PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The local ZAGROS PETROCHEMICAL, a subsidiary of the NATIONAL PETROCHEMICAL CO. (NPC), recently awarded a methanol plant construction contract to a German/Iranian joint venture. The partners in the planned undertaking include Germany-based LURGI AG and the local PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES DESIGN & ENGINEERING CO. (PIDEC).
According to the terms of the award, the partnership will be responsible for the provision of basic and detailed engineering, procurement and construction supervision. However, ZAGROS is expected to award a separate constru