MM Vijaywargiya, Executive Director of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) informed reporters that the Paradip Refinery Project (PDRP) achieved about 90 per cent progress so far and is expected to be commissioned in phases from September, 2013. Once commissioned, the refinery could produce 5.97 mn t diesel, 3.4 mn t petrol, 1.45 mn t kerosene, 536,
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State govt asked to cancel port projects
The opposition party in Odisha wants the state government to cancel all the agreements signed between the state and different private sector companies for the implementation of the port projects. The demand comes following the tabling of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the s
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J&K govt mulls ordinance to begin pipeline project
According to media reports, the Jammu and Kashmir government plans to introduce an ordinance for beginning work on the Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar gas pipeline project. It may be noted that the Gujarat State Petronet (GSPL), a subsidiary of Gujarat government, secured the
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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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JNPT to spend fund on land reclamation
Reports suggest that the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) would spend the amount raised through its upcoming bond issue for land reclamation activities for the proposed fourth terminal. The port plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore through issue of tax-free infrastructure bonds for its expansion
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NHAI may sue environment ministry for delaying nod to projects
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering to drag union environment ministry to the court because of delay in granting environment clearance for road projects. It may be noted that recently road developer GMR Infrastructure withdrew from the contract to develop a meg
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Kochi metro rail project to be executed by DMRC
Union urban development minister Kamal Nath informed media persons that Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) would have the full responsibility of executing the Kochi metro rail project, including inviting global tender and technical support. This was decided at the high-level meeting of key officials from DMRC, Kochi Metro Rail, Kerala gove
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Consultant suggests to accept bid for Rs 37 bn terminal project
According to media reports, the consultant for the Rs 3,700-crore mega container terminal project in Chennai Port (ChPT) advised the port to accept the revenue share offered by Essar Ports. Essar Ports, which was the lone bidder for the project, offered 5.25 percent revenue share, which the port considers to
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UP govt works on fresh bidding for Kushinagar airport project
Uttar Pradesh government has undertaken a fresh bidding process for the proposed Rs 354 crore airport project at Kushingar in eastern Uttar Pradesh. The government made necessary changes in the bidding conditions after the bidding in 2010 failed to evoke strong response because