BIPC Produces Strategic Grade 7000F for the First Time

BIPC Produces Strategic Grade 7000F for the First Time
(Wednesday, July 2, 2025) 09:52

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – Iran’s Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company (BIPC) has successfully produced polyethylene grade 7000F, a high-performance heavy-duty polymer developed under license from Japan’s Mitsui Chemicals, marking a major milestone in the country’s push for industrial self-sufficiency.

 

According to the company’s public relations office, the achievement is the result of strategic investment and targeted planning under the “New Bandar Imam” transformation initiative. The 7000F grade was developed at the Besparan production unit and is considered one of the highest-quality heavy polyethylene grades, with properties suited to advanced packaging, hygiene, and agricultural applications.

Advanced Reactor Modifications and Infrastructure Upgrade

The project involved a significant overhaul of the polymer reactor systems, shifting from a parallel to a series configuration. New infrastructure, including butene storage tanks and injection lines, was also installed to support the production of this specialty grade.

Industry experts say the new grade offers superior performance characteristics, such as high film strength and thinness, making it highly competitive in both domestic and international markets.

Boosting National Self-Sufficiency and Export Potential

The quality of the locally produced 7000F is reported to exceed that of comparable foreign products. Officials see this as a critical step toward reducing dependence on imported polymers and strengthening Iran’s position in regional markets such as Iraq and Turkey.

“This breakthrough aligns with our national goal of self-reliance and opens the door for targeted exports,” the company said in a statement.

The development is expected to reduce Iran’s reliance on strategic polymer imports, while enhancing its capability to meet growing domestic and regional demand.

 


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