{"id":16279,"date":"2025-12-06T03:44:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T03:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=16279"},"modified":"2025-12-06T03:55:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T03:55:10","slug":"completion-of-flare-gas-recovery-chain-at-bidboland-refinery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/16279\/","title":{"rendered":"Completion of flare gas recovery chain at Bidboland refinery"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said the Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refining Complex, the country\u2019s largest flare gas recovery project, is now receiving 80% of its feedstock capacity and is supporting petrochemical plants.<\/p>\n

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According to NPC, Hassan Abbaszadeh said Friday during a visit by members of Parliament\u2019s oversight committee for the oil, gas and petrochemical industry that the complex plays a vital role in the nation\u2019s energy sector. \u201cToday was a truly gratifying day for me, as I was present at the largest flare gas recovery project and one of the most extensive social responsibility initiatives of the oil industry,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh said the Bidboland complex has brought most of its capacity online. \u201cBased on the latest reports, the refinery is currently receiving 80% of its feedstock. Once flare gas collection is completed, capacity will reach 100%. This will allow the complex to fully support growth and development across the value-creating petrochemical industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

He highlighted the daily recovery of roughly 600 million cubic feet of flare gas as one of the project\u2019s core targets. \u201cThis is among the president\u2019s and the oil minister\u2019s key directives, ensuring that valuable flare gas enters the production chain rather than being burned,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

$5b invested in flare gas recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh pointed to the development of a propane-to-propylene project next to the Bidboland complex. He said the project, now under active development, will accelerate further once new financing is secured through the issuance of foreign-currency Murabaha bonds and is expected to approach startup soon.<\/p>\n

He added that the project will reduce raw material exports and create significant employment in the region, especially in downstream industries. He described polypropylene as one of the petrochemical sector\u2019s most strategic products, with a broad value chain.<\/p>\n

The CEO said total investment in the Bidboland project chain exceeds $5 billion, adding that flare gas collection and transmission alone\u2014excluding refinery equipment\u2014has cost $1.1 billion. \u201cFortunately, this segment of the project has made substantial progress,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

A key step toward carbon-reduction commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh said flare gas recovery is among the most complex operations in the oil industry. Some flares, he noted, have been in service for more than 70 years. Connecting them to the recovery network has required long-distance pipelines and multiple compressors. \u201cThanks to nonstop efforts by specialists, a large portion of these flares has now been connected,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He said the project involves collecting gas from 57 flares. So far, 14 have been extinguished, with their gas routed for processing. The remaining flares are being connected rapidly, and most operations are expected to be completed by the end of next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis project alone fulfills a major share of Iran\u2019s obligations in reducing carbon emissions and meeting environmental commitments,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

1.5 bcf of gas recovery across four major projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh highlighted four major flare gas recovery projects, noting that together they will collect 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas per day, equivalent to 42 million cubic meters, significantly reducing the country\u2019s gas supply imbalance.<\/p>\n

He listed the projects as follows:<\/p>\n

\u00a0Bidboland Persian Gulf, the largest flare recovery and processing project;<\/p>\n

\u00a0The Persian Gulf Gas Refinery as the parent project;<\/p>\n

\u00a0A flare gas recovery project in Behbahan and Khuzestan;<\/p>\n

\u00a0A project to improve flare performance and supply feedstock to Maroun Petrochemical Co.<\/p>\n

He said the Persian Gulf project alone recovers 240 million cubic feet of gas per day, most of which is already online and providing feedstock to the Bandar Imam petrochemical complexes.<\/p>\n

Feedstock shortages leave 22% of industry capacity idle<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh said the biggest challenge of the petrochemical sector\u2019s seventh development plan is feedstock supply. \u201cCurrently, 22% of petrochemical capacity is idle due to feedstock shortages. Flare gas recovery is the most reliable and sustainable solution to supplying feedstock for this strategic industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that in the first year of the seventh plan, all assigned tasks for the petrochemical sector were completed. In the second year, 10 of the 15 targeted projects\u2014intended to add 7 million tons of nominal capacity\u2014have been completed, and another is expected to come online by June.<\/p>\n

He also noted the implementation of gas-consumption optimization programs in cold provinces. Last year, pilot projects in five provinces, carried out with the participation of two petrochemical complexes, helped reduce consumption and secure feedstock. Similar projects are underway this year. He said switching power plant feedstock to LNG is also an important strategy for freeing up gas for the petrochemical sector.<\/p>\n

Weekly presidential oversight to accelerate flare recovery<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbaszadeh said the government is strongly focused on recovering associated petroleum gas. \u201cThe president holds special meetings with senior oil industry managers every Wednesday, stressing the need to expedite flare-related projects. This approach has significantly accelerated progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that large teams of specialists are active across Ragh-Sefid, Ahvaz, Gostares, Omidieh and other areas, creating substantial direct and indirect employment and activating a chain of industrial and service opportunities in Khuzestan Province.<\/p>\n

The CEO concluded by thanking investors and project teams. \u201cFlare gas recovery not only secures feedstock for petrochemical complexes but also reduces air pollution in one of the country\u2019s most sensitive provinces. This project is a valuable gift from the oil and petrochemical industry to the people of Khuzestan and neighboring regions.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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