During a recent press event commemorating the 26th anniversary of
martyrdom of Shahid Sarem, Miri Lavasani emphasized the importance of
journalism in fostering knowledge and awareness within society, acknowledging
the media’s role in promoting the petrochemical industry as a cornerstone of
Iran's economic stability.
He noted that Pardis is the second-largest non-oil exporter in Iran,
achieving $863 million in export sales last year, with $500 million recorded in
the first half of the current fiscal year.
The official further highlighted the company's achievements in the
current fiscal year, reporting a record production of 300,000 tons per month
over three consecutive months. Cumulatively, production in the first ten months
is expected to reach 2.776 million tons, with projections of hitting 3.225
million tons by year-end—an unprecedented milestone for the company.
Addressing concerns about pricing, Miri Lavasani stated, “We do not
have a single cent of sales under the approved prices from the Parsian Oil and
Gas Company.” He added that the introduction of the integrated Simorgh system
has enhanced transparency in the petrochemical sector, allowing oversight of
Pardis’ production and sales by stakeholders including Parsian, Ghadir
Investment Group, and the Ministry of Defense.
Despite a 40% increase in operational costs, he projected a 41% rise
in profits, estimating a total profit of 23 trillion rials by the end of the
year. For the current fiscal year, he noted that urea remains a profitable
product, with sales expected to surpass 41 trillion rials by year-end,
following 33.6 trillion rials in sales by the end of July.
Miri Lavasani reported a gas supply disruption at Pardis for 72 days,
estimating losses of around $50 million due to this issue. To mitigate gas
supply problems, Ghadir Investment Company is collaborating with several
knowledge-based firms to explore mini LNG production.
Regarding corporate social responsibility, Miri Lavasani announced a
budget of 73.5 billion rials approved by Ghadir Investment Company, with
significant allocations for regional projects, including support for the Armed
Forces Social Security Organization and local educational and cultural
initiatives.
Additionally, the human resources manager of Pardis Petrochemical
announced plans for a new recruitment exam in collaboration with Persian Gulf
University, pending board and regulatory approvals. Details of the exam will be
announced once approvals are secured.
At the event, journalists toured various production facilities and
loading docks, gaining insights into the challenges of working under extreme
heat conditions exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.