The operational length of natural gas pipelines in India has increased from 15,340 kilometers in 2014 to 24,945 kilometers as of September 10, 2024, reflecting a 62.6% growth, according to a press release from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Additionally, 10,805 kilometers of pipeline are currently under construction. Once completed, these pipelines, authorized […]
The Heavy Engineering division of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has announced securing several orders during the third quarter of FY25 in both domestic and international markets. According to a press release from the company, these orders span various sectors, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, oil and gas, and fertilizers. Internationally, the company has received […]
A new compressed biogas (CBG) plant has been inaugurated in Batala, Punjab, aiming to process 100 tons of pressmud daily to produce 5.6 tons of biogas. The plant, developed by MEPL BioEnergy LLP in collaboration with CEID Consultants and Engineering Pvt. Ltd., represents a ₹35 crore investment and covers 10 acres of land. The facility […]
Coal India (CIL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate the feasibility of a coal-to-synthetic natural gas (SNG) project at Western Coalfields (WCL). The initiative will employ surface coal gasification technology to convert coal into SNG. Surface coal gasification involves chemically transforming coal into synthetic natural gas, […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) plans to establish an oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Ramayapatnam, Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of Rs 60,000 crore. The project will be located on a 1,000-acre site identified after feasibility studies were conducted on three potential locations: Srikakulam, Machilipatnam, and Ramayapatnam. The site was selected due […]
Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited has announced the commencement of operations at its new oxygen plant located in Bevinahalli Village, Koppal district, Karnataka. The facility, designed with a production capacity of 3,000 Nm³ per hour using VPSA (Vacuum Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology, became operational on November 15, 2024. The oxygen produced at the plant will be […]
OIL India Ltd (OIL) and GPS Renewables (GPSR) have entered into a 50-50 joint venture to develop eight Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants across India. The partnership will oversee the complete lifecycle of these plants under a Design, Build, Finance, Own, Operate, and Transfer (DBFOOT) model. The initiative aligns with increasing interest in CBG as a […]
A fire broke out at IndianOil’s Mathura Refinery around 7:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024, during the restart of the Crude Distillation Unit after a scheduled maintenance shutdown. The fire was swiftly contained, and refinery operations have not been affected, according to a company press release. The incident resulted in burn injuries to eight personnel. […]
INOX India Ltd (INOXCVA) has secured a contract from Island Power Producers Limited (IPP) to design, engineer, and supply a mini LNG receiving and regasification terminal in Nassau, The Bahamas. This terminal will support a 60 MW combined-cycle power plant that provides shore power to cruise ships docking at the Nassau Cruise Port. According to […]
Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), through its subsidiary Suzuki R&D Center India, has announced agreements with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and Gujarat-based dairy cooperatives Amul Dairy and Dudhsagar Dairy to establish biogas production facilities in the state. These facilities aim to convert cow dung into automotive fuel. The memorandums of understanding were signed at […]