China becomes self-sufficient in propylene production with Iranian methanol

China becomes self-sufficient in propylene production with Iranian methanol

Iran exports millions of tons of methanol to China annually at a meager profit, while the country has created hundreds of times more value added by converting the same methanol into propylene, the “petrochemical caviar,” and has achieved 96 percent self-sufficiency in propylene production. An opportunity that Iran could have used to complete its petrochemical value chain by investing in domestic MTP units and move from selling crude to creating sustainable wealth.

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Pazan Square became Iran’s largest onshore gas field

Pazan Square became Iran’s largest onshore gas field

Announcing the discovery of two petroleum and oil tanks in Pazan Square by the Minister of Petroleum, the director of the National Iranian Oil Company's exploration company, with the new volume, described the square as Iran's largest landfill field.
From Maroon Petrochemical’s Failed Experience Downstream to the Mist of Oblivion on the Propylene Chain

From Maroon Petrochemical’s Failed Experience Downstream to the Mist of Oblivion on the Propylene Chain

Energy expert Mustafa Saeedi, referring to Maroon Petrochemical's failed experience in entering downstream industries, emphasized that entering fields that are mainly carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises with teams of 20 to 30 people is harmful for petrochemicals. He criticized the neglect in developing the propylene chain and warned that the continuation of this trend will exacerbate dependence on imports of intermediate and final products.
Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical Plant to undergo overhaul

Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical Plant to undergo overhaul

Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical announced that starting October 4, some of the company's production units, including aromatics and paraxylene, will enter a major overhaul phase. The overhaul will last for 12 working days, but according to the company, it will not cause a complete stoppage of production and will not have a significant impact on the annual production plan.
Discovery of a gas field with reserves of 10 trillion cubic feet of gas

Discovery of a gas field with reserves of 10 trillion cubic feet of gas

The Minister of Oil announced the discovery of large gas and oil reserves in the Pazan field in southern Fars province, saying: "With reserves of 10 trillion cubic feet of gas, this field can play an important role in compensating for the country's energy imbalance in the coming years."
Removing production bottlenecks at Jam Petrochemical; increasing capacity and reducing the risk of emergency shutdowns

Removing production bottlenecks at Jam Petrochemical; increasing capacity and reducing the risk of emergency shutdowns

Removing production bottlenecks at Jam Petrochemical; Increasing capacity and reducing the risk of emergency shutdowns. With the new approach of Jam Petrochemical management in improving productivity and eliminating production bottlenecks, the project of installing and operating the strategic CE-8005A equipment as a parallel dryer in the polyethylene unit came to fruition and yielded significant results in production capacity and sustainability.