The National Oil Company of Iran has determined a list of items needed for domestic production in order to reduce dependence on foreign resources and ensure sustainable supply of strategic goods. Seyed Dadush Hashemi, the manager of oil supply support, provided explanations in this regard and emphasized that these items also include complex and specialized equipment.
List of Strategic Items
In this conversation, Hashemi referred to the approach of the National Oil Company, stating: "Sustainable supply of strategic and sanctioned goods through the development of domestic production and localization of equipment is one of the key priorities of this company." He explained that this domestic production will no longer be limited to simple parts, and localization of equipment with complex technology is also on the agenda.
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Required Equipment and Items
The oil supply support manager further mentioned the strategic items and said: "The list of items has been compiled and approved by the Technology and Knowledge-Based Products Steering Council." Among these items are CRA pipes, drilling rigs, measurement while drilling (MWD) equipment, rotary steerable drilling (RSS) equipment, specialized petrophysics and geophysics software, as well as mobile multiphase pumps.
Hashemi also pointed out that identifying and cataloging key goods and main equipment needed by the National Oil Company is on the agenda for optimal planning to supply these items in the short, medium, and long term. This planning includes consolidating demand and creating the necessary infrastructure to enhance the technical and technological knowledge of domestic manufacturers.
Significant Progress in Domestic Production
Hashemi continued by referring to various equipment that can be supplied through domestic production, including drill bits, surface and completion equipment, drilling pipes, rotary equipment including pumps, compressors, and turbo compressors, as well as fixed and process equipment. He also addressed the supply of chemicals such as catalysts, drilling additives, and anti-corrosion materials, announcing that a considerable range of goods needed by the National Oil Company of Iran will be supplied through domestic production.
This approach will have a positive impact on improving the supply chain and reducing costs, helping the National Oil Company of Iran to perform better against sanctions and global challenges. Given the existing capacities in the country and the capabilities of domestic manufacturers, this program can significantly contribute to increasing independence and self-sufficiency in meeting the industrial needs of oil and energy.
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