Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company announced that its vinyl chloride (VCM) unit, which had been halted due to an unexpected technical failure, has resumed operations following a comprehensive overhaul. The restart not only restored production but also enhanced capacity beyond original design levels.
According to the company’s public relations office, the large-scale repair project engaged hundreds of in-house experts and involved several critical technical operations. These included replacing and refurbishing 100-ton reactors, welding and replacing over 3,000 inches of pipelines, repairing towers and heat exchangers, decoking cracking furnaces, conducting advanced inspections, and overhauling core equipment.
The overhaul campaign accumulated more than 64,000 safe man-hours without incident, underscoring the company’s strong adherence to safety protocols.
As a result of these efforts, the plant achieved a new benchmark, with daily VCM production exceeding 103% of its planned capacity, reaching a record output of 515 tons per day.
This achievement not only demonstrates Bandar Imam’s technical self-reliance but also plays a vital role in reinforcing the domestic PVC production chain, contributing to greater industrial resilience and sustainability.