Hamid Bourd, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, expressed gratitude for the efforts of Mr. Paknejad, the former Minister of Oil, during a meeting of the Deputy Ministers of Oil held on Tuesday, October 5th. He emphasized the continuation of the oil industry's executive programs in the production and development sectors. He stated that these programs will continue vigorously with the solidarity and consensus that is the slogan of the fourteenth government.
Priorities of the Ministry of Oil in the Current Situation
Bourd referred to the priorities of the Ministry of Oil in this meeting and clarified that a detailed program is underway in the area of reconstructing facilities damaged in the imposed war and also in the area of oil sales. He emphasized that the goal of these programs is to successfully navigate the difficult challenges ahead. In the current special circumstances of the country, Bourd stressed the necessity of cooperation among all stakeholders and said: "We must strive with a national perspective for the pride of the country."
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Sustainable Winter Fuel Supply
Hamid Bourd specifically addressed the issue of winter fuel supply and pointed out the damages inflicted by the enemy on the gas industry's infrastructure. He called for brainstorming and cooperation among all sectors of the oil industry to ensure sustainable winter fuel supply. Bourd also assessed the status of liquid fuel storage as appropriate based on reports from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company and emphasized the necessity of proper fuel management.
The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil also referred to the role of the National Iranian Gas Company in promoting the correct culture of gas consumption and said: "If we can achieve a 10% reduction in consumption, it will be a very significant event." He urged the public to cooperate with the government in the use of energy carriers, especially gas.
The Role of Petrochemicals in the Country's Economy
Bourd continued by mentioning the role of the petrochemical industry in providing the necessary foreign currency for the country and stated that the continuation of production and export of petrochemical products plays a significant role in strengthening foreign exchange revenues and supporting the country's economy. He emphasized that support for the continuity of production and the removal of obstacles to exports must be pursued seriously.
In conclusion, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil stressed the necessity of identifying the main issues and priorities of the oil industry and called on everyone to collaborate as in the past for the oil industry and the country. He emphasized that "work must not stop" and this issue is of special importance.
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