Speaking on Tuesday during the fifth regional council election of PR
directors from Region II of Iran’s oil sector, held in Mahshahr’s Special
Economic Petrochemical Zone, Majid Boujarzadeh urged affiliated companies to
strengthen cooperation to build a more agile and unified public relations
network.
“With proper policymaking and implementation, we must transition
toward dynamic and responsive PR units. Unity and collaboration among the PR
arms of the oil industry will play a critical role in achieving this,”
Boujarzadeh stated.
He noted that Region II—which spans Khuzestan, Ilam, Kermanshah,
Kohgiluyeh & Boyer-Ahmad, Chaharmahal & Bakhtiari, and Lorestan
provinces—comprises around 60 public relations offices in the petroleum sector.
He stressed the importance of updating operational methods and embracing modern
technologies to revitalize communications.
Reflecting on recent challenges, Boujarzadeh pointed to the
accomplishments achieved in the seven months since the formation of Iran’s 14th
administration. He highlighted the early onset of winter in 2024 and a national
temperature drop of 3.5°C as unprecedented difficulties that severely strained
gas consumption and fuel supply chains.
“Residential and commercial gas consumption surged from 420 million
cubic meters in early November to 716 million cubic meters at peak demand in
winter. Despite these conditions, coordinated efforts across the National
Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), National
Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), and National
Petrochemical Company (NPC) ensured uninterrupted supply and effective crisis
management,” he said.
Boujarzadeh emphasized the need for organizational cohesion and
skilled PR management, asserting that unity within the sector enhances
responsiveness to both domestic and global developments.
“There are 230 public relations units in Iran’s petroleum sector. To
ensure readiness for future crises, these units must function under a shared
strategy. Coordinated messaging and prompt, transparent communication will help
prevent misinformation and ensure that public relations teams are the first
reliable voice during critical events,” he concluded.