# Petchem recovery gains momentum

- Link: https://www.tehranianonline.com/petchem-recovery-gains-momentum/
- Published: 2026-06-13T12:52:25+03:30
- Author: MohammadReza AbeshAhmadLou

Iran has restored about 38% of the petrochemical production capacity that was lost
or disrupted during recent attacks, according to National Petrochemical Company 
CEO Hassan Abbaszadeh.

Abbaszadeh said parts of the petrochemical sector were affected by damage to gas
processing facilities, utility infrastructure and power plants that supply electricity
and steam to petrochemical complexes. Several production units were also directly
hit, forcing them out of operation, according to SHANA.

He said recovery and reconstruction committees were formed immediately after the
incidents to maximize available resources, secure alternative power and steam supplies,
and return plants to operation as quickly as possible, with priority given to meeting
domestic demand and supporting downstream industries.

A two-month recovery program has been launched, with the first phase scheduled for
completion by late June. Abbaszadeh said additional facilities are expected to gradually
resume production in the coming months.

He noted that increased petrochemical product supplies in recent weeks have helped
stabilize the market. Greater availability has reduced competition on the commodity
exchange, and the return of more producers is expected to further ease market pressures.

According to Abbaszadeh, contingency measures developed after last year’s 12-day
conflict improved the industry’s preparedness for emergencies. These included identifying
priority products, designating backup producers and building strategic inventories
of key materials.

He said the polyethylene production chain remained largely unaffected, helping prevent
shortages in polymer and plastic products. Market concerns that emerged immediately
after the attacks have since eased as production resumed and inventories were released.

“Today, the polymer and plastics market has reached a satisfactory level of stability,”
Abbaszadeh said, adding that output of some products currently exceeds domestic 
demand.

He also said temporary export restrictions imposed after the ceasefire are being
eased for products with surplus supply, while restrictions remain in place for products
facing limited availability.