Yousef Mazaheri, the head of the Fars Science and Technology Park, referred to the vital role of knowledge and innovation in enhancing the economic standing of countries during the opening ceremony of the regional event "Petrofan 1405." He emphasized that economic power is not only measured by natural resources but also by the ability to turn ideas into products and create economic value, which are key components in this area.
Importance of the Petrochemical Industry
Mazaheri continued by stating that the petrochemical industry is one of the strategic and driving industries of Iran's economy, saying: This industry plays a fundamental role in production, exports, employment, and currency generation and is considered a crucial link in the value chain of the country's oil and gas resources. He also emphasized the importance of increasing productivity, reducing production costs, and improving the quality of petrochemical products.
The Necessity of Effective Communication Between Industry and Technology
The head of the Fars Science and Technology Park emphasized the necessity of creating effective communication between industry, universities, and knowledge-based companies, adding that this communication should lead to solving real industry problems. Mazaheri also stated: Knowledge-based companies must connect to the core of production and transformation of the country's large industries and act as strategic partners, especially in the petrochemical industry.
He referred to the holding of the Petrofan 1405 event at the Fars Science and Technology Park, considering this event an opportunity for synergy and effective collaboration between industry and technology. Mazaheri added: In this event, groups from the science and technology parks of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Hormozgan provinces are also present, and we hope to create a broader presence for science and technology parks in the southern region of the country in the future.
Development of Indigenous Technologies
He identified reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and developing domestic capabilities as key issues for the country, stating: Knowledge-based companies can act as reliable resources for developing the supply chain of the petrochemical industry. Mazaheri emphasized that the industry is looking for advanced equipment and new technologies, and knowledge-based companies must take the real requirements and needs of the industry seriously.
In conclusion, he emphasized that the future of the country's industry must be built on knowledge and innovation, expressing hope that the efforts made at the Petrofan 1405 event will pave the way for significant steps towards the industrial and economic empowerment of the country.
