Exploration and production segment in oil and gas sector holds tremendous business potential in India given the rising demand for crude oil and natural gas in the country. According to one estimate, oil consumption in the country may expand 4-5 percent per annum to 2015, indicating a demand of 4.01 million barrels per day by 2015 from the present level of around 3 mn barrels per day.
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BPCL set to begin work on refinery project
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is set to begin work on the Rs 14,000-crore integrated refinery expansion project at its Kochi facility. BPCL roped in LG Chemicals of South Korea as its joint venture partner for the petrochemicals complex, whic
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CCI to decide on clearing investment in blocks
Reports suggest that the Cabinet Committee on Investments would deliberate on giving approval to investment in several oil and gas blocks that are struck because of lack of statutory clearances. CCI would meet on January 15 to deliberate on stalled infrastructure projects. According to union oil ministry, around 47 oil and gas blocks require clear
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Brokerage expects mixed profitability of oil and gas firms
In its recent report on earnings of oil and gas sector, Angel Broking said it expected mixed profitability performance of the companies in this sector during Oct-Dec 2012 quarter. The brokerage expects the top-line of Reliance Industries (RIL) to rise 5.7 percent yoy on account of higher prices of petrochemicals. However, its operating profi
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Brokerage expects mixed profitability of oil and gas firms
In its recent report on earnings of oil and gas sector, Angel Broking said it expected mixed profitability performance of the companies in this sector during Oct-Dec 2012 quarter. The brokerage expects the top-line of Reliance Industries (RIL) to rise 5.7 percent yoy on account of higher prices of petrochemicals. However, its operating profi
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Panel upholds CAG’s right to audit blocks
The Rangarajan Committee on oil and gas sector opined that it was the prerogative of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) to audit expenses incurred by block operators. The panel, which submitted its report to the union government recently, suggested that the blocks with low value can be audited by panel of auditors formed by CAG and f
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Ministry to take shale gas policy before cabinet
Noting that India has the potential to exploit shale gas, Union Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily informed that the proposed policy shale gas would be taken before the cabinet for approval soon. He also said that the shale gas policy that his ministry was working on was a positive and forward-looking one. Shale gas is an important source and potential of oil world over,
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Panel suggests production-linked deals
In order to overcome problems associated with the cost-recovery contracts in oil and gas exploration sector, a high level panel recommended the government to adopt production-linked contracts wherein companies would be chosen based on the amount of output they are willing to share with the government. The committee, under the PM's Economic Advisory Council ( PMEAC) Chairman C Rangarajan, proposed a mod
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Deal on US fiscal cliff raises oil prices
Crude oil futures in the international market rose marginally in recent trade because traders expected the US economy to avert recession after the US government arrived at a deal on fiscal cliff. Recently, the Senate and the House of Representatives approved a deal preventing a raft of aust
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Heading for a revival?
Development of infrastructure is vital for the progress of Indian economy. However, a collective support of other sectors is required to achieve its goal. The year just gone was shaded with the dark patches of issues like slowdown and lack of policy initiatives. However, a realistic approach in policy frame work and the revival of the global economy can uplift the sentiments of the industry in the coming years. Arvind Mahajan writes on the performance and outlook of India's infrastructure sector