Iran Completes Major Overhauls of 35 South Pars Platforms

“Out of 37 production platforms, 35 platforms were included in the major overhaul program for the current year,” said Sepahdar Abbaszadeh.

“This program was completed without incident and in full, and about 150,000 man-hours of activity were spent by colleagues to complete the project,” he added.

Noting this year's major overhaul program started early April and continued until October 19, he said, “These measures have prepared Pars Oil and Gas Company to fulfill production commitments in the cold season.”

An Iranian official announced in January that the South Pars filed was providing 73% of the country’s needed gas.

“Today, the complex is producing 73% of the country’s gas,” said Saeed Heidari, the commercial manager of the South Pars Gas Complex.

He highlighted that over 95% of the strategic parts and equipment needed for the South Pars Gas Complex refineries have now been localized.

“We expect that, with the excellent cooperation of domestic manufacturers and producers, this capability will reach 100% this year,” Heidari said.

He added that in collaboration with 120 domestic and new technology-based firms (NTBFs), over 11,500 essential equipment data-x-items and goods have been localized for the South Pars refineries.

Heidari stated that domestic manufacturers have consistently proven to be a strong pillar of support for the South Pars Gas Complex.

He emphasized that the complex’s management has prioritized leveraging the capabilities of knowledge-based companies and domestic manufacturers.

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