The Petrochemical Special Economic Zone is situated in Mahshahr on the coast of Persian Gulf. The zone presently covers an area of 1700 hectares and it is envisaged to be expanded to 2500 hectares to accommodate new development projects.
In view of its geographical and natural location and the special zone's facilities that it enjoys, the zone was established to develop trade and industrial activities, especially the petrochemical and its downstream industries.
Having these advantages, the zone will attract new technologies and provide employment opportunities.
Geographically, the zone has access to international waters via Bandar Imam Khomeini and to the neighboring countries and Europe through the national railway network.
Being located in the vicinity of the huge petrochemical complexes such as BIPC, Razi and Farabi within Khuzestan province, the zone enjoys an strategic passage in the hub of Iran's rich oil and gas fields.
This potential position facilitates access to the abundant raw material and feedstock needed by the industrial plants under implementation in the zone.