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How will the transit halts of raw petroleum coke affect Assam?

Disruption in RPC movement may disturb Assam's refinery lifting cycle The prolonged transit halts of raw petroleum coke (RPC) at the Assam-West Bengal border pose a risk to the industrial operations within Assam. The RPC, which is a key raw material for calcined petroleum coke used in aluminium smelting, is sourced from Indian Oil Corporation refineries in Assam, including Guwahati, Digboi, and Bongaigaon. Industry representatives have warned that this disruption in movement could disturb the lifting cycle from Assam refineries and affect downstream industries.

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  • More than 300 lorries loaded with raw petroleum coke have been stopped at the Assam-West Bengal border for more than a fortnight.indiatimes.com
  • The raw petroleum coke (RPC) is sourced from IOCL refineries in Guwahati, Digboi, and Bongaigaon.indiatimes.com
  • The RPC is the key raw material for calcined petroleum coke, which is used in aluminium smelting and graphite electrode manufacturing.indiatimes.com
  • Industry representatives warned that disruption in RPC movement could disturb the lifting cycle from Assam refineries.indiatimes.com

Why it matters

The movement of raw petroleum coke is critical to the industrial ecosystem in Assam, as the RPC is a key raw material for calcined petroleum coke (CPC). CPC is essential for major downstream industries, including aluminium smelting and graphite electrode manufacturing, which rely on a consistent supply chain.

This situation highlights the vulnerability of industrial supply chains that rely on cross-state transit. The Barauni Calciners Association has sought urgent intervention from the Prime Minister’s Office after local representations failed to resolve the detention of legally documented consignments.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the government intervene to ensure the immediate movement of the stranded consignments?
  • How long will the current transit halt last, and what is the estimated financial impact on the refineries?

What would change this answer

The West Bengal authorities issue a written order or legal provision for the release of the trucks.The transit halts would likely end, immediately restoring the normal lifting cycle and production flow from Assam refineries.
The halt continues for several more weeks without resolution.The potential disruption to production at CPC units and downstream industries in Assam would become a confirmed, strong negative operational impact.

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