[Iran Press TV Latest] Iran will be able to export gasoline in the next one and a half years as refinery upgrades and construction plans will also end costly petrol imports to the country.
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In an interview with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Saturday, the Managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company Seifollah Jashnsaz said that the Islamic Republic already has 9 refinery development plans underway and major advances of between 80 and 90 percent have been made in this respect.
The deputy Iranian Oil Minister went on to highlight that Iran is currently building seven refineries. He pointed to The Persian Gulf star refinery and said that it "is the biggest and most outstanding of all refineries being constructed in Iran and makes use of state-of-the-art technology."
"The said refinery, once fully operational, can produce 35 million liters of petrol on a daily basis. The production will not only satisfy Iran's demand for petrol but will also be sold at export markets."
Jashnsaz added that Iran presently is not facing any problems regarding petrol storage since all its reservoirs are full.
The official's remarks came as the US Senate voted to ban companies that sell gasoline and other refined oil products to Iran.
Iran holds some of the worlds biggest oil reserves, but currently imports 40 percent of its gasoline to meet the growing demand. American lawmakers hope that by cutting off the country's motor fuel, Tehran will abandon its nuclear program. |