Downstream Industries Developing with Phase One of Golestan Petrochemical Complex

Downstream Industries Developing with Phase One of Golestan Petrochemical Complex
(Saturday, December 23, 2023) 12:22

TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) - Morteza Shahmirzai, the Deputy Petroleum Minister and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), announced today that simultaneous to the initiation of the first phase of the Golestan Petrochemical Complex, downstream industries associated with it will also be established.

Speaking during the launch of the renewed operational phase one of the Golestan Petrochemical project, Morteza Shahmirzai expressed satisfaction with the recommencement of the first phase's construction, attributing this milestone to the astuteness and determination of the thirteenth administration and the honorable Minister of Petroleum. He noted that this revitalization involves a 60% investment by Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company.

Shahmirzai highlighted the participation of 95,000 individuals as equity shareholders through the Justice Shares scheme in Golestan Petrochemicals, expressing hope for the complex to become operational within the next 3.5 years, thanks to the continuous efforts of the public, experts, representatives, and officials of Golestan Province.

The Deputy Petroleum Minister and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company emphasized that the technical knowledge applied in this project is drawn from other ammonia and urea complexes across the country. He assured that the essential components and equipment required for Golestan Petrochemicals would be procured domestically from local companies, manufacturers, and contractors.

Commenting on the strategic vision to complete the value chain in the petrochemical industry, Shahmirzai pointed out that as the Golestan Petrochemical project advances, the downstream chain of ammonia and urea-related industries in the province will be implemented.

He stressed that the approximately 35 trillion Iranian rial investment in Golestan Petrochemicals would lead to substantial transformations in downstream industries, social responsibilities, agriculture, job creation, and economic entrepreneurship in the province.

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