Samiei-Nejad emphasizes completing the country's graphite electrode production chain

According to the IMIDRO’s public relations, Mohammad Masoud Samiei Nejad, in a meeting to
review and planning the completion of the electrode chain in the country, added: Completing
the electrode production chain in the country, with the aim of reducing supply risk, creating
added value, reducing foreign currency expenditure, and planning for the construction of a
needle coke factory, is a focus for IMIDRO.
He stated: regarding graphite electrodes and In line with strategic policies and with the
cooperation of major companies, we took positive steps, and the launch of the Ardakan
graphite electrode is considered one of the country's achievements in this sector.
The head of the IMIDRO announced: Strategic study and preparation of a feasibility plan
regarding investment in 'needle coke' is on the agenda.