A Strategic Milestone in Pars (III): Charting the Future of Iran’s Next-Generation Gas Refineries
On 30 September 2025, a pivotal milestone workshop was held regarding the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) —marking the successful completion of the second milestone of
Phase 1 in the mega-project to site-select five major offshore and onshore gas refinery complexes in the Pars (III) region.
Darya Bandar Consulting Engineers (DBC) had the privilege of leading this critical mission as the consultant responsible for site selection of the three prioritized refineries and all their supporting facilities—including water-intake systems, power plants, port, roads, pipeline corridors and so-forth.
Under the auspices of Dr. Keyvan Tarighati (Executive Director, Pars Oil & Gas Company (POGC) Farzad Gas Field Development), Dr. Mahdi Saeidi (Project Director, Petropars (PPL)), and Dr. Babak Bani-Jamali (Vice-Chairman, DBC), representatives of NIOC, POGC, PPL, PSEEZ, and DBC came together for a full-day technical and strategic session—reflecting the depth of stakeholders collaboration.
At the heart of the workshop was a shared goal: to apply 25 years of South Pars experience—the world’s largest offshore gas field shared by Iran and Qatar—to design a synergistic, cost-efficient, and risk-mitigated layout for Pars (III). The methodology combined GIS-based multi-criteria analysis (MCA) and VIKOR ranking across 20+ technical, environmental, and logistical layers, integrating key principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM).
Special attention was given to preserving environmentally protected zones and cultural heritage sites, including remnants of the ancient Najman Port from the Sassanid Dynasty era, and minimizing social impacts on communities along the Mond River Delta—ensuring that progress aligns with preservation.
We extend our deepest appreciation to all participants, in particular:
• Dr. Fayyazi (POGC) – The former Executive Director of the Farzad Gas Field Development
• Dr. Behrang Khodaei Khodaei (POGC) – a beacon of insight driving the project’s inception and continuity
• Ms. Eng. Zehtab (POGC) – whose steady guidance was fundamental throughout
• Mr. Eng. Hadi Tahmasbi Ashtiani, MSc, PMP, PMI-RMP Tahmasebi (POGC) – a key figure of deep expertise and wisdom
• Ms. Eng. Afsaneh Sheikhmohammadi (PPL) – a great source of invaluable support
• Mr. Eng. Amirhamed Alviri, PMP® Alviri (DBC Project Manager) – for his dedicated leadership & tireless orchestration of this complex assignment
Since the early 2000s, DBC has been a trusted engineering partner in Pars (III)—conducting MetOcean campaigns, offshore and nearshore modeling around Farsi and Arabi Islands, and supporting both national and international clients such as POGC, PPL, and also China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) during its 2007 North Pars study.