Ali Rabani, NPC’s director of energy consumption optimization, said the company is currently overseeing 84 projects within the petrochemical industry and 12 additional projects outside the sector. The initiatives range from flare gas recovery and operational process improvements to equipment upgrades and the deployment of advanced technologies.

He said the projects, which require an estimated $20 million in investment, are expected to deliver annual gas savings of around 250 million cubic meters when facilities operate at full capacity.

Rabani described the adjustment of operational parameters as one of the most effective and cost-efficient energy-saving measures, comparing it to responsible energy use in households. He said simple changes in industrial operating conditions can reduce energy consumption to levels even lower than original design standards.

According to Rabani, flare gas recovery and reinjection, optimization of operational parameters, and improvements in work processes account for approximately 60% of energy savings achieved in the petrochemical industry.

He noted that the Standard Specific Consumption (SSC) benchmark varies across industries and products. For example, ammonia and urea production each have distinct consumption benchmarks measured on a per-ton basis.

Rabani added that 76% of petrochemical processes currently meet established consumption standards, underscoring the sector’s position as a leader in energy efficiency and responsible energy use.