Speaking at the "Specialized Meeting of Senior Managers in the Petrochemical
Industry with the Aim of Achieving a Production Surge with People's
Participation," Ghanbari stressed the importance of reaching actual
production capacity, noting that there is approximately a 30% gap between
nominal capacity and actual production.
"Part of the production capacity gap stems from feedstock issues,
while another part is due to operational challenges within the units,"
Ghanbari explained.
Highlighting the significance of completing developmental projects and
units under construction, Ghanbari stated, "Completing the value chain in
the petrochemical industry is another important aspect that needs
attention."
He continued, "Creating attractiveness in this sector is
essential to encourage public participation in investment, as investors are
sensitive and hesitant. If they perceive negative signals from regulations,
instability in decision-making, etc., they will refrain from investing."
Ghanbari emphasized the need to assure the public that investing in
the petrochemical industry and its complementary units provides investment
security.
Referring to the valuable efforts of the National Petrochemical
Company (NPC) in the development of the petrochemical industry, Ghanbari
expressed expectations for continued support from the company in increasing
actual production capacity.
"When we hold the second position in global gas reserves, the
fourth position in oil reserves, and the first position in total hydrocarbon
reserves, we expect this industry to be much more active internationally than it
is today," he added.
Ghanbari also highlighted the technological challenges alongside the
feedstock challenges, noting the effective infrastructure established in the
Petrochemical Research and Technology Company to meet the demand for enhancing
access to current technology and aiding petrochemical units more than ever
before.
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 NPC, addressed
the programs and concerns of companies to achieve the slogan of the year.