8A European Commission proposal to ban the use of rubber granules as infill material in synthetic sports surfaces has caused many concerns

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8When is the next urea tender due?

8This LNG terminal is going to be functional this year
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8This Rs 15,000 crore petrochemical project will come up through the EPCM route

Carbon-neutral LNG was the flavour of the season before Russia invaded Ukraine and all hell broke loose.
8Even so, here is a full list of carbon-neutral LNG shipped so far
8Also, once the crisis settles, climate change will be back on the agenda.
8So here the various methodologies that can be used to verify carbon neutrality. Also, what are the next steps on this frontier

8After gas sales from KG-DWN-98/2 was cancelled, ONGC is embarking on another sale of gas

8Here is a petrochemical company whose director is getting imported from some other company

8This is an international LNG deal that could have fetched India LNG at the lowest possible prices
8But the deal fell through and while India is keen again, the other side may not be

8This company is setting up LNG stations in the country
8Find out how many stations are to be set up

8There are some important LNG tenders going on
8Also, what is the latest update on the gas and LNG sector in India in terms of what is going on and what is ahead
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Gas price changes in India are always problematic as the Kirit Parekh Committee is finding out
8What are the dynamics at work before the committee?

8India is expediting a plan to set up a strategic gas reserve on the lines of its strategic petroleum reserve (SPR), amid a global energy crisis triggered by the Russia-Ukraine conflict that has sent fuel prices soaring.

8Onland rig hiring is on again

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8Baitalpur POL depot
8Bokaro-Angul greenfield gas pipeline project

NPK Fertilizer Expansion Project
8Cost: 190 Cr.
8Project Event: RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released in October 2022 due to a delay in the internal discussion. The term loans from the State Bank of India and Export-Import Bank of India have been availed for financing the NPK project. The project has elicited environmental clearance in September 2019,
Ammonia-Urea Energy Saving Project
8Cost: 250 Cr.
8Project Event: The feasibility study is still ongoing, RFQ for the LSTK contractor is likely to be released in at the end of October 2022, due to delay in the internal discussion

Rs 325 crore Construction of 400 kV DC T/L: ACSR moose conductor works package in October 2022
8NOC from the Inland Waterway Authority of India has been granted.
8Forest clearance stage -1 and stage 2 have been granted by the DFO.
8Engineering works are in progress for the S/S works.
8Approval from civil aviation, defense, and PTCC have been granted.
8Fabrication, erection and installation works for P/S is yet to be started.
8RFQ for the ACSR moose conductor works package is likely to be floated in October 2022.
Rs 2300 crore greenfield hydroelectric power project: HM works package in November 2022
8Hydrology report has been approved by CWC.
8PPA has been signed with State Government.
8Biddings under progress for the Civil works package. Major civil works contractors have qualified for technical bids.
8RFQ for the HM works package is likely to be floated in November 2022.
Rs 11000 crore greenfield thermal power project : Limestone and gypsum handling plant package in Q4 2022
8Mechanical completion is in progress for BTG.
8Erection and installation of ESP have been completed and the PG test is about to conduct.
8Sub-contractor has been selected for the chlorine dosing system.
8Civil and structural works have been completed for the ball mill and absorber system.
8RFQ for the limestone and gypsum handling plant package is likely to be floated in Q4 2022.
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Get the latest pricing data on fertilizers
8As well as the latest target vs. sales and availability data for fertilizers
8Also, know when the key under-construction urea units are going to be compelted

8Two Rock Phos shipment is coming on 24, 25 September 2022
8One Sulphuric acid shipment is coming on 28 September 2022

8The central government spends a huge amount on subsidy every year on chemical fertilizers used in abundance in agriculture. Last year this amount was about Rs 1.62 lakh crore, which is now likely to increase to Rs 2.25 lakh crore in the year 2022-23.

A heavy fall in propylene glycol prices in the imported market of Kandla was noticed on September 22, 2022.

Petrochem sources from Kolkata have reported a huge rise in aniline prices.

Petrochem sources reported a significant fall in chromium metal prices in the market.

A sharp cut in recycled PP injection molding prices was announced in Delhi today.

An elevated trend is noticed in 22% nickel sulfate prices.