The acting manager of the First South Pars Refinery announced the successful completion of the complex's capital overhaul in just one week, noting that the facility is ready for sustainable production during the cold season.
According to Mehr News Agency, citing the Public Relations Department of the South Pars Gas Complex, Akbar Golami reported on the capital repair conducted from July 10 to July 16. He specified that thanks to meticulous planning and the mobilization of specialized capacities and resources during this period, numerous important repair, preventive, and operational tasks were completed. The goal of these measures was to increase equipment reliability, improve readiness for operation, and ensure continuous production.
During the work, catalysts in the mercaptan removal blocks on two gas lines were replaced, and safety valves on operating units were calibrated to enhance safety and guarantee proper equipment function.
The acting manager of the First South Pars Refinery continued his report by listing other significant measures taken during this maintenance cycle. These included replacing the jacket line of the sulfur utilization block, as well as performing planned periodic and annual maintenance on export and propane compressors on two gas lines, and regular maintenance of steam boilers and water desalination units in auxiliary blocks.
Golami emphasized the importance of stable energy and electricity supply for the refinery. In the energy sector, checks and preventive maintenance were carried out on generators, charging devices for power plants were replaced, and UPS units were replaced at LAR stations 3 and 4. Furthermore, a Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) program was implemented for electrical and measuring equipment on the gas line LAR stations to prevent failures and increase equipment reliability.
He also reported on work to eliminate leaks in the caustic lines of the gasification block. As part of this maintenance program, repairs and replacements of faulty parts of amine and glycol pumps were carried out, which plays a significant role in increasing the readiness and reliability of technological equipment.
The acting manager of the First South Pars Refinery highlighted the complex's approach to maximizing the use of internal capabilities. He noted that achieving such a volume of specialized tasks in a short time was possible due to coordinated planning, the technical knowledge of qualified personnel, and the involvement of domestic companies and manufacturers.
Akbar Golami added that during this capital repair, special attention was paid to the capabilities of local specialists and Iranian goods and equipment. Efforts were made to utilize the potential of domestic producers and suppliers, as well as to reduce dependence on foreign sources, which contributes to the development of domestic production and ensures continuous sustainable production.
Referring to the work of 200 qualified and efficient employees during the repair period, he stated that these specialists, working around the clock and adhering to safety requirements, played a decisive role in the successful execution of the maintenance program. All activities were carried out with the aim of restoring equipment to optimal operating conditions and increasing the readiness of the refinery.
The acting manager of the First South Pars Refinery reminded that carrying out these repair and preventive measures is an effective step toward increasing equipment reliability, minimizing the risk of unplanned shutdowns, and preparing the plant for the upcoming cold months.
Golami concluded that after the successful completion of the capital repair and the restoration of equipment and operating units to the best conditions, the First South Pars Refinery is ready to perform its function at maximum capacity and with confidence in the process of continuous production, processing, and stable supply of natural gas to the national grid.