Javad Owji, speaking to reporters in the government courtyard,
highlighted the completion of these projects as a catalyst for the advancement
of various industries including oil, gas, refining, and petrochemicals, leading
to an impressive economic growth rate of over 20% in the oil and gas sector.
"During the year 1402, the Ministry of Petroleum successfully
concluded projects worth over $28 billion, fostering notable progress in the
oil, gas, refining, and petrochemical industries," stated Owji.
The Minister further emphasized that these completed projects have
spurred increased production across these vital sectors, contributing to the
remarkable economic growth observed in the oil and gas industry.
"Effective investment in both upstream and downstream sectors of
the oil industry enabled the successful completion of these projects, paving
the way for substantial economic growth," Owji added.
Owji outlined comprehensive plans for further investment in remaining
half-finished projects in the oil industry this year, aiming to sustain and
even enhance the desirable production growth witnessed in the past year.
"We hope that the year 1403 will see similar commendable records
in terms of production growth as we experienced last year," concluded the Minister
of Petroleum.