Ayatollah Safai Bushehri, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Bushehr province, said Kharg Island has always been considered a strategic region throughout history in the field of economy and geopolitics of the Persian Gulf and has been repeatedly attacked by foreigners. Today, 90 to 95 percent of the country’s oil exports are carried out from this region, which doubles its importance.
He added Kharg Petrochemical, with its capacity and capabilities, can be transformed from an export terminal into a production center and petrochemical hub of the country. This complex has a high capacity to increase production and, with careful planning and the development of new units, can produce more than its current capacity.
Ayatollah Safai Bushehri emphasized the need for maintenance and safety in this complex and stated several fire incidents in the past showed that special attention should be paid to the repair and maintenance of equipment and that security systems should be updated. The Friday Imam of Bushehr also pointed out the importance of diversifying the production of petrochemical products and said focusing on a product such as methanol in conditions of falling prices can be harmful, but diversifying production leads to stability and sustainable development.
Stating that the formation of a petrochemical consortium is a necessary step, he noted if the country’s petrochemical units can operate in coordination and at an approved price, they can be as influential in global markets as OPEC and prevent harmful competition.
He also emphasized on the role of social responsibilities of industries in the region and said serving the people of the island and investing in educational, cultural, and religious infrastructure is the best type of passive defense and will lead to social cohesion and protection of the industry.
In conclusion, Ayatollah Safai Bushehri expressed hope that with the transformational vision of Kharg Petrochemical managers, this island will achieve a worthy position in the national economy and global trade.
