and what strategic opportunities could this financial strength unlock next?
8Here's a deep dive into Jindal Drilling’s calculated next steps.
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Thermax pockets this Rs 39 crore job but that raises eyebrows

Jul 31: 8How did it quote half the L-2 price
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PP unit: Technip was in a close fight but did not make it

Jul 31: 8What made Tecnimont overshoot by a wide margin?
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Rs 526 crore petrochem equipment win: Why this sole bidder take it all

Jul 31: 8Find out what makes the company so special
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Downstream contracting briefs: Part I

Jul 31: BPCL launches feasibility tender for LPG Rail connectivity at Kandla
8BPCL's proposed 3.5 MMTPA refrigerated LPG terminal at Kandla hinges on critical rail linkage to Gandhidham Yard. The feasibility scope spans routing, alignment, approvals, and project costing within a tight 90-day window.
BPCL floats high-spec column tender for BPREP amid tight QA and SFMS Bank guarantee mandate
8With no exemptions for MSMEs or startups and strict chloride-control for hydrotesting, BPCL’s stainless steel demethanizer package under BPREP sets a high bar for vendors. EIL’s detailed QA/QC and SFMS-linked banking terms underline risk-sensitive execution philosophy.
HPCL skips securities in hydrogen FEED bid, puts spotlight on engineering accountability
8HPCL's GeM tender for compressed hydrogen detail engineering at Visakh sheds the usual EMD and CPBG clauses, but raises the stakes with high-risk compliance deliverables. With no arbitration fallback, bidders face execution risk without the usual safety net.
BPCL’s Polypropylene tender faces licensing drag, timeline stretches to August
8BPCL’s EPCC tender for the PPU and Butene-1 units at Bina faces unusual legal entanglements tied to Axens’ licensing regime, with seven deadline extensions already logged. EPC players are navigating confidentiality minefields before even accessing basic designs.
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Jul 31: Biofuel push delayed: IOCL extends EOI timeline for Biomass Pyrolysis Oil vendors again
8Despite India's surplus biomass and rising decarbonization rhetoric, IOCL has had to twice extend its EOI timeline for toll pyrolysis vendors, hinting at a market not yet ready for commercial-scale execution. Stakeholders point to high technical thresholds and muted vendor preparedness as root causes.
Muted response pushes IOCL to twice extend Deadline for Advanced Coker Pilot Plant EOI
8Despite IOCL’s strategic R&D push, its EOI for a cutting-edge coker pilot plant drew a tepid market response—forcing two deadline extensions. Vendors remain wary amid niche scope, high spec demands, and limited commercial upside.
IOCL extends bid deadline for Paradip SRU shutdown tender amid tight PQC scrutiny
8In a predictable yet crucial move, IOCL has pushed the bid deadline for its Paradip SRU shutdown package by a week, offering relief to contractors grappling with PQ documentation and third-party validation. The scope, however, remains untouched—keeping the pressure squarely on bidders’ readiness.
IOCL relaxes flange rating norms in MPPL Pump tender amid multiple bid extensions
8A rare clarification allows ANSI 600# flanges with Class 300-rated pumps in IOCL’s MPPL booster unit tender. Frequent date shifts and spares pricing confusion mark high bidder sensitivity.
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Only one raises hand for 24 KTPA used cooking oil ask

Jul 31: 8Despite being open to flexible supply commitments, this maiden EOI draws a lone response — raising concerns about ecosystem maturity.
8The plan to co-process SAF through its DHDT faces real-world constraints as UCO sourcing remains fragmented and under-regulated.
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Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) for PP plant at Dahej: Four bidders in the fray

Jul 31: 8Find out who they are
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Heavy duty directional drilling contract: Complex job

Jul 31: 8Complex logistics and evolving procurement norms are at the core of extending the tender
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PSA hydrogen plant: Linde and UOP fight it out

Jul 31: 8One beats the other by a narrow enough margin
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Flare Package scope for Dahej tender: Ambiguity prevails

Jul 31: 8Mandatory hydrotesting, lighting scope, and downgraded design pressure signal late-stage engineering shifts. And yet a some critical points were left answered.
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HPCL’s hydrocracker and attendant units: Why is this EPCC tender dragging on?

Jul 31: 8The stringent tie-in of price evaluation with performance guarantees up front is a tightened practice
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Contractor-burdened scope, 24x7 schedule: Naphtha tank tender leaves little room for slack

Jul 31: 8The package couples mechanical, civil, and electrical works into a single, high-risk 12-month job. With round-the-clock mandates and extensive free issue + contractor supply mix, execution risk now fully rests on bidders.
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Never-before 47,000 channel DCS contract: Only a handful will qualify

Jul 31: 8Find out who these companies are going to be
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Jul 31: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Ujjain, Dewas and Indore (Except area already authorized) Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 31: 8Project Name: Ujjain, Dewas and Indore (Except area already authorized) Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details Details

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Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur Districts City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 31: 8Project Name: Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 330 crore Click here for more details Details

Announcement

Jul 31: 8Additional session in continuous market [IEX] Details
8Change in directorate [RIL] Details
8Resignation of government nominee director from board [MRPL] Details
8Change in management [JD] Details
8Earnings presentation for the quarter ended 30 June 2025 [JD] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [JD] Details
8Adani Ports announces early results of cash tender offers for US dollar denominated senior notes due 2027 and 2029 [Adani Port] Details
8Business responsibility and sustainability reporting [EKC] Details
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [EKC] Details
8Final call to submit tax documents for TDS exemption on Petronet LNG dividend by 23rd August 2025 [Petronet] Details
8Imposition of environmental compensation by APPCB on ONGC facilities in Andhra Pradesh [ONGC] Details
8Appointment of M/s Agarwal S. & Associates as secretarial auditor for FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30 [IGL] Details
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [IGL] Details
8Transcript of earnings conference call [MGL] Details
8ICRA upgrades long-term credit rating of the company [ATGL] Details
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8Procurement of universal fuel filters for tractors Details
8Supply of oil absorbent pads Details
8Tender for preparation of feasibility study report for new rail connectivity from proposed LPG import terminal Details
8Supply of industrial grade pipes Details
8Procurement of jacketed butterfly valve Details
8Procurement of positioner with wall-mount bracket and HART 3 compatibility Details
8Tender for servicing of Summit make electrical heaters Details
8Procurement of HP steam silencers for NHGU plant Details
8Tender for catalyst and spider leg replacement for MSBP MRV61 unit Details
8Supply, installation and commissioning of public address system Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of CCTV client stations Details
8Procurement of caustic soda lye Details
8Hiring of services for operations of plant water system and compressed air system Details
8Procurement of 2440 kg Freon R-22 for HDPE #1 and IOP&S plant Details
8Procurement of two-stage pressure regulators for calibration and carrier gas cylinders Details
8Hiring of annual rate contract for instrument maintenance jobs for various bases under KG Basin for two years Details
8Tender for supply of V belts Details
8Charter hire of 03 (three) brand new 2000 HP [minimum] drilling rig packages (corrigendum-14) Details
8Procurement of 125 MT workover rigs (amendment-7) Details
8Supply, installation, testing & commissioning of fresh-air blower system Details
8Rate contract for providing technical assistance and services for mechanical maintenance at compressor station Details
8Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of digital fire zone indicator screen along with annunciation system Details
8Tender for supply of ball valves Details
8Supply, site work, transportation, and mandatory spares for demethanize Details
8Supply of Chemplex make polypropylene sample film for XRF analyzer Details
8Hiring of services for retrofitting thirteen 13 nos. of 415V Larsen and Toubro make air circuit breakers and associated protection relays Details
8Procurement of spares for Generon make IGG Details
8Environmentally compliant disposal/recycling of scrap nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries Details
8Supply, installation & functional demonstration of IT hardware & accessories under CSR projects Details
8Supply of gear box for molasses screw pump Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of acid dosing pump system Details
8Supply of BHEL turbine spares of CPP-3 Details
8Supply of sight glasses for aboveground and underground applications Details
8Tender for control system for Bina petrochemical and refinery expansion project Details
8Procurement of heat exchanger with helical baffles Details
8Procurement of fittings up to 48 inch for PDH PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Tender for providing security services Details
8Procurement of forged gate valves Details
8Procurement of carbon steel flanges for PDH-PP plant with ethane and propane handling facilities project Details
8Supply of burner spares Details
8Tender for mechanical, civil and electrical works for construction of naphtha tanks 2 nos Details
8Tender for pre-NIT for marine hoses Details
8Procurement spares of M/s Remosa make valves viz Details
8Supply of spares for TSP dosing pumps Details
8Procurement of stainless steel plates Details
8Tender for testing, inspection, and calibration of equipment and level gauges Details
8Tender for barge and tanker unloading related works Details
8Annual rate contract for troubleshooting, supervision, maintenance and overhauling services Details
8Supply of Siemens make positioner spares Details
8Procurement of DURAG flame scanner Details
8Supply of O-ring kit (Q3) Details
8Supply of compressed gas and liquid conforming to specifications Details
8Supply and installation of 50 no. of water cooler with 60 liter cooling 80-liter storage capacity Details
8Hiring of agency for crawler mounted camera system Details
8Procurement of HP air compressor spares Details
8Tender for rectification of mechanical seal after replacement of faulty spare parts Details
8Procurement of KPCL make compressor spares Details
8Annual maintenance contract for gel permeation chromatograph equipment Details
8Supply of fire and safety equipment Details
8Providing environmental, hygiene and other allied office services Details
8Supply of condensate / flash steam recovery system in petroleum refinery Details
8Procurement of LAN passive items Details
8Annual maintenance contract for operation and maintenance of PMCC Details
8Tender for providing security manpower service Details
8Procurement of spares for HGU-1 reformer burners Details
8Procurement of intrinsically safe insulation tester Details
8Procurement of FPD calibration standard gas Details
8Hiring of services for collection, transportation and disposal of garbage Details
8Supply of industrial air hoist Details
8Procurement of 90,000 liters of non-weighted spotting fluid Details
8Hiring services of thirty (30) nos. tank bottom sludge evacuation, cleaning and internal inspection of storage tanks Details
8Comprehensive maintenance of 3 nos. ABB Powerscale 40KVA UPS unit Details
8Procurement of AFFF concentrate for fire suppression foam firefighting system Details
8Provision of supply & installation of 1 nos. of cold repair machine for cylinders Details
8Procurement of W-Trans HART positioner Details
8Procurement of PAO 6, 40 and 100 base oil Details
8Procurement of compressor lubricator grade 150 Details
8Connectivity between BDT Honeywell OPC system and Yokogawa EXAOPC-DCS system Details
8Procurement of SBR spares including diffusers and clamps for ETP Details
8Supply, installation, and commissioning of exhaust & ventilation system for coolant manufacturing Details

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8India pushes offshore oil drive with Rs 180 billion mission Details
8Japanese entrepreneurs to set up gree Details
8GAIL & RVUNL form joint venture to integrate gas-based power with renewable energy in Rajasthan Details
8Synergy Marine appoints Indian Vikas Trivedi as Co-CEO for ship management Details
8LNG Canada runs into technical problems Details
8EU sanctions hit petroleum sales of Russia-linked Indian refiner Details
8Sakhalin LNG, oil terminals stable after Russian quake, tsunami alert Details
8$70 WTI returns as Trump targets India over Russian oil ties Details
8India: DGS issues biofuel bunkering guidelines, outlining requirements for supplier Details
8BP continuing quality assessment of BTC oil while loadings continue Details
8Oil prices surge on supply concerns Details
8Nakilat 1H25 slides reveal profit growth and ambitious fleet expansion amid LNG market boom Details
8Adani Total Gas to spend Rs 3,700 crore to expand CNG station network Details
8Tamil Nadu Cylinder Lorry Owners Association calls off planned strike Details
8THINK Gas to invest Rs 10,000 crore, aims for top spot in city gas distribution Details
820K houses on city outskirts to get piped cooking gas Details
8LPG subsidy stalling natural gas transition: Think Gas COO Details
8New EU sanctions threaten Indian refiners' $14 billion export market: ICRA Details
8Microsoft restores services to Russian oil firm Nayara Energy after court case Details
8Shippers ask to end contracts with Russian-backed refiner Nayara Details
8Rosneft-backed Nayara Energy withdraws case against Microsoft from Delhi HC after restoration of services Details
8Trump announces 25% tariff on India starting Aug. 1, unspecified penalties for buying Russian energy Details
8ABB India digitalises THINK Gas's extensive city gas distribution network in 10 states Details
8ONGC and OIL target Andaman Basin as key frontier in India’s energy exploration Details
8$220 million worth of deals under scanner: After 25% tariffs, US sanctions 6 Indian firms; move taken over oil trade with Iran Details
8Trump announces US will develop 'massive' oil reserves in Pakistan, says they might sell to 'India some day' Details
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PMC now or panic later? Cairn skips the Integrator in offshore tender

Jul 30: For a project this complex, most would hire a PMC.
8Cairn hasn’t.
8Will operational accountability get lost at sea? Details

Outsourcing sick well revival in ONGC: Sharp shift in risk

Jul 30: 8Find out why we say so
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Andaman stimulation bid: Slow bidder traction, rigid eligibility stays

Jul 30: 8OIL has extended the bid deadline for its Andaman hydraulic fracturing package, reflecting tepid bidder response to a complex offshore call-out model.
8Despite industry interest, no relief was offered on high financial thresholds or coiled tubing mobilization timelines.
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Jul 30: ONGC extends bid deadline for echometer analysers amid vendor queries on spec integration
8The bid for ONGC Rajahmundry's digital well analyser procurement has been extended to 01 August 2025.
8While no structural changes were made, vendor concerns about auto/manual specs and accessory compliance hint at rushed timelines and integration bottlenecks.
ONGC extends offshore EFMS bid deadline to Aug 8; eases PBG timelines for vendors
8ONGC has extended the EFMS tender deadline to August 8 and doubled the PBG grace period to 30 days, likely responding to vendor constraints.
8While commercial terms saw partial softening, technical scope and timelines remain tightly locked.
8The change may ease compliance for mid-sized firms, but won’t shift execution risks offshore.
ONGC invites EOIs for FGRC supply at Rajahmundry; OEMs face high compliance bar
8ONGC Rajahmundry's EOI for compact FGRC units aims to recover low-pressure flare gas at two gas stations, but tight PQC clauses and infrastructure exclusions signal a technically intensive scope best suited for seasoned OEMs.
8Several crucial execution risks remain bidder-bound.
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E&P Contracting Brief: Part I

Jul 30: Well servicing package sees scope expansion, tech bar rises for contractors
8Coiled tubing, nitrogen and acid jobs under this operator’s latest tender now come with modeling obligations, dual-reel redundancy and stricter tool uptime mandates.
ONGC’s directional drilling tender tightens risk and tool compliance matrix
8ONGC’s 6-month tender for directional drilling tools imposes tighter-than-usual risk allocation on contractors.
8Non-retrievable MWDs get no LIH cover, and even acid damage exclusions are contractor-borne.
8Fishing support for odd-size tools is fully contractor-driven—a rare demand in similar ONGC tenders.
Bio-restoration contract tightens norms, banks on proven vendors
8This 3-year sludge bioremediation tender tightens vetting with TPIA certification and strict bid compliance, favoring proven service providers and elevating risk for new entrants.
ONGC mandates 24x7 lifecycle responsibility on SRP contractors with zero-scope gaps
8ONGC's latest 5-year SRP surface maintenance tender shifts full custodianship, spares provisioning, and downtime liabilities onto contractors, including preventive painting, full electrical scope, and penalty-linked task tracking.
8Legacy ambiguities are addressed—but some grey zones on cable damage liability persist.
Strict liability model clouds TPI role in ONGC’s chemical inspection tender
8Responses to queries reaffirm ONGC’s zero-tolerance approach on timelines, sampling formats, and post-dispatch risks—leaving little flexibility for inspection agencies.
8Only one bidder was seen around.
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Downstream contracting briefs

Jul 30: IOCL’s Kochi naval jetty pipeline tender puts spotlight on stringent EIA & RA demands
8IOCL has floated a 16-month high-stakes consultancy tender for an EIA & RA study of a sensitive HFHSD pipeline project to the Kochi Naval Base, embedding stiff technical eligibility and regulatory compliance standards—effectively filtering out all but a few accredited, specialized firms.
IOCL’s AVU-I corrosion contract packs high risk with tight specs and penalty clout
8Panipat Refinery’s 2-year corrosion control bid for high and non-high TAN crude processing leaves no room for error — from passivation to phosphorus control, contractors face over 15 KPI-linked penalties with fixed schedules and zero tolerance for variance.
EIL pushes NDA-locked Air Compressor tender for BPCL Bina expansion to 12 August
8Extension of a high-value, NDA-gated tender for a decoking air compressor under BPREP reflects qualification hurdles and stringent sourcing norms, with Indian subsidiaries walking a tightrope on parent track record alignment.
Manday multiplier surprise: EIL clarifies pump supervision scope in BPCL Bina expansion tender
8In a quiet but crucial amendment, EIL has clarified that bidders must factor 20 mandays of supervision per pump—not per group—for evaluation in BPCL’s Bina Petchem refinery expansion. This subtle commercial shift escalates cost exposure and could disrupt bid assumptions.
No room for scope splitting or consortium bidding in Paradip NHT-CCR shutdown job
8IOCL has declared the job indivisible and ruled out joint bids or consortium arrangements, tightening the field further for single-agency accountability.
Bid extension spurs 4-way tug for LMBU tankage as EIL tweaks specs in Mid-stream
8Despite back-to-back bid extensions and technical addendums, four contenders have stayed the course for EIL’s tankage package under HPCL’s LMBU revamp. Late-stage cable specs, insulation details, and tight QA/QC enforcement may redefine bidder risk calculus.
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229 Kv GIS package: Three in the race

Jul 30: 8The BPCL race eventually got down to just three companies
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Today's update in E&P, Midstream-Downstream & CGD sector

Jul 30: 8Here's what's happening today in the E&P, midstream-downstream, and CGD section
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Larsen & Toubro won ultra mega order hydrocarbon offshore business

Jul 30: For reference purposes the website carries here the following tenders:
8Tender for fireproof painting work Details
8Supply of helium gas in 47-litre cylinders Details
8Tender for refilling, hydro testing, servicing and transportation of calibration gas cylinders Details
8Procurement of PE pipes for two year ARC Details
8Tender for supply of bare line pipe Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of plunger lift system in oil & gas wells Details
8Contract for production/operation and cylinder handling services including shed operations, SC valve, derlin caps, and salvaging activities Details
8Tender for supply of flanges Details
8Tender for supply of CCTV spares Details
8Supply of multi gas detector Details
8Procurement of gate valves Details
8Supply of spares for PAC Reformulyzer M4 instrument Details
8Tender for acoustic emission testing of bottom plate of storage tanks Details
8Rate contract for servicing, overhauling, breakdown maintenance & testing of CGL make 6.6kV HT VCBs Details  
8Tender for Painting Works of Pipeline, Structural Components, and Tank Sprinkler Lines Details
8Tender for supply of blower spares Details
8Tender for expert services from Triveni Turbine Ltd for carrying maintenance job Details
8Supply of intrinsically safe level transmitter Details
8Procurement of DRA dosing and DRA recirculation pump Details
8Procurement of barrel pump and different type of cans Details
8Tender for supply of valves Details
8Tender for supply of mass flow meter Details
8Rate contract for supply of critical spares for VLD & OLD machines of M/s Makeen Energy India Private Limited Details
8Annual rate contract for maintenance of fire extinguishers Details
8Hiring of 02 sets of directional drilling tools for drilling services for 6 months Details
8Tender for refurbishment / repair of gear box of gas cooler fan Details
8Tender for revival program for sick wells of asset Details
8Tender for fabrication and supply of fan blades for gas coolers Details
8Rate contract for restoration of oil spillage area and ex-situ bioremediation of oil contaminated soil Details
8Tender for non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract of existing CCTV surveillance system Details
8Supply and installation of electrical actuator or motorized valve Details
8Tender for hiring the services of assistant for day-to-day routine activities Details
8Tender for supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of soft starters for motors Details
8Supply of coke cutting high-pressure water hose for delayed coking unit Details
8Procurement of 2 spare bare pumps with mechanical seals for 21-G-4A/B Details
8Tender for construction of second raw water intake pump house and pipeline works Details
8Supply of seamless stainless steel pipes up to 8 inches for PDH-PP plant Details
8Tender for refurbishment of rotor of Coppus turbine Details
8Procurement of DCU bridge crane spares Details
8Supply of gasket sheets Details
8Supply of sample unloading equipment Details
8Supply of pilfer proof plastic seals Details
8Tender for lining up of agency for non-comprehensive annual maintenance contract of Neumann make PAGA system Details
8Supply of Zeeco furnace burner spares Details
8Tender for hiring of third-party agency or providing manpower services Details
8Supply of seal spares for Flowserve Sanmar Private Limited make Details
8Supply of fuel oil pump spares Details
8Tender for conducting EIA and RA study for HFHSD pipeline Details
8Procurement of filters for diesel hydro desulfurization unit Details
8Supply of stainless steel tubes Details
8Supply of mechanical leak detector for used submersible turbine pump Details
8Tender for 3-year comprehensive annual maintenance contract for Honeywell Enraf make TFMS system Details
8Procurement of Yokogawa make DCS spares for control system Details
8Annual rate contract for supply of synthetic lube oil for different products Details
8Supply of viscoelastic vibration dampers for delayed coking unit Details
8Supply of dual motor variable frequency drive Details
8Supply of inlet leg set SS310, size 24in x 30in, model ISF104+ Details
8Procurement of HRSG-2 spares from OEM BHEL Details
8Procurement of 6 mm ceramic balls under a two-year rate contract Details
8Supply of tube bundle Details
8Supply, installation & commissioning of 2 nos. of online valve changing machine Details
8Tender for tool room digitalisation project Details
8Supply of liquid nitrogen Details
8Tender for replacement of pre and fine filters of CAM AHUs Details
8Supply of high pressure grease gun Details
8Tender for T4S audit Details
8Supply of tamper evident seals for LPG cylinders Details
8Tender for supply, installation, and commissioning of screw type air compressor of 330 CFM capacity Details
8Supply and installation of standby blower in shed and duct erection Details
8Supply of non sparking tools kit Details
8Tender for filling of 5 kg, 35 kg, 47.5 kg, and Hippo cylinders using manual/automatic filling machines Details
8Tender for SC valve replacement during night shift Details
8Tender for cathodic protection survey Details
8Procurement of grade hydraulic oil VG 46 Details
8Tender for hiring of services for onsite calibration of PSVs Details
8Supply and installation of ultrasonic check meter Details
8Procurement of calcium stearate Details
8Supply of bare line pipe Details
8Tender for calibration of turbine flow meters Details
8Tender for providing unskilled manpower services Details
8Supply and installation & commissioning of plunger lift system in oil and gas Wells Details
8Hiring of services for external painting of storage tanks of various capacities Details
8Tender for hiring of hydro blasting machines Details
8Supply of cables Details
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8Asia leads global refinery growth, dominated by China Details
8Indian gas giant seeks U.S. LNG cargo swap Details
8Decarbonising India’s highways with LNG as the bridge to a greener future Details
8Routematic rolls out eco-friendly CNG and EV fleet for Infosys in Pune Details
8Major LPG leak halts Mumbai-Goa traffic for 15 hours after tanker overturns on highway Details
8Tamil Nadu Cylinder Lorry Owners Association announces strike Details
8India cannot ‘switch off its economy’, says envoy to UK on Russian oil imports Details
8Reliance signs joint operating agreement with ONGC, BP for Saurashtra block Details
8Value of India's crude imports from Russia surges significantly at a CAGR of 96% during FY20-FY25: report Details
8India and Taiwan were leading buyers of Russian naphtha in June, LSEG data shows Details
8VFlowTech, IIT Delhi join hands to extract vanadium from refinery waste Details
8Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara trims crude runs in wake of EU sanctions, sources say Details
8JERA starts up 745 MW gas peaking plant in Bangladesh Details
8India's oil and gas sector: navigating global shifts and domestic challenges Details
8Larsen & Toubro won ultra mega order hydrocarbon offshore business Details
8Loss recorded Rs 40 crore: CPCL delivers disappointing performance for June-end quarter Details
8BPCL's Mumbai refinery celebrated 40 years of its aromatics recovery unit Details
8HPCL to soon release financial results for FY26 and fundraising Details
8Sanjay Khanna, director (refineries) and additional CMD BPCL, conferred leadership excellence award Details
8GAIL (India) Limited reports strong financial performance in Q1 FY-26 Details
8Microsoft ditches Russia-linked Nayara: EU sanctions slam Indian oil giant into crisis, Rediff rushed in Details
8India opens 1 million sq km of offshore territory to accelerate oil and gas exploration: Puri Details
8Not only cheap oil, India is also buying this thing in large quantities from Russia; after EU ban, its purchase increases further Details
8US warns China of 100% tariffs over sanctioned Russian oil purchases Details
8India’s energy revolution: ONGC, private giants, LNG growth shape oil & gas future by 2030 Details
8Petronet LNG secures long-term deal with QatarEnergy for 7.5 MMTPA LNG Details
8India sees renewed surge in oil and gas exploration, focus on Andaman deepwater region: Hardeep Puri Details
8Oil majors to tie up for exploration in Gujarat Details
8Govt has opened 1 million sq km of new offshore area to step up oil & gas hunt: Hardeep Puri Details
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Daily forward looking import matrices

Jul 30: It is easy to get month-old import data but it is difficult to solicit forthcoming shipment information in India. We go through a laborious process of data collection to get you full import information, including company-wise, quantity-wise, port-wise, vessel-wise cargoes which are coming into India in the next 15-to30 days.
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8LNG
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8All tankers
8Bulk and Dry cargo
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Kannur & Kasargod District City Gas Distribution Project

Jul 30: 8Project Name: Kannur & Kasargod District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details Details
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