TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad appointed Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar as the new head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), Shana reported.

In his decree, Paknejad has urged the NIORDC’s newly-appointed head to fulfill the following tasks and take steps to overcome the challenges including:

Realizing the 7th National Development Plan as far as it is related to the duties of the company; taking necessary steps to meet the country’s needs for sustainable fuel; implementing and completing the oil refining projects especially those related to improving the quality and quantity of the oil products; development of the value-chain through establishing new petro-refineries; optimization and diversification of the country’s fuel basket; development of fuel distribution infrastructures; boosting energy trade and diplomacy and taking benefit of trans-refineries; promoting and upgrading the country’s smart fuel system; supporting domestic manufacturing, digital transformation and development of new technologies; combating oil-products smuggling in cooperation with other related parties; strengthening expertise and managerial capabilities as well as skills and professional ethics to develop human capital and employing faithful, efficient and revolutionary workforce.

Azimifar replaced Jalil Salari who served in this position during the 13th administration.

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