Collaboration of Subsidiary Companies with Universities and Research Institutes

Sharif University - Shams Pasargad Power Generation Company

Subject of Collaboration: Intelligent Power Plant Condition Monitoring Center (IPCM CENTER) at the Shariati Combined Cycle Power Plant

Amirkabir University of Technology - Pasargad Exploration, Production, and Development Company 

 Subject of Collaboration: Experimental Studies of Acid/Propped Hydraulic Fracturing Conductivity, Cement Quality Enhancement and Operation Optimization, and the Transfer of all Related Knowledge

Amirkabir University of Technology - Pasargad Exploration, Production, and Development Company

Subject of Collaboration: Establishing a Specialized Laboratory for Designing Fracturing Processes and an Integrated Laboratory for Drilling Fluid, Fracturing Fluid, and Drilling Cement

University of Tehran – Pezhvak Energy Company
Subject of Collaboration: Research services on the causes of drilling time discrepancies for oil wells under identical structural conditions in Iran and Iraq

Sharif University of Technology - Petro Danial Kish Company

 Subject of Collaboration: Provision of Comprehensive Acidizing Engineering Services

Shiraz University – ESTD 

 Subject of Collaboration: Black oil retina simulator

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry – Pezhvak Energy Company
Subject of Collaboration: Reservoir fluid property testing services, interpretation, and study of laboratory results / Project for the repair and completion of four wells in the Darkhovin oil field

Petroleum Engineering Research Institute – Pezhvak Energy Company
Subject of Collaboration: Quality assessment of well completion fluid samples (calcium bromide) and technical evaluation of calcium bromide • (The Petroleum Engineering Research Institute is a subsidiary of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry)

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry – Pasargad Exploration, Production, and Development Company

 Subject of Collaboration: Quality testing of well completion fluids and additives

Details on University Collaborations

Sharif University - Shams Pasargad Power Generation Company

Collaboration Topic:

 Intelligent Power Plant Condition Monitoring Center (IPCM CENTER) at the Shariati Combined Cycle Power Plant Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Shams Pasargad Power Generation Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has established the IPCM CENTER (Intelligent Power Plant Condition Monitoring Center) to ensure effective management and timely decision-making in the management of power plant equipment. This center aims to enhance decision-making quality by real-time data collection, storage, and analysis, continuous monitoring of information, providing necessary alerts, enabling rapid decisions to reduce unforeseen outages, ensuring the achievement of performance indicators, improving overall performance, increasing reliability and stability of power production, preventing failures, and minimizing downtime. These initiatives not only ensure optimal resource utilization but also reduce operational risks. Read more... 

Amirkabir University – Pasargad Exploration, Production, and Development Company

Collaboration Topic:
• Experimental Studies of Acid/Propped Hydraulic Fracturing Conductivity, Cement Quality Enhancement, and Operation Optimization, along with the Transfer of All Related Knowledge.
• Establishment of a Specialized Laboratory for Designing Hydraulic Fracturing Processes.


Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Pasargad Exploration, Development, and Production Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has established the Pasargad Energy Hydraulic Fracturing Process Design Specialized Laboratory. This laboratory aims to develop advanced technologies and enhance technical knowledge in hydraulic fracturing processes to improve oil well production efficiency and strengthen the connection between industry and academia. Read more...

Tehran University – Pezhvak Energy Company

 Collaboration Topic:

Research services on the causes of differences in drilling time for oil wells under similar structural conditions in Iran and Iraq.
Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Pezhvak Energy Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has entered into a contract and collaboration with the University of Tehran to thoroughly investigate the causes of discrepancies in the drilling times of wells in the Iran-Iraq shared fields.
 In the first phase of the project, data related to Iran has been provided to the counterpart and is currently under review. In the next phase, data analysis, identification of problems, and the reasons for discrepancies will take place, enabling a comparison and providing practical results.

Petroleum Engineering Research Institute – Pezhvak Energy Company

Collaboration Topic:
Evaluation of completion fluid quality in well completion operations (calcium bromide) and its comparison with technical standards in the oil industry.


Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Pezhvak Energy Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has partnered with the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry to improve the quality of drilling projects and conduct standard testing of drilling fluid samples. Through these collaborations, the evaluation of calcium bromide completion fluid and the possibility of mixing it with similar salts has resulted in cost savings, increased efficiency, and enhanced quality in drilling projects.  

Research Institute of Petroleum Industry - Pezhvak Energy Company
Collaboration Topic:
Reservoir Fluid Properties Testing Services, Interpretation and Study of Laboratory Results / Project for Repair and Completion of Four Wells in the Darkhovin Oil Field

Examining reservoir fluid properties and understanding how they behave and change under various conditions is a fundamental requirement for studies of any oil field. These studies should be conducted periodically as time passes and reservoir conditions change. Accurate knowledge of reservoir fluid characteristics not only contributes to optimal reservoir production but also prevents potential production problems such as asphaltene and wax deposition.
In this regard, Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Pezhvak Energy Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has signed a contract with the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry. Under this agreement, fluid samples taken from reservoir conditions (bottom of the well) are subjected to a comprehensive analysis. These analyses, in addition to preliminary PVT studies, include supplementary evaluations such as the examination of asphaltene content in oil and its behavior.

Shiraz University – ESTD
Collaboration Topic: Black Oil Retina Simulator

Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Engineering Support Technology Development Company (ESTD; a PEDC subsidiary), has signed a contract with Shiraz University. This contract, requested by the National Iranian Oil Company as the project employer, resulted in the exclusive production and supply of the permanent license for the RETINA Black Oil Simulator software, along with the necessary hardware and software support, by ESTD Company.
This software is the first RETINA simulator for oil and gas reservoirs in the country, aimed at optimizing and enhancing the study and exploitation processes of the Mansouri field. The RETINA Black Oil Simulator is currently the first and only Iranian software of its kind in the country and is registered in the Ministry of Petroleum's AVL list. No other Iranian alternatives exist. Any alternative software must either be purchased from abroad or used with a cracked version, which will not provide the required performance.

Petro Danial Kish Company – Sharif University of Technology

 Collaboration Topic: Provision of Comprehensive Acidizing Engineering Services
Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC), in collaboration with Petro Danial Kish Company (a PEDC subsidiary), has signed a cooperation agreement with Sharif University of Technology, aiming to enhance efficiency and leverage specialized laboratory services related to acidizing.

This collaboration includes the following services:

• Core Compatibility and Wettability Tests:
  Complete permeability and porosity testing using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for precise examination of core materials from Well No. 37 in the Darkhovin field.
• Compatibility and Solubility Tests:
Specialized testing on drilling cuttings from Well Ziar-01 to assess swelling and solubility compatibility of these samples.

• Specialized Tests for Well Orotodagh-03:
 Compatibility and solubility testing of drilling cuttings and evaluation of swelling changes using advanced techniques.

• Supplementary Tests for Well Shahini-01:
 Evaluation of compatibility and solubility of drilling cuttings to improve project quality and performance.


This extensive collaboration between Petro Danial Kish Company and Sharif University of Technology has led to increased efficiency and improved project quality, significantly strengthening effective ties between industry and academia. Leveraging the university's scientific capabilities in various project sectors has made a significant impact on achieving technological goals and driving economic advancements.