8Today, the Jaipur market saw LLDPE (E24065) prices moving up

8The domestic diisononyl phthalate (DINP) prices in the Mumbai market were up today

8In the Ahmedabad domestic market, prices for DIBP (Diisobutyl Phthalate) have seen a hike today, according to Indian Petrochem analysts

8From extended OEM support to milestone-tied payments and unforgiving forfeiture clauses, PLL’s nitrogen package tender reflects a hardening stance on execution accountability
8Contractors face tighter cash flows, inflexible specs, and rising compliance costs.

Find out why demand can be less than rosy
8Is there a structural problem ahead?

8Why was that so?

Public sector companies are in a rush to set up sub-optimal capacities
8But are they walking into a trap?

8Project Name: Faizabad and Sultanpur Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 200 crore Click here for more details

8Domestic crude oil production [Lok Sabha]
8Improvement in the average ethanol blending [Lok Sabha]
8Rising prices of petroleum products [Lok Sabha]
8Hydrocarbon exploration and mining in Gulf of Mannar region [Lok Sabha]
8Targets of ethanol blending programme [Lok Sabha]
8Acquisition of land by ONGC [Lok Sabha]
8Abandoned oil and gas exploration and production sites [Lok Sabha]
8Production of bio-fuel in Numaligarh Refinery Limited [Lok Sabha]
8Apna Ghar resting facilities for truck drivers by OMCs [Lok Sabha]
8Connections released under PMUY 1.0 and 2.0 [Lok Sabha]
8Projects under Pradhan Mantri G-VAN in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha]
8Distribution/allocation of new petrol pumps [Lok Sabha]
8LPG distribution network of IOC in Lakshadweep [Lok Sabha]
8PNG network in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha]
8PAHAL scheme in Madhya Pradesh [Lok Sabha]
8Establishment of oil depot in Mizoram [Lok Sabha]
8Status of PMUY in Tamil Nadu [Lok Sabha]
8Allotment of petrol pumps and gas agencies under special concessions/exemptions [Lok Sabha]
8Determination of rates for CNG and PNG [Lok Sabha]
8CSR activities by PSUs [Lok Sabha]
8Availability of CNG and PNG infrastructure [Lok Sabha]
8Shortage of CNG supply in Karnataka [Lok Sabha]
8Gas leak incidents in ONGC's wells [Lok Sabha]

BPCL tightens spec for tower internals at Kochi, vendors face zero-tolerance regime
8Unforgiving weld specs, clamp removals post-install, and EIL's strict tray configuration rules push vendors toward high-precision fabrication. While BPCL cuts risks, bidders face tightened QA with no room for execution slippage.
IOCL’s Tank Audit tender raises Engineering bar, but locks out MSMEs, startups
8Gujarat Refinery’s consultancy bid for tank adequacy and safety leaves no room for exemptions—demanding deep mechanical audits, fire protection validations, and full-scope deliverables with no design data to start from. The absence of design drawings and MSME relaxations raises execution risk and bidder entry barriers.
HPCL floats tight-timeline pipeline hydrotest bid at Bareilly without MSME relaxations
8HPCL’s latest GeM tender for hydrotesting of MS, HSD, and SKO pipelines at Bareilly New IRD sets a one-month execution window without EMD exemptions or bid splitting. No leeway granted to MSMEs or startups, while reverse auction and strict performance liabilities elevate execution risks.
Sulphur Palletizer Unit & Molten Sulphur Loading: Heavy penalties
8Heavy penalties for operator to be hired for this unit.
BPCL looks for PMC for Bathinda rail siding revamp amid OISD compliance push
8BPCL's PMC tender for new LPG & POL railway sidings at Bathinda signals a strict safety realignment. But consultants face tight 18-month deadlines, zero-compensation clauses, and full-spectrum compliance deliverables—with no arbitration relief in sight.
IOCL invites bids for full-stack SCADA and LDS integration across MPPL pipelines
8The Rs. 47 lakh tender underlines IOCL’s push to consolidate control systems across its MPPL corridor by integrating SCADA and leak detection under a virtualized PAS framework. However, optionality in software upgrade paths and EMD for MSEs may limit bidder diversity.

8In a sharp mix of liberal and hardline reforms, EIL scraps integrity pacts for subcontractors but enforces stricter bid withdrawal penalties and PBG escalation, signaling a shift in tendering strategy for PLL’s Dahej water block package.

8Project Name: Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details

8Was the owner too firm in its tender norms
8Bdder attrition points to rising entry barriers in India’s green gas push.

8In a tightly contested centrifugal pump tender for IOCL’s Barauni refinery, Ruhrpumpen bagged the order by quoting sharp 15% lower than its nearest rival. The wide spread to L4 signals aggressive vs risk-loaded strategies across vendors.

8Find out what happened in field trials

BPCL screens out 3 of 8 bidders in Bhilai CBG soil-survey tender amid strict vetting norms
8Despite modest contract value, stringent lab accreditation and site visit norms led to the disqualification of nearly 40% of participants. Soil investigation scope aligns with full-scale plant foundation readiness, with no relaxation granted.

8Bureau Veritas is a structured company with a foreign grounding
8It must be really cutting corners to bid 60% below its competition

8OIL India has pushed back the bid deadline for its high-value rig charter tender, the fifth known extension.
8Despite repeated delays, no structural changes were introduced. The persistent extensions point to bidder hesitancy or complexity in compliance preparation.

8Hindustan Oil Exploration Company (HOEC) has extended the bid submission deadline for crude sales from the offshore B-80 field to 19 August 2025.
8The move signals active bidder engagement and continued interest in the asset, even as timelines shift for the fifth time.
8Buyers are now watching for updated auction strategies and logistics clarifications.

The cut in APM supplies is a signal of what the future has in store for CGD companies
8Some companies are now building a survival strategy

ONGC Floats Long-Term TPI Contract for Laiplingaon Pipeline, Sidelines MSEs via EMD Clamp
8ONGC’s Assam Asset seeks a 28-month third-party inspection partner for its Laiplingaon pipeline, but imposes strict EMD and ePBG norms that disincentivize small players.
8With total-value-based evaluation and no mediation clause, this GeM custom bid signals rising institutional control over QA compliance.
8Unusually high contract duration points to a multi-phase rollout or delayed commissioning strategy.
High Mast Tender Tightens Screws on Experience and Compliance, Squeezing Mid-Tier Bidders
8ONGC's Uran lighting project sees strict rejection of partial experience and delayed EMDs, putting pressure on smaller players like Anu Electricals and WM Energy to meet full EPC and compliance benchmarks upfront.
Pre-Bid Set for ONGC Fire Safety Revamp: Site Walks Done, Questions Await Clarity
8Pre-bid meet on August 5 gains traction for ONGC's ambitious fire safety overhaul across 18 Ahmedabad installations.
8Corrigenda fix key logistics—site visits wrapped by July-end and meeting time formalized—yet leave core bid structure untouched.
8Bidders now brace for detailed discussions on scope demarcation and execution risks.
ONGC Pushes Rig Pre-Bid Meet to August 7; Extra Prep Time, Same Rigour
8ONGC has rescheduled its pre-bid conference for the onshore rig empanelment tender to 7 August 2025.
8While the venue and participation terms remain unchanged, the two-day cushion gives bidders more time to align complex compliance questions.
8The delay may hint at robust interest or anticipated query overload in this high-stakes drilling empanelment drive.

Oil & gas is in freefall.
8Field decline has outrun recovery plans
And no new discovery is close enough to matter.

8Domestic natural gas price for the period 1st to 31st August 2025 set at USD 7.02/MMBtu [PPAC]
8Additional session in auction market [IEX]
8Q1 FY26 earnings presentation [GES]
8Financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 [GES]
8Change in senior management of the company [EIL]
8Change in senior management [OIL]
8Link of transcripts of earnings conference call [GAIL]
8Link of audio recording of conference call [IGL]
8Gujarat Gas Ltd. and Waaree Energy collaborate for sustainable energy solutions to reduce carbon footprint [GGL]
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [MGL]
8Vedanta Limited reports record Q1 EBITDA; adjusted PAT up 13% YoY to Rs. 5,000 Cr [Vedanta]
8Financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 [Vedanta]
8Board decisions on Gamsberg Phase II expansion and scheme of arrangement update [Vedanta]
8Monitoring agency report for quarter ended June 30, 2025 [Vedanta]
8Earnings presentation for Q1 FY26 [Vedanta]
8Change in company secretary and compliance officer [HPCL]

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8Investor presentation [CFCL]
8Annual report for the financial year 2024–25 [TAIL]
8Financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 [TAIL]
8Audio recording of earnings call of Q1 FY2026 financial results [MOL]
8Financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 [PCL]
8Changes in the senior management [NFL]