Complete Profile of Amir Kabir Petrochemical Company

As a key player in Iran’s petrochemical industry, the company’s core mission is to convert light and heavy hydrocarbon feedstock into a broad portfolio of high-value products, including various grades of Low-Density, Linear Low-Density, and High-Density Polyethylene, as well as Butadiene. With a commitment to quality and market responsiveness, Amir Kabir Petrochemical is a vital link in the global polymer supply chain.

Amir Kabir Petrochemical Company was established in 1998 as part of Iran’s strategic plan to expand its downstream petrochemical capacity and diversify its product portfolio. Located in Site 4 of the Bandar Imam Special Economic Zone, the complex was designed to be one of the country’s most versatile olefin producers.

The company’s strategic objectives are centered around:

• Product Diversification: Producing a wide slate of polyethylene grades to cater to various manufacturing sectors, from film and packaging to pipes and injection molding.
• Market Leadership: Maintaining a strong presence in both domestic and key export markets across Asia, Europe, and Africa.
• Operational Excellence: Maximizing production efficiency and plant availability through continuous process optimization.
• Sustainable Growth: Committing to environmental standards and developing new, high-performance products to meet evolving market demands.

AKPC’s strategic location in the Bandar Imam Petrochemical Special Economic Zone on the Persian Gulf coast offers significant advantages:

• Feedstock Flexibility: Easy access to both gas-based (Ethane) and liquid-based (Naphtha) feedstock from nearby refineries and gas processing plants.
• Export Infrastructure: Direct access to the port facilities at Bandar Imam, enabling efficient and large-scale exports to global destinations.
• Synergy with Industry: Being part of a major petrochemical hub allows for synergy with other producers, suppliers, and service providers.

Arya Sasol’s complex is strategically located in the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) in Assaluyeh, on the coast of the Persian Gulf. This location provides significant logistical and operational advantages:

• Feedstock Proximity: Direct access to a secure and abundant supply of ethane from the adjacent South Pars gas processing facilities.
• Export Access: Proximity to major international shipping lanes via its own dedicated jetty and the Pars Petrochemical Port, facilitating efficient and cost-effective exports to global markets.
• Integrated Infrastructure: Access to the zone’s centralized utilities, transport links, and support services, enhancing operational efficiency.

Amir Kabir is well-known for its extensive range of polyethylene products, catering to a vast array of applications. Its Butadiene is also a key product for the synthetic rubber industry.

Amir Kabir Petrochemical Company utilizes world-class technologies from leading international licensors to ensure high product quality and process efficiency.

• Olefin Unit: The steam cracker unit is based on Technip technology, designed to be flexible in its use of both gas and liquid feedstock.
• LDPE Unit: The Low-Density Polyethylene plant operates under license from BP (Innovene) technology, known for producing high-quality film grades.
• LLDPE/HDPE Unit: This is a swing plant that can produce both LLDPE and HDPE, using the advanced Spherilene gas-phase technology licensed from LyondellBasell.
• Butadiene Unit: The butadiene extraction unit uses technology licensed from BASF.

• Head Office Address: No. 14, 3rd St., Ghaem Magham Farahani St., Tehran, Iran.
• Plant Address: Site 4, Petrochemical Special Economic Zone, Bandar Imam Khomeini, Khuzestan, Iran.
• Phone (Tehran): +98 21 8855 4640
• Email: info@akpc.ir
• Official Website: http://www.akpc.ir/en/