BIPC VC Unit Returns to Production with Increased Capacity

BIPC VC Unit Returns to Production with Increased Capacity
(Wednesday, September 24, 2025) 11:56

BANDAR IMAM, Sept. 22 (NIPNA) – The vinyl chloride (VC) production unit at Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company (BIPC) has resumed operations with higher-than-ever capacity following an emergency overhaul, officials said Monday.


The unit had been temporarily halted due to a sudden technical issue. Intensive round-the-clock work by domestic specialists, including hundreds of personnel from various departments, enabled the unit to restart at enhanced output levels.

The extensive maintenance involved replacing 100-ton heavy reactors, welding and replacing over 3,000 inches of pipelines, refurbishing towers and heat exchangers, decoking cracking furnaces, and conducting advanced inspections and overhauls of major equipment.

The entire operation amounted to over 64,000 man-hours without incident, demonstrating strict adherence to safety protocols. As a result, the VC unit achieved 103% of its planned production capacity, setting a daily production record of 515 tons.

Officials said the achievement highlights the technical capabilities of Bandar Imam Petrochemical’s workforce and will play a key role in strengthening Iran’s PVC production chain.

 


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