Entity

Abadan Oil Refining Company (AORC) is a major Iranian state-owned oil refining firm responsible for managing and operating the historic Abadan Refinery, which is one of the oldest and most significant oil refineries in both Iran and the wider Middle East.

Organizational Role

AORC is charged with all aspects of commercial management, technical operations, modernization, and expansion for the Abadan Refinery complex. This includes overseeing facility maintenance, human resources, safety, and compliance with national and environmental standards, as well as managing product distribution and supporting regional economic development.

Industry Role & National Importance

• Historic Prestige: Abadan Oil Refining Company operates Iran’s oldest and most storied refinery, with over 110 years of continuous industrial presence and historical significance for the national oil sector.​
• Industrial Legacy: The company was instrumental in Iran’s early oil export history, nationalization/political turning points, and reconstruction after wartime destruction.​
• Strategic Position: Located at the mouth of the Shatt al-Arab, AORC’s operation facilitates energy distribution and logistics across southwestern Iran and for export routes.

Mission and Vision

AORC’s corporate mission is to maintain and strengthen the strategic resilience of Iran’s refining sector, continuously upgrading technical standards and production capacity while leveraging its historic role in both national industry and the regional economy.