Iran localizes 2,000 sanctioned petrochemical components

Iran has successfully localized more than 2,000 components required by the petrochemical industry, which were previously imported and subject to sanctions, according to a senior official. The announcement was made by Hamid Saberfarzam, head of the Technology Commercialization and Knowledge-Based Employment Organization of the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), during a press conference marking the organization's 46th anniversary.

Saberfarzam said that despite the country's challenges, ACECR dedicated all its capacities to solving national problems. He highlighted four key areas of focus: defense, self-sufficiency and localization, food security and agriculture, and employment. In the energy sector, he stated, "Last year, more than 2,000 parts required by the petrochemical industry, which had previously been imported, were localized by ACECR's technologists."

He added that the technical drawings and final books for these components have been completed and delivered to the petrochemical industry, paving the way for their mass production by domestic manufacturers. This move is seen as a significant step toward reducing Iran's dependence on foreign supplies, particularly in the face of US sanctions targeting the country's petrochemical sector.

Furthermore, Saberfarzam announced that ACECR has signed a contract to prepare a comprehensive self-sufficiency roadmap for Iran's petrochemical industry, and the project is currently underway. He also mentioned that the organization is expanding its activities in agriculture, with its Agricultural Research and Technology Center active in livestock breeding, agricultural inputs, fertilizers, and pesticides.

The localization of these components is part of Iran's broader strategy to counter the impact of sanctions and boost domestic production. According to a report by Press TV, the initiative underscores the country's efforts to achieve self-reliance in key industrial sectors. The report added that ACECR's work aligns with the directive of the organization's president to prioritize national needs.