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Iran’s largest refinery overhaul boosts output by 2m liters
SHANA (Tehran) – The Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery in Shazand has completed the largest overhaul project in Iran’s refining industry, boosting fuel production capacity by at least 2 million liters per day, a senior refinery official said.
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Fajr Jam Gas Refinery overhaul: From production stability to safety enhancement
SHANA (Tehran) – The Fajr Jam Gas Refinery, one of Iran’s major natural gas production centers, is strengthening its resilience and sustainable output through a comprehensive overhaul, the use of advanced technologies, and training programs for local workers.
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Capital barriers eased to accelerate development of joint oil fields
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said plans are underway to speed up the development of Iran’s joint oil fields, noting that progress will accelerate once financing bottlenecks are resolved.
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168% growth in vehicle conversion to natural gas systems
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the project to convert gasoline vehicles to dual-fuel systems has gained momentum after a two-year pause, reporting a 168% increase in conversions during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year.
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Household gas consumption surpasses power plants as temperatures drop
SHANA (Tehran) – Data from the first week of Aban (October 25–31) show a shift in Iran’s gas consumption pattern as colder weather sets in, with household and commercial use surpassing that of power plants.
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NIORDC chief praises staff’s efforts during 12-day war
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) praised the dedication of fuel distribution employees during the recent 12-day conflict, calling their efforts “commendable.”
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Iran, Japan discuss expanding environmental cooperation in oil sector
SHANA (Tehran) – Alireza Nojoumi, head of HSE, passive defense, and crisis management at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), met with the director of the Middle East Department at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to explore ways to enhance cooperation on environmental issues.
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Petroleum University of Technology charts new course in energy education
SHANA (Tehran) – The Petroleum University of Technology is on track to reclaim its position as Iran’s leading institution for petroleum education through a series of transformative programs, according to the deputy oil minister for engineering, research, and technology.
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Finance minister: No signal of decline in oil revenues
SHANA (Tehran) – The Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance said he has not received any signal of a decline in oil sales, and that these revenues are part of the country's budgetary income.
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Boosting Well Productivity by Innovative Strategies
SHANA (Tehran) - Iran sits atop the world’s largest hydrocarbon reserves, with its massive South Pars gas field alone holding an estimated 280 tcf of recoverable natural gas. Yet despite this abundance, maximizing well productivity remains a critical challenge for Iran’s oil and gas industry.
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Iran Oil Sector: A Paradox of Potential and Opportunity
SHANA (Tehran) - Iran, strategically located in the Middle East and Central Asia, holds a huge amount of oil and gas. We are talking about some of the world’s largest proven crude oil and natural gas reserves. This means the country’s energy sector is incredibly important on the global scene, with immense potential for investment and for really capitalizing on Iran’s substantial wealth.
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War on Iran Ignites Long-Term Global Oil Instability
SHANA (Tehran) – The recent air strikes by the Zionist regime on Iran’s industrial centers, oil and gas facilities, and civilians have sent shockwaves through the global oil markets. The attacks led to a significant but short-lived increase in prices.
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War of Aggression on Iran and Global Energy Security
SHANA (Tehran) – Ever since the Zionist regime launched its invasion of Iran, energy has become a pivotal issue in international fora. Two key issues, energy price and energy security, were focused upon by the media, political elite, and economists due to Iran’s prominent role in energy production and exports and its strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Analysis of the War on Iran
SHANA (Tehran) –The 12-day war imposed by the Tel Aviv regime against Iran on 13 June 2025, targeting mainly nuclear and military installations in addition to infrastructure, constitutes one of the most complicated geopolitical crises of recent decades. Iran responded forcefully to the strikes. Although the United States initially refused to engage in the war, there was no doubt from the very beginning that it was the main ally of the Zionist regime in this crisis. That is why, when it was convinced that Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield, the US intervened and bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. It is highly significant to review the Zionist regime and the US objectives and scenarios in the war on Iran.
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Attack on the Heart of Energy Security
SHANA (Tehran) – Energy security scholarship has long recognized the interconnected nature of global energy systems (Yergin, 2006; Winzer, 2012). The concept encompasses not merely the availability of energy resources but also the stability of supply chains, market predictability, and the resilience of energy infrastructure. Climate policy literature similarly emphasizes the need for coordinated international action and stable investment environments to achieve decarbonization goals (IPCC, 2022).
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$3.5bn Invested in Tehran Refinery Upgrading
SHANA (Tehran) - Tehran’s oil refinery is among the oldest and leading oil refining facilities in Iran. It is instrumental in producing vital fuels like gasoline, gasoil and jet fuel. With a refining capacity of 250,000 b/d of crude oil and enjoying a strategic location near Tehran, the facility has a major share in national energy supply. Upgrading the quality of petroleum products has been a priority of the Ministry of Petroleum under the 14th administration. That would require upgrading the refinery.
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Iran Oil Industry Unfazed by War
SHANA (Tehran) – Nearly four decades after the end of the imposed war on Iran, the Zionist regime, which has occupied Palestine, launched military strikes on Tehran and some other cities as well as Iran’s oil facilities in a flagrant violation of international law and national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.