Gholamreza Dehghan Naserabadi, a member of the Energy Committee of the
Iranian parliament, told NIPNA that petrochemicals remain one of the country’s
fundamental development pillars, providing feedstock for downstream industries
and reducing reliance on crude exports.
He said the sector holds a “strategic position” in Iran’s development
capacity, noting that petrochemical companies have played a significant role in
generating foreign currency, especially under sanctions. “This industry must be
supported, as it has proven vital during challenging economic periods,” he
said.
Naserabadi described the petrochemical industry as a major engine of
economic expansion, citing its extensive potential for growth and job creation
across both upstream and downstream segments.
He added that well-planned investment strategies in the upstream
sector would help attract capital, particularly in oil and petrochemicals.
“Accurate implementation of development programmes will encourage real
investors and increase production,” he said.