Getting to know Iran’s petrochemical holdings; this part of the Persian Gulf
Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Holding, as the second largest petrochemical holding in the Middle East and the largest player in this industry in Iran, plays a key role in meeting domestic needs and the international standing of this industry, with more than one-third of the nominal capacity of the country's petrochemical industry.
Meet Hengam Petrochemical, Iran’s newest urea producer
Located in the heart of the South Pars energy region, Hengem Petrochemical has not only become one of the largest producers of ammonia and urea in the country, but also, with the completion of its new phases, is ready to play a more important role in Iran's food security and foreign exchange earnings.
The dark fleet of Iran, Russia and Venezuela has reached nearly 1,000 ships
Bloomberg reported in a new report that nearly 978 tankers are operating in the so-called “dark fleet,” a network that supports oil exports from Iran, Venezuela and Russia and accounts for about 19 percent of the global fleet. The data comes as a large tanker was seized near Venezuela, which was previously under U.S. sanctions for its involvement in transporting Iranian oil.
Breaking News
Fajr Jam Refinery breathes new life; gas production increases by 10 percent
The operations manager of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced the start of the relocation of two 65-ton refrigeration exchangers; an operation aimed at restoring production capacity and increasing the sustainability of the gas sweetening process during the winter season.
Petrochemicals reach deprived areas; Kerman on the path to industrial development
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Industries Company announced the targeted development of the petrochemical industry in deprived provinces based on territorial planning and said: "Completing the value chain in the provinces in accordance with the climate, resources, and regional needs is on the agenda with the aim of balanced and sustainable development of the country."
Increase in Nowruz Field Oil Production by 1,500 Barrels with Successful Implementation of Submarine Cable Laying
The head of planning and coordination of port, marine and transportation operations at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company said: "By carrying out a 2-kilometer offshore cable laying operation between the Nowruz field and the wellhead platforms and providing the electricity needed by these platforms, the oil production of the Nowruz field increased by 1,500 barrels per day."
Currency price differences have increased demand for petrochemical product exports
The Secretary General of the Iranian Petrochemical Industry Employers' Association emphasized the necessity of completing the value chain in the petrochemical industry at the opening ceremony of the 19th Iran Plast Exhibition.
Shazand under the microscope: From the halt to gasoline exports to Afghanistan to the legacy of bus hires
In an interview with this media outlet, the CEO of Shazand Petrochemical Company described the company's most important recent challenge as the cessation of gasoline exports to Afghanistan, saying that as the country's standards became stricter, the export of 80-octane gasoline, which previously constituted an important part of Shazand's income, has been halted.
Polymers have replaced steel and wood in engineering industries
At the opening ceremony of the 19th Iran Plast, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Industries Company pointed out the status and importance of the petrochemical and polymer industries and said: Petrochemical products, especially polymers, play a key role in various industries and have a pervasive presence in our daily lives.
Investment surge in Assaluyeh; 38 petrochemical projects to be put into operation within the next 5 years
The Deputy Director of Planning and Economic Development of the Pars Special Zone Organization announced the issuance of 38 investment licenses in petrochemical plants with an annual capacity of 43 million tons in the Pars Special Zone, saying: "These projects will be put into operation in the next five years."
Get to know one of the largest refineries in Iran: Isfahan Oil Refinery
Isfahan Oil Refining Company (EORC) is one of the largest refineries in Iran, having started its activities in the field of crude oil refining in 1979 and today produces about 22% of the country's petroleum products. With a refining capacity of 375,000 barrels per day, the company has a wide variety of petroleum products and feedstock for downstream industries.
Gas Imbalance: A Structural Challenge for Iran’s Energy Industry Until 2015
Iran stands at an important crossroads in the history of its gas industry; either it can transform gas into an engine of economic development through fundamental reforms in consumption and policymaking, or it will face a widespread crisis in energy supply by continuing the current pattern.
Iranian Petrochemicals at the Crossroads of Development and Environment; Overcoming the Crisis with New Technologies
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Industries Company estimated the value of polymers produced in industrialized and developed countries at about $2,000 per ton and said: "Iran's petrochemical industry must move beyond the chemical sector and move towards creating more added value by producing polymer materials; the total capacity of polymers is currently only about 10 million tons."
