Description
Light Naphtha from Abadan Oil Refinery: Strategic Feedstock for Petrochemicals and Global Exports
🔷 Light Naphtha produced by Abadan Oil Refinery is a high-value refining product with extensive applications in downstream industries and petrochemicals. Due to its unique physical and chemical properties, especially in cracking processes and aromatic production, it serves as the main feedstock for many petrochemical units and enjoys strong demand in international markets.
Key Technical Specifications
Abadan Light Naphtha, with precise control over hydrocarbon composition, has the following characteristics:
- Aromatics content: Minimum 4% by volume
- Carbon to Hydrogen ratio (C/H): Maximum 5.5
- Color (Saybolt): Minimum 20 – very high clarity
- Initial Boiling Point (IBP): Minimum 35°C
- Final Boiling Point: Maximum 160°C
- Sulfur content: Maximum 0.03 wt% – compliant with environmental standards
- Mercaptan content: Maximum 30 ppm – indicating high chemical purity
- Paraffin content: Minimum 70% – suitable for steam cracking
- Vapor pressure: Maximum 80 kPa – compatible with storage and transfer systems
- Other features: Non-corrosive, low residue, evaporation loss maximum 1%, unleaded (maximum 40 ppb)
Applications of Light Naphtha
🔹 Petrochemical feedstock: Light naphtha is the primary raw material for producing ethylene, propylene, and other olefins via steam cracking.
🔹 Solvent production: Due to its clear color, appropriate vapor pressure, and high purity, it is used in manufacturing industrial and cosmetic solvents.
🔹 Aromatic compounds: It is utilized in producing benzene, toluene, and xylene, which are essential in plastics, synthetic fibers, and resin industries.
🔹 Exports: Thanks to its superior qualities, high purity, and compliance with global standards, this product is in high demand across Asian, European, and African markets.
Competitive Advantages of Abadan Light Naphtha for Foreign Buyers
✅ High chemical purity and paraffin content suitable for cracking processes
✅ Clear color and free from corrosive contaminants
✅ Produced in one of Iran’s most experienced and reliable refineries
✅ Available for export in bulk or barrels via southern Iranian ports
Conclusion
Light Naphtha from Abadan Oil Refinery offers a combination of quality, purity, and stability for downstream petrochemical processes. It is an ideal choice for petrochemical companies, solvent manufacturers, and international traders seeking a reliable, high-quality feedstock for their production needs.
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