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Business Update16 Mar 2026, 09:50 pm

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd Suspends PO Plant Operations Due to Middle East Crisis

AI Summary

Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd has announced a temporary disruption in the operations of its Propylene Oxide (PO) plant at Manali location. This decision comes after the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG) directed refineries and oil marketing companies to suspend supplies of crude-based petroleum products to downstream industries and prioritize their usage in LPG production. The stoppage of propylene supply, a key raw material for the PO plant, has led to this temporary shutdown, which is considered a force majeure event. The impact of this event is currently unquantifiable, and any further material updates will be promptly communicated to the Stock Exchanges.

Key Highlights

  • Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd suspends operations at its PO plant due to geopolitical issues in the Middle East
  • Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas directs refineries to suspend supplies of crude-based petroleum products to downstream industries
  • PO plant at Manali location experiences a temporary disruption due to propylene supply stoppage
  • The event is considered a force majeure, with unquantifiable impact
  • Further updates will be promptly communicated to the Stock Exchanges
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