Sea of Oman’s Waters Reach Iranian Province of Isfahan
Iran has successfully concluded the initial phase of an extensive water transfer initiative, channeling resources from the Sea of Oman to the central province of Isfahan, according to the governor of the region.
Mehdi Jamalinejad revealed on Tuesday the completion of an 800-kilometer pipeline network transporting desalinated water from the Sea of Oman, located in southeastern Iran, to industrial users in Isfahan.
Press TV reported that Jamalinejad announced the successful installation of storage tanks, pumping stations, and other critical infrastructure components for the transfer project.
The official announced that this phase permits the annual transfer of 70 million cubic meters of desalinated water to Isfahan. However, specific details regarding the project’s official inauguration were not disclosed.
The governor announced that water resources will first be allocated to the Isfahan Oil Refinery, a major oil processing hub in Iran, and other industries in the northern part of Isfahan province. Subsequently, the supply will extend to Mobarakeh Steel Company, the leading steel producer in the West Asia region, situated to the south of the province.
According to Jamalinejad, the two companies have offered financial backing for the significant project, which enabled its completion in under two years.
Isfahan stands as a key industrial hub in Iran, yet it has heavily depended on water diversion initiatives from adjacent provinces. This dependency has adversely impacted agricultural operations in those regions, resulting in increasing discontent among the farming communities.
Isfahan’s renowned Zayanderud River is facing near depletion, attributed to the significant extraction of water for both industrial and agricultural activities.
The next phase of the initiative to channel water from the Sea of Oman to Isfahan aims to deliver 400 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually to regional industries, Isfahan’s governor reported.
