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Khangiran Gas Refinery completes overhaul, ensures peak winter production

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the overhaul department at Khangiran Gas Refinery announced the completion of the refinery’s general overhaul, saying this round of maintenance has ensured stable and maximum production for the coming winter. “Safety and quality were the key achievements of this period, and all operations were carried out with the highest efficiency,” he said.

Support for NTBFs, key to petrochemical downstream growth

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of research, technology, and domestic manufacturing at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the need for intelligent support of new technology-based firms (NTBFs), the development of local technologies, and the creation of a sustainable value chain to secure Iran’s share in regional and global petrochemical markets.

AOGPC oil production at full swing

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company announced that the Aghajari Oil & Gas Production Company (AOGPC) has reached its maximum oil production capacity despite various challenges.

Completion of Sarajeh gas storage expansion set for mid-March

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced that the Sarajeh gas storage expansion project in Qom will be completed by the end of the Iranian year 1404 (March 2026), emphasizing its strategic role in ensuring stable gas supply during the cold season.

Oil Ministry adviser:

Fixing energy imbalance requires expert commitment

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s energy optimization adviser said addressing Iran’s energy imbalance requires firm determination and expert-driven action, free from political influence.

Well pressure equalization completed on South Pars platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production and operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the successful completion and operation of the well pressure equalization project on South Pars platforms, aimed at improving the restart process of wells after production shutdowns and reducing the time required to resume output.

Roots of imbalance, rising winter pressure on gas resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said broad subsidies, shallow-tiered tariffs, and declining upstream investment are the main roots of the country’s energy imbalance. He added that the high share of gas in power generation, the slow pace of renewable energy development, and increased electricity use for heating in some regions have intensified pressure on gas resources during the winter.

Iran targets 7 million-ton hike in polymer production

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s polymer industry is poised for a major leap, driven by the expansion of new petrochemical projects and the country’s vast oil and gas resources. According to official plans, Iran’s polymer production capacity is expected to reach 16 million tons per year by the end of the Seventh Development Plan — an increase of 7 million tons.

Ready for winter: Khangiran gas refinery operating at full capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Khangiran gas refinery announced that the facility achieved a record output of 58.042 million cubic meters of gas per day last winter — the highest in its 42-year history. He said the refinery, the only producer of natural gas in northeastern Iran, is now fully prepared for the cold season.

Paknejad:

Oil production growth, export records achieved despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister announced a daily production increase of more than 120,000 barrels and said crude exports have reached record levels in recent months despite sanctions. He added that the possible reactivation of the “snapback” mechanism poses no new concern for oil sales.

Real synergy in Iran’s gas refining, transmission, distribution chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said this year the entire chain of gas refining, transmission, and distribution has seen an integrated and coordinated approach across different sectors of the gas industry and the Oil Ministry. “Instead of a fragmented view, we are now witnessing real synergy and cooperation,” he said.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery increases byproduct output

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced higher production of gas condensate and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during the first half of this year.

New details revealed on Paznan field discovery

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has released new details about recently discovered reserves in the Paznan field, announcing the identification of two new reservoir layers — a gas reservoir estimated at 10 trillion cubic feet and an oil reservoir with recoverable reserves of 200 million barrels.

Oil Ministry-task force collaboration boosts fuel reserves

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s National Energy Imbalance Task Force said fuel reserves have improved compared with last year, crediting close cooperation between the Oil Ministry and the task force as key to managing the country’s energy supply and demand.

President: Diesel quotas not being used properly

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday criticized the misuse of diesel fuel quotas, saying some individuals receive fuel allocations but do not operate their vehicles, instead selling their quotas.

Refinery site for Farzad B Gas field finalized

SHANA (Tehran) – The site for constructing the onshore refinery of the joint Farzad B gas field has been finalized using advanced scientific methods and comprehensive environmental and technical studies, according to the project manager.

Overhaul of 29 South Pars platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of production and operations at the Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of major overhauls on 29 offshore gas platforms in the South Pars field, adding that maintenance work on the remaining six platforms will be finished in the coming days, ahead of the country’s peak gas consumption season.

Rise in residential gas use begins; daily average reaches 206 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Data from the first week of the Iranian month of Mehr show that power plants continue to dominate natural gas consumption, while residential, commercial, and small industrial users recorded a steady increase, averaging more than 206 million cubic meters per day.

Ethane production rises 7.5% at South Pars Gas Complex

SHANA (Tehran) – The South Pars Gas Complex has set a new record in ethane production, with output reaching more than 2.15 million metric tons in the first half of 1404, according to the company’s managing director.

Waste-based fuel project approved to replace mazut in cement plants

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Economic Council approved a project to produce and use fuel derived from municipal waste as a substitute for mazut and natural gas in cement factories, the country’s first vice president announced Monday.

Oil Minister announces discovery of major gas, oil reserves

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister announced the discovery of significant new gas and oil reserves in the Pazan field, located in the southern part of Fars Province, saying the find could help offset the country’s future energy imbalance.

NISOC stresses ongoing reservoir assessments to sustain output

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) emphasized the importance of ongoing evaluations of recoverable oil and gas reserves to enable more precise planning and help achieve the goals of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan.

Eight OPEC+ nations trim oil production as markets remain steady

SHANA (Tehran) – The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on October 5, 2025, to review global market conditions and outlook, according to opec.org.

Power plant diesel stockpiles up 128%, reaching record 3.2b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister said the country’s diesel stockpiles for power plants have risen 128% from last year, reaching a record 3.2 billion liters.

Oil Ministry ensures energy stability from summer heat to winter cold

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Oil Ministry successfully managed the country’s gas supply to power plants during peak summer demand in 1404 and is now preparing to ensure a stable energy supply for the upcoming winter through refinery overhauls, expanded gas storage injections, and increased liquid fuel reserves.

Development activities continue at Changuleh Oil Field

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Changuleh Oil Field Development Project announced the completion of repair and completion operations at well CG-W01 and said the drilling rig has been moved to another well to accelerate development at the shared field.

Development activities begin at North Pars Gas Field

SHANA (Tehran) – The development of Iran’s independent North Pars gas field has officially begun following the signing of a contract for the construction of the jacket for the field’s first phase, according to the project manager.

Oil Ministry invites experts to boost oil, gas production technologies

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general of research and technology affairs at the Ministry of Oil announced the launch of the first public call for participation by experts, researchers, and technology firms to help advance oil and gas production technologies. The initiative is part of the “Oil and Gas Production Technology Advancement Task Force,” formed under the directive of the oil minister and supervised by the ministry’s Engineering, Research and Technology Department.

Five provinces account for 40% of Iran's gasoline consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – Five Iranian provinces – Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, Fars, Isfahan and Kerman – were identified as the country's largest consumers of gasoline, using more than 5 billion liters in the summer, accounting for 40% of the nation's total consumption.

Reviving low-productivity toward advancing oil technology

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of engineering, research and technology at the Oil Ministry said that the project to revive low-productivity wells has been recognized as a key initiative for advancing oil and gas production technologies, despite existing challenges.