According to the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), speaking at the closing session of a gathering of senior petrochemical officials in the city of Mashad, northeastern Iran, Behzad Mohammadi said the policy of NPC and the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum is to seriously pursue construction of petrochemical plants that run on mixed feedstock.

“The latest developments in the world’s petrochemical market must be observed constantly and efforts must be made with fresh, long-term approach in the sector,” he said.

The official expressed satisfaction at the quantitative growth of the petrochemical industry in Iran, saying that the quality of items must also improve as time goes by.

“We have no way but to ensure sustainable, yet smart development in the petrochemical industry,” he said.