ONGC’s tender for high-pressure mobile steam generators in Mehsana's heavy oil fields sees… – E&P Contracting Brief, 17 Jul 2025

Skid to screen: OIL’s Plug-and-Play model

OIL mandates full skid integration of diesel compressor, air dryer, and twin receivers—compressor sets are no longer standalone units.

OIL Scales Down Scope of Wireline Logging Tender to 1 Year, Relaxes Tool Specs

Oil India has amended its Mahanadi Basin wireline services tender, shortening the price evaluation period and tweaking key tool specs to broaden vendor participation. The move appears to address bidder challenges around pricing clarity and technical compatibility.

High-Stakes CSS Tender at ONGC Mehsana Extended Again Amid Tough Performance Clauses and Vendor Risk Loading

ONGC’s tender for high-pressure mobile steam generators in Mehsana's heavy oil fields sees another deadline push.

But it’s the contractor's performance risk, steam quality penalties, and real-time monitoring mandates that are making this one of the most operationally intensive contracts in the segment.

ONGC Backs PM Internship Scheme in TPI Empanelment Push

Corrigendum introduces preference for ONGC-trained interns under PMIS; a shift toward policy-aligned contracting.

ONGC Rejects All Major Bidder Requests in Valve Servicing Tender, Risking Lower Competition

All eight key requests by a prospective bidder — including fairer payment for rejected valves and relaxed BEC — were denied.

ONGC’s uncompromising stance may favour large incumbents but discourages broader participation.