TEHRAN, Iran, Aug.17
Trend:
Iran is pursuing oil and gas projects in Azar oilfield in Ilam Province, said the deputy governor for civil construction.
"Azar oilfield production capacity is 65,000 barrels of oil per day, our priority is to pursue Changoleh field operation that is located near Azar oilfield, and is a joint field with Badra oil field in Iraq," Ahmad Karami told Trend in an interview.
The official has noted that operation of the following oilfield is a mega task, saying part of the measures to start the implementation of the Changoleh oil field operation is on the agenda of the Ministry of Oil and is one of the main priorities in the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2021).
Azar oilfield is located in Mehran County in Ilam Province and has a joint reservoir with Badra oil field in Iraq in line with Changoleh oilfield.
"Other projects related to the field of energy in the province was the second set of 230/63KV power transformers have been installed in the City of Mehran, the following set is to provide electricity during the upcoming Arbaeen Procession. The project is necessary to supply sustainable power in this route during warm months of this Iranian year," he indicated.
"The operation of the Helilan petrochemical project in Ilam Province has started. About 800 million euros have been assigned for the installment of this petrochemical project. An Iranian company that is a subsidiary of Oil Industry Pension Fund is the project investor," he explained.
"The land for construction of Helian petrochemical complex has been scouted. Part of the project's equipment arrived at the customs that soon reach the region," Karami said.
The deputy has indicated that water and electricity infrastructure is being provided and the opening of this project will take two to three years.
He also noted the construction of two power plants projects by the private sector, saying the private sector is pursing the installation of two power plants in Dehloran County,
"The power supply in the region and power export to Iraq is a target that inspired private sector to construct these power plants. The power plant location has been specified but private sector investment is progressing slowly due to concern about return of investment," he said.