Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Special Task Force on Flare
Gas Management and Reduction, Abbaszadeh emphasized the industry's dual focus
on environmental stewardship and resource optimization. “Implementing
strategies to capture flare gas not only safeguards the environment but also
provides a valuable feedstock to strengthen the value chain within the
petrochemical sector,” he said.
The session featured an analytical presentation by NPC’s HSE
management team, outlining the current state of flaring across petrochemical complexes.
Key discussions included Iran's global and regional standing in flaring,
detailed assessments of flare gas composition (CO2, CH4, N2, H2, CO, C2H6, and
others), and environmental and production metrics from flaring activities in
the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone in Asaluyeh.
The task force reviewed the economic implications of wasted flare gas,
its environmental impact, and opportunities enabled by Iran's seventh
development plan, which prioritizes petrochemical investments in gas fields and
flare gas recovery projects.
This initiative builds on a resolution from a recent technical meeting
involving senior NPC executives, which called for the establishment of a
specialized working group. The group will focus on production control, health,
safety, and environmental management, as well as energy optimization and
investment opportunities in flare gas recovery.
“By addressing flare gas emissions comprehensively, the industry not
only meets its environmental obligations but also enhances operational
efficiency and creates a sustainable pathway for future growth,” Abbaszadeh
concluded.