The execution and excavation of the national desulfurization project of fuel oil (RCD) at Tabriz refinery, named after the esteemed martyr pilot Amir Sarlashkar Aziz Nasirzadeh, officially began on Saturday, November 6, 2026. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy for Coordination of Urban Affairs of East Azerbaijan Province, members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, the Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency of the province, and several senior provincial managers.
Project Details
Seyed Rahmani, the CEO of Tabriz Oil Refining Company, emphasized at the ceremony that the RCD project is a tangible manifestation of this company's commitment to fulfilling environmental responsibilities and sustainable development. With the implementation of this project, the goal is to completely eliminate high-sulfur fuel oil and produce low-sulfur fuel oil with a standard of less than 0.5% by weight, along with the daily recovery of 155 tons of sulfur.
Environmental and Economic Goals
Rahmani pointed out that one of the most important goals of this project is to reduce air pollution in Tabriz caused by the consumption of fuel oil in the Tabriz power plant. Stopping the production of high-sulfur fuel oil and providing clean fuel will be a fundamental step in protecting the health of citizens. Additionally, the economic dimensions and job creation of this project will boost the economy and support domestic production in East Azerbaijan Province.
This project, with an investment volume of over 500 million euros, will be executed on a land area of 12.1 hectares and with an excavation volume of 235,000 cubic meters using the E+EPC method. The processing units include hydrogen refining, sulfur recovery, sour water treatment, and amine, which will help optimize the refinery's product portfolio.
Regarding the financing of this project, Rahmani noted that the necessary resources will be provided from the collection of receivables from the government, 40% of the company's retained earnings, and also loans from domestic banks. This national project will continue its evolution without interruption.
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