The gains follow targeted investments to increase feedstock intake and
modernize equipment at the Dehloran Petro-Refinery, the Howeyzeh refinery, and
other southern oil-rich regions, the company’s public relations office said.
Total feedstock intake rose to over 3.27 million tonnes, an increase
of nearly 11% compared with the same period last year. NGL feedstock intake
grew 7% to more than 2.2 million tonnes.
Higher feedstock availability translated into increased output, with
production exceeding 4.3 million tonnes, up about 7% year-on-year. The company
expects annual production to surpass 5.2 million tonnes, maintaining its
position as Iran’s top producer for the second consecutive year. Productivity
indices also rose 7% to 713.
Sales volumes exceeded 3.2 million tonnes, up 30% from last year,
generating revenues above 135 trillion rials. Propane, MTBE, and reformate
accounted for the largest share of sales value. Exported volumes totaled over
1.5 million tonnes, earning around $890 million in foreign exchange, a notable
contribution amid international sanctions.