Fire at Haldia Petrochemicals Leaves Several Injured; Operations Remain Unaffected
Despite the fire, Haldia Petrochemicals confirmed that production activities at the site have not been impacted. Operations continue normally across the complex, with no interruption reported in manufacturing processes.
The facility houses a 700,000 tons/year ethylene cracker, which supplies feedstock for the production of polyethylene, polypropylene, and various downstream petrochemical products. The company stated that all key units remain operational, ensuring continued output from the site.
Haldia Petrochemicals also emphasized its focus on employee and community safety and said it is working closely with relevant authorities during the investigation. Any necessary corrective or preventive measures will be implemented based on the findings.
At present, the incident is not expected to affect regional petrochemical supply, as production remains stable and no shutdowns have been reported. Market participants are likely to monitor developments closely, although current indications suggest no immediate impact on polymer availability.
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