Krishak Bharati Co-operative (Kribhco) has invited international bids for selecting EPC contractors for its proposed fertiliser project at Hazira in Gujarat. The gas-based plant with a capacity of 10,56,000 tonne of urea and 6,10,500 tonne of ammonia is expected to be commissioned by 2007, with physical work expected in October 2004. The Rs.1,655 crore project will have a debt equity ratio of 2:1.

Last date for submission of bids is 5 May 2004.

Project Development India (PDIL) would be the consultant for augmentation of offshore facilities. The project would have mulitple option for procurement of gas from Petronet LNG, Shell LNG, Reliance Industries or Gail. The company has approached the Ministry of Environment & Forest for clearance. The environment impact analysis and risk analysis reports have already been submitted to the Gujarat Pollution Control Board.