An impressive allocation of Rs 1,238 crore is transforming Tamil Nadu's maritime infrastructure under the Sagarmala programme
8Explore the strategic projects reshaping regional port capabilities

8Europe’s plastics recyclers face mounting pressure as energy costs double
8The financial strain risks widespread shutdowns and deindustrialization
8This threatens to derail the EU’s climate and circular economy goals

New polymerization cuts costs for SKYPEL and SKYBON
8SK Chemicals eyes wider applications
8Move strengthens its functional materials play

NIFT’s global MoUs align Indian textile education with global standards 8Ties span 14 countries to boost sourcing and investment appeal
8The move supports India’s textile sector push for global leadership

8Sumitomo Chemical is again recognized by CDP for supplier engagement
8The award reflects its focus on cutting supply chain emissions
8It also highlights strong climate collaboration with partners

As structural challenges mount, key American companies like Dow and ExxonMobil are exiting the European market
8This retreat signals profound shifts in global petrochemical strategies

8Chief Minister Adityanath highlights a critical issue: underutilization of research in agriculture
8As the state's resources remain underexploited, new strategies are called for

8Vardhman Textiles reported a 13% drop in net profit for Q1 FY26, even as revenue climbed 3%
8The performance disparity highlights margin pressures amid rising costs

8William Whitaker has been promoted to CFO at Ashland
8His leadership signals a push toward specialty ingredient expansion 8And the focus will be on innovation and market diversification

8YamnaCo is setting up a green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Andhra Pradesh
8The project leverages the state's strategic port access for exports
8It targets 1 mtpa production, supporting India’s hydrogen goals

8Draft MRSC for OALP released [DGH]
8Draft petroleum lease published [DGH]
8Draft PNG rules released [DGH]
8Sigachi Industries explosion highlights critical dust explosion risks and need for robust safety measures [PNGRB]
8Audio recording of conference call [MRPL]
8Business responsibility and sustainability reporting [Aegis]
8Annual report 2024–2025 [Aegis]
859th annual general meeting of the company for the financial year 2024–25 [CPCL]

8Project Name: Dewas District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details

8Project Name: Meerut District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details

8Target for the release of connections under PMUY [Rajya Sabha]
8Stock expansion (strategic oil reserves) [Rajya Sabha]
8Progress on ethanol blending targets [Rajya Sabha]
8Fuel price stability and tax strategies: insights for 2025 [Rajya Sabha]
8 of corporate social responsibility fund [Rajya Sabha]
8Exploration of undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the country [Rajya Sabha]
8Target volume for ethanol blending in Gujarat and Maharashtra [Rajya Sabha]
8Price trend of petrol, diesel and LPG [Rajya Sabha]
8Gap in LPG refill rates and usage under PMUY in Konkan region [Rajya Sabha]
8 of the PNG supply network in the country [Rajya Sabha]
8 of amount spent under CSR in Bihar [Rajya Sabha]
8Status and appraisal timeline of oil blocks in West Bengal [Rajya Sabha]

8All hurdles have been cleared
8Active tendering will be on

8This is a breakthrough project and active contracting will be come up quickly, it is hoped

8A major petrochemical expansion tied to a refinery complex coming up.
8If approved, this could significantly alter the domestic supply of MAH, BDO, and THF intermediates.

8The proposed Anjar to Palanpur gas pipeline is set for initial environmental scrutiny.
8If approved, it could improve energy access for both industrial and city gas sectors.

New bidders are restricted, making it a closed club of an existing bunch of bidders.
8There is lease flexibility and automatic extension
8But is that enough?

8Four corrigenda and 100+ bidder queries means a lot of backwork for the promoter

BPCL’s BPREP Heat Exchanger Tender Sets ‘Zero Deviation’ Tone: But Payment Ladder, NDA Gatekeeping Raise Eyebrows
8EIL’s limited-bid heat exchanger tender for BPCL’s Bina Petchem project leans on tight timelines and stringent compliance, with layered payment triggers and NDA-based access control that may test bidder appetite.
Shut at Any Cost: IOCL Demands 24x7 Compliance for Haldia Shutdown
8With mandatory holiday work, phased site access, and tight PF/ESI reimbursement caps, IOCL's contract assumes 100% contractor liquidity.
IOC R&D Faridabad Tender Tightens Controls for Approval-Based Consultancy
8IndianOil’s custom bid for Fire NOC, Building Plan & OC liaisons features rigid compliance, no startup relief, and detailed risk backloading — raising thresholds for newer players amid legacy-heavy structure.
NRL Tightens Technical Gate: No Turnover or Experience Relaxation in Consultancy Tender
8NRL’s latest consultant tender for technical services at its Numaligarh refinery bars exemptions for startups and MSEs on key PQ norms, imposes strong proof-of-delivery mandates, and links payment to man-hour validation—shifting operational risk firmly onto bidders.
BPCL’s EIA Tender for SAF & Sulphuric Acid Units Loads Consultants with Deep Compliance Risk
8BPCL’s Kochi Refinery has floated a twin-package consultancy tender for EIA, QRA/RRA, and EC clearance support for its upcoming Sulphuric Acid (500 TPD) and SAF (41 TMTPA) units—but the contract structure heavily frontloads deliverables while backloading payments, creating a high-compliance, low-cashflow environment for bidders.

8Find out what is going on here

8This is an ideal way to create qualification bottlenecks and design validation delays

8This is a brand new idea, and may make sense since we have a massive 228 MMT of surplus biomass
8But will it really happen?

HPCL Green Tender Ups the Bar: Biogas PMC Bidders Face Stringent Scoring Grid and Multi-Stage Evaluation
8HPRGEL’s DFR & PMC tender for CBG plants at three sites now comes with tightened QCBS Stage 2 criteria and layered deliverables — raising entry barriers while reaffirming technical seriousness. Multiple corrigenda reveal a move toward stricter selection, risk backloading, and score-linked filtering with 70-mark cutoffs.