"One way of generating value added from oil is constructing petrochemical facilities."
President Khatami, at PX plant's inaugural ceremony, February '01, Mahshahr, southwest of Iran.

"It is a cause of pride for us that in less than a year after the inauguration of Kharg Methanol plant, President Khatami inaugurates another petrochemical project."
Iranian petroleum minister, Bijan N. Zanganeh, at PX plant's inaugural ceremony, February '01, Mahshahr, southwest of Iran.

"It is one of the many contracts that we finalized this year. We hope to continue this trend. In the coming year we will have several international tenders that are now at the final stages. We hope we can finalize them in few months."
NPC President, M. R. Nematzadeh, at the contract signing ceremony of the 10th olefin's ethylene plant, March '01, Tehran.

"This project is very important for us. It is the largest steam cracker in the world. And we will give no. 1 priority to its financing."
Technip's chairman and chief executive officer, D. Valot, at the contract signing ceremony of the 10th olefin's ethylene plant, March '01, Tehran.

No-Rooz felicitations

On the occasion of the arrival of the Iranian New Year 'No-Rooz', NPC News Bulletin wishes to extend its felicitations to all Iranians and other nationals who celebrate the festival as well as to those who are interested in and care about Mother Nature. May the New Year bring happiness and prosperity to mankind.