Omid Shakri, CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, during a field visit to the petrochemical complexes in the Mahshahr Special Economic Zone, emphasized the importance of the urgent reconstruction and revival of these units that have been damaged during the recent imposed war. He stated that the purpose of this two-day trip was to examine the challenges ahead and to adopt operational solutions to bring these industrial units back into production.
The National Necessity of Returning to Full Production Capacity
Shakri stated that the return of petrochemical industries to full production capacity is considered a "national necessity," saying: "The Ministry of Oil is paying special attention to accelerating the reconstruction process, and the Minister of Oil has also emphasized the need to eliminate any obstacles in the way of this return." According to him, the Ministry of Oil is committed to standing alongside petrochemical companies with all its might so that the return to pre-war conditions can proceed at an optimal pace.
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Formation of a Joint Working Group to Address Challenges
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company also announced the formation of a joint working group to follow up on the demands and challenges of the damaged units, adding: "It has been decided that this working group will precisely examine the existing issues and develop appropriate solutions." The ultimate goal of forming this working group is to design and draft a special support package for the petrochemical industries in Mahshahr and to create the necessary conditions for the revival of industrial activities in this important petrochemical hub.
During his visit, Shakri toured the petrochemical complexes of Bandar Imam, Karoun, Amir Kabir, Razi, and Fajr Energy of the Persian Gulf and was briefed on the latest actions taken in these complexes. Additionally, assessing the status of the Mahshahr Research and Technology Center and the Petrochemical Terminals and Tanks Company were other programs of this trip, which included specialized meetings with the CEOs of the companies in the region.
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