Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a
conference on CSR in oil industry, the official said Iran’s petrochemical
output had nearly doubled since 2013, adding, “We are preparing for the third
petrochemical leap in the country.”
He also touched on the Iran Plast
International Exhibition which is due in September, adding the fair is a real petrochemical
showcase.
“Today, there is a $6-billion market for petrochemical
feedstock which is unparalleled in all other industries,” Zangeneh said.
The official went on to add that the petrochemical
industry was a refined sector which converted crude oil and gas into
value-added products.
“The sector has undergone a leap in recent
years in Iran and would experience its second leap by 2021.”