Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, emphasized the importance of making strategic decisions based on domestic capacities in the oil industry during a meeting held today (Tuesday, October 6) with the managers of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company. Referring to his 35 years of experience in this industry, he said: Information should be presented coherently and in the form of managerial summaries to enable more accurate decision-making.
Fuel Consumption Management and System Security
Bord pointed to fuel consumption management, especially gasoline and diesel, as one of the key issues of the country and emphasized that special attention should be paid to cyber threats. He said: "Managing consumption and implementing expert plans in the fuel sector can help gradually improve the country's situation. The main goal should be to reform the governance model and enhance the management methods of organizations."
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He also emphasized the use of university and scientific center capacities for the development of specialized training and said that a framework should be provided for young forces, especially in the early years of service, to be placed on the right organizational path.
Development of Oil Industry Infrastructure
Bord continued by emphasizing the importance of main corridors for the transfer and movement of oil and petroleum products, stressing the necessity of directing activities and programs in these pathways. He said: "Attention to these capacities can be effective in strengthening the infrastructure of the oil industry."
Mohammad Sadegh Azimi Far, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, presented a report on the company's performance at this meeting, stating that in the context of war and sanctions, the company has pursued main axes including supply and demand balance and value chain development. Additionally, gasoline production in this company has increased by about 17% due to increased feedstock and the implementation of key projects.
Azimi Far also referred to the reduction in the consumption of gas oil and the growth in the consumption of CNG, stating that through managerial actions, the annual growth rate of gasoline consumption has reached about zero and even negative. These actions included price adjustments, consumption management, and combating smuggling.
In the infrastructure sector, Azimi Far announced that approximately 1,000 kilometers have been added to the country's pipeline network in the past two years, and important projects are being completed and put into operation. The main goal of this company is to control consumption, increase production, and reduce dependence on gasoline imports.
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