Indian OMCs tender for 150 million liters of biodiesel
In India, the Economic Times reports Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum have issued a joint tender to purchase 150 million liters (150,000 kiloliters) of B100 biodiesel for delivery between November 2026 and January 2027. The companies have set a basic procurement price of ₹88 per liter (approximately US$1.00 per liter), excluding GST and transportation. The total base value of the procurement is ₹1,320 crore (approximately $150 million). Eligible feedstocks include used cooking oil and other non-UCO sources, with deliveries planned to 85 locations across India. The tender specifies different winter-grade requirements, including maximum cold filter plugging points of 6°C for 98.3 million liters and 12°C for the remaining 51.7 million liters. Suppliers must meet strict certification and delivery requirements, while bids are due by November 7. The tender does not establish a specific biodiesel blending target; actual purchases will depend on qualified bids and subsequent orders.
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