Speaking at a meeting with members of the board of directors of the
Iranian Oil Association, Shakeri stressed the importance of private-sector
involvement in petrochemical development and called cooperation with
professional associations and industry organizations essential.
“Redefining processes and facilitating the affairs of the petrochemical
industry requires making greater use of the capacities of the private sector,”
Shakeri said.
Members of the Iranian Oil Association’s board emphasized the need to
integrate the capabilities of exploration and production companies to play a
more effective role in supplying the gas required by the petrochemical
industry. They also called for avoiding sector-specific approaches in
decision-making.
The meeting also addressed the use of private-sector technical and
executive expertise in resolving petrochemical industry challenges and
supporting decision-making processes.
Other issues discussed included technology development, strengthening
human resources, feedstock security, accelerating the customs clearance of
goods held at customs and managing damaged production units.
The participants also highlighted the role of the Iranian Oil
Association as a specialized platform for supporting decision-making and
providing expert solutions to NPC, stressing the need to continue and expand
cooperation between the association and the petrochemical industry.
The meeting between Shakeri and the Iranian Oil Association’s board was
held at NPC headquarters to explore ways to strengthen cooperation among the
petrochemical industry, the private sector and professional industry
associations.