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Reduction of Flare Gas Emissions Aimed at Environmental Conservation

Reduction of Flare Gas Emissions Aimed at Environmental Conservation
(Tuesday, July 11, 2023) 23:16

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) and the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) have examined strategies and plans to reduce flare gas emissions and manage carbon with the goal of safeguarding national interests and reducing crude oil sales.

In a meeting held in the presence of the Production Control Manager of the NPC and the executives of the NIGC, innovative approaches to carbon management, as well as the reduction of flare gases and their utilization in petrochemical complexes, were discussed.

During the meeting, Bijan Chegeni, the Production Control Manager of the NPC, emphasized the need for optimal utilization of flare gases to protect the environment.

He stated, "The use of these gases for petrochemical production and environmental preservation should be prioritized, and in this regard, sharing experiences and achievements between the National Petrochemical Company and the NIGC can lead to desirable results."

He further highlighted the importance of convergence among all sectors of the oil industry in reducing flare gas emissions and managing carbon, in line with the policies set forth by the Minister of Petroleum and the efforts of the Deputy Minister of Petroleum and the CEO of the NPC.

Chegeni stated, "The NIGC has had valuable experiences in this field in recent years, and holding joint meetings will enhance synergy and facilitate the transfer of successful experiences."

Continuing his remarks, the Production Control Manager of the NPC added, "The petrochemical industry has played a role in reducing flare gas emissions, alongside gas refineries, and significant progress has been made by petrochemical complexes in Bandar Imam, Tabriz, Shazand, Bushehr, Urmia, Bistoon Zagros, and Bu Ali, among several others, in the field of flare gases."

Furthermore, during the meeting, colleagues from the NIGC presented a report on the company's achievements and successful performance, and discussions were held to optimize and utilize the gained experiences effectively.

Both parties emphasized the continuation of mutual cooperation between the NPC and the NIGC.

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