Zagros Methanol Petrochemical Complex Profile
The Zagros Methanol Petrochemical Complex, located in Asaluyeh, Iran, is one of the largest methanol production facilities in the world, with an annual capacity of 5.25 million tons. Operated by Marun Petrochemical Company, it plays a pivotal role in Iran’s petrochemical exports and the global methanol market.
Project Specification
Key Specifications
Technology:
- Utilizes TOPSØE methanol synthesis technology (Denmark)
- Natural gas-based feedstock from South Pars gas field
- World-class energy efficiency benchmarks
Production Units:
- 3 parallel methanol trains (1.75 million tons/year each)
- Purity: 99.85% AA grade methanol
- By-products: Hydrogen, fuel gas
Infrastructure:
- Dedicated jetty and storage facilities (500,000 m³ capacity)
- Pipeline connections to South Pars gas fields
Project Details
Project Details
Catalyst management (Cu-Zn-Al catalysts in converters)
Corrosion control in synthesis loops
Large-scale water treatment requirements
Development Potential:
☆ Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) conversion projects
☆ Carbon capture integration (potential 1.2 million tons CO₂/year)
☆ Marine fuel bunkering initiatives
Technical Highlights:
- Process Conditions:
- Reformer pressure: 40 bar
- Synthesis pressure: 100 bar
- Steam reforming temperature: 850-900°C
- Energy Consumption:
- 7.5-8.0 Gcal/ton methanol (industry benchmark: 8.5 Gcal)
- 28 MW power generation from waste heat recovery
Market Position:
- Supplies 30% of Iran’s methanol exports
- Key export markets: China, India, Southeast Asia
- JV discussions for blue methanol projects
SEC Scope:
- Design + Procurement + Fabrication Drawing Preparation + Material take-off for 106 Units Air Cooler 2,200 Tons
Fabrication Drawing Preparation for 3 3 Units Storage Tank 450 Tons