Namin Petrochemical Plant Operational After Meeting Environmental Standards

The executive operations of Namin Petrochemical Complex in Namin County, Ardabil Province, is almost complete, but its launch will depend on meeting environmental standards, the director general of the provincial office of the Department of Environment said.
"The installation of filtration systems, treatment plants, online monitoring and sufficient green space are environmental protection conditions defined for the complex and we will not issue the license for its operation until it completes these measures,” Hassan Qasempour was also quoted as saying by IRNA.
An undertaking of ARTA Industrial Group in the northwestern province, the plant will annually produce 132,000 tons of methanol and 283,000 tons of formaldehyde, alongside other petrochemical products.