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IOC, BPCL said to buy 22 million barrels of crude for Sept-Oct delivery

In its latest tender, IOC bought 2 million barrels of US Mars crude, 2 million barrels of Brazilian grades and another 1 million barrels of Libyan crude

Tankers deliver barrels of Russian crude to India despite US, EU pressure

India's appetite for discounted Russian crude, and its position as the single largest buyer of Moscow's seaborne oil, has long been a pain point for the US and Western allies

Indian refiners stop buying Russian crude amid Trump threat, low discounts

Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd have not placed new orders for Russian crude

Govt plans to bring oil firms' private pipelines under PNGRB oversight

Oil ministry plans to amend the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act to bring oil firms' captive pipelines under regulatory oversight, enabling third-party access & uniform safety standards

Two public-sector firms pull bond sales as RBI moves spark swings

The average yield on top-rated three- and five-year corporate debt rose eight basis points and nine basis points

Indian Oil finalises India's largest green hydrogen project at Panipat

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has finalised the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCoH) for setting up a 10,000 tonnes per annum green hydrogen generation unit at its Panipat refinery and petrochemical complex in Haryana, advancing India's clean energy ambitions. "This marks IOC's entry into the green hydrogen space with India's largest-ever green hydrogen project to date," the firm said in a statement. IOC, however, did not give costing and other financial details. "Slated for commissioning by December 2027, the green hydrogen produced will replace fossil-derived hydrogen in refinery operations, resulting in substantial reduction in carbon emissions," it said. Hydrogen is a fuel that finds vast applications across industries ranging from oil refineries to steel plants and can power cars, trucks, trains, ships, and even industrial processes. It can be produced from a variety of sources. Green hydrogen is hydrogen gas produced by splitting water using renewable energy sources

HPCL, BPCL, IOC: Time to buy or sell OMCs as govt hikes excise duty?

Technically, HPCL, BPCL stock seem to be favourably placed on the charts with key support at ₹ 324 and ₹ 255, respectively. IOC stock chart however flags a caution sign.

Oil-linked stocks trade mix after crude oil prices fall below $70/barrel

Crude oil prices fell below $70 per barrel over US President Donald Trump's new tariffs, raising concerns over a global trade war that could weigh on oil demand

Indian Oil Corp inks 14-year LNG supply pact worth $7-9 bn with UAE's ADNOC

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's largest oil firm, has signed a USD 7-9 billion deal to import LNG from UAE on a long-term 14-year contract. IOC signed a long-term deal to receive 1.2 million tonnes per year of LNG from the United Arab Emirates beginning 2026 for 14 years. "ADNOC Gas has signed a 14-year sales and purchase agreement with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) for the export of up to 1.2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to India's largest integrated and diversified energy company which will be supplied from Das Island liquefaction facility," ADNOC Gas said in a statement. The deal was signed on the sidelines of India Energy Week here. "The agreement, valued in the range of USD 7 billion to USD 9 billion over its 14-year term signifies a major step forward in the partnership with IOC and we look forward to supporting India's plans to make gas 15 per cent of its primary energy basket by 2030," it added. The deal with IOC is the secon

US sanction clarifications tighten squeeze on India's February oil supplies

Indian refiners have until Feb 27 to wind down transactions with sanctioned Russian tankers, opaque traders, a shadow fleet, and insurers, according to a US govt official

IOC to invest Rs 61,000 crore for naphtha cracker project in Odisha

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) will invest Rs 61,000 crore to set up a naphtha cracker project at Paradip in Odisha, a statement said on Tuesday. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for this will be signed between the Odisha government and the IOCL in January during the 'Utkarsh Odisha Make in Odisha 2025' summit, it said. The foundation stone of the IOC's upcoming Rs 4,352 crore yarn project at Bhadrak will also be laid at that time, it added. The decisions were taken at a meeting between Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and IOCL Chairman AS Sahney in Bhubaneswar. "The Naphtha Project in Paradeep has received in principle approval and IOCL will invest over Rs 61,000 crore for the project. It is likely to be one of the largest projects in the sector in the country. The State Government is an equity holder of this project, and will earn dividends in addition to taxes," said the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office. "It was also decided that, the foundati

Indian Oil rises 2% as board approves setting up of yarn project in Odisha

The setting up of the yarn project is approved to be done in a 50:50 Joint Venture (JV) with MCPI Pvt. Ltd. The Oil India's equity contribution of towards the project stands at Rs 657.33 crore

Ahead of festive season, 19 kg commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 48

Ahead of the festival season, oil marketing companies announced a Rs 48.50 hike in 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder prices, effective October 1. The cost of 14 kg domestic LPG cylinders remains unchanged

SM Vaidya steps down as Indian Oil Corp's chairman as tenure ends

S M Vaidya on Saturday stepped down as chairman of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) at the conclusion of his tenure. "A chemical engineer with over 37 years of experience, Vaidya has been a pivotal force in steering IndianOil to unprecedented heights," the company said in a statement. Since taking over the reins in July 2020, Vaidya led IOC through a period of extraordinary growth. Under his leadership, the company's net profit surged from Rs 1,313 crore in FY20 to an all-time high of Rs 39,619 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations also saw a significant growth, rising by 53 per cent from Rs 5,66,354 crore to Rs 8,66,345 crore during the same period. Additionally, IOC's market capitalisation tripled, reaching its highest levels ever in February 2024. His tenure was marked by his commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. He championed the development of specialised fuels such as 'STORM' & 'STORM-X', the ultimate racing fuels; India's first 100-octane fuel,

Shares of oil marketing companies rally up to 6%; BPCL, HPCL at new highs

According to HPCL, India's ambitious goal of expanding road connectivity, manufacturing, and construction activities is expected to support economic growth and further drive oil consumption in India.

Indian Oil to triple gas sales, boost renewable energy to 31 GW by 2030

The company aims to establish a 5 GWh lithium-ion battery production capacity by 2031 as part of its strategy to diversify its energy portfolio

IGL, MGL, Guj Gas likely to outperform OMCs; Charts show up to 17% upside

Oil & Gas stocks outlook: Indraprastha Gas and Mahanagar Gas are awaiting a breakout from a narrow trading band, show technical charts.

IOC, GPS Renewables form joint venture for sustainable energy solutions

State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Wednesday said it has entered into a joint venture with biofuels company GPS Renewables Pvt Ltd to foster sustainable energy solutions in India. "This association will pave the way for the formation of a 50:50 joint venture company dedicated to advancing biofuel adoption across the country," the firm said in a statement. The agreement was signed by Mainak Chakraborty, CEO & co-founder of GPS Renewables and Santanu Gupta, ED (Alternative Energy) at IOC. "The joint venture will focus on integrating advanced biogas technologies to convert organic waste into compressed biogas (CBG), a cleaner and renewable energy source. This will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels," it said. By leveraging their combined expertise, IOC and GPS Renewables aim to accelerate the deployment of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants nationwide. These initiatives complement IOC's long-term .

IOC, GAIL, ONGC fined for 4th straight quarter for not appointing directors

State-owned oil and gas giants including IndianOil, ONGC and GAIL (India) Ltd have been slapped with fines for the fourth straight quarter for failing to meet listing requirements of having the requisite number of directors on their board. Stock exchanges imposed a cumulative fine of Rs 34 lakh on oil refining and fuel marketing giants Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), explorers Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL), gas utility GAIL, and refiner Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) for not meeting the listing requirement in the January-March quarter, stock exchange filings showed. In separate filings, the companies detailed the fines imposed by the BSE and NSE for either not having the requisite number of independent directors or the mandated women director in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 (fourth quarter of 2023-24 fiscal year), but were quick to point out tha

HPCL, BPCL, IOC stocks rally up to 4% as oil dips on ME ceasefire hopes

According to reports, Egypt has revived stalled negotiations between the Israel-Hamas for a ceasefire agreement, thereby pushing crude oil prices lower.