Mohammad Kaab Amir, a member of the Energy Commission of the Parliament, evaluated the reconstruction process of the petrochemical complexes damaged in the recent war as positive and hopeful. He further emphasized that the speed of returning the damaged units to production indicates the capacity and high resilience of the petrochemical industry against crises.
The Importance of the Petrochemical Industry in the Country's Economy
Kaab Amir, referring to the damages inflicted on parts of the petrochemical industry during the recent war, noted that the petrochemical industry, as a strategic sector in the country's economy, needs to maintain production continuity. This industry not only acts as a source of foreign income but also supplies the needs of downstream industries.
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This parliament representative also referred to the efforts of the National Petrochemical Company and the managers, specialists, and employees of this industry, stating: "Fortunately, with continuous efforts, the petrochemical industry is on the path of development and progress, and the reconstruction process of the damaged units is also being carried out at a suitable pace. Some of the production capacities are on their way back to the production circuit."
War Experiences and the Need for Resilience
The Vice Chairman of the Energy Commission of the Parliament continued that the experience of the recent war has shown that the petrochemical industry is not just an economic industry, but an important infrastructure of the country for generating foreign income and meeting the needs of downstream industries. Kaab Amir emphasized that the experiences gained from this incident should be used for strengthening facilities and increasing operational readiness.
He added: "Creating support mechanisms can help us minimize production interruptions even in difficult conditions in the future." According to him, this action will not only help increase the resilience of the petrochemical industry but will also lead to maintaining the economic stability of the country.
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