During a visit to various petrochemical projects
in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone, Morteza Shahmirzai stated,
"With the efforts made in the 'production growth, inflation control' year,
the Ethylene Oxide unit of Marun Petrochemical Plant and the Nahal Asmari
Petrochemical plant are soon to commence operations."
The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company
added, "The Ethylene Oxide unit of Marun Petrochemical Plant is currently
over 99% complete, utilizing the capabilities of domestic manufacturers, poised
for full operation, expected to be officially inaugurated during this
auspicious decade of Fajr."
Furthermore, he announced the trial production of
the glycerin pharmaceutical unit by PetroNad Asia, stating, "With the
production of this product, a significant portion of the country's
pharmaceutical needs will be met, reducing dependence on imports."
The Deputy Minister of Petroleum emphasized,
"The semi-finished projects must progress through dedicated efforts and
round-the-clock work to complete their construction phases and enter the
production cycle. Project managers should prioritize planning and necessary follow-ups
for their entry into the production phase."
Morteza Shahmirzai, the Deputy Minister of Petroleum
and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company, concluded a three-day
operational visit last week (from the 14th to the 16th of Azar) to various
petrochemical projects including Islam Abad Petrochemicals, Dehloran, a plant
producing various catalysts for polymer processes and chemicals in Khorramabad,
as well as petrochemical complexes located in the Mahshahr Petrochemical
Special Economic Zone.