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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
ONGC's R&D arm inks pact with Engineers India to set up Helium Recovery Demonstration plant
ONGC Energy Centre Trust , the research and development wing of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Engineers India Ltd , to set up a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant in Tamil Nadu. The agreement, valued at Rs 39.42 crore plus applicable Goods and Services Tax, refers to the establishment of the plant at the Kuthalam Gas Collection Station of ONGC in Cauvery Asset, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. "This project, based on the technology package developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum, seeks to recover Grade-A Helium of 99.995 per cent purity from natural gas", a press release from ONGC said on Tuesday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you Can be Too Old for Learn More Undo Helium is a critical resource with applications in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, cryogenics, fibre optics, and it has been presently imported to meet India's requirements. Establishing an indigenous capability in Helium recovery is therefore of strategic importance for the country's technological advancement and energy security. Live Events The proposed Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant represents a significant milestone in the journey of ONGC towards building indigenous capabilities in high-value gases. The demonstration plant would process 750 Nm3/hr of natural gas and is designed with flexibility to operate at 110 per cent of the design capacity. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months. The initiative strengthens the Centre's vision of ' Atmanirbhar Bharat ' (Self-reliant India) while contributing to India's long-term energy and technology security. Following the collaboration, ONGC Energy Centre Trust and Engineers India Ltd would combine their expertise to execute a first-of-its-kind project in India, by integrating cutting-edge research with practical industrial application, the release said.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
ONGC''s R&D arm inks pact with Engineers India to set up Helium Recovery Demonstration plant
Chennai: ONGC Energy Centre Trust , the research and development wing of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Engineers India Ltd , to set up a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant in Tamil Nadu. The agreement, valued at ₹39.42 crore plus applicable Goods and Services Tax, refers to the establishment of the plant at the Kuthalam Gas Collection Station of ONGC in Cauvery Asset, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. "This project, based on the technology package developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Petroleum, seeks to recover Grade-A Helium of 99.995 per cent purity from natural gas", a press release from ONGC said on Tuesday. Helium is a critical resource with applications in space exploration, semiconductor manufacturing, cryogenics, fibre optics, and it has been presently imported to meet India's requirements. Establishing an indigenous capability in Helium recovery is therefore of strategic importance for the country's technological advancement and energy security. The proposed Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant represents a significant milestone in the journey of ONGC towards building indigenous capabilities in high-value gases. The demonstration plant would process 750 Nm3/hr of natural gas and is designed with flexibility to operate at 110 per cent of the design capacity. The project is scheduled for completion within 18 months. The initiative strengthens the Centre's vision of ' Atmanirbhar Bharat ' (Self-reliant India) while contributing to India's long-term energy and technology security. Following the collaboration, ONGC Energy Centre Trust and Engineers India Ltd would combine their expertise to execute a first-of-its-kind project in India, by integrating cutting-edge research with practical industrial application, the release said. PTI
Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
ONGC Energy Centre Trust collaborates with Engineers India
For implementing Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC's Kuthalam Gas Collection Station ONGC Energy Centre Trust (OECT), the research and development arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), has entered into a formal agreement with Engineers India (EIL) on 18 August 2025 for the implementation of a Helium Recovery Demonstration Plant at ONGC's Kuthalam Gas Collection Station in Cauvery Asset, Tamil Nadu. The agreement encompasses the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR), Basic Engineering Design Package (BEDP), and execution of the project through an EPCM and Supply model covering design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and performance testing. This project, based on the technology package developed by CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (CSIR-IIP), seeks to recover Grade-A Helium of 99.995% purity from natural gas. The demonstration plant will process 750 Nm/hr of natural gas and is designed with flexibility to operate at 110% of the design capacity. The total agreement value is Rs 39.42 crore (plus applicable GST), with the project scheduled for completion within 18 months.
