Kangan Petrorefining Company

Kangan Petrorefining Company, as one of the main players in Iran’s petrochemical and refining industry, plays a pivotal role in the country’s energy supply chain, focusing on producing high value-added products and exploiting hydrocarbon resources. Based in the South Pars Special Economic Zone, the company is recognized not only as a key producer but also as a symbol of innovation in resource management, relying on advanced technologies and expert personnel. In this challenging industry, where technological changes and market fluctuations occur rapidly, the accumulated knowledge and experience of employees are considered as intangible capital, a key factor of differentiation and sustainability. In today’s world where petrochemical companies face global competition, knowledge management is not only a necessity but also a vital strategy to prevent the loss of valuable experiences and transform them into practical tools to solve future problems. For Kangan Petrorefining, this approach means maintaining unique technical knowledge in production and maintenance processes, reducing operational risks arising from labor turnover, and creating a platform for continuous innovation, which ultimately leads to strengthening the company’s position in domestic and international markets.

Implementation of the Knowledge Management Development Project
The Knowledge Management Development Project at Kangan Petrorefining was implemented over an 8-month period and was designed to integrate organizational knowledge and promote continuous learning at the company level. The project consisted of five main phases, ranging from assessing the current situation and reviewing the extracted knowledge, to building an organizational culture, implementing digital tools, and documenting key experiences, so that organizational knowledge was sustainably institutionalized in operational processes and a suitable platform for continuous improvement was provided.
With a forward-looking perspective, this project not only emphasizes the organizational development of Kangan Petrorefining, but also transforms knowledge assets as a foundation for sustainable growth. Ultimately, the importance of this initiative is evident in its direct impact on the company’s performance: increasing productivity through reduced operational downtime, improving data-based decision-making, and strengthening the competitive position in the petrochemical industry, which will ultimately lead to greater value creation for shareholders and society. With this step, Kangan Petrorefinery is setting a model for other similar companies in preserving and exploiting knowledge as a strategic asset.