Why has Haldia Petrochemicals (HPL) shifted to sourcing naphtha from Oman?

HPL has turned to Oman for naphtha to compensate for supply shortfalls from Kuwait and Qatar, which are linked to disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict; Oman’s loading ports lie outside the conflict zone and have remained largely unaffected, making it a reliable alternative source.

What evidence confirms HPL’s recent naphtha import from Oman?

According to cargo-tracking data from consultancy Energy Aspects, the medium-range tanker Rarity loaded approximately 23,000 metric tons (201,000 barrels) of naphtha for HPL in late March and discharged it at the Haldia terminal on April 13.

India's HPL Turns to Oman Naphtha as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supplies

May 13, 2026

India's Haldia Petrochemicals is sourcing naphtha from Oman after Middle East conflicts disrupted supplies from Kuwait and Qatar. The company is exploring multiple options to maintain feedstock for its ethylene cracker amid regional instability.

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2026-05-13

India's HPL Turns to Oman Naphtha as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supplies

India's HPL Turns to Oman Naphtha as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Supplies

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