“Naft e Pars” was established as a private joint venture company with “Shell” in 1958 and is known as the first major oil refinery in Iran, producing different types of lubricants for the localmarket.
That company started its actual production in 1961 by producing 20,000 liters engine oil, 20,000 tons of grease, and 2,000 tons of Paraffin annually. But now, it has a plan for 2013 to produce more than 120,000,000 liters of lubricants such as engine oil, gear oil, industrial oil (hydraulic, circulating & gear oil), grease as well as antifreeze.Such rate is to be increased 10-20 percent per annum averagely.
Due to high quality of its products and competitive prices in the local and international markets, Naft e Pars decided to promote its brand name in the international market by advertising in the Time magazine which was issued on May13, 1963. And now Naft e Pars is a leading producer of various lubricants & its by-products, and is well-recognized in the lubricant industry throughout of Iran and the Middle East.
More than 120 revamp projects have been completed in Naft e Pars refinery within last 10 yearswhich resulted in major modifications of the refinery structure and refining systems.Almost all main units of the refinery have been renewed and the instruments and equipment have been replaced with those having the very advanced technology.This helps Naft e Pars to product hi-tech products and have a greater market share.