Kermanshah Petrochemical Complex
KPIC is the operator of the facility commonly called Kermanshah Petrochemical Complex. Its verified products are ammonia and urea, produced using natural gas feedstock.
Strategic and market-access role
Kermanshah Petrochemical Complex is relevant in the Hormuz Graph because it places petrochemical and chemicals activity inside Iran’s western border economy rather than the southern coastal petrochemical belt. Its role connects feedstock-dependent production, materials flows, industrial labor, road freight, and export potential toward Iraq-facing markets through Kermanshah’s corridor position. The asset helps explain how western Iran combines domestic industrial demand, border trade, and energy-linked manufacturing, making Kermanshah more than a transit province and giving it a materials-production layer.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for petrochemical market screening, chemicals supply-chain mapping, Iraq-facing export analysis, industrial partner search, logistics planning, and compliance-risk review in western Iran. Companies can use it to evaluate demand for equipment, maintenance, packaging, warehousing, technical services, and downstream materials. Field due diligence should verify procurement channels, product exposure, border-route feasibility, sanctions constraints, environmental risks, and reliable local service providers.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: Nameplate capacity: 396,000 tonnes per year of ammonia and 686,220 tonnes per year of urea (as of 19 July 2024).
Industries served
Fertilizers; ammonia; urea; natural-gas-based petrochemicals.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Owner: Public joint stock company and subsidiary of Parsian Oil and Gas Development Company; its shares are traded on the Tehran Stock Exchange (as of 19 July 2024). Operator: Kermanshah Petrochemical Industries Company
Opening or commissioning
The initial plant began operations in 2004. The company was founded in 1996.
Expansion and development projects
Phase 2 development was reported at 73% physical progress at the end of September 2024. Timing is unresolved: one source expected operation in early 2026, while another reported ammonia production from March 2027.
Constraints, risk & compliance
Key risks and compliance considerations
The company is identified on sanctions lists, creating potential exposure to international sanctions and related compliance considerations.
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
What does Kermanshah Petrochemical Industries Company produce?
The company produces ammonia and urea using natural gas as feedstock.
When did the Kermanshah plant begin operating?
The initial plant began operations in 2004. The company was founded in 1996.
What is known about the Phase 2 expansion?
Phase 2 was reported at 73% physical progress at the end of September 2024. Published expectations for start-up differ, with one source indicating early 2026 and another indicating ammonia production from March 2027.
Who owns Kermanshah Petrochemical Industries Company?
It is a public joint stock company, traded on the Tehran Stock Exchange, and reported as a subsidiary of Parsian Oil and Gas Development Company as of 19 July 2024.