At the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Jam Petrochemical announced the finalization of technical negotiations for the replacement of liquid feed furnace burners in the olefin unit. Khalil Azizi, Deputy Director of Engineering and Projects at the company, stated that these negotiations have concluded and Jam Petrochemical is awaiting financial proposals this month.
Details of Technical Negotiations and Project Goals
Azizi further discussed the areas of cooperation to increase the capacity of the olefin unit, emphasizing that this topic is separately on the agenda of negotiations with Chinese companies. Among the priorities of these negotiations are addressing production bottlenecks, stabilizing production, and reducing operational costs. The technical and executive capabilities of the negotiating companies are evaluated based on the needs of the complex and their history of implementing similar projects.
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He also noted that the quality and reliability of equipment, execution timelines, support services, safety requirements, and operating and maintenance costs are also considered in this evaluation. This action is designed to optimize the production process and increase productivity at Jam Petrochemical.
Review of New Projects and Strengthening Production
Azizi referred to the examination of three other projects: production of flakes from heavy polyethylene wax, production of black masterbatch, and construction of an air separation unit. In assessing these projects, the technical feasibility and economic justification alongside market and customer needs are reviewed. These projects aim to strengthen production capacity and develop the market.
The Deputy Director of Engineering and Projects at Jam Petrochemical emphasized that sustainable production in the olefin unit helps ensure a continuous supply of raw materials for polymer units and better utilization of existing production flows can provide the basis for offering higher value-added products.
The ninth China International Import Expo is being held from November 5 to 10, 2026, in Shanghai, hosting 4,142 foreign exhibitors from 162 countries and regions.
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