Parsian Gas Refinery is operating based on local knowledge and digital transformation. Almdar Babaei, the CEO of this refinery, provided explanations regarding localization and the first-time manufacturing of strategic equipment, mentioning the domestic production of strategic valves, compressor parts, pumps, heat exchangers, and an online monitoring system for stack emissions (CEMS).
Digital Transformation and Increased Resilience
Babaei stated: "The design and development of internal software for evaluating equipment service delivery, the construction of dew point and gas analyzers, the supply of domestic thermal oil, and the design of a cleaning robot for catch basins are among the actions taken in this area." He also considered digital transformation essential for transitioning to data-driven management and added that the digital transformation task force is implementing measures such as the establishment of an intelligent engineering document management system (EDMS) and the automation of inspection processes.
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Research and Development at the Refinery
The CEO of Parsian Gas Refinery pointed to the role of research and development in solving operational challenges, stating: "Research and development projects are carried out in collaboration with scientific centers such as the Oil Industry Research Institute and Shiraz University." He also mentioned identifying destruction mechanisms and investigating the causes of corrosion in air cooler tubes as some of the research projects, considering their results effective in increasing equipment lifespan.
Babaei further referred to the refinery's production performance in the first six months of this year, saying: "The total processed gas and the volume of sweet gas injected into the national grid have increased." He also reported continuous production and delivery of gas condensates to consumption points and neighboring refineries, emphasizing that this performance is the result of operational continuity and the efforts of employees under various conditions.
He also highlighted the importance of environmental protection, stating: "Projects to reduce flaring, modify flare networks, and recycle flare gases are effective actions in this regard."
Finally, Babaei emphasized the refinery's goal of achieving operational excellence and implementing green and smart refinery models, adding that Parsian Gas Refinery is committed to protecting environmental resources and fulfilling social responsibilities.
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