TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- A member of the Iranian parliament underlined the diversity of the items produced by Iranian petrochemical plants, adding that the US could not target the sector by sanctions.

TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- Two Iranian companies have indicated readiness to invest in new petrochemical projects in Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone (PETZONE) in southwestern Iran, the CEO of the PETZONE said.

TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- The managing director of Sabalan Petrochemical Plant said the project had so far gained 85 percent physical progress, adding the facility was being developed for 1.65 mt/y of methanol production capacity.

TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that 18 petrochemical projects would become operational by 2021.

TEHRAN (NIPNA) -- The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) said the holding company was planning to start production at 7 petrochemical projects by 2021.