Speaking about the company's efforts to overcome production obstacles,
Chegeni highlighted collaborative efforts among all holdings, petrochemical
companies, and national oil, gas, refining, and distribution companies.
"The empty capacity of petrochemical plants was 27% in 1400,
approximately 24% in 1401, and 21% in the past year. With determination, we are
addressing production challenges collaboratively with the integrated
cooperation of all holdings, petrochemical companies, and national oil, gas,
refining, and distribution companies," Chegeni stated.
Chegeni, speaking to NIPNA, emphasized Iran's petrochemical industry's
resolve to boost production and increase exports of various polymer and
chemical products in the year 1403. He mentioned various strategies and actions
planned by the NPC to achieve these goals.
"The National Petrochemical Company has organized production
growth task forces at three levels: petrochemical industry, holdings, and
petrochemical companies. We must utilize all available capacities to promote
production growth in the petrochemical industry," Chegeni added.
Regarding the past year's achievements, Chegeni stated, "In the
calendar year of 1402 (ended on March 20), which was a year of production
growth, with the help of God, the petrochemical industry played a significant
role in achieving the country's production growth with a 7% increase.
Petrochemical complexes such as Mehr, Arya Sasol, and Kavian ranked top in
production in the Asaluyeh region, while petrochemical complexes like Ghadir,
Maroun, and Fanavaran led in the Mahshahr region, and others like Isfahan, Iran
Carbon, and Miandoab excelled in other regions."
Formation of Transport Consortia:
Chegeni also mentioned the formation of transport consortia as a
factor facilitating transportation and sustainable exports. He highlighted
successful experiences in this regard by petrochemical companies such as Zagros
and Kaveh.
"One of the main factors contributing to production reduction
compared to plant capacity includes feedstock shortages, maintenance and
process issues, as well as utility shortages. The empty capacity in the
industry is currently 21%," Chegeni explained.
Chegeni continued, "The reasons for production reduction in the
petrochemical industry include 62% due to feedstock shortages, 17% due to
maintenance issues, 10% due to process issues, 6% due to high inventory, and 5%
due to other reasons."
He added, "With the planning done in the past year, a 7% growth
in production was achieved, and this trend will continue with even more growth
in the current year. We aim to realize production plans with the assistance of
holdings and petrochemical complexes."
Electricity Swap by Petrochemicals:
Chegeni also addressed electricity swaps by petrochemical companies,
stating, "Petrochemical companies receive an average of 204 megawatts of
electricity through the national grid. Surplus electricity production is
swapped with the national grid by utility companies to sustain
production."
"West-based holding subsidiaries have created 105 megawatts of
electricity production capacity and become self-sufficient in electricity
supply. They are also in the process of developing an additional 100 megawatts
of capacity," Chegeni concluded.