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RCF’s ammonia evaporator maintenance tender sets high bar with 24x7 execution, strict HSE and precision welding
8RCF Trombay has floated a two-year maintenance contract for its ANP plant’s 12-Ammonia Evaporator, demanding hydrotesting, CS/SS pipeline rerouting, valve overhaul, and structural revamp under tight timelines. With no arbitration, zero bid security, and steep safety penalties, bidders face a high-stakes, full-scope job where execution speed and technical discipline are non-negotiable.

8The company has announced a downward revision in styrenics pricing effective July 1, 2025

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8Indian Oil has adjusted its polymer pricing structure effective July 1, 2025

8Starting July 1, 2025, OPaL has announced price changes across its polymer portfolio

8Reliance Industries has maintained its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) prices from July 1, 2025

8RIL has revised its polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pricing structure starting July 1, 2025

8With effect from July 1, 2025, Chiripal has maintained basic prices of PET resin at previous levels

8Effective July 1, 2025, Reliance Industries has increased basic prices of all polypropylene (PP) grades

8A full structural and internal overhaul of the Trombay nitric acid plant’s dual-cell cooling tower must be executed in just 14 days, with round-the-clock operations and zero leeway for extension—underscoring RCF’s urgency in restoring thermal efficiency.

8Board approval for investments and loan to Morton Foods Ltd. and equity acquisition in CFCL [GSL]
8Equity investment in Talcher Fertilizer Limited through rights issue [GAIL]
8Equity investment in Talcher Fertilizers Limited [CIL]
8Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin for Andhra Pradesh [IMD]
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8Summary of proceedings of 6th AGM held on June 28, 2025 [MOL]

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A night-time riser installation turned into a full-blown fire as rear tyres melted, fire monitors failed, and a welder was inexplicably assisting the drilling team.
8The fire water system failed in real-time—leaky hoses and a choked monitor left the fire team helpless during the critical first minutes of the emergency.
8A calibrated gas detector installed at the bell nipple didn’t raise an alarm—casting serious doubts on sensor reliability and inspection procedures.
8While ERP-compliant fire drills were conducted, real fire response was disorganized and ineffective—raising alarms about training depth and oversight.

8Project Name: Cachar, Hailakandi & Karimganj District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details

8BPCL’s tender for HAZOP services at its Bina refinery mandates physical-only sessions, a fixed team roster, and stringent qualification requirements.
8The structure leans heavily towards operational discipline but may deter flexible or smaller consultancies.

8BPCL’s tender for HAZOP services at its Bina refinery mandates physical-only sessions, a fixed team roster, and stringent qualification requirements.
8The structure leans heavily towards operational discipline but may deter flexible or smaller consultancies.

8GAIL’s HPRT-Electric Generator tender for its PATA and Vijaipur units includes grouped pricing, bundled documentation costs, and fixed supervision rates—tightening commercial control but potentially elevating contractor risk exposure under EIL’s revamped bidding logic.

8A mere four days after floating its initial Expression of Interest for Used Cooking Oil procurement, Numaligarh Refinery Ltd retracted the document due to errors in submission timelines.
8The reissued EOI, now live, not only corrects the anomaly but significantly advances the deadline — hinting at urgent internal timelines for SAF onboarding.

8Despite bidder requests for clarification, EIL has insisted all LP compressors and nitrogen plant chains operate at guaranteed capacities during PG testing.
8Additionally, a dual-document mandate for spares has raised compliance burdens and potential for misinterpretation.
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Repeated bid extensions delay critical advisory appointments for Ambala CBG project
8EIL’s limited tenders for legal and financial advisors to steer the Ambala CBG plant have now seen four extensions, pushing the bid deadline to mid-July.
8Despite being foundational to the project’s structuring, the advisory appointments are mired in delays—suggesting evolving scope expectations.
8With land acquisition and project viability left without expert support, the viability chain remains broken until these tenders are closed.

8IOCL’s critical 220 kV augmentation job at Panipat Refinery—essential for powering its ambitious P-25 expansion—has now seen four bid extensions, the latest pushing submission to 4 July.
8Despite a 12-month execution window, stringent technical criteria and no provision for JV participation may be dissuading potential contenders.
8Also, restrictive eligibility norms could be limiting participation from large business groups with vertical integration.
8Original LOA-to-handover plan could get compromised if contract award slips beyond Q3 FY25.

8IndianOil has pushed back the deadline for its non-exclusive licensing EoI for multi-metal nano-dispersion (MMD) technology.
8The move hints at tepid vendor response or the need for broader outreach to specialized additive players capable of marketing the corrosion-control solution in boiler systems.
8While non-exclusive licensing is offered, the EoI lacks transparency on royalty structures or technology transfer terms—potentially deterring committed bidders.

8Repeated bid deadline extensions and the participation of a single OEM vendor raise questions over competitive viability and contracting strategy in IOCL's Palakkad control system retrofit under the KSPPL LPG pipeline project.