TEHRAN - The development of the Farzad B gas field, which Iran shares with Saudi Arabia, has entered a new phase with notable progress in offshore sections, engineering studies, and well design, and the construction of one of the wellhead platforms' jackets has reached an 84 percent physical progress.

According to a report on Monday by IRNA from the Petropars Group, Hamiderza Saghafi, the head of the Petropars Group, stated that the latest status of the Farzad B gas field development project demonstrates the coordinated and targeted movement of this strategic initiative.

He added that the operational, engineering, and study activities of this project are being carried out regularly, relying on domestic capabilities and expertise, with the efforts of specialists from the Petropars Group, the project operator, contractors, and domestic engineering consultants.

Referring to the achievements in the offshore infrastructure section, Saghafi added: The construction of a four-legged jacket for one of the wellhead platforms in this field is continuing around-the-clock by operational teams at the Iran Maritime Industries Company (IMIC) yard, and this structure has made more than 84 percent physical progress in the past 14 months.

He explained: This 1,485-ton, 60.2-meter-high, and 6-well drilling capability jacket, along with a 111-ton temporary drilling platform, will be installed at a depth of 53.7 meters in the Persian Gulf waters by four 976-ton piles. The loading of this massive structure will be carried out this month, followed by mooring, transportation to the final position, and installation in February. Additionally, geophysical and geotechnical studies have been conducted at the jacket installation site.

Regarding the refinery facilities section, the official emphasized that due to the change in the geographical location of these facilities from Pars 2 to Pars 3, placement studies have been conducted in the Pars 3 region, and these studies are currently awaiting final approval from the relevant authorities.

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