Hassan Abbaszadeh, Deputy Petroleum Minister and NPC CEO, announced
the plan during his visit to Dehloran’s industrial sites, stating that the
government aims to activate dormant oil and gas projects, particularly in the
petrochemical sector. “NGL 3100 will collect associated gas, preventing waste
and creating value-added products, while supplying feedstock for Dehloran’s
olefin unit,” he said.
Progress Amidst Challenges
Abbaszadeh noted that over 90% of the equipment for the Dehloran
olefin unit is in place, and construction progress exceeds 50%. However, he
urged the Pension Fund, a key stakeholder, to grant a one-year extension for
loan repayments to facilitate resumption of operations.
Local Concerns Over Delays
Assadollah Cheraghi, a parliamentarian representing Dehloran and
neighboring regions, highlighted the economic importance of the project,
stressing that delays have fueled local dissatisfaction. “It’s unacceptable for
a project of this magnitude to stall, leaving local youth unemployed,” he said.
Dehloran’s Governor, Latif Sadeghi, echoed the call for action,
emphasizing the government’s commitment to completing unfinished projects. “We
expect the feedstock supply issue to be resolved soon, turning these
discussions into tangible progress for our province,” he added.
National Collaboration to Ensure Progress
Farrokh Alikhani, Director of Oil Production Supervision at the
National Iranian Oil Company, confirmed that technical reviews for feedstock
provision are underway. “We’ll hold a final review meeting next week to resolve
all technical and logistical issues,” he said.
Ilam’s Deputy Governor for Economic Affairs, Shahriar Abbasi, assured
full provincial support for the projects. “These initiatives are critical for
Dehloran’s development and employment. We’re ready to collaborate at every
level to ensure their success,” he said.
A United Push for Development
Accompanied by key NPC officials and parliamentarians, Abbaszadeh’s
visit underscores the government’s commitment to revitalizing stalled projects.
The resolution of feedstock issues is expected to accelerate the completion of
these strategic petrochemical ventures, boosting local economies and employment
in the process.