Hamid Bourd, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, today (Tuesday, October 6) addressed the challenges facing this industry in a meeting with managers of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company. He expressed gratitude for the efforts and hard work of the employees and managers, emphasizing the importance of strategic and scientific management in this field.
The Necessity of a Strategic Perspective in the Refining Industry
The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, referring to the sensitive position of the oil refining and distribution industry, stressed the necessity of utilizing a comprehensive and scientific perspective for managing this industry. Bourd stated: "Proper and strategic management in this sector can contribute to improving performance and increasing production capacity." He also pointed out the importance of strengthening infrastructure and updating refining equipment.
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Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Oil Industry
During this meeting, the managers of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company discussed the existing challenges in the refining and distribution processes. One of the most significant challenges was the need to optimize energy consumption and reduce resource wastage. Bourd stated in this regard: "We must seek solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs. This is only possible through the use of modern technologies and scientific approaches."
Additionally, the existing capacities in the country's oil and petrochemical fields were examined during this meeting. According to available information, the crude oil refining capacity in the country reaches about 2 million barrels per day, which, according to Bourd, must be optimized to utilize all available capacities.
This meeting was held to enhance synergy among different sectors of the Ministry of Oil and increase coordination in managing the country's oil resources. Bourd expressed hope at the end of this session that closer cooperation between managers and experts could lead to improvements in the status of the oil refining and distribution industry.
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