Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, today (Tuesday, October ١٤) discussed the challenges facing this industry in a meeting with the managers of the National Oil Refining and Distribution Company of Iran. 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 need for a comprehensive and scientific approach to manage this industry. Bord said: "Proper and strategic management in this sector can help improve performance and increase production capacity." He also pointed out the importance of strengthening infrastructure and updating refinery equipment.
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Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Oil Industry
During this meeting, the managers of the National Oil Refining and Distribution Company examined the existing challenges in the refining and distribution processes. One of the most important challenges was the need to optimize energy consumption and reduce resource wastage. Bord said 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, in this meeting, the existing capacities in the country's oil and petrochemical fields were reviewed. According to available information, the capacity for refining crude oil in the country reaches about ٢ million barrels per day, which, according to Bord, efforts must be made to optimally utilize all available capacities.
This meeting was held to enhance synergy among various sectors of the Ministry of Oil and increase coordination in managing the country's oil resources. Bord 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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