NPC Endorses Protectionism: Official

An official with the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the company was keen on facilitating supply of petrochemical items and equipment from domestic manufacturers.

According to the company, Ghodratollah Farajpour, the director of production control at National Petrochemical Company, said plans were devised by National Petrochemical Company to maximize provision of items and equipment from domestic manufacturers in the petrochemical industry.

He underlined the necessity of supporting domestic producers, saying National Petrochemical Company had taken comprehensive measures in this regard to support Iranian manufacturers.

The official said a list of items needed in the sector was provided and based on the priorities of the sector, items would be supplied.

Farajpour further said that purchasing foreign-made items was banned in the sector if they could be domestically manufactured domestically.