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: The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, speaks to a reporter during the inauguration and operational launch of a project in the Iranian capital of Tehran on February 19, 2025. (Photo by IRNA)
Wednesday 19 February 2025 - 23:00
Story Code : 435699
Source : Press TV
Iran launches pilot project to extract, purify helium from natural gas for first time
Mohammad Eslami made the announcement during the inauguration and operational launch of the project in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Wednesday.
“This is a very joyous day, and I thank Almighty God for the valuable efforts of our colleagues and the support team who played a role in the series of activities of the organization, during which we were able to unveil the pilot project to extract and purify helium from natural gas for the first time,” Eslami said.
“Today, we witnessed the opening and commissioning of the pilot project to extract and purify helium from natural gas. After the completion of the project and the establishment of the first factory to churn out this product, Iran will join the list of countries that produce purified helium from natural gas,” he added.
Pointing to the AEOI's roadmap prepared in coordination with the Oil Ministry, Eslami said, "We will work to build a plant with the specified design capacity."
Reporter : Editorial of The Iran Project
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