Director for projects at National Petrochemical Company Marzieh Shah-Daei[/caption]TEHRAN Feb 25(Shana)--Iran could double its petrochemical production to 120 million tons a year if 60 half-finished projects come on-stream, project manager at National Petrochemical Company said.
Mazieh Shah-Daei said the 60 projects need $33.4 billion in investment, adding that startup of seven prioritized petrochemical projects will add 2.7 million tons to the country�s petrochemical production capacity.
She said the problems related to the finance of petrochemical projects depend on the outcome of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers.
Shah-Daei also said that 36 new projects are envisaged to increase the country�s petrochemical production by 60 million tons.
By SHANA
