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OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION LTD.

11 High, ONGC Office Complex, Bandra-Sion Link Road, Mumbai – 400 017
(Telephone No. +91-22-24089486, Telefax No.+91-22-24088500 )

REF No. : MR/ES/ARP/EOI/2006

Notice Inviting ‘Expression of Interest’ (EOI) for Assam Renewal Project (ARP) of about
Rs. 2500 Crs ( US $ 550 Millions)

1.0 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), India’s Most Valuable Corporate, leads all
Indian companies in terms of Market Capitalization, Net Worth and Net Profit. Currently
recognised as the best Oil & Gas company in Asia, ONGC leads all Indian companies in
Forbes 2000 list of global mega-corporations. ONGC is a Fortune (2005) Global 500
corporate, and ranks 18th among world’s Integrated Oil & Gas companies. ONGC
intends for renewal of its production facilities in Assam asset covering area of Sibsagar
& Jorhat district of Assam state.

ONGC started exploration activities in Assam in 1957 through seismic survey and struck
oil in 1960 in Rudrasagar (RDS) field in Sibsagar district. Commercial production of oil
commenced in 1966, thereafter two other major fields, namely Lakwa and Geleki were
discovered and put on production. Besides these major fields, there are a number of
smaller oil & gas fields spread in the districts of Sibsagar & Jorhat. Nazira, in the District
of Sibsagar, is the Headquarters of Assam Asset, whereas Jorhat is the Headquarters of
Assam & Assam Arakan Basin.

The OIIP of Assam Asset [including Borholla field of Assam & Assam Arakan Basin
(A&AAB)] is 786.15 MMT, with Ultimate Recoverable Reserves being 235.95 MMT. Out
of this, so far 78.68 MMT has already been produced, leaving a balance of 157.27 MMT.
Most of the Surface facilities in the fields of Assam Asset and A&AAB are more than 20
years old. Considering the future production profile of these fields, these Surface
facilities need renewal with state of art technology meeting the latest safety guideline for
sustained and trouble-free operations in the coming years.

2.0 ONGC seeks Expression of Interest from the interested agencies of international repute
having experience & expertise in Revamping / replacement / refurbishment /
modernization / Construction of oil / gas surface processing facilities (such as GGSs
CTF,GCPs,WIP, ETP) / refining facilities / Petro- chemical Plants and Laying of
hydrocarbon cross country buried pipelines. Bidder must have capabilities for offsite
pre-fabrication facilities and transportation to site for installation.

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3.0 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SURFACE FACILITIES OF ASSAM ASSET

Present, Surface Infrastructure of Assam Asset (including A&AAB) is as enumerated

below which is likely to vary based on the optimization of installations and addition of
new facilities for which currently studies is going on :

i. Group Gathering Stations (GGS) 22

ii. Central Tank Farm (CTF) 03
iii. Gas Compression Plants (GCP) 08
iv. Water Injection Plants (WIP) 06
v. Effluent treatment Plants (ETP) 04
vi. Well Head Installations/
Early Production Systems (WHI/EPS) 14
vii. Alkaline Surfactant Polymer Plants (ASP) 02
viii. Captive Power Plants (CPP) 03
ix. Trunk Pipelines 340 Kms.
x. Flow Lines 2000 Kms.

4.0 SCOPE OF WORK

ONGC intends to engage an experienced contractor of international repute for the

purpose of Revamping of its production related Surface Facilities in Assam Asset.
Considering the existing flow lines, feeder/ collector lines from wells to facilities and vice
versa, surface facilities and its processing load (Oil, Gas, water and Effluent), the quality
requirement and adherence to latest applicable codes, standards and statutory
regulations, the scope of work would include but not to be limited to the following:

1. Topography Survey & Soil Investigation

2. Detailed design and engineering

3. Dismantling, removal from the site & disposal of all identified flow lines/ pipelines,
equipment, vessels, tanks, interconnecting piping, fittings, structures including
buildings/ sheds, cables and any other accessories etc.

4. Procurement and Replacement / Addition of new flow lines/ feeder lines/ collector
lines, static & rotary equipments, including but not limited to:

a. Storage Tanks, Heater Treaters, Bath heater, Oil & Gas separators,
Tanks, Piping & Pipe fittings, Valves.
b. Pumps
c. LP, MP & Utility Compressors and accessories
d. Dual-Fuel Utility Generator Sets (wherever not available)
e. High Mast Lighting System
f. Adequately designed Ground Flare System including Flare Knock Out
Drums & Flame front generator
g. Closed Blow Down System
h. Service Water & Plant Air
i. Incinerator @ 10 Kg/Hr.

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 j. Other equipment advantageous in terms of energy savings, quality of
products, cost optimization, compactness and efficiency etc.

5. Relocation of Existing Usable equipment/facilities within the revamped Facility

6. All related laying works pertaining to flow lines/ collector lines/ pipelines as per new
pipeline architecture, including Detour survey, acquisition of ROU etc.

7. All related Electrical works for the equipment, illumination and other utilities

8. All instrumentation works with latest technology

9. All metering including custody transfer meters for oil and gas

10. Fire and Gas Detection System.

11. Construction/installation of fire fighting equipment/networks as per TAC & OISD

Guidelines/Standards

12. Transportation of all equipment and material to the site

13. Installation, Modification, Hook-up (including Hook-up with SCADA System) Testing,
Pre-Commissioning & Commissioning, of the revamped Plant with minimum shut-
down.

14. Integration with ONGC’s existing communication system and provision of necessary
equipment

15. All civil works covering site preparation/gradation, boundary walls (including security
fencing, if any) construction of internal roads, foundations and sheds for the
equipments, office buildings, control room, switch gear room, storm water drainage
system, Oily Water Separation System, etc.

16. All clean-up operations to make the site free of debris and construction material.

17. All bought out capital items are to be covered for life time guarantee for supply of
spares and after sales service.

It is intended to induct latest proven technology in all process, control, measurement

system, etc. giving stress on compact modular fabrication and construction. Proposals
shall conform to the latest applicable standards and statutory regulations on Health,
Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance and Control system. The proposal should
consider appropriate execution methodology with minimum plant shut down/ down time
during hook up/ changeover.

The contractor shall also be responsible for the arrangement and execution of any other
works not specifically described/covered above but which may be necessary for the
performance of the above stated work.

5.0 The interested Agencies are required to submit following documents for ascertaining
their credentials/capabilities acting as EPC contractor:

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 • List of jobs like Revamping / replacement / refurbishment / modernization /
Construction of oil / gas surface processing facilities (such as GGSs CTF, GCPs,
WIP, ETP) / refining facilities / Petro- chemical Plants and Laying of hydrocarbon
cross country buried pipelines executed by the Agency in the past ten years ,
clearly indicating the details but not limited like – Scope of Work carried out , End
User (Client), Schedule and actual completion, Cost of projects, sub-
Contracting/Consortium arrangements made by the Agency for the Project etc.
• Company profile & Turnover of previous five years.

6.0 ONGC intends to start the work immediately after monsoon (from 1st of October or
earlier). Total project is scheduled to be completed in three year time period.

7.0 The above details need to be submitted to

General Manager (MM)

Office of Chief Engineering Service, ONGC
4th Floor, 11 High,
Bandra –Sion Link Road
Sion(W), Mumbai-400 017 (India)

8.0 Schedule of EOI related activities are as under:

S.N Description of activity Date

1 Submission of EOI and information sought, 17.03.2006
by the prospective bidders
2 EOI meet 24.03.06
3 Venue for the Meet ONGC office , 3rd floor,
IDBI Building , GS road
Guwhati – 781005
Note : For any assistance at Guwahati please contact
Shri A Borpujari, Mobile- 09435059250 ,
Office phone – 0361-2334857/2333543

9.0 ONGC shall formally invite the selected prospective bidders for participation. Authorized
representatives of the prospective bidders only, and are expected to attend the meet at
the bidder’s cost.

During the meet (i.e. on 24.03.06), the prospective bidders may give a presentation
covering their capabilities, proposed execution methodology, etc. keeping in view the
ONGC’s intent as above. The agencies are also expected to present constructive
suggestions on Tendering/Execution methodology, Proposed Technology, Terms &
Conditions of the Contract, Bid Evaluation Criteria, etc.

Based on deliberations in the meet, ONGC will take a view to firm up Tender
Methodology, suitable terms & conditions & Bid Evaluation Criteria for selection of the
agency. Separate NIT shall be floated on global basis for hiring services for the intended
scope of works.

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