In a press briefing, Morteza Shahmirzaei emphasized the pivotal role
of media in fostering awareness and elucidating efforts across all sectors of
the country. He stated, "Petrochemical industry players across various
regions of Iran, from the southern to the northwestern areas, are actively
engaged in production, bolstered by the nation's security and strength."
Shahmirzaei continued, "Today, the petrochemical industry has
emerged as a leader in production growth and indigenous technology development
in the country, contributing significantly to curbing inflation."
Highlighting the success in curbing inflation and increasing sales
with a credit supply of 75 trillion Tomans ($17.85 billion) in petrochemical
products in the stock and energy markets, Shahmirzaei attributed this
achievement to strategic planning and efforts by industry stakeholders.
Regarding the petrochemical industry's performance in production,
Shahmirzaei stated that actual production in 1402 exceeded 75 million tons,
marking a 7% growth compared to the previous year. However, he noted that the
targeted production of 78 million tons was not met due to feedstock shortages
and gas imbalances.
Shahmirzaei also addressed the importance of gas collection and the
prevention of flaring as a national priority, emphasizing the efforts to
utilize associated gases effectively in petrochemical processes.
Furthermore, Shahmirzaei highlighted the importance of optimizing
energy consumption management within the organizational structure of the
National Petrochemical Company and underscored efforts to curb emissions and
reduce energy consumption in the industry.
With regards to environmental conservation, Shahmirzaei mentioned the
plantation of one million date palms in the Mahshahr region, aimed at
safeguarding the environment and promoting green spaces.
Moreover, Shahmirzaei invited investors to participate in Iran's
petrochemical development projects, expressing the company's readiness for
collaboration and cooperation.
He concluded by emphasizing the need to utilize all available
capacities to attract investment in the country, underscoring the importance of
leveraging the nation's potential to achieve economic prosperity.