According to Isfahan Oil Refining Co., Gholamreza Baqeri-Dizaj said some infrastructure projects were commissioned during the Ten-Day Dawn celebrations. He said the projects were implemented to ensure a stable supply of energy and utilities to downstream units, including the DHT, RHU and RFCC units, and play an effective role in improving product quality and sustaining production.

Baqeri-Dizaj noted structural differences between the refinery’s northern and southern units. Units on the northern side are older and primarily focused on gasoline and gasoil production. About 120,000 barrels per day of gasoil produced in the northern units is sent to the southern section for quality improvement, optimization and emissions reduction. Sulfur is removed in these units, and Euro 5-standard gasoil is produced.

Development Plans Underway

Baqeri-Dizaj emphasized that completing and supporting operating units and development projects remains a priority. He said maintaining current production levels requires extensive and reliable infrastructure, particularly in energy and utilities supply.

Providing an update on the RHU project, he said the first phase is expected to be commissioned by early 1406. The first batch of reactors has arrived at the site, the second batch has reached Bandar Abbas, and the company is awaiting delivery of the third batch.

He added that four of the project’s six compressors have been delivered to the site, with plans underway to transport the remaining two. Installation of heavy equipment, including high-pressure vessels, has begun, and several units have already been installed.

Execution Accelerates

Baqeri-Dizaj said contractual issues involving suppliers for the RFCC unit have been resolved, paving the way for accelerated construction and execution.

He said the Isfahan refinery is currently operating at full design capacity. He added that ongoing infrastructure and optimization projects will help ensure production stability while enhancing product quality, increasing added value and meeting the country’s future demand for petroleum products.