According to the South Pars Gas Complex, Hamid Rahimi, head of water treatment, power generation and steam operations at Refinery 10, said a series of key repairs, preventive actions and innovative operations enabled the refinery to boost its fresh water output from 130 cubic meters per hour to 200 cubic meters per hour, ensuring stable water supply for all processing units.

Rahimi highlighted the importance of water production infrastructure at Refinery 10, noting that the facility operates three desalination units, each of which has undergone acid washing twice in recent years.

He said that this year, refinery maintenance teams successfully completed the full replacement of tubes in the first desalination package, which has now returned to service at its designed capacity. This upgrade has played a major role in improving efficiency and stabilizing fresh water production.

Rahimi added that tube replacements for the second and third packages are scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Once finished, the refinery’s water output will return to its original design capacity, fully securing the water supply network. He noted that current fresh water production already exceeds operational demand, reflecting the stable and effective performance of the refinery’s water treatment systems.

He emphasized that regular acid washing, continuous monitoring of chemical quality and consumption, and preventive maintenance remain essential to maintaining stability and improving the efficiency of fresh water production at Refinery 10.