ONGC PetroAdditions Limited (OPaL), a subsidiary of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, has reported operational disruptions at its petrochemical facility in Dahej after receiving a force majeure notice from its gaseous feed suppliers.
The situation has arisen due to supply interruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which have disrupted vessel movements through key maritime routes and affected the availability of rich LNG supplies.
OPaL stated that its gaseous feed suppliers issued a force majeure notice following shutdowns caused by the shortage of rich liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The lack of gas feedstock has resulted in a complete cut-off of gaseous inputs and restricted availability of liquid feedstock required for the plant’s operations.
The disruption has affected the company’s petrochemical complex in Dahej, Gujarat, where cracker plant operations have been scaled down significantly.
With reduced feedstock availability, production at the cracker unit has declined, creating downstream effects across multiple petrochemical product lines manufactured at the facility.
During the disruption period, OPaL indicated that dispatches and shipments both to and from the Dahej facility could face delays or interruptions.
The company added that the overall impact of the force majeure situation on its operations cannot yet be precisely estimated. It is continuing to monitor developments and has stated it will update stock exchanges if there are material changes.
The production disruption has been linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has affected vessel movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
This maritime route is a key corridor for global energy shipments, including LNG cargoes. Any interruption to shipping traffic through the strait can influence supply availability for industrial users across several regions.
Meanwhile, the parent company Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited reported improved financial performance for the third quarter of FY26.
For the nine months ended December, the company recorded:
Profit attributable to the company’s owners increased by about 17% year-on-year to ₹10,016 crore during the third quarter.
Shares of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited were trading around ₹276 on 6 March 2026 at 11:40 AM.
The stock opened at ₹279.95, reached a high of ₹279.95, and recorded an intraday low of ₹271.15. The price reflected a marginal decline compared with the previous closing level of ₹276.35 on the BSE Limited.
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The force majeure notice issued to OPaL highlights how geopolitical developments can influence industrial supply chains. Disruptions to LNG availability and shipping routes have affected operations at the Dahej petrochemical complex, leading to reduced production and potential shipment delays. The company continues to assess the operational impact while monitoring developments related to energy supply and regional shipping routes.
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Published on: Mar 6, 2026, 11:51 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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