Digitalization: A strategic imperative for the future of petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The adoption of cutting-edge technologies and digitalization is a strategic necessity for the future of the petrochemical industry. Given its existing infrastructure and domestic technological capabilities, Iran can solidify its position in this global transformation by developing a cohesive strategy.

Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex ranks first in Iran’s petrochemical production

SHANA (Tehran) – The Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex produced more than 4.87 million tons of products in the Iranian calendar year 1403 (2024-25), achieving an 8% growth and securing the top production rank among Iran’s 72 active petrochemical plants, according to the National Petrochemical Company.

Iran ready to export petchem products to Africa

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president announced the country’s readiness to accelerate Africa’s industrial growth through petrochemical exports.

Stability in PVC market as Arvand Petrochemical boosts production

SHANA (Tehran) – Arvand Petrochemical has significantly increased production of various PVC grades by addressing challenges and implementing development strategies, playing a key role in stabilizing Iran’s PVC market.

Karun Petrochemical Complex sets monthly isocyanate production record

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Karun Petrochemical Complex announced that the facility broke Iran’s monthly isocyanate production record over the past four years.

Petchem industry development focused on southern coasts: NPC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the petrochemical industry is expanding along the coasts of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman due to favorable infrastructure and access to open waters, with new investors being concentrated in the Makoran region.

NPC: 18 petchem projects nearing operation

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) stated that the year 1404 (2025-2026) will be the peak year of the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), with around 18 projects worth a total of $5 billion set to become operational.

Petchem industry nears 100-m-ton production capacity: NPC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that the petrochemical industry is on the verge of reaching a production capacity of 100 million tons.

NPC head highlights leveraging strategic successes to advance petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the importance of the Petrochemical Industry Excellence Award, stating that the successful presence of petrochemical companies in various fields has driven industry players toward excellence and progress.

Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company exports grow by 44%

SHANA (Tehran) – Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company (BIPC) has broken its six-year export record in the first 11 months of this year (March 20, 2024-February 18, 2025).

Petrochemical industry capacity to increase by 37m tons

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that 28 petrochemical projects are currently underway in the Asaluyeh and Kangan regions.

Deputy oil minister stresses need to institutionalize AI in petrochemical industry

Hassan Abbaszadeh made the remarks on Saturday during a ceremony to sign a cooperation agreement for the development of an AI assistant for the petrochemical industry.

NPC:

Full capacity must be used to reduce unprocessed material sales

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) stated that the company is ready to support industry players working to complete the value chain, emphasizing the need to utilize all available capacities to reduce the sale of raw materials.

Kish can become petrochemical technology hub: Official

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Kish Free Zone Organization said Kish is well-positioned to become a technological hub for the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.

AI center for oil, gas industries to be built on Kish Island

SHANA (Tehran) – The Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy announced the construction of the first technology park and artificial intelligence (AI) center as a research and development hub for the oil and gas industries on Kish Island.

PGPIC:

Strengthening regulatory role key to resolving petchem value chain fragmentation

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) described the fragmentation of the petrochemical industry’s value chain as a major challenge, emphasizing that building consensus and strengthening the regulatory role, alongside a sustained focus on domestic production, are crucial solutions for the industry and the country’s economic growth.

Optimization plans offer quick solution for sustainable feedstock supply in petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) stressed that optimization projects are a faster and more effective way to secure gas savings for a sustainable feedstock supply to the petrochemical industry.

Iran’s petchem industry generates $16b despite sanctions: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliamentary Oversight Board on the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries announced that this year marks the 60th anniversary of Iran’s petrochemical industry, which has achieved the remarkable milestone of generating approximately $16 billion in revenue for the country despite sanctions.