Mohammad Kermani, speaking on Thursday during a visit by members of
Parliament’s oversight faction for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to
the PRTC’s Mahshahr centre, outlined the company’s recent achievements and
called for broader backing of knowledge-based firms active in the sector.
Kermani said Iran’s petrochemical industry has achieved
self-sufficiency in key areas such as equipment, catalysts, technologies and
chemical materials by relying on local expertise. He cited the company’s
mandate to manage, commercialise and economically develop intellectual property
related to chemical synthesis, petrochemical catalysts and technologies across
the value chain through collaborations with start-ups, universities, research
institutes and industrial R&D units.
He added that PRTC is advancing new research approaches, including the
use of artificial intelligence, and integrating modern technology frameworks
into the petrochemical sector in cooperation with academic institutions and
industry partners.
Kermani called for stronger support mechanisms for knowledge-based
companies, saying PRTC’s scientific and technical capabilities position it as a
strategic backbone for the sector’s innovation and long-term development.