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Iran Bracing to Launch New Petchem Plants in Mahshahr

Iran Bracing to Launch New Petchem Plants in Mahshahr
(Tuesday, December 12, 2023) 13:23

TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- Deputy Minister of Petroleum and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company announced the impending launch of two petrochemical projects in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran.

During a visit to various petrochemical projects in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone, Morteza Shahmirzai stated, "With the efforts made in the 'production growth, inflation control' year, the Ethylene Oxide unit of Marun Petrochemical Plant and the Nahal Asmari Petrochemical plant are soon to commence operations."

The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company added, "The Ethylene Oxide unit of Marun Petrochemical Plant is currently over 99% complete, utilizing the capabilities of domestic manufacturers, poised for full operation, expected to be officially inaugurated during this auspicious decade of Fajr."

Furthermore, he announced the trial production of the glycerin pharmaceutical unit by PetroNad Asia, stating, "With the production of this product, a significant portion of the country's pharmaceutical needs will be met, reducing dependence on imports."

The Deputy Minister of Petroleum emphasized, "The semi-finished projects must progress through dedicated efforts and round-the-clock work to complete their construction phases and enter the production cycle. Project managers should prioritize planning and necessary follow-ups for their entry into the production phase."

Morteza Shahmirzai, the Deputy Minister of Petroleum and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, concluded a three-day operational visit last week (from the 14th to the 16th of Azar) to various petrochemical projects including Islam Abad Petrochemicals, Dehloran, a plant producing various catalysts for polymer processes and chemicals in Khorramabad, as well as petrochemical complexes located in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone.

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