8EIL has issued a pre-tender meet pack for a 125 TPD press-mud CBG project with five-year O&M on an LSTK basis. A collaborator-based qualification route is on the table, but with back-to-back guarantees and strict documentary proof. One methane-purity inconsistency could alter design margins and acceptance testing if not clarified before bids.

8GAIL has pushed timelines and clarified that the PMC won’t be penalised for delays caused by the Historian SI or owner-side fronts. The two-year contract, standard 5% CPS and vendor-neutral mandate point to a governance-first delivery model. Whether the Big-4 plus Mecon mix converts technical strengths into a robust commissioning path will hinge on connectivity and cyber discipline.

1) Cooling tower package pre-tender sets single-responsibility water-system agenda of a PP project
8NRL and EIL have lined up a virtual pre-tender to frame the scope, BQC and schedule for the PP project’s cooling-water system. The package rolls tower hardware, civil foundations, pumps and six-month dosing O&M into one responsibility. What bidders extract on PGTR metrics, liabilities and working-capital buffers will decide margins.
 
2) BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion readies API 610 vertical pump package under DCB with eight-month delivery in its BPREP
8EIL has called a pre-tender meet for API 610 vertical pump packages spanning refinery drains, flare KODs, and petchem transfers at Bina. The package couples design-to-field trials scope with a tight eight-month FOT site delivery and domestic competitive bidding. PTR and audited financials are in, but the risk clauses and cashflow levers will surface only in the bid.
 
3) EIL has called an online pre-tender session for the centrifugal pump package at BPCL’s Bina expansion
8An NDA gate, a domestic competition lane, and a 10-month FOT schedule set the tone before technicals are disclosed. Financial computation rules are pre-defined, hinting at tighter screening ahead.
 
4) GAIL’s DUPL-DDPL augmentation wraps EIA, marine and CRZ into a single accredited mandate
8GAIL has bundled EIA/EMP, marine impact and CRZ studies with end-to-end liaisoning under a one-year, overall-L1 package. Category “A” accreditation and prior hydrocarbon CRZ/MIA work sharply narrow eligibility while raising delivery certainty. The 27-month ePBG signals sustained accountability—but the real test will be how bidders price combined regulatory risk.

1) Bina BPREP pumps tender extends to 29 September as EIL issues technical amendment and tightens VS1 interfaces
8The vertical SPP package under BPREP has been pushed through four bid-due extensions while EIL upgraded key datasheets and added vessel design references. The owner also clarified scope through PBQ replies, keeping LCS and ARC valve outside pump vendor supply and locking NPSH/boot interfaces to amended documents. The mix broadens eligibility under MII while ratcheting accountability via corporate guarantees.
 
2) Reactor envelope widened to −20 C to 200 C for IOCL Bottom Upgradation
8The corrigendum extends reactor operating limits and affirms 80-bar service. This widens chemistry windows, especially for aromatic and halide media. It also drives higher-grade seals and jacket design.
 
3) Membrane specs clarified mid-tender
8Corrigendum No.1 fixes UF and RO models and permits equivalent RO with a three-year guarantee. That trims brand ambiguity but locks performance liability on the O&M side. It is a calculated push for apples-to-apples bids.
 
4) EIL extends bid date and tightens PPP-MII and datasheets for horizontal process pumps in BPCL Bina BPREP
8The pump package has been extended to 03-10-2025. EIL has issued TA-1 and two commercial amendments that reshape evaluation mandays and execution-stage PPP-MII proofs. Vendors seeking BB2 swaps or NPSHa relaxations will find the bar unchanged in most tags.
 
5) Bid clock pushed again as safety and digital scope clarified — BPCL PRFCC Mumbai Refinery
8BPCL has twice extended the PRFCC EPCM bid date while clarifying process-safety modeling and digital integration ground rules. The price schedule quietly introduces reduced man-month reimbursements during vendor-driven overruns, tightening late-stage cashflows. Whether an “automatic” shift to 29-Sep is formally notified will shape final week bid behavior.
 
6) IOCL-Digboi pushes CCUS market test with flue-gas sale EOI, extends bid date to 01 October
8IOCL-Digboi is asking bidders to lift flue-gas directly from heaters and reformers for carbon capture and utilization. The refinery has disclosed detailed CO? compositions and volumes, and is offering a five-year horizon with pricing per MT of flue-gas. A nine-day extension hints at a specialist vendor pool and credential-heavy participation.

1) CRU-specific QC is the core, not an add-on in IOCL Guwahati Refinery
8The scope front-loads RT interpretation, PMI checks and hydrotest witnessing, with daily observation reports. This reduces punch-points before MC. We’ll show where documentation stringency raises the bar.
 
2) Three bidders in for CPP shutdown insulation package in IOCL Paradip Refinery
8IOCL’s Paradip CPP shutdown tender drew three techno-bid participants in a critical, indivisible works package. The PQC and “similar nature” rules point to an insulation-heavy vendor pool with hydrocarbon credentials. With bid dates extended and time of completion fixed at 11 months from site handover, the competition now pivots to qualification clarity and schedule assurance.
 
3) HPCL LMBU pumps: EIL’s amendment flips guaranteed-power filing to priced bid as sole bidder enters
8EIL has replaced the BOQ and rewired how guaranteed BKW must be filed for HPCL’s LMBU vertical SPP pumps. But an earlier RFQ sheet still tells bidders to upload guarantees in the unpriced part, creating a procedural minefield. With only DMW in the technical ring, a portal-level supersession note could decide whether this closes cleanly or spirals into delay.
 
4) QCBS 80:20 sets the tone for selection for GAIL Gas public listing
8The tender hard-codes a quality-heavy evaluation with a 75-mark floor before financials open. That prioritises credible India IPO credentials over low quotes. Expect pricing discipline but not at the cost of advisory depth.
 
5) Two of three bidders clear technical bar for Factory NOC consultancy in BPCL Palakkad POL terminal
8BPCL has moved the Palakkad terminal’s Factory NOC support to the short list, with two firms passing technical scrutiny. The paperwork is Kerala-heavy: competent-person certification, all drawings re-cast, and unlimited liaison until NOC. But the bid pack’s own contradictions on EMD and timelines could yet shape the price fight.

1) Emerson secures Palakkad DeltaV control-system upgrade in IOC’s /KSPPL Palakkad-Salem LPG pipeline
8IOCL has awarded the Palakkad control-system modification to the incumbent OEM. The job folds new hazardous-area RIO and I/O expansions into the existing DeltaV stack with a 30-day performance trial. Date extensions marked the pre-award phase, but the core scope and risk posture stayed intact.
 
2) NRL awards BOO CAAQMS contract with 90% analyser-uptime requirement
8A two-station ambient monitoring package at Numaligarh has been awarded under a BOO model with monthly rentals. NRL retained a stricter 90% analyser-level uptime despite a bidder’s ask to align with CPCB’s 85% norm. A wide L1–L2 price gap points to sharply different risk loading and operational models.
 
3) Technical philosophy simplified in Petronet LNG PDH-PP
8TA-01 removed master–follower and ECS signal requirements, aligning the controls scope to essentials. That reduces interfaces and risks at start-up. Expect fewer software dependencies in FAT/SAT.
 
4) AS Cooling edges L1 on CT mega-BOQ as EIL bakes PV-of-customs into evaluation in BPCL Bina BPREP
8A multi-BOQ bid cycle for BPCL Bina’s cooling towers delivered sharp spreads and some eye-watering outliers. EIL’s revised evaluation added PV-of-customs and operations manpower, changing how import-heavy bids clear. Technical edits on cell count and access close long-standing ambiguities without shifting risk off the contractor.
 
5) Single-window approvals consultancy awarded for Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants in BPCL
8BPCL has closed a 6-month, milestone-paid liaison package to secure CTE, Factories, Fire and DM NOCs for its Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants. The scope leans on LSDA-based DM clearances for 3×300 MT and 1×600 MT MSVs, with weekly progress reporting baked in. With a single bidder emerging, the price-discovery question shifts to how PQC framing and split LDs shape future turnout.

8Cessation Of Mr. Akash verma as senior management personnel [CFCL]
8Crisil esg ratings reaffirms Gsfc’s esg score Of 51 (Adequate) For Fy 2024-25 [GNFC]
8Gsfc charts future growth with strong governance – key resolutions passed At 63rd Agm [GSFC]
8Annual report for the year 2024-25 [RCFL]
8Business responsibility & sustainability Report [RCFL]
8Appointment of statutory auditors by comptroller and auditor general of India (C&Ag) [RCFL]

8Gazette notification for land acquisition for Kandla Gorakhpur LPG pipeline by IHB Limited [Gazette]
8PRISMA and IGX sign memorandum of understanding for cooperation in gas markets to promote transparency efficiency and sustainability [IGX]
8Cochin Shipyard moves towards Atmanirbhar Bharat; signs MoUs with HD Korea and Guidance (Government of Tamil Nadu) [CSL]
8Relief of Mr Prashant Sagar executive vice president projects and COO from services of the company [IRM]
8Proceedings of the 27\ annual general meeting (AGM) of the company [GSPL]
8Reaffirmation of long-term and short-term credit ratings by CARE Ratings for Gujarat Gas Limited [GGL]
8Intimation of appointment of forensic auditor for financial years 2020-21 to 2025-26 as per SEBI regulations [GNRL]

8Here's what's happening today in the E&P and midstream-downstream section

8The new cycle hard-wires rice-share rules for grain ethanol and caps FCI-rice allocations at 234 crore litres. Transport costs float quarterly with diesel, while a 3% monthly PRC polices delivery reliability. The optimizer curbs vendor concentration at clusters and lifts multi-feedstock players.

8BPCL and EIL have launched a tight, evidence-driven licensor contest for a 500 KTPA LLDPE/HDPE swing unit. High bars on non-captive, single-train references and grade coverage will prune the field to proven global processes. The verification-before-payment clause could become a new benchmark for polymer licensor diligence.
8The licensor must show ≥250 KTPA single-train swing references, commercial operation ≥1 year, and grade coverage in LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection. Non-captive, grass-root references and at least one license outside the home country are mandatory. This significantly limits eligible technologies while de-risking BEDP and start-up.
8Mandatory LLDPE film and HDPE film/injection coverage ensures quick market absorption post-startup. Co-monomer flexibility (butene-1 and others) gives process levers to hit density/MFR windows. The specification aligns with downstream converter realities.

1) A race is on to finish Odisha SV/IP works for Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project.
8NRL has moved a high-discipline civil/structural package for Odisha’s SV/IP stations under the PNCPL corridor. EIL’s zero-deviation and GST-loaded evaluation rules will reward clean, mobilisation-ready bidders over speculative pricing. The risk balance on steel and SFMS-only guarantees signals tighter governance ahead.
 
2) Price-rigid, QA-heavy vessel buy signals quality-gated L1 for BPREP
8EIL’s limited enquiry for BPREP pressure vessels locks price at submission and leans on in-house performance history. QA/QC obligations and inspection splits push documentation discipline upstream. The mix could compress bidder tactics but improve execution reliability.
 
3) BPCL seeks consultant to secure SAC nod for BPCL’s Hathua LPG plant in 3 months
8BPCL has bundled the sac approval for its Hathua LPG plant into a single-deliverable consultancy with a three-month finish.
 
4) GMPL invites bids for H2O2 oxidation tank agitator for WWTP, zero-deviation compliance anchors evaluation
8GMPL has opened a two-envelope GeM tender for an H2O2 oxidation tank agitator at its Mangalore WWTP. The bid hard-codes zero-deviation screens and a documentation-heavy Part-I before prices are seen. What those rules mean for vendor pool depth and delivery risk sits behind the fine print.
 
5) IOCL seeks shock-load-proof ETP performance under consultancy model
8IOCLl Mathura is betting on a three-month consultancy to lock treated-water quality at ACF outlet, even under 10% shock loads. A 3-day guaranteed run and four deadline-bound reports aim to hard-wire SOPs and documentation. The unusual 18-month ePBG on a short scope will test bidders’ risk appetite.

8BPCL has invited two-part e-bids for a non-divisible works package to lay a new HSD pipeline to oil jetty-06 at Kandla. PPP-MII applies but MSE purchase preference does not, subtly reshaping the bidder universe. The six-month completion window concentrates execution risk on contractors while BPCL seeks single-point accountability.

8Multiple gray zones at pre-bid were closed, tightening sulfur and composition specs while confirming DWST rundown loads. A technical amendment now permits RLNG alongside LPG for start-up, but most scope-trimming requests were declined. The signal is clear: bring robust, fully costed BEDPs with minimal caveats.

1) L1 stays, QCBS ruled out for BPCL CAMS
8The tender owner rejected a 70:30 QCBS ask and retained overall L1 across the full BOQ. That simplifies evaluation but shifts edge to cost-disciplined, integration-savvy bidders. Expect sharper pricing on prototyping and middleware to keep margins.
 
2) Second date push for acetic acid tanks LSTK tightens SEZ-bound bid calendar in PTA project
8GMPL has moved the bid clock twice, taking the acetic acid tanks LSTK to a 07-10-2025 close. The paperwork load—TPIA, DMI&SP and land-border attestations—remains unchanged. The real story is whether the extra 15 days widens the qualified field or simply compresses post-award mobilisation.

1) ONGC Ahmedabad asset sets high technical bar in 3-year safety valve servicing tender
8ONGC has floated a 3-year contract for repair, calibration, and fabrication of safety valves at surface installations.
8The tender excludes MSE purchase preference and locks in a 3% performance BG beyond contract closure.
8Insurance surety bonds are accepted, signalling a shift in financial compliance norms.
 
2) ONGC Vadodara seeks 2-month rig overhaul under tight PQC and GeM compliance
8ONGC has floated a GeM bid for pneumatic, steering, electrical, and painting overhaul of Rig ROM-50-IV.
8The contract period is limited to just two months, with a 25% option clause.
8NeSL-based eBG compliance and MSE purchase preference sharpen the tender’s financial and legal edge.
 
3) OIL loads Sekoni O&M support tender with heavy compliance and penalty clauses
8The Sekoni pump station support contract pushes all wage, insurance, and safety costs onto contractors.
8Penalties kick in for even minor delays.
8Liquidity mismatches are inevitable under the fixed-rate, no-escalation model.
 
4) OIL India seeks five 45-MT telescopic cranes on split-award model for Assam and Arunachal operations
8OIL has invited bids for brand-new 45-MT truck-mounted cranes under a four-year hire.
8The contract allows split award between two bidders, with L2 forced to match L1 price.
8Strict LDs and redeployment clauses shift operational risk squarely onto contractors.
 
5) ONGC KDMIPE seeks centrifuge OEMs under strict lifecycle and no-advance terms
8ONGC has floated an EOI for heavy duty floor-top centrifuges at its Dehradun palynology labs.
8The scope covers supply, installation, and five-year AMC under stringent PQCs.
8With no advance payments and 100% release post-commissioning, risk is pushed squarely onto suppliers.

8The rig charter tender saw four bids, with one disqualified and three qualified.
8Depth and equipment norms were relaxed mid-process.
8Compliance obligations tightened, raising the governance bar for contractors.

8The directional package’s date shift adds 113 days over the original calendar, without touching commercial guardrails.
8A mid-cycle BEC/technical rewrite raises the bar on conformance and documentation.
8The real question is whether added time widens participation or simply hardens a specialist shortlist.

1) Eleven MSME bidders face stiff compliance filters in ONGC Rajahmundry civil works tender
8ONGC’s three-year civil works contract for rig deployment has drawn 11 regional bidders.
8The promoter has restricted clarifications and hardened EMD/PBG rules.
8Bidders now face punitive pricing defaults and no escalation relief.
 
2) Seven regional firms vie for ONGC Mehsana rig-site civil works under dual-tier allocation
8ONGC’s Mehsana anchor-foundation contract has drawn seven mid-sized bidders.
8The promoter has inserted dual 16% and 20% quantum options, coupled with strict TPIA-verified eligibility.
8How these rules reshape participation and allocation will decide margin spreads.
 
3) Global inspection firms line up for ONGC Assam CCTV surveillance audit tender
8ONGC Assam has waived EMD but raised security deposits for its CCTV inspection tender.
8Six bidders, led by international TPIAs, have entered the fray.
8The single-bid format heightens both opportunity and risk.
 
4) OIL revises pre-bid schedule for Kerala-Konkan oil spill response tender
8Oil India has shifted the pre-bid conference for its offshore Tier-I oil spill response tender.
8Bidders now have more time to digest strict certification, equipment, and manpower clauses.
8The tender continues to demand full-time readiness without compensation for drills.
 
5) OIL pushes slickline bid deadline to 30 September after second extension
8Oil India has extended its four-year slickline services tender in Assam and Arunachal.
8The bid now closes on 30 September, nearly a month beyond the original date.
8The delay underlines bidder hesitation amid tough PQCs and high cash securities.
 
6) ONGC pipeline pigging tender pushed to October after first deadline extension
8ONGC has extended its 3-year intelligent pigging survey tender for onshore pipelines to 3 October.
8The 16-day delay follows a pre-bid meeting already held in August.
8Bidders now gain more time to reconcile site visits and OEM tool mobilization.

8Matix fertilisers' Panagarh plant wins CII energy efficiency unit award 2025 [PTI]
8Agromet advisory bulletin for Thrissur district [IMD]
8Agromet advisory bulletin for Palakkad district [IMD]
8Incorporation of a wholly owned step-down subsidiary [AEL]
8Intimation regarding issuance of letters providing web link to notice and annual report of 81st AGM [FACT]
8Reaffirmation of credit rating by CRISIL ratings limited [RIL]

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