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NPC Chief Stresses Unity as Key to Petrochem Resilience Amid Crisis

NPC Chief Stresses Unity as Key to Petrochem Resilience Amid Crisis
(Wednesday, July 2, 2025) 09:50

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – Hassan Abbaszadeh, Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister and CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), underscored the importance of synergy and coordination among petrochemical holdings and firms as the main factor behind the sector’s operational continuity during the recent 12-day wartime emergency.

 

Speaking to senior managers at NPC headquarters on Monday, Abbaszadeh praised the industry’s round-the-clock efforts during the crisis, crediting collective action and adherence to NPC’s strategic emergency plan for meeting national supply demands under pressure.

Unified Response to Crisis

“In the face of extraordinary conditions, all elements of the industry stood together,” Abbaszadeh said, highlighting the role of the NPC’s Crisis Management Committee in mobilizing coordinated efforts, particularly in the critical hubs of Mahshahr and Assaluyeh.

He emphasized that NPC’s regulatory and supervisory functions enabled companies to act strategically during the conflict period, helping to avert major disruptions in production and distribution.

HSE and Emergency Readiness in Focus

The NPC chief warned that protecting surrounding communities from potential risks remains a top priority. “Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) units within NPC have a decisive role,” he said, urging all petrochemical plants to comply strictly with regulatory protocols and safety directives.

Abbaszadeh also pointed to ongoing collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade (MIMT), stating that joint efforts had successfully ensured the supply of essential inputs to downstream industries throughout the conflict.

Enhancing Sector Preparedness

He called on all petrochemical complexes and projects to remain fully prepared by implementing rigorous safety measures and maintaining effective coordination between local emergency command centers and NPC’s central HSE and crisis units.

Abbaszadeh further emphasized the importance of documenting operational experiences from the recent conflict to support future preparedness and long-term production stability.

“This experience must be transformed into a learning opportunity,” he concluded. “Every aspect of sustainable production must be continuously reviewed and reinforced.”

 


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