Addressing a gathering of the executives of petrochemical
projects, Reza Norouzzadeh said NPC plans to receive licenses in a concentrated
manner and offer it to companies interested in the licenses.
"In the past, NPC managed projects but after
privatization of the industry and introduction of new projects, petrochemical facilities
would face troubles if concentrated policymaking does not take place in the
sector," he said.
He called on all petrochemical companies to close
ranks in order to share responsibilities to solve the existing problems and
shortcomings. "Otherwise the sector would face serious problems."
The NPC CEO, who is also deputy petroleum
minister for petrochemical affairs, further added that 60 petrochemical projects
are under construction across the country, adding most of the projects are
defined in Mahshahr and Asaluyeh petrochemical hubs in respectively
southwestern and southern parts of the country.
Referring to his last week visit to Paris to
attend a two-day conference introducing Iran's petrochemical industry,
Norouzazadeh said major license holders UOP were seriously keen on signing
contracts and selling licenses to Iran.
He noted that the holders of licensees know that
Iran is a stable country for investment in the region and do admit that they
can freely operate in the Middle Eastern country.