Iran (IMNA) - Hamidreza Saghafi, head of Petropars Group, stated that the successful launch of both units highlights Iran’s technical self-reliance and its determination to strengthen energy infrastructure despite regional instability and external pressures.
“The launch of the third train enabled the start of gas exports from Phase 14,” Saghafi explained. “This achievement, coming shortly after the fourth train was brought online, is a powerful symbol of Iranian expertise and organizational cohesion. It reflects our commitment to energy security and national resilience.”
Earlier this month, Petropars announced the successful commissioning of the fourth sweetening train, which added 14.2 million cubic meters per day to Iran’s processing capacity at Phase 14. The company noted that this unit began operation months ahead of schedule, thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of engineers and workers.
With both the third and fourth trains now active, Phase 14 is nearing its full design capacity. Petropars projects that the refinery will process 2 billion cubic feet per day of sour gas upon full completion, producing 50 million cubic meters per day of sweet gas for domestic use and export.
Saghafi praised the collective efforts of Petropars staff, POMC management, and other stakeholders, emphasizing their “technical competence and sense of national duty” in transforming an ambitious goal into reality.
“In the face of complex challenges, including sanctions and regional threats, we have not only maintained progress but accelerated it,” he said. “This is not just an industrial accomplishment — it’s a national triumph.”
He underscored that these recent milestones at Phase 14 are integral to Iran’s broader strategy to achieve energy independence, boost export capacity, and stabilize the domestic supply of gas, condensate, and petrochemical feedstock.
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