ONGC allows bids based on parent/sister companies' experience—but demands an extra 50%… – E&P contracting Brief, 9 Jun 2025

No Price Bid Yet—Empanelment-only Tender to Pre-Qualify Vibroseis Contractors8ONGC will invite price bids only from those empaneled through this process. With no EMD or commercial offer required upfront, this is a low-barrier, high-stakes gateway for seismic players.

The BEC mandates credible seismic work history using vibrator fleets. For multi-sector bids, the bar is even higher: 250 LKM or 50 SKM. Proof of delivery is non-negotiable.

ONGC allows bids based on parent/sister companies' experience—but demands an extra 50% performance bank guarantee from the supporting firm. So group synergy now comes with a priceCyclic Steam Stimulation Returns to Spotlight in ONGC’s Enhanced Recovery Drive8ONGC pushes CSS operations using portable steam generators—pointing to renewed urgency in boosting recovery from tight, viscous reservoirs in Gujarat’s declining fields.

Only vendors with proven high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) steam systems and real-world CSS experience stand a chance.From Flare to Fuel? ONGC Looks to Repurpose Vent Gases in Ahmedabad Asset8ONGC is scouting for solutions to store or reuse flare gas—possibly for power generation or reinjection.

From emissions recovery to vapour reutilization, this EOI is an early building block for carbon-smart oilfield operations in India’s oldest producing basin. A sign that sustainability is moving from policy to plant floor.GSPC Clarifies Viton FPM Requirement for Seals—No Substitutes Allowed8The pre-bid note firmly states only Viton FPM rubber will be accepted for Chiksan loop sealing—closing the door on cheaper alternatives. Vendors must align their BOM now.

The company demands SS 304 or SS 316 for ball races in the Chiksan swivel joints. Mild steel or carbon steel alternatives won’t pass technical evaluation.

Despite vendor murmurs, GSPC did not dilute the API 5L Grade X65 spec for the discharge line pipe. Bidders must factor premium steel cost into their quotes.GSPC Confirms Sale of Emulsified Crude on “As-Is” Basis—No Quality Claims Allowed8Pre-bid clarifications confirm that buyers must lift crude in its emulsified state, with no guarantees on BS&W levels. Quality control will rest solely on the buyer.

GSPC stops short of calling it ‘refinery-grade’. This confirms that emulsified crude will need dehydration and heating—potentially costly for small players.