The Deputy Minister of Oil and the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company visited the Mahshahr region to observe the reconstruction process of damaged petrochemicals. This visit aimed to assess the current situation and future plans regarding the reconstruction and improvement of petrochemical infrastructures.
Meeting with Regional Petrochemical Managers
On the second day of this trip, the Deputy Minister of Oil held meetings with the managers of the Special Economic Zone Organization of Petrochemicals and other petrochemical managers present in the region. The main goal of this meeting was to coordinate and plan to expedite the reconstruction process and enhance the production capacities of the damaged petrochemicals. These petrochemicals operate in the region with diverse capacities, including the production of polymers, chemicals, and petrochemical products.
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Visit to Imam Band Petrochemical Complex and Fajr Energy Complex
The Deputy Minister of Oil also visited the Imam Band Petrochemical Complex and Fajr Energy Complex yesterday. The Imam Band Petrochemical Complex, with an annual production capacity of 3.3 million tons of petrochemical products, and the Fajr Energy Complex, with a capacity of 4.5 million tons, are among the largest and most important petrochemical production centers in the country. During this visit, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company reviewed the performance of these complexes and the existing challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive cooperation for reconstruction and improvement of conditions.
The reconstruction of these petrochemicals is of special priority due to their high importance in the supply chain of petrochemical products and their direct impact on the country's economy. Additionally, considering the high capacities of these complexes, their rapid reconstruction can help increase production and reduce dependence on imports.
In this regard, the Deputy Minister of Oil emphasized the use of domestic capacities and attracting necessary investments to expedite the reconstruction operations. These actions are prioritized to maintain and enhance the country's position in the petrochemical industry and meet domestic needs.
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