Shabanpour's remarks came following the loading operation of Platform 18B, weighing 2,700 tons, for phases 17&18 on Thursday, June 23.
He said the operation was a sensitive and specialized one which was made possible by Iranian experts and contractors.
Platforms 17B and 18B were primarily being considered for use at phase 14 of the gas field but given the priority of phases 17 and 18, the structures were redesigned for usage in the relevant phases.
The POGC official added that installation of platform 18B will be complete by August.
He added that 11 wells belonging to the platform are drilled and are ready for production.
Once operational, the platform will recover 1 billion cubic feet of natural gas every day.
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