Did the naphtha pipeline blast at Haldia Petrochemicals affect its polymer production?

No, the naphtha pipeline blast did not affect polymer output. According to multiple sources close to the company, the cracker continued operating normally because it is fed by two pipelines and the second remained fully operational; additionally, the plant holds around one month of naphtha inventory, ensuring uninterrupted feedstock supply to the steam cracker.

What was the immediate impact of the June 30 naphtha pipeline blast on Haldia Petrochemicals' steam cracker operations?

There was no impact on steam cracker operations: the incident occurred at a naphtha discharge pipeline outside the plant, and the cracker — which is fed by two pipelines — continued running normally using the unaffected pipeline, while a vessel was redirected to another berth to continue naphtha discharge.