What Nitel Pars Co. does

Nitel Pars Co. (نیتل پارس) is a Tehran-based private manufacturer, founded in 2007 as a subsidiary of FATEH GROUP, specializing in adsorbents, catalysts, and specialty chemicals for oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining process operators. Its core product lines cover molecular sieves (Types 3A, 4A, 5A, 13X), activated and promoted alumina, Claus and hydrotreating catalysts (CoMo/NiMo on Al2O3), specialty adsorbents for mercury, oxygen, sulfur, CO, arsine/phosphine, and chloride removal, silicone-based anti-foam equivalents to SAG-7133, and inert balls/inert bed grading media. Quantified product performance metrics include mercury reduction to 10 ng/Nm3 and O2/CO reduction to 0.1 ppmv. Manufacturing is concentrated at a 52,800+ m2 production complex in the Shiraz Special Economic Zone, established in 2012 and developed across four phases (phases 1-3 operational), with combined nameplate capacity of 21,000 metric tons per year across five automated production lines: molecular sieves (10,000 MT/yr), catalysts and special adsorbents (5,000 MT/yr), silicon-based anti-foam (3,000 MT/yr), alumina (1,000 MT/yr), and inert balls (2,000 MT/yr). The facility also houses an in-house R&D unit (active since 2015) and an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory recognized under ILAC MRA.

The company operates a vertically integrated business model combining product manufacturing with engineering services (feasibility studies, conceptual/basic design, HAZOP, revamp, troubleshooting), R&D for product localization, ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory testing, material supply as a distribution intermediary for non-manufactured inputs, and after-sales support including dense catalyst loading. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales to enterprise clients, supplemented by professional engineering services fees and supply intermediation. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise field engagement with engineering, procurement, and operations decision-makers at Iranian national oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining entities, supported by participation in major industry exhibitions (Iran Petrochem, Iran International Oil Exhibition, PETROFAN). Customers include National Iranian Gas Company, National Petrochemical Company, NIORDC, NISOC, POGC, Bandar Abbas Oil Refining, and major domestic petrochemical complexes, with 36+ enterprise logos publicly listed. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted per client specification and volume. The company is registered as a Knowledge-Based Manufacturer by the Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology of I.R.Iran and holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 10002, TS 29001, and ISO/IEC 17025 certifications.

Name

Nitel Pars Co.

Legal name

Nitel Pars Co.

Website

https://nitelpars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nitel Pars Co. (نیتل پارس) is an Iranian manufacturer of molecular sieves, activated alumina, specialty adsorbents, Claus and hydrotreating catalysts, and silicone-based anti-foam, serving oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining operators through direct enterprise sales and integrated engineering, R&D, and after-sales services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Adsorbents and Catalysts

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Industrial Inorganic Chemicals (2810), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Catalysts & Adsorbents (IMAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Silica, Alumina & Metal Oxide Adsorbents/Desiccants (IMAEAIAG), Mercury & Sulfur Removal Sorbents (Oil & Gas) (IMAEAIAJ), Catalyst Supports & Carriers (Alumina/Ceramics/Monoliths) (IMAEAIAL)

Keywords

• Industrial adsorbents manufacturing
• Molecular sieves production
• Petrochemical catalysts supply
• Gas purification chemicals
• Oil refinery process materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Adsorbent & Catalyst Product Sales: Manufacturing and sale of molecular sieves (Types A and X), activated alumina, catalysts (Claus, hydrotreating, aromatic saturation), specialty adsorbents, silicone-based anti-foam, and inert balls to oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Products sold on a per-unit basis based on client specifications and volume requirements.
2. Engineering & Design Services: Provides engineering services including feasibility studies, conceptual and basic design, HAZOP studies, revamp studies, and technical assistance for adsorption process units. Services are sold alongside products or independently to process operators.
3. Material Supply: Supplies chemicals, catalysts, adsorbents, silica-gel, and activated carbon from international manufacturers for various process applications. Acts as a supply intermediary for products not manufactured in-house.
4. After-Sales Services: Provides commissioning and start-up support, on-site adsorbent and catalyst loading assistance, performance evaluation, troubleshooting, and dense loading technology services to ensure proper implementation of products.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nitel Pars manufactures and supplies industrial adsorbents (molecular sieves Types A and X, activated alumina, specialty adsorbents), catalysts (Claus, hydrotreating, aromatic saturation), silicone-based anti-foam chemicals, and inert balls for oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining operators in Iran. The company complements these physical products with engineering design, accredited laboratory testing, R&D, material supply of imported chemicals, and integrated after-sales services including commissioning and dense loading.

Product overview

Nitel Pars Co. is a manufacturer of adsorbents (Molecular Sieves Types A and X, Activated Alumina, Special Adsorbents), catalysts (Claus catalysts, hydrotreating catalysts, tail gas treatment), and silicon-based anti-foam chemicals for oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. The company also manufactures inert balls and inert bed grading materials. The product portfolio centers on the Nitel Pars Production Complex in Shiraz with 5 fully automatic production lines: Molecular Sieves (10,000 MT/Y), Catalysts & Adsorbents (5,000 MT/Y), Silicon-Based Anti-Foam (3,000 MT/Y), Alumina Types (1,000 MT/Y), and Inert Balls (2,000 MT/Y). Complementing the manufacturing capabilities are services including Laboratory (ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited), R&D (active since 2015), Engineering (process design, HAZOP, revamping), Material Supply (from international manufacturers), and After Sales Services (commissioning, troubleshooting).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Molecular Sieves Crystalline aluminosilicates (Types 3A, 4A, 5A, and 13X) used for dehydration of gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons, alcohols, refrigerant gases, sulfur removal, hydrogen purification, and air separation in oil, gas, and petrochemical plants.
• Alumina Activated Alumina for dehydration of hydrocarbons, gases, and air; Promoted Alumina for sulfur and CO2 removal; and ρ-alumina powder used as raw material for catalysts and adsorbents.
• Special Adsorbents Specialized adsorbents including Composite Adsorbent, Mercury Remover (Hg to 10 ng/Nm3), Oxygen Remover (O2 to 0.1 ppmv), Sulphur Remover (ZnO), CO Remover (0.1 ppmv), Arsine & Phosphine Remover, and Chloride Remover for polyolefin production and petrochemical processes.
• Catalysts Industrial catalysts including Alumina Claus, Titania Claus, and Titania-Alumina Claus catalysts for Sulfur Recovery Units; Tail Gas Treatment catalysts; Oxygen Scavenger Claus; Aromatic Saturation (Ni catalyst); and CoMo/Al2O3 and NiMo/Al2O3 Hydrotreating catalysts for desulfurization and denitrification.
• Anti-Foam (Silicone-based) Silicone-based antifoam agents (oil or water-based emulsion) for foam control in amine systems, specifically designed for gas refinery sweetening units using aMDEA and MDEA solutions, equivalent to SAG-7133.
• Inert Balls Ceramic balls (alumina-silicate porcelain with high chemical resistance) and Alumina Balls (high mechanical strength, thermal stability) used as catalyst support beds, fluid distribution enhancers, and protective layers in adsorption towers.
• Inert Bed Grading NPIBG FR90 inert alumina fluted ring with high void fraction for trapping particulates in hydro-processing reactors, designed to minimize pressure drop while maximizing contaminant retention.
• Research & Development Services R&D services focused on enhancing product properties, developing new adsorbents, catalysts, and chemical materials for oil, gas, petrochemical, and refining industries, with pilot and semi-industrial scale testing capabilities.
• Laboratory Services ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory providing physical and chemical characterization for molecular sieves, catalysts, activated alumina, and anti-foam agents. Tests include Mercury Porosimetry, Surface Area, TPD/TPR/TPO, AAS, particle size analysis, and crush strength, with certificates accepted across ILAC MRA member countries.
• Engineering Services Engineering services for adsorption process units including feasibility studies, conceptual/basic design, HAZOP studies, technical assistance for loading/unloading and performance, unit modification, optimization, revamping, troubleshooting, and personnel training.
• Material Supply Services Supply of chemicals, catalysts, adsorbents, silica-gel, and activated carbon from qualified international manufacturers for various process applications, serving as an intermediary for products not manufactured in-house.
• After-Sales Services Integrated after-sales services including commissioning and start-up support, adsorbent support with on-site technical assistance, catalyst loading with dense loading technology, and troubleshooting for safe and economical operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mercury content reduction to 10 ng/Nm3 using Mercury Removal Adsorbent
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• FATEH GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Nitel Pars Co. is a subsidiary of FATEH GROUP, established in 2007 to serve the domestic demand of oil, gas, and petrochemical industries for adsorbents, catalysts, and related engineering services. Fateh Group provides corporate oversight and likely shares resources across its portfolio companies.
• Bandar Imam Petrochemical CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Senior managers of Nitel Pars Engineering Manufacturing Company and Bandar Imam Khomeini Petrochemical Company signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Iran Petrochem Kish 2025 exhibition. The partnership aims to establish bilateral cooperation to address industry challenges and explore new collaboration opportunities in the petrochemical sector.
• Bouali Sina Petrochemical CompanymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Senior managers of Nitel Pars Engineering Manufacturing Company and Bo Ali Sina Petrochemical Company signed a memorandum of understanding on the sidelines of the Iran Petrochem Kish 2025 exhibition. The MoU was signed at the same event as the Bandar Imam agreement, aiming to strengthen industry collaboration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Honeywell UOP: The global benchmark in molecular sieves, adsorbents, and process catalysts for refining, petrochemical, and gas processing — the most direct substitute competitor for Nitel Pars's full product portfolio including Claus, hydrotreating, and adsorbent offerings.
• Clariant: Specialty catalyst and adsorbent manufacturer with focused offerings for refining, petrochemical, and syngas applications — directly comparable product mix to Nitel Pars's catalyst and adsorbent business.
• Axens: French provider of catalysts, adsorbents, and process technologies for oil refining, petrochemical, and gas processing — competes with Nitel Pars in hydrotreating, Claus, and gas purification applications.
• Zeolyst International: Joint venture specializing in zeolite-based molecular sieves and catalysts for petrochemical and refining processes — competes head-on with Nitel Pars's molecular sieve and catalyst business.
• CECA (Arkema): Specialty division of Arkema producing molecular sieves, silica gel, and adsorbents for gas drying and hydrocarbon purification — closely comparable to Nitel Pars's molecular sieve and silica-based adsorbent lines.
• Haldor Topsoe: Danish specialty catalyst and process technology supplier focused on hydrotreating, hydrocracking, and sulfur recovery — directly comparable to Nitel Pars's hydrotreating and Claus catalyst portfolio.
• W. R. Grace & Co. Through its Catalysts Technologies segment, Grace manufactures specialty catalysts and adsorbents for refining and petrochemical customers, overlapping with Nitel Pars's hydroprocessing and specialty adsorbent offerings.
• JGC Catalysts and Chemicals: Japanese manufacturer of catalysts, molecular sieves, and adsorbents for oil refining, petrochemical, and gas processing — directly comparable in product range and end-market focus.

Broad incumbents

• Albemarle Corporation: Diversified specialty chemicals company with a catalysts business (formerly including polyolefin and refining catalysts). Broader portfolio but overlapping catalyst and specialty adsorbent offerings for petrochemical customers.
• BASF: Diversified global chemical major with a substantial catalysts and adsorbents portfolio serving refining, petrochemical, and gas processing customers. Operates at far greater scale across multiple continents and overlaps with Nitel Pars's product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nitelpars-co.-fateh-group-

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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