30% jump in localization of oil equipment in the shadow of sanctions

According to the economic correspondent of Fars News Agency, Ehsan Saghafi in a press conference today, referring to the change in the government’s approach in supporting domestic builders, said: The interaction of domestic builders with the Ministry of Oil has become smoother than before, which is probably due to the change in government approach. At the very beginning of the Iranian Oil Industry Equipment Manufacturers Association (استصناWe had a meeting with the Minister of Oil together with a group of oil equipment manufacturers and discussed our points. What is clear is that the Ministry of Oil intends to support domestic production, although it will take some time to judge.

* 50% of the production capacity of oil equipment factories is empty

He said: “200 knowledge-based companies are active in the field of manufacturing oil equipment, which have entered the field of modern technologies, but their production volume is not significant and it is necessary to support them.”

Saghafi said: “Currently, only 50% of the production capacity of domestic manufacturers is active and the rest of the capacity remains unused due to lack of demand.”

* Borjam caused the import of foreign equipment and abandoned domestic production

Chairman of the BoardDirector انجمن استصنا He said: “Borjam is a double-edged sword that if the government’s approach is to increase foreign imports of equipment and exclude domestic manufacturers, it will be considered a negative thing, but if we can use the capacity of Borjam or other agreements with China and Russia to strengthen domestic capacity.” Used is naturally a positive thing.

‌He said: “Two weeks ago, the manufacturers had a meeting with the Supreme Leader, and the equipment manufacturers also presented their points in that meeting.” He seriously complained to some domestic manufacturers, including the automotive and home appliance industries, because despite the support of this industry, their quality and price are inappropriate.

Saghafi said: “The leader of our revolution called the builders and producers officers of the economic war and stressed the need to formulate a strategic plan to support domestic production.”

* We can double the production of Iranian oil equipment

Chairman of the BoardDirector انجمن استصنا “If we support oil equipment manufacturers, we can double our production and, if necessary, define a development plan to increase the capacity of our factories,” he said.

He said: “We have a favorable situation in the field of compliance with standards, so that even some production equipment in Iran is transferred to a country like Germany due to sanctions and is sold under their brand.”

“The best solution is for us to localize standards in the field of oil equipment,” Saghafi said. At present, countries with 40 years of experience in the field of oil have set certain standards for themselves, so why should not a country like Iran with more than 100 years of experience in the oil industry and having the most hydrocarbon resources, have a specific standard pattern.

* One percent of the oil equipment production of Iranian manufacturers is exported

Chairman of the BoardDirector انجمن استصنا “Currently, one percent of the equipment manufacturers’ products are exported domestically, which is a small figure and could increase if the government markets it,” he said. We welcome any interaction and agreement with leading countries, provided that domestic production is not marginalized. In agreement with China and Russia, the other side must be required to choose an Iranian partner to enter the Iranian market.

* In the context of the embargo, the localization of oil equipment increased from 50% to 85%

He stated: “After the conclusion of Borjam in the government of prudence and hope, the manufacturers of oil equipment were unloved.” In my opinion, although the embargo is not a blessing, it forced the government to rely on its internal capacity to supply oil equipment, and it became a kind of forced success. The embargo increased the rate of localization and use of domestic equipment in the oil industry from 50 percent to 70 to 85 percent.

* Guaranteed purchase of oil equipment is incompletely implemented

Saghafi said that the guaranteed purchase policy has not yet been fully implemented by the Ministry of Oil. Of course, in some goods, a guaranteed purchase contract was concluded to supply some equipment, but are you willing to build a high-investment production line to guarantee the purchase of a limited number of parts? In the new government, there is still no room for a discussion on guaranteed purchase, and we hope that the Ministry of Oil will look at this issue in a positive and supportive way.

* There is no news about the formation of a headquarters for drafting a strategic document to support domestic production

Chairman of the BoardDirector انجمن استصنا He said: The order of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution to compile a strategic document to support domestic producers should be implemented and the authorities should not allow this issue to end with the writing of books and pamphlets. The day after the producers met with the Supreme Leader of the Revolution, Mr. Raisi ordered the formation Working group And the editorial staff issued this document.

“It was supposed to be,” he said Working group The Supreme Leader’s service reports on its actions on a monthly basis, but now 15 days have passed since the order of the Supreme Leader of the Revolution and there is still news of the formation of this Working group is not.

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