ONGC gets one year exemption from mandatory sourcing certain grades of seamless line pipes

has been granted a one year exemption from mandatory local sourcing of certain grades of seamless line pipes.

The Grievance Committee on the Domestically Manufactured Iron and Steel Products (DMI&SP) Policy has ruled that domestic manufacturers are not able to supply seamless line pipes (for size 16 inches and below) according to ONGC specification 2020 A and 2020 B for submarine application.

ONGC had requested for an exemption from the DMI&SP Policy for these pipes for its offshore construction and pipeline projects. This relaxation was sought till the time Indian steel industries come up with the required facilities to cater to the manufacture and supply of required quality, grade, and quantity of steel and pipe and fabrication yards.