Uhde GmbH commences development of two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants in Iran

04-Jul-17

Germany’s Uhde GmbH has commenced the development of two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants in the cities of Mahshahr in Khuzestan Province and Asalouyeh, Bushehr Province, as per financialtribune.com.
According to NIPNA, the National Petrochemical Company’s official news service, the PDH plant in Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone, named Salman Farsi Petrochemical Complex, has made 15% physical progress. The plant, aimed at producing 450,000 tons of polypropylene from propane as feedstock, has received licensing from Uhde GmbH. The German company also participates in engineering, procurement and operation of the project. The plant in Mahshahr is expected to be completed by 2020 and will provide feedstock for nearby petrochemical complexes, including Rejal, Marun and Navid-Zar Chimi.