Speaking at a "Specialized Meeting of Senior Managers in the
Petrochemical Industry with the Aim of Achieving a Production Surge with
People's Participation," Alireza Moniri Abiyaneh highlighted the
significance of the petrochemical sector, especially in the context of Iran's
economic goals.
"The slogans designated by the esteemed leadership in different
years have primarily focused on economic matters and the central issue of
production, underscoring the importance of the production sector," stated
Abiyaneh.
He emphasized the necessity for government facilitation in attracting
investments and boosting production. Drawing a comparison with Oman, where oil
feedstock is allocated for free to foster investment and production
development, he urged similar measures in Iran.
Abiyaneh noted the establishment of Iran's third petrochemical hub in
the Chabahar region since 2011, highlighting the substantial investments of 8
billion euros in the area, largely from the private sector and investment
funds.
He also mentioned the pioneering implementation of the Methanol to
Olefins (MTO) project in this hub, showcasing a 20% progress rate.
"In this significant development, two methanol units are expected
to enter pre-production by the end of this year, alongside the launch of
utility units," Abiyaneh declared.
Highlighting the hub's employment opportunities, Abiyaneh noted that
over 5,000 individuals are currently employed in Iran's third petrochemical
hub, with half of them being locals from the region.
The specialized meeting aimed at achieving a production surge with
public participation was held today (Sunday, April 7, 2024) with the presence
of Morteza Shahmirzaei, Deputy Minister of Petroleum, and CEOs of petrochemical
holdings and companies, along with managers of several petrochemical projects.
The meeting, hosted by the production control management of the National
Petrochemical Company (NPC), addressed the programs and concerns of companies
to achieve the slogan of the year.