Top
-
Caretaker oil minister asks the public to save gas during cold days
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister announced that, thanks to the efforts of his devoted colleagues, gas supply continues without interruption, but he asked the public to save gas during these cold days.
-
Bovard: Rebuilding war-damaged oil facilities is a national, strategic priority
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister stressed the need to speed up the reconstruction of oil industry facilities damaged in the Third Imposed War. He said the work is a national and strategic undertaking directly tied to the stability of energy supply and the country's interests.
-
Caretaker oil minister:
Gas lost in Phase 14 platform incident has been made up by other platforms
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister praised oil industry staff for their handling of the incident at the South Pars Phase 14 gas platform. He said the volume of gas lost as a result has fortunately been compensated for by other platforms, and that reconstruction work will begin soon so the platform can resume operations.
-
Oil Ministry rolls out standard software contract for NTBFs
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister has issued the standard contract document "Innovative Software Development Agreement (SDA)" in support of new technology-based firms that develop innovative software for the oil industry.
-
Caretaker oil minister urges public to join "18 to 20 degrees" campaign
SHANA (Tehran) – Stressing the importance of managing gas consumption, particularly in the household sector, caretaker oil minister called on the public to join the "18 to 20 Degrees" campaign and help reduce energy use through the cold days of the year.
تیتر دو
-
COP31: The "Age of all Energies"
SHANA (Tehran) - The world will require more electricity in the decades to come, but it will also need more from almost all other energy sources. The future is not about focusing on one particular energy and conveniently forgetting the role of others. Today we hear much talk of the ‘Age of Electricity’, but that is not fully switched on. The future should be about the 'Age of all Energies’ and an understanding of how important each energy is to others.
-
Station free-use fuel cards being gradually withdrawn to curb fuel diversion
SHANA (Tehran) – The executive deputy to the president said that the free-use cards of fuel stations are being gradually collected across the country. He said the reorganization of these cards aims to prevent fuel diversion and meet the needs of genuine consumers.
-
Tehran Province Gas Company cuts gas to six gov't bodies over heating violations
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Tehran Province Gas Company announced that gas flow to the Ministry of Education and five other government buildings in the capital has been cut for failing to observe the comfort temperature and for leaving heating systems on during a holiday.
-
MP: Platform incident has not affected fuel supply or winter gas provision; all personnel safe
SHANA (Tehran) – The chair of the Parliament Energy Committee reviewed the dimensions of the incident at one of the South Pars gas platforms. He stressed that all personnel are fully safe and that the incident has had no effect on fuel delivery or on the country's winter gas supply.
Analysis
-
COP31: The "Age of all Energies"
SHANA (Tehran) - The world will require more electricity in the decades to come, but it will also need more from almost all other energy sources. The future is not about focusing on one particular energy and conveniently forgetting the role of others. Today we hear much talk of the ‘Age of Electricity’, but that is not fully switched on. The future should be about the 'Age of all Energies’ and an understanding of how important each energy is to others.
-
Coop among GECF members will strengthen energy security
SHANA (Tehran) – Energy security is now the world's biggest challenge, alongside food security. Both are direct results of the U.S.'s coercive, bullying actions in our region. The International Energy Agency estimated that in 2025, more than 112 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas passed through the Strait of Hormuz, about one-fifth of global trade in the fuel. But the recent U.S. and Zionist regime military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, and their continuing military threats, have closed the strait and disrupted gas supplies worldwide, particularly in Asia.
-
Dialogue is central to OPEC’s objectives
SHANA (Tehran) – ‘Dialogue’ is an evocative word, one that has engaged some of civilization’s greatest minds. It has also been front and centre of OPEC’s objectives since the Organization was formed back in September 1960.
-
Geopolitical Risk is no Longer an Exception:
New Normal for Energy Investment in Persian Gulf
SHANA (Tehran) - The disruption of maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has altered the investment logic of energy projects across the Persian Gulf. Geopolitical risk is no longer treated as a remote event to be mentioned briefly in a force-majeure clause. It is increasingly incorporated into the base-case assumptions used by equity investors, commercial banks, export credit agencies, insurers, contractors and commodity buyers.
-
Why is the IEA questioning the reliability of Persian Gulf producers?
SHANA (Tehran) – In an interview with the newspaper, The National, on July 8, 2026, when talking about the Strait of Hormuz situation, Dr Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said that PersianGulf oil exporters “need to regain their reputation as reliable exporters.”
-
A responsibility-inspiring perspective
SHANA (Tehran) - Today, the Islamic Republic of Iran bids farewell to a Martyred Leader who devoted his life to the dignity of Islam, the independence of Iran, and the advancement of the Islamic Republic. Through tireless dedication, he charted a path of resistance, honor, and progress for the Iranian nation.
Report
-
GECF: From an Iranian initiative to a voice in global energy governance
SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is holding its eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government in Moscow, on the 25th anniversary of the Forum's founding. The occasion invites a fresh look at Iran's role in creating the organization and at its potential to strengthen gas cooperation and raise gas's profile in global energy governance.
-
OPEC at 66: A chance to reconsider its historic role
SHANA (Tehran) – As OPEC marks its 66th anniversary, it should use the occasion to review its past and reassess its future. Above all, the organization must become more cohesive internally if it is to preserve and strengthen its position and influence. Temporary political and bilateral differences among member states should not become international disputes within OPEC, allowing the organization to maintain and enhance its collective strength.
-
$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.