Petrochemical Special Economic Zone
The zone hosts numerous petrochemical companies and complexes. Activity includes production across olefins, aromatics, polymers and other chemicals. It is distinct from the Asaluyeh Special Economic Energy Zone.
Strategic and market-access role
Petrochemical Special Economic Zone matters in the Hormuz Graph as the institutional and logistics frame for Mahshahr’s petrochemical and chemicals cluster, closely linked to Bandar Imam port access, Khuzestan’s oil-and-gas base, export logistics, and heavy industrial services. Its role connects feedstock-based production, chemicals materials, port movement, shared infrastructure, specialized labor, and sanctions-sensitive supply chains. The asset is distinct from Asaluyeh because it represents Khuzestan’s petrochemical-export platform, where production, storage, utilities, environmental pressure, and maritime access overlap. Provides a production, storage and export platform for petrochemical products, supported by proximity to Bandar Imam Khomeini Port.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for petrochemical market screening, chemicals supply-chain mapping, export-route planning, industrial site assessment, maintenance-service partner search, and environmental or compliance risk review. Companies can use it to evaluate opportunities around equipment, packaging, warehousing, technical services, port logistics, and downstream materials. Due diligence should verify zone rules, product exposure, procurement channels, utility access, port interfaces, sanctions constraints, and local partner quality.
Capacity and service area
Service area: Mahshahr/Bandar Imam petrochemical area, Khuzestan Province, Iran.
Connected modes
Maritime transport via Bandar Imam Khomeini Port, road transport, and pipeline networks for feedstock supply and product distribution.
Industries served
Petrochemicals, chemicals, oil and gas, logistics, manufacturing, and related support services.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Operator: Petrochemical Special Economic Zone Organization (منطقه ویژه اقتصادی پتروشیمی).
Connected Intelligence
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
Where is the Petrochemical Special Economic Zone located?
It is located in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran, near the Persian Gulf and the Bandar Imam area.
Who manages the Petrochemical Special Economic Zone?
The managing body is the Petrochemical Special Economic Zone Organization (منطقه ویژه اقتصادی پتروشیمی).
How does the zone connect to export logistics?
It benefits from proximity to Bandar Imam Khomeini Port and is connected through maritime transport, roads and pipeline networks used for feedstock and product movement.
What products and industries are associated with the zone?
The zone is associated with petrochemicals and chemicals, including reported production of olefins, aromatics, polymers and other chemical products, alongside oil and gas, logistics, manufacturing and support services.