He emphasized that the operationalization of petrochemical projects in
Golestan, Zanjan, and Ibn Sina Hamedan, which had been stalled for years, is
now being actively pursued.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the CAPTURE CO2 Think Tank,
Morteza Shahmirzai noted the significant attention given to the strategy of
collecting associated gas and carbon management by the NPC over the past two
years.
"By implementing the strategy of collecting associated gas in
Gachsaran, Marun, Masjed Soleyman, and East Ahvaz, we not only protect the
environment but also contribute to meeting the feedstock needs of petrochemical
complexes to complete the value chain," Shahmirzai said.
Shahmirzai highlighted the revival of some partially completed and
suspended petrochemical projects in the thirteenth government's term, stating,
"Some of the measures taken in line with fostering hope and development in
regions include the resumption of operations for the Golestan, Zanjan, and Ibn
Sina Hamedan petrochemical projects, which had been halted for years."
He stressed the necessity of supporting domestic production and
accelerating the transfer of technical knowledge and global technologies to achieve
self-sufficiency, saying, "We do not welcome sanctions, but the conditions
of the sanction era have spurred Iranian ingenuity, and today, relying on
domestic capabilities, we are developing and advancing the petrochemical
industry."
Shahmirzai emphasized the role of the NPC as a leading entity in
guiding and regulating the industry. "Based on comprehensive policies and
future development plans, we must strive towards complete self-sufficiency and
cessation of imports using all available capacities in the country," he
added.
Regarding the preventable loss of 95,000 tons of hydrogen in the
Persian Gulf Star, Shahmirzai announced the preliminary approval for the
implementation of the ammonia project by the Persian Gulf Star Oil Company.
He explained, "By implementing this project, we will not only
prevent the loss of hydrogen but also add 450,000 tons to the country's ammonia
production capacity."
The NPC CEO also addressed the issue of utilizing consumed gas,
stating, "The total gas consumed by petrochemical complexes accounts for
less than 8% of the country's total gas consumption, and this gas must be
converted into value-added products to complete the value chain and reduce raw
material sales."
Shahmirzai concluded by urging all participants to support
environmental conservation and sustainable development in the Iranian
petrochemical industry.
He echoed the sentiments of Iran's Supreme Leader, emphasizing the
accountability of officials to the people and reaffirming the readiness of all
employees and managers of the National Petrochemical Industries Company to
cooperate in achieving these goals.
The first session of the CAPTURE CO2 Think Tank was attended by
managers and representatives from the Ministry of Petroleum, subsidiaries, the
Ministry of Energy, petrochemical complexes, refineries, and the Petrochemical
Research and Technology Company.