Seyed Mohammad Reza Miri Lavasani, in an interview with Nipna, said
that Pardis Petrochemical Company produces about 3.2 million tons of urea
annually, and said: "Thanks to the efforts of the previous CEOs of this
company, Mr. Shahriari, Zolfaqari and Jamshidi, efforts have always been made
to create target markets in South America, Central America and neighboring
countries and Pardis was able to export two million tons of its 3.2 million
tons production despite the sanctions."
He referred to the upward trend of urea prices in the first six months
of last year, and said: "Last year, urea prices in the global market
increased sharply, so that in the first half of the year it increased to $836
per ton, but in the second half it declined and dropped from $836 to $240 per
ton."
The CEO of Pardis Petrochemical Company continued: "Since I have
been in service at the company, global markets have returned to their upward
trend and today urea is exported at a price of about $300 per ton; according to
international economic magazines' forecasts, it is possible that by the end of
this year, prices will continue to rise and reach $480 per ton. However, we
know that the market has ups and downs."
Lavasani, while appreciating the efforts of Pardis' previous
management, said: "In the previous management period, Mr. Shahriari
provided infrastructure and strengthened it during Mr. Zolfaqari's time and
reached its peak during Mr. Jamshidi's time; we also targeted three new target
markets. Africa is one of these target markets for sales that will be loaded
next week."
Knowledge-based companies are Pardis' focus
Lavasani also referred to the 27th International Oil, Gas and
Petrochemical Exhibition, and said: "We are witnessing the potential of
knowledge-based companies at the exhibition and we are trying to use their
capacity in domestic production."
He said that annually “we spend $15 million in the field of
maintenance, spare parts, parts and equipment for rotating equipment and other
parts needed in process safety, F&G, FIRE & DETECTOR and other areas
related to maintenance HSE and operation. We hope to be able to meet some of
these needs through domestic manufacturers and knowledge-based companies.”
The CEO of Pardis Petrochemical Company emphasized on the importance
of R&D for Pardis Petrochemical Company and said: "In addition to
R&D in the company, we are also trying to use the potential of
knowledge-based companies that have flourished in the country."