" Development of petrochemical industry in Iran is not confined to South Pars region, rather, twenty projects are currently under construction in the country."

Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran

" Ten large-scale petrochemical projects will come on-stream in 2003 making it a bonanza year for the Iranian petrochemical industry."

Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Iran's petroleum minister

" NPC is ready to study joint venture arrangements in those African countries where petrochemical feedstock is available and to invest in projects, which enjoy reasonable economy."

M. R. Nematzadeh, Iran's deputy petroleum minister and NPC president

" NPC's overall revenues from the export and domestic sales of its products will reach around $6bn by 2005. "

Mohammad Ehtiati, managing director, Iran Petrochemical Commercial Co. (IPCC)