During his visit to the booths of domestic manufacturers on the first
day of the 28th Iran Oil Show, Shahmirzai stated: "We are
determined to localize all the needs of the value-added petrochemical industry
and will achieve complete self-sufficiency within the next four years."
He continued, mentioning the various petrochemical projects active
nationwide and emphasizing that Iranian manufacturers can fulfill many of the
needs of these projects to foster production growth.
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company added: "Maximizing
the use of domestic producers and manufacturers to transfer technical
knowledge, localize production, and develop new technologies can lead to the
realization of planned developments in the petrochemical industry."
Shahmirzai stressed that Iranian companies must become more active in
supplying goods for the first time, stating: "Petrochemical projects and
complexes represent the largest market for Iranian manufacturers."
Referring to the government's strategies in the petrochemical sector,
Shahmirzai highlighted: "The most important strategic part of the National
Petrochemical Company is completing the value chain development and supporting
startups, domestic production, and localization of catalysts."
He emphasized the government's strategy in production, maximizing the
utilization of installed capacities in the petrochemical industry through
knowledge and domestic manufacturing.
The 28th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and
Petrochemical Exhibition commenced today (Wednesday, May 8) at the Tehran
International Permanent Fairground.
Under the slogan "Oil Industry, Production Leap, and
Technological Optimization," this event runs until May 12.