By hosting the Petrofan 1405 event, Persian Gulf Petrochemical Company has taken an important step towards developing cooperation between the petrochemical industry and the country's technology and innovation ecosystem. The goal of this event is to identify the capabilities of knowledge-based companies and respond to the technological needs of the petrochemical industry.
The Necessity of Utilizing the Capabilities of Knowledge-Based Companies
Fouzieh Marvat, the Strategy and Infrastructure Manager for Product Development, Technology, and Innovation at Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries, referred to the industrial, scientific, and academic capacities of Khuzestan during this ceremony and emphasized the importance of utilizing the capabilities of knowledge-based companies in this province to develop the technologies needed for the petrochemical industry. She stated that the technological needs of the industry in various fields are currently clear, and technology and knowledge-based companies can play a significant role in developing domestic products by providing practical solutions.
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New Opportunities for Industrial Interactions
The presence of technical and specialized representatives from companies and complexes under the holding in this event is an opportunity for direct communication between the needs of the industry and the capabilities of technology companies. This two-way interaction can pave the way for identifying domestic capacities, exchanging knowledge, and expanding specialized collaborations. Hamed Shams, the Brand, Public Relations, and Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries, also emphasized the necessity of synergy and expanding cooperation among the country's industries to utilize mutual capacities and maintain the sustainability of the industry under sanctions.
Mohammad Razi Jalali, the Deputy for Economic Coordination of Khuzestan Governorate, praised the attention of the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Group to the scientific and industrial capacities of Khuzestan and the role of this organization in the development of knowledge and industry, while referring to the existing challenges in the province. Seyyed Yahya Mirzaei, the head of the Khuzestan Science and Technology Park, also emphasized the necessity of focusing on domestic knowledge and technology and considered close interaction between industry and scientific and technological centers as an effective factor in industrial development and progress.
The Petrofan 1405 event will be held in seven specialized axes including electricity and instrumentation, fixed and rotating equipment, chemicals and catalysts, process improvement and analysis, water, energy and environment, process technical knowledge and product development, and smartization. These specialized axes are particularly important in the current conditions where the need for innovation and advancement in the petrochemical industry is felt.
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