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+local util = require("data-util");
+
+
+-- absolute barebones "compatibility", won't be very playable
+if mods.IndustrialRevolution then
+  util.set_category("explosives", "crafting-with-fluid")
+  util.remove_prerequisite("ir2-electronics-1", "ir2-steam-power")
+
+  util.replace_ingredient("gas-extractor", "iron-plate", "copper-beam")
+  util.replace_ingredient("gas-extractor", "pipe", "copper-pipe")
+
+  util.replace_ingredient("basic-chemical-plant", "iron-plate", "copper-beam")
+  util.replace_ingredient("basic-chemical-plant", "pipe", "copper-pipe")
+
+  util.set_category("phenol", "crafting")
+end
+