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The refinery was conceptualized in the 1960s because Bandar Abbas's location, which is strategically situated near the [[Persian Gulf]], was chosen for its deep-water access and proximity to crude oil reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery |url=https://www.oiecgroup.com/en/Bandar%20Abbas%20Oil%20Refinery.html |url-status= |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=OIEC Group}}</ref> |
The refinery was conceptualized in the 1960s because Bandar Abbas's location, which is strategically situated near the [[Persian Gulf]], was chosen for its deep-water access and proximity to crude oil reserves.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery |url=https://www.oiecgroup.com/en/Bandar%20Abbas%20Oil%20Refinery.html |url-status= |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=OIEC Group}}</ref> |
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A partnership between [[Snamprogetti]] and [[Chiyoda Corporation]] led to the construction of the refinery, with the Italian company responsible for engineering, procurement, and project supervision.<ref name=":0" /> |
A partnership between [[Snamprogetti]] and [[Chiyoda Corporation]] led to the construction of the refinery, with the Italian company responsible for engineering, procurement, and project supervision.<ref name=":0" /> It covers an area of 7 square kilometers, and processes heavy crude oil along with condensate transported from the Sarkhoon gas processing complex. |
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As of 2020, it is the third-largest refinery in Iran after Abadan and Isfahan refineries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Background Reference: Iran, Table 2. Oil refineries in Iran, 2020 |url=https://www.eia.gov/international/content/analysis/countries_long/Iran/pdf/iran_bkgd.pdf |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=[[Energy Information Administration]] |page=8}}</ref> Currently, it's stated capacity exceeds 320,000 barrels per day (BPD).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bandar Abbas Refinery - A Barrel Full |url=http://abarrelfull.wikidot.com/bandar-abbas-refinery |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=abarrelfull.wikidot.com}}</ref> |
As of 2020, it is the third-largest refinery in Iran after Abadan and Isfahan refineries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=Background Reference: Iran, Table 2. Oil refineries in Iran, 2020 |url=https://www.eia.gov/international/content/analysis/countries_long/Iran/pdf/iran_bkgd.pdf |access-date=15 January 2024 |website=[[Energy Information Administration]] |page=8}}</ref> Currently, it's stated capacity exceeds 320,000 barrels per day (BPD).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bandar Abbas Refinery - A Barrel Full |url=http://abarrelfull.wikidot.com/bandar-abbas-refinery |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=abarrelfull.wikidot.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:07, 15 June 2024
 Bandar Abbas Refinery (2017) | |
  Location of Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery | |
| Country | Iran |
|---|---|
| Province | Hormozgan province |
| City | Bandar Abbas |
| Coordinates | 27°10′27″N 56°04′42″E / 27.174184°N 56.078298°E |
| Refinery details | |
| Operator | National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company |
| Owner(s) | Ministry of Petroleum, Iran |
Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery, also known as Refinery No. 8, is situated near the city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran.
History
The refinery was conceptualized in the 1960s because Bandar Abbas's location, which is strategically situated near the Persian Gulf, was chosen for its deep-water access and proximity to crude oil reserves.[1]
A partnership between Snamprogetti and Chiyoda Corporation led to the construction of the refinery, with the Italian company responsible for engineering, procurement, and project supervision.[2] It covers an area of 7 square kilometers, and processes heavy crude oil along with condensate transported from the Sarkhoon gas processing complex.
As of 2020, it is the third-largest refinery in Iran after Abadan and Isfahan refineries.[3] Currently, it's stated capacity exceeds 320,000 barrels per day (BPD).[2]
Accidents
- In September 2023, during emergency repairs, five maintenance workers were involved in an accident, and one worker died.[4]
Gallery
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Bandar Abbas Refinery (2017)
References
- ^ "Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery". OIEC Group. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Bandar Abbas Refinery - A Barrel Full". abarrelfull.wikidot.com. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
- ^ "Background Reference: Iran, Table 2. Oil refineries in Iran, 2020" (PDF). Energy Information Administration. 16 July 2021. p. 8. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "One dead, four injured in incident at Iran's Bandar Abbas refinery -state news". Reuters. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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