MUSCAT : Oman India Fertiliser Company (OMIFCO), one of the Gulf region’s largest fertiliser producers, expects no direct impact from ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and continues to operate at high efficiency levels as it moves ahead with plans for a public listing of 25 per cent of its shares, the company’s chief executive said.

In an exclusive interview with The Arabian Stories, Dr. Ahmed Al Marhoubi, Chief Executive Officer of OMIFCO, said the company’s strategic location in Oman has insulated it from disruptions affecting parts of the region.

“OMIFCO is not expected to be directly affected by the current geopolitical situation, largely due to our strategic location in the Sultanate of Oman,” Al Marhoubi said.

“Our facilities are situated outside the Strait of Hormuz, which provides an important logistical advantage.”

The comments come as companies across the Gulf closely monitor the impact of regional tensions on supply chains, shipping routes, energy markets and export operations.

Al Marhoubi said OMIFCO’s operational performance remains strong, with the company recording better results in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the same period last year.

“Our operational performance remains very strong and is maintaining the same high level of efficiency achieved last year. In fact, the first quarter of 2026 has delivered better results than the first quarter of 2025, with encouraging performance indicators across the business,” he said.

The CEO noted that shipping and export activities continue without interruption, enabling OMIFCO to serve customers across international markets.

“From a logistics perspective, both shipping and export operations continue to perform exceptionally well. Our products are reaching global markets without disruption, and our financial results remain promising, reflecting the resilience and strength of our operations despite the regional environment,” he said.

The positive outlook comes as OMIFCO prepares for a landmark initial public offering that will see 25 per cent of the company’s shares offered to investors through a listing on the Muscat Stock Exchange.

The proposed IPO is part of Oman’s broader privatisation programme and is expected to provide investors with exposure to a fully integrated fertiliser producer operating one of the largest fertiliser complexes in the Sultanate. Based in Sur Industrial City, OMIFCO operates two ammonia plants and two urea plants, supported by export-focused infrastructure, including a dedicated deep-water jetty that provides direct access to international markets.

OMIFCO was established as a joint venture between Oman’s energy group OQ and two Indian fertiliser cooperatives — Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) and Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited (KRIBHCO). The company has long supplied fertiliser products to India and other global markets under long-term commercial arrangements.

Al Marhoubi said OMIFCO remains focused on maintaining operational excellence, supporting food security through reliable fertiliser production and delivering long-term value to shareholders as it enters its next phase of growth as a publicly listed company.

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