According to the site Marun Petrochemical, the nominal capacity of the plant is 300 thous. Tons of HDPE per year.

According to the source, there was a small fire in the production of HDPE, which is currently closed for renovations. “The plant will start operating in a few weeks” – he said.

Another source said that the explosion occurred at the plant, which caused injuries to three people.

Marun Petrochemical Company manufactures and sells oil products including ethylene, propylene, ethylene, and gasoline. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Tehran, Iran.