Geographical Location

The requirements of the place of execution and the physical dimensions of the plan

In a comprehensive study, it is absolutely necessary and unavoidable to examine and choose the right place to build a production unit, in a way that is feasible and cost-effective from a strategic, technical and economic point of view. Choosing a place that is comprehensive, complete and suitable, therefore, one should try to determine the most suitable place for the construction of the unit according to the effective factors.

Location of the plan and reasons for choosing the area

  • Lack of oil or gas condensate refinery with suitable capacity in the region and province.
  • Observing the necessary distance from the areas under the management of the Environmental Protection Organization and also sensitive areas.
  • Observing the necessary distance from urban and rural residential places.
  • Proximity to Sabzevar city with a reasonable distance of 35 kilometers to supply the required manpower.
  • The right distance to access the main road and rail routes.
  • Access to the water needed by the refinery from the underground water sources available in the Sabzevar special region.
  • Providing the infrastructure needed for the project, such as water, electricity, fuel gas, etc. (from Sabzevar special area)
  • The presence of attractive and suitable markets in neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan.
  • Observance of the security distance from the borders.
  • The existence of road, rail, and air transit routes.
  • Connecting the railway network from south to north and connecting to CIS countries
  • Existence of special tax and customs concessions
  • The existence of the University of Petroleum in Sabzevar and the possibility of scientific and practical partnership (R&D) of the refinery with the University of Petroleum in order to use scientific power and improve the quality of products and preserve the environment.