India has achieved a significant milestone by exporting jet fuel (Aviation Turbine Fuel) to the United States’ West Coast for the first time. The shipment was sent to Chevron, a major US energy company, due to supply disruptions in California.
India Exports Jet Fuel to US West Coast for the First Time: Key Facts for Competitive Exams
Historic Shipment from Jamnagar
A total of 60,000 metric tons of jet fuel was shipped between 28 and 29 October from the Jamnagar refinery operated by Reliance Industries, one of the world’s largest refining hubs. The fuel is being transported by the tanker Hafnia Kallang, chartered by Castleton Commodities, and is expected to reach Los Angeles in early December.
Why Did the US Need to Import Jet Fuel?
The US import requirement arose after an operational incident at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, which processes 285,000 barrels per day. The outage reduced jet fuel output, and repairs are expected to continue until early 2026, creating a temporary fuel shortage on the West Coast.
Market Dynamics & Regional Alternatives
Although this export marks a historic first, experts believe regular Indian exports to the US West Coast are unlikely because cheaper supply routes exist from Northeast Asia, especially South Korea, where freight prices have remained stable. Jet fuel shipments from Northeast Asia recently reached a five-month high.
Fuel Prices & Supply Outlook
Jet fuel prices on the US West Coast have been trading higher than Singapore’s spot market, making imports from India economically viable during this disruption. With falling inventories and ongoing refinery repairs, the region may continue to rely on imported fuel in the short term.
Exam-Oriented Key Facts
- India exported 60,000 metric tons of jet fuel to the US West Coast for the first time.
- Shipment originated from Reliance Industries’ Jamnagar refinery.
- Import demand due to Chevron’s El Segundo refinery outage.
- US West Coast jet fuel inventories recently fell to a three-month low.
- Repairs at the Chevron facility expected to continue into early 2026.
Question & Answer
Q1. To which region did India export jet fuel for the first time?
(a) US East Coast
(b) US West Coast
(c) Europe
(d) Middle East
Answer: US West Coast
Q2. How much jet fuel did India export in this historic shipment?
(a) 25,000 metric tons
(b) 40,000 metric tons
(c) 60,000 metric tons
(d) 1,00,000 metric tons
Answer: 60,000 metric tons
Q3. From which refinery was the jet fuel shipment dispatched?
(a) Panipat refinery
(b) Jamnagar refinery
(c) Bina refinery
(d) Kochi refinery
Answer: Jamnagar refinery
Q4. Which company’s refinery outage created the need for imports in the US?
(a) ExxonMobil
(b) Shell
(c) BP
(d) Chevron
Answer: Chevron
Q5. When is the Hafnia Kallang tanker expected to reach Los Angeles?
(a) Early November
(b) Early December
(c) Late December
(d) January next year
Answer: Early December
Q6. Until when are repairs at the El Segundo refinery expected to continue?
(a) Early 2025
(b) Mid 2025
(c) Early 2026
(d) End of 2026
Answer: Early 2026
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