The price of gas produced from old regulated fields, such as the nation's largest gas field of Bassein of ONGC, will rise to a record high of $6.1 per mmBtu from the current $2.90 per mmBtu
Through the OFS, the government has divested 1.5 per cent stake in ONGC to raise Rs 3,000 crore.
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Reliance Industries is set to get a record price of around $10 per MMBtu for the KG gas, while ONGC is likely to fetch more than double the rate for its Mumbai High and other fields, sources said.
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Shares of ONGC are likely to be in focus as the government will sell 1.5 per cent stake in the oil producer through an offer for sale (OFS) over the next two trading sessions at Rs 159 per share.
The Offer For Sale by the govt will be open on March 30 and 31, says ONGC; the floor price for the OFS has been set at Rs 159 per share
This marks the first purchase of Sokol crude by HPCL. BPCL had previously purchased the grade in 2016
Indian companies' value of investments in Russia's oil and gas fields could be impaired as import bans and international sanctions may constraint future cash flow generating capacity: Moody's
CAG said the shortfall in water injection is one of the significant reasons for less production of crude oil
Bidding for 75 small and marginal oil and gas discoveries, mostly of ONGC, that are being offered in the DSF-III bid round, will begin on April 1 and close on May 16, according to the DGH.
No Indian company has publicly withdrawn from Russia and New Delhi has declined to condemn Moscow's invasion of Ukraine despite pressure from the United States to do so.
Even if Moscow relents and sells oil for rupees to India, European insurers may be reluctant to underwrite; in any case a bigger Russian tilt would involve a larger financial switch by New Delhi
'In spite of Covid-19, MEIL is committed to completing the project with its expertise, dedication and hard work'
ONGC is set to gain another 12 per cent in the upcoming sessions, while other oil related stocks show weakness.
Sustained higher crude oil prices and gas realisations can result in better profitability for ONGC.
SpiceJet, Berger Paints and BPCL look weak on charts, while ONGC could gain another 4-8%.