SoftTech Engineers Secures Rs 92.95 Crore JNPA Digital Twin Award
SoftTech Engineers has won a Rs 92.95 crore contract for a digital twin project associated with JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority), as reported by Business Upturn on 17 September 2026. No further breakdown of scope, timeline or sub-contractors has been confirmed in available reporting.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Contract Winner | SoftTech Engineers |
| Client / Promoter | JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority) |
| Contract Value | Rs 92.95 crore |
| Project Type | Digital Twin |
| Reported By | Business Upturn, 17 September 2026 |
Context Within India's Petroleum and Refinery Project Pipeline
The JNPA digital twin award sits alongside a sizeable and active pipeline of petroleum-sector capital projects being monitored across India. Projects India tracks 123 projects in the Petroleum Products [Refinery] sub-sector, with one added in the last 90 days. Of those 123 projects, 53 are currently at the Under Approvals stage, 33 are at Construction Started, and 21 are at Planning stage. A further four are Nearly Complete and eight have been recorded as Completed.
This stage distribution indicates that a substantial volume of work — particularly the 33 projects already in construction — is generating near-term procurement and contracting activity, while the 53 projects under approvals represent a pipeline of future opportunities for suppliers and contractors positioning themselves ahead of award.
Where Petroleum Refinery Projects Are Concentrated
Geographically, Gujarat leads with 17 tracked projects in the sub-sector, followed by Maharashtra with 15 and Andhra Pradesh with 14. Assam accounts for 12 projects, Tamil Nadu for 10, and Odisha for 9. This distribution suggests that the western and southern coastal states, along with Assam in the north-east, remain the primary hubs of refinery-related capital investment.
Among the larger projects in the current tracked pipeline is Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited's planned Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in SPSR Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, valued at Rs 1,03,408 crore, which is currently under approvals. Indian Oil Corporation Limited's refinery expansion at Koyali, Vadodara, Gujarat, valued at Rs 17,825 crore, has already entered the construction stage. These projects, alongside others at various stages, illustrate the scale of capital being committed to petroleum infrastructure across the country.
Recent Additions to the Tracked Pipeline
Recent projects added to the petroleum refinery pipeline include a Calcined Petroleum Coke Plant expansion by Petro Carbon and Chemicals Limited at Haldia Industrial Growth Centre, West Bengal, valued at Rs 141.5 crore, and a Coal Distillation Plant by the same promoter in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, valued at Rs 91 crore — both under approvals. A Grain Based Bio Ethanol Manufacturing Unit at Orvakal Mega Industrial Hub, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, promoted by RPS Industries Private Limited and valued at Rs 90 crore, is also at the under-approvals stage.
On the other end of the project lifecycle, a Bio Diesel Unit in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, promoted by Aaps Bio Fuels Private Limited and valued at Rs 18 crore, is recorded as Nearly Complete. The full list of tracked projects across all sectors is available on Projects India.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The Rs 92.95 crore JNPA digital twin contract won by SoftTech Engineers signals continued investment in digital infrastructure linked to port and energy logistics, a segment where technology and engineering firms may find further opportunity as port authorities and refinery operators seek to modernise asset management.
For suppliers and contractors operating in the broader petroleum refinery space, the stage breakdown of tracked projects is the more actionable intelligence. With 33 projects already in construction, procurement windows are open now across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Assam. The 53 projects under approvals represent a watch-list for those seeking to position bids and relationships ahead of final investment decisions. The Mining Projects sector overview on Projects India provides a consolidated view of activity across petroleum refinery and adjacent sub-sectors. There are currently no open India tenders recorded in the Mining Projects sector, making direct contract-tracking and early project identification the primary route to new business in this space.
Frequently asked questions
What is the JNPA digital twin project won by SoftTech Engineers?
SoftTech Engineers has won a Rs 92.95 crore digital twin project associated with JNPA (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority), as reported by Business Upturn on 17 September 2026. No further details on scope or timeline have been confirmed in available reporting.
How many petroleum refinery projects are currently tracked in India?
Projects India tracks 123 projects in the Petroleum Products [Refinery] sub-sector. Of these, 53 are under approvals, 33 are at construction stage, and 21 are at the planning stage, with Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh hosting the highest concentrations.
Which states have the most petroleum refinery projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Gujarat leads with 17 tracked petroleum refinery projects, followed by Maharashtra with 15, Andhra Pradesh with 14, Assam with 12, Tamil Nadu with 10, and Odisha with 9.
