In a significant delay to India’s state-backed green hydrogen ambitions, MRPL has extended… – Downstream contracting briefs: Part II, 15 Jul 2025

MRPL's Green Hydrogen Electrolyser Tender Drags On with Fourth Bid Deadline Extension

In a significant delay to India’s state-backed green hydrogen ambitions, MRPL has extended its tender for the fourth time, hinting at possible industry hesitations or qualification bottlenecks. The contract seeks turnkey execution and 8-year O&M for a 500 TPA hydrogen plant at its Mangalore refinery. Evaluation based on lifecycle hydrogen cost (Rs/kg) makes bid pricing more sensitive to power, DM water, and cooling utility costs.

GAIL Pushes Wind Bid Deadline Again Amid Qualification Tweaks and AEP Submission Leeway

GAIL has extended the deadline for its Rs.1000+ Crore captive wind tender to August 4, adjusting core qualification norms and relaxing NIWE validation timelines. But concerns over personal disclosures and post-commissioning statutory costs remain unresolved.

EIL Extends Bid Deadline for Emergency DG Package Amid Technical Amendments and Scope Complexities

EIL has pushed the bid due date for the high-capacity diesel generator package at HRRL’s Barmer refinery to August 4, reflecting bidder concerns and evolving site readiness. A key technical amendment revises generator specs and sets a high bar on OEM provenness, increasing compliance burdens for vendors.