Kamil Pourziaei, CEO of Kharg Petrochemical, said the decision to set
transparent and expert-determined prices for auxiliary services—known as
utilities—confirms the ministry’s special focus on private investors. “This
move not only boosts investor confidence but also facilitates the development
of new projects,” he said.
Pourziaei noted that the arbitration resolves a multi-year pricing
uncertainty that had reached a critical stage, potentially involving complaints
to the Supreme Audit Court. “Proper implementation ensures uniformity and
reduces risks for development projects,” he added.
The NPC’s authority over utility pricing was approved on Feb. 1 at the
Supreme Council for Economic Coordination of Government, marking the end of a
long-standing dispute in the sector. Hassan Abbaszadeh, Deputy Petroleum
Minister, emphasized that the framework is not directive but establishes a
structured channel for public-private engagement in Iran’s strategic
petrochemical industry.