Oil And Gas Sector

Russia Revels in a sudden reversal in fortunes as oil and gas prices soar

President Vladimir V. Putin threatened to cut off remaining gas supplies to Europe as the Iran war drives a surge in energy costs

West Asia war: RIL to benefit, OMCs, CGDs may face margin hit, says Nomura

Iran war impact: Nomura sees windfall gains for refiners like RIL but margin squeeze for Indian Oil, BPCL and HPCL amid rising crude and gas disruptions

Qatar shuts LNG output; supplies to India hit, city gas sector flags crisis

Qatar has halted liquefied natural gas (LNG) production after its facilities came under attack amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, disrupting supplies to India and squeezing feedstock availability for key domestic sectors. India, which depends on long-term LNG contracts with Qatar for a significant share of its gas needs, has seen a temporary suspension of cargoes, leading to supply cuts up to 40 per cent for a range of industrial consumers and city gas distribution (CGD) companies. While some industrial users can switch to alternative - though costlier - fuels, the CNG-retailing city gas sector has warned of severe stress. CGD operators said replacing contracted Qatari volumes with spot LNG priced at more than double the contracted rate could erode CNG's price advantage and result in a permanent shift of customers to electric vehicles. Petronet LNG Ltd, India's largest LNG importer, hasn't been able to send ships to Qatar to ferry LNG as the Strait of Hormuz - a narrow shipping ..

BPCL to HPCL: Indian OMCs slide up to 5% amid West Asia tensions

Higher crude oil prices could pose near-term earnings risks for oil marketing companies, city gas distributors, paints, agro-chemicals, building materials and tyre firms, analysts said

India-US trade deal 'incrementally' positive for RIL, says Nomura

India-US trade deal is incrementally positive for Reliance Industries as it will reopen access to European Markets due to the availability of Venezuelan crude.

Geopolitical turmoil, weak rupee cloud oil and gas sector outlook

Geopolitics, rupee weakness and volatile gas prices are clouding India's oil and gas outlook, even as low crude offers temporary relief to OMCs and CGD firms

Motilal Oswal flags macro risks in oil & gas; HPCL, GAIL, MGL top picks

The brokerage said INR depreciation of about 6% Y-o-Y in Q3 has weighed on margins of OMCs and CGD players, partly offsetting the benefit of softer crude oil prices.

Budget: Oil & gas sector seeks GST relief, LPG under-recovery compensation

The upstream sector wants a reduction in cess on crude oil, restoration of tax holidays for new blocks and exemption of exploration activities from GST

Oil & Gas index surges nearly 3%; HPCL, Oil India, BPCL, IOC rally up to 6%

OMC's are well positioned to benefit from fall in crude prices, improvement in refining margins, fuel consumption growth and petchem demand growth in India.

How BP's new boss O'Neill became the most powerful woman in fossil fuels

Under her watch, Woodside doubled oil and gas output, leaned aggressively into seaborne LNG, and shelved lower-carbon projects that failed to clear commercial hurdles

OMCs may see rerating as crude stays soft, GRMs strong and LPG losses ease

The next few quarters could favour downstream refiners and marketers over upstream, with Brent expected to stay in a $60-65 range or drift lower, while GRMs remain strong and LPG under-recoveries ease

Refining boost isn't enough; Nuvama turns selective on Oil & Gas for FY26

According to Nuvama, the outlook for OMCs is clouded by high capital expenditure commitments and rising under-recoveries, which are set to keep return ratios suppressed.

ONGC's KG basin crude output dips to 28K bpd; peak gas expected by mid-2026

ONGC now expects peak gas production of 10 mmscmd from KG-98/2 by mid-2026, even as crude output declines to 28,000 bpd, prompting well interventions and BP-led technical support

ONGC Q2 show misses estimates on higher costs; brokerages remain cautious

At 12:35 PM, ONGC shares were trading 1.66 per cent higher at ₹253.60 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.82 per cent higher at 84,559.73 levels.

Petronet Q2: Analysts upbeat on long-term outlook despite FX loss, UoP hit

On the bourses around 10:15 AM, Petronet LNG shares were struggling as the scrip was trading 1.31% lower at ₹273.95. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.29% lower at 83,289.99 levels.

India's petrol demand rises 7% in October; diesel sales remain flat

India's fuel consumption trends diverged in October, with petrol sales rising on festive demand and diesel demand subdued by the growing use of EVs and CNG vehicles in public transport

BPCL buys crude from every place including Russia based on viability: CMD

State-owned BPCL has said its crude procurement is based on techno-commercial viability for its refineries and it buys from every geography including Russia. BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna said that currently preparation of Detailed Feasibility Report (DFR) is underway for the company's proposed Greenfield Refinery and Petrochemical Complex near Ramayapatnam Port in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh and obtaining necessary environmental clearances. "We buy oil from every geography and the oil which is most techno-commercially viable for the refinery, not only me (BPCL), every refiner goes for it. So that is the stand, be it Russian oil or any oil for that matter. That is how we go for it. Whichever is giving us the highest value for the company ensures the reliable operations," Khanna told PTI. A senior official of the Department of Petroleum and Natural Gas replying to a query on the crude imports from Russia on Tuesday said those decisions are not taken at the ..

India must be able to quickly attract global oil firms: Rystad Energy CEO

India's energy future hinges on decarbonising electricity first, boosting oil and gas exploration, and weighing nuclear SMRs against cheaper renewables

Crude slips to 3-month low; INR weakness seen pressuring OMCs, CGDs: Nomura

Nomura said that the INR's depreciation remains a headwind for OMCs and CGDs, as their input costs are dollar-linked while revenues are in rupees.

Motilal Oswal bullish on Ellenbarrie; initiates with Buy, flags 31% upside

Financially, Ellenbarrie has delivered stellar growth in recent years. Between FY23 and FY25, revenue rose at a 23% CAGR, Ebitda expanded at an 81% CAGR, and PAT grew at a 71% CAGR.