The fourth Iran Petrochemical Forum (IPF) commences work on 18 May in Tehran.
The Iranian petroleum minister, HE Bijan Namdar Zanganeh officially opens the two-day event. Several high-ranking Iranian government officials and senior executives from leading international companies, institutions and banks address the forum while a host of others attend the gathering.
Speakers include Iran's minister of economy and finance, HE Tahmasb Mazaheri; Iran's minister of science, research and technology, HE Dr. Mostafa Moeen; deputy petroleum minister and NPC president, Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh; Seyed Mehdi Mirmoezi, deputy petroleum minister and NIOC Managing Director; Claude Mandil, IFP; Jeroen van der Veer, vice president, Shell; Michael Buzzacott, vice president, BP Chemicals; Pat Davis, Sasol; Juergon Fitschen, Deutsche Bank; Kazuhisa Marukawa, JBIC.
Latest information and details on the NPC plans will be highlighted at the forum. Besides, laws and regulations concerning foreign investment in Iran, petrochemical feedstock availability in the Middle East, financing of petrochemical projects plus major issues facing the global petrochemical industry are discussed at IPF 2002.
The two-day deliberations is followed by an optional one-day tour of Shiraz in the southwest, Isfahan in central Iran or Mahshahr where NPC complexes and projects are located.
The event has received international attention from major petrochemical industry players since it was launched four years ago as part of the NPC's program to develop its position in the global petrochemical market. Some 800 participants from across the globe are expected to be present at the forum.
On the sidelines of the forum, an exhibition will be held at the same venue where foreign and local companies will exhibit their capabilities and expertise.