Does being on holiday under one oil & gas sector company not debar you from being blacklisted in the other public sector oil PSU?
8Apparently not
8For this one was put on a holiday in one but obtained an order from the other
8Is there more to it than meets the eye?

We are concentrated here in the oil & gas sector, forgetting that in the periphery, there are private-sector chemical plants that undertake expansions too
 Here is an update on
8Polyester Polyol Expansion:
Investment: INR 40 crores.
Return on Investment: IRR of 23%.
8Propylene Glycol (PG) Plant:
Investment: INR 94 crores with a 50:50 debt-to-equity ratio.
Return on Investment: IRR of 20.7%.
8Capacity: 32,000 MTPA using new technology to enhance product specifications.
Greenfield Expansion (Polyester Polyols):
Investment: INR 130+ crores.
Return on Investment: IRR of 30% with a 5-year payback period.

ONGC's use of a freshly hired 3000 HP rig is dependent upon two conflicting environmental versions of its usage
The environment ministry seems divided over allowing the rig to be used in a sensitive area
8Which version wins is what will provide the green signal for the rig to begin working, it seems

Halida Refinery is moving to LNG usage in its key units
8But have the cost economics been done correctly?

This refinery is kept to set up CBG units
8But does not want the risk of running them on their own
8Based on organic bio-waste, particularly using paddy straw, press mud, and other organic waste, they will run on a BOO or BOOT model
8There is however the assurance of a 100% buyback
8Let us see how many "partners" come out to join hands

India's quest for finding oil & gas in hydrocarbon-poor basins continues in earnest
8This looks like a search for the proverbial "El Dorado" search
8A new business opportunity has come out as well

Liquidity damages will be imposed on an entire lot of cementing units instead of a single unit that is delivered
8This is a mass order for high-pressure cementing units

IOCL is working on the following project as one contract
8Maleic Anhydride Unit (MAH): The core unit for the production of Maleic Anhydride.
8Butane Diol (BDO) and Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Unit: These chemical units produce valuable products used in various industrial applications.
8Feed Preparation Unit (FPU): Responsible for preparing raw materials for the core units.
8C4 Hydrogenation Unit: A critical chemical processing unit.
8Offsite Utilities and Associated Units: Supporting infrastructure required to operate and sustain the core chemical processes.
8But it looks like IOCL is adopting a learning-by-doing approach to it
8As pre-bid queries come in, so do the amendment. There multiple amendments
8And the last date for submission has been extended multiple times now

8In a significant development for the chemical industry, the price of titanium dioxide B101 has seen a notable decrease in the Delhi market today. The price drop comes amid a broader trend of price adjustments in raw materials, which is being closely watched by manufacturers and traders alike

8The price of Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) has decreased in the Mumbai market, reflecting ongoing shifts in the chemical sector. The reduction is expected to offer some relief to industries relying on DMC for various applications

8The price of imported dimethylformamide (DMF) has seen an upward adjustment at Mumbai port, marking a rise in the cost of this essential chemical. The price hike reflects ongoing shifts in demand and supply within the market

8The price of butyl acrylate monomer (BAM) imported tanker load has witnessed a drop at Mumbai port, signaling a shift in the chemical market. The tanker load price has decreased, reflecting recent market trends and global supply conditions

8The recent fall in perchloroethylene prices in Ahmedabad has raised concerns for industries dependent on this chemical, such as dry cleaning and metal degreasing. After a long period of price stability, perchloroethylene witnessed a significant drop in the wholesale market

8Palm Wax 3F prices have surged in the Mumbai market, with industry insiders attributing the increase to a mix of heightened demand from the candle manufacturing sector and ongoing supply constraints caused by recent import restrictions

8In a notable development, the price of SEBS 751, a product manufactured by LCY Group, has risen by Rs.2/kg. On October 1, 2024, the updated market rate now stands at Rs.194/kg, up from the previous price of Rs.192/kg

8The price of Carbon Black N220, produced by Philips, has witnessed a significant rise in the Delhi market. On October 1, 2024, the price increased by Rs.3/kg, moving from Rs.119/kg to Rs.122/kg.

8Dioctyl terephthalate (DOTP) prices have seen an upward trend in Mumbai today, with the cost increasing to Rs.138/kg, up from Rs.136/kg quoted on September 25, 2024.

8The price of 2-Ethylhexanol in Ahmedabad has increased to Rs.155/kg today, up from Rs.153/kg on September 24, 2024, reflecting a significant shift in the market.

8The Ahmedabad fiber market saw an increase in the prices of caprolactam (powder grade), today. According to Indian Petrochem analysts, the price surged by Rs.2/kg on October 1, 2024, rising from Rs.228/kg recorded on September 25, 2024.

8DTY prices in Delhi were quoted higher today. As of October 1, 2024, DTY grade 300D is priced at Rs.110/kg, up from Rs.108/kg recorded on September 25, 2024.

8In the domestic market of Ahmedabad, prices for DIBP have experienced an upswing, driven by constrained product availability, as informed by Indian Petrochem analysts. The limited supply has resulted in a noteworthy price upturn, a trend initiated on September 16, 2024, and anticipated to persist with further escalations in the coming days.

8Find out the latest prices of Ethylene Dichloride/ Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)/ Acrylonitrile and Caprolactam

8Track the domestic prices and identify if there are any changes today

8Get the latest prices for Isobutylene

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