Project: Comprehensive Development Master Plan Studies for the Tombak Region for Four LNG Projects
Project Background:
The Tombak region is located approximately 40 km west of Asaluyeh in Bushehr Province, Iran. Covering an area of approximately 1,800 hectares, the region was designated for LNG projects associated with South Pars Gas Field Phases 11, 12, 13, and 14, with a planned total production capacity of 36 million tonnes per year.
Client: National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC)
Project Start Date: 2006 (1385)
Project Sector: Refining and Petrochemicals
Project Location: Tombak Port, west of Asaluyeh, Bushehr Province, Iran (Pars 2)
Services Provided:
The preliminary master plan studies for the Tombak region were conducted by Japan’s JGC Corporation in 2003 (1382). However, following changes to the LNG project plans, the comprehensive development master plan studies for the region were awarded in 2006 (1385) to the French company SOFREGAZ in collaboration with Tarh Novandishan Engineering Company.
The studies were carried out in two stages: master planning, followed by basic engineering design and preparation of EPC tender documents.
The first stage aimed to coordinate the various projects and comprehensively assess the shared infrastructure and facilities required for the PERSIAN LNG, PARS LNG, and IRAN LNG sites, as well as the upstream facilities. The scope included:
- Port facilities and coastal protection
- Flood protection systems
- Road and railway networks
- Potable and non-potable water supply networks
- Stormwater drainage and wastewater collection networks
- Common pipeline corridors
- Administrative and support buildings
- Sulfur storage and export facilities
- Electrical power, telecommunications, and data networks
The second stage covered basic engineering design and preparation of EPC tender documents for selected facilities, including access roads and site lighting.
In addition to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), the project stakeholders included Total and Petronas for PARS LNG; Shell and Repsol for PERSIAN LNG; and the Oil Industry Pension Fund and Oil Investment Fund for IRAN LNG.
The studies were completed in 2007 (1386) following approval by the relevant stakeholders. Ten meetings were held in Iran and abroad with the participation of project stakeholders, including NIGEC, Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), and the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone Organization.
One of the key challenges was coordinating the LNG development plans with the Sarooj Cement Plant and the existing jetty located within the project area, given the sensitivity of LNG production facilities.
Status: Completed
