Speaking to NIPNA, Farzinpour emphasized Arya Sasol's
commitment to pioneering safety and green industry practices. “We have always
strived to uphold the title of the 'Emerald of the Green Industry'. Our
approach is grounded in environmental responsibility, safety, and balanced
sustainable production,” he stated.
Digital Transformation and Process Safety
He pointed to the company's progress in digital
transformation, noting that efforts began two years ago with the Process Safety
Conference supported by the National Petrochemical Company. “This year, with
support from the Ministry of Petroleum, we are hosting the third edition of the
conference, aiming to advance process safety culture and achieve safe and
sustainable production,” he added.
According to Farzinpour, the online risk assessment model
integrates coded risk scenarios, sensor data, and risk significance levels to
enable real-time monitoring—particularly in critical units like Gas Compressor
301 in the olefin plant. “You can only manage what you understand. This system
allows us to track and control risk in real-time, which is a major
achievement.”
Toward Integrated AI-Driven Operations
He further stated that this tool will aid future
decision-making regarding AI integration and digital transformation. “With
these steps, we are on track to establish an integrated system capable of
leveraging artificial intelligence for production optimization by the end of
next year.”