The decision was announced following a high-level technical meeting
held in the Petrochemical Special Economic Zone (PSEEZ) on Wednesday, bringing
together key stakeholders from the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.
Hassan Abbaszadeh, Deputy Petroleum Minister and NPC CEO, emphasized
the need to optimize the supply of gas, gas liquids, and condensates. He called
on NISOC to meet its full contractual commitments and align its operational
capacity with the requirements of downstream petrochemical facilities.
Abbaszadeh also highlighted the expansion of the special economic zone
and diversification of feedstock — particularly incorporating crude oil — as
key NPC priorities.
Ebrahim Piramoon, Managing Director of NISOC, voiced support for joint
upstream investments with petrochemical firms, and underscored the
environmental and operational benefits of eliminating routine flaring, which
would also enhance feedstock quality.
Zari Meydani, CEO of Khuzestan Gas Company, affirmed the company’s
commitment to gas delivery agreements and expressed readiness to deepen
cooperation with petrochemical plants in the region.
Senior executives from Bandar Imam, Marun, Bidboland Persian Gulf,
Howeyzeh Persian Gulf, Fajr Energy, and representatives from Persian Gulf
Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) and TAPPICO shared their challenges
and proposals.
The session concluded with an agreement to establish a joint working
group under the leadership of NPC’s production division and NISOC to follow up
on feedstock-related issues and execute action plans to boost operational
reliability across the petrochemical value chain.