Shazand Oil Refinery to Foster Needle Coke Self-Sufficiency

The pilot project to produce needle coke at the Imam Khomeini Shazand Oil Refinery in Arak County, Markazi Province, has registered 85% progress and is expected to be completed in six months, the managing director of the refinery said.
“Two years ago, a contract was signed between the refinery and RIPI, a research and development arm of the Oil Ministry, for the production of needle coke, based on which five units would be constructed within four years,” Majid Rajabi was also quoted as saying by the Oil Ministry’s news service Shana.
“Needle coke is one of the basic materials used in the steel industry. The automotive industry and home appliance factories can also use the item,” he added.