Iran Commissions First Domestically-Built Cryogenic Marine Loading Arm

Iran Commissions First Domestically-Built Cryogenic Marine Loading Arm
(Tuesday, May 27, 2025) 09:41

ASALUYEH (NIPNA) - Iran has officially commissioned its first domestically-designed and manufactured cryogenic marine loading arm, marking a major step in localizing high-tech equipment for the country’s petrochemical industry.

The advanced unit—successfully designed, constructed, and installed by Iranian specialists—was formally delivered to the Petrochemical Terminals and Tanks Company (PTTC) in Asaluyeh, southern Iran.

The loading arm, now operational at Berth 17 of the Pars Petrochemical Port, enables the safe and controlled transfer of ultra-cold liquids such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid oxygen, and liquid nitrogen between ships and onshore facilities.

Following multiple successful trial operations, the arm has been fully handed over to the terminal operator. The project is seen as a strategic achievement in strengthening Iran's technical self-sufficiency in the face of international restrictions.

The development aligns with broader national efforts to boost local content and reduce reliance on imported industrial components across the energy sector.

 


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