Addressing attendees at the inaugural CAPTURE CO2 brainstorming
session on Thursday, Shahmirzaei underscored the astute selection of
developmental strategies in the petrochemical industry and the earnest focus of
the people-centric 13th administration on fostering hope and
progress. He stressed the proactive pursuit and expedited implementation of
petrochemical projects in regions where progress had been stagnant for years.
Shahmirzaei highlighted the special attention given to the strategy of
collecting associated gas and managing carbon in recent years, particularly
through the implementation of gas collection strategies in Gachsaran, Marun,
Masjed Soleyman, and eastern Ahvaz. These endeavors not only preserve the
environment but also fulfill the feedstock requirements of petrochemical complexes,
thereby completing the value chain.
Drawing attention to the revival of semi-completed and stalled
petrochemical projects, Shahmirzaei affirmed that recommencing projects in
Golestan, Zanjan, and Ibn Sina Hamedan marked a significant stride towards hope
and development across various regions.
While advocating for domestic production support, Shahmirzaei urged
for the swift transfer of technical know-how and cutting-edge technologies to
achieve self-sufficiency.
He acknowledged Iran's resilience in the face of sanctions, noting
that it has spurred innovation, enabling the advancement of the petrochemical
industry based on domestic capabilities.
Shahmirzaei disclosed that the principled approval for the
implementation of the ammonia project by the Persian Gulf Star Oil Company has
been granted. This project is poised to prevent the wastage of 95,000 tons of
hydrogen while adding 450,000 tons to the nation's ammonia production capacity.
Furthermore, the CEO stressed the imperative to convert less than 8
percent of the total consumed gas by petrochemical complexes into value-added
and final products, aiming to mitigate raw sales and complete the value chain.
Concluding his address, Shahmirzaei urged all participants to heed the
Supreme Leader's emphasis on responding to people's demands from officials.
He affirmed the readiness of all managers and employees of the
National Petrochemical Company to collaborate in safeguarding the environment
and ensuring the sustainable development of Iran's petrochemical industry.
The inaugural CAPTURE CO2 brainstorming session saw the participation
of managers and representatives from the Ministry of Petroleum, affiliated
companies, the Ministry of Energy, petrochemical complexes, refineries, and the
Petrochemical Research and Technology Company.