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Tehran Refinery completes overhaul with round-the-clock efforts by 2,000 workers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Tehran Oil Refining Company has completed a major overhaul of its facilities in just 18 days, thanks to the nonstop efforts of more than 2,000 workers, according to Mohammad Ali-Hashemi, the company’s maintenance and repair manager.

Gov't takes unprecedented steps to curb gas flaring:NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described the 14th administration’s efforts to collect and curb flared gas as “unprecedented,” saying the company is working to accelerate gas recovery and reduce environmental challenges through new contracts and ongoing cooperation with environmental organizations.

Household sector leads gas consumption with 2.44 bcm in seven days

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s natural gas consumption across its three main sectors — power plants, major industries, and the household-commercial-small industries group — totaled about 5.15 billion cubic meters over the past week. The household, commercial, and small industries sector accounted for the largest share, consuming more than 2.44 billion cubic meters.

Parliament Research Center endorses Oil Ministry’s performance under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Parliament’s Research Center has praised the Oil Ministry’s performance during the first year of the Seventh Development Plan, reporting that the ministry’s output exceeded expectations in key areas such as production growth. However, the report noted that financing remains the main challenge to fully implementing the five-year plan.

A blueprint for energy leadership:

Oil Ministry’s road ahead in the seventh development plan

SHANA (Tehran) – More than a year has passed since the Seventh Development Plan was issued—a five-year program built around major targets such as raising oil production capacity to 4.8 million barrels per day, increasing petrochemical output to more than 131 million tons annually, and boosting annual gas exports to more than 40 billion cubic meters. These goals outline a challenging trajectory for Iran’s oil and gas sector.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery’s major strides toward production stability, development

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Engineering and Development at Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced the implementation of a series of development, environmental, and safety projects at the refinery, stating that with scientific project management and the use of modern technologies, the path toward modernization and production stability at Fajr Jam is progressing rapidly.

Paknejad:

Iran meets first-year oil targets under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that despite limited financial resources, all quantitative targets for the first year of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan have been fully achieved. He said experts estimate that meeting the plan’s overall objectives will require about $190 billion in funding.

NIOC board convenes in Asaluyeh as company prepares for steady winter gas supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is fully prepared to ensure a stable gas supply during the winter season, the company’s managing director said Sunday.

Household gas consumption nears 380 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – Household gas use is surging, reaching 378.44 million cubic meters on Friday, as residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors take the lead in overall consumption for mid-November.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Pars gas output rises by 25 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced that daily gas production from the South Pars joint field has reached 718 million cubic meters, marking a 25 million cubic meter increase over the past year. He added that output is expected to rise to 30 million cubic meters per day by the end of the year.

Digital transformation vital for gas industry

38% of gas allocated to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) stressed the importance of digital transformation, saying 39% of the nation’s gas supply went to industries last year, 38% to power plants, and less than 20% to the residential sector.

Deputy minister: Digital transformation a long-term journey for NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has begun its digital transformation journey, a long-term process described as a global “megatrend,” according to the deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology.

99.8% reliability of Fajr Jam Refinery in supplying Iran’s gas

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company, outlining the refinery’s strategic approach to overcoming the upcoming winter, said: “Fajr Jam’s main focus is not on increasing production, but on strengthening resilience, production stability, and maintaining reliability.” This key indicator—recorded at 99.8% performance—has made the refinery one of the most influential centers for sustaining the country’s energy flow.

Motorcycles consume over 11.1 trillion rials in gasoline in six months

SHANA (Tehran) – Motorcycles in Iran consumed an estimated 660.5 million liters of gasoline, worth about 1.113 trillion tomans, during the first half of the current Iranian year, according to data from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).

MPs praise Oil Ministry’s success in gas flare collection

SHANA (Tehran) – Several members of Iran’s Parliament have praised the Oil Ministry’s efforts to curb gas flaring, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national asset.

Acceleration in gas flare recovery with 12 new contracts signed

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that gas flare recovery projects have accelerated following the president’s efforts, saying the signing of 12 new contracts will generate about $600 million in annual value for the country.

Iran to cut gas flaring by 295 mcf a day by March 2027

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the country will gradually reduce gas flaring by about 295 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1405 (March 2027), following the signing of 12 new contracts on Saturday.

Iran to capture 90% of gas flares by mid-March 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) aims to collect more than 90% of the country’s gas flares by mid-March 2028 through major investment and private-sector participation, the company’s chief executive said Saturday.

President praises Oil Ministry for speeding up gas flare recovery

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Oil Ministry on Saturday for accelerating the collection of flare gas and said the government is ready to remove any obstacles that may hinder the process.

Flare gas collection contracts signed under president’s order

SHANA (Tehran) – Contracts for collecting flare gas from 12 oil fields in southern Iran were signed Saturday via video conference under the directive of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Minister Paknejad:

Human resolve, commitment are the strongest shields against threats

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the critical role of human resolve and commitment in safeguarding Iran’s oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, saying that hardware alone does not ensure resilience against threats.

Shazand Refinery undergoes unprecedented overhaul after 10 years, boosts output by 30%

SHANA (Tehran) – The Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery in Shazand has completed its most extensive overhaul in a decade, a $60 million project involving 5,000 specialized workers that increased production capacity by at least 30% and significantly improved operational reliability. The work ensures high-quality production for at least the next four years without interruption, refinery officials said.

Rise in household gas use narrows gap with power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – Average gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors increased significantly in the week ending October 24 as temperatures dropped, bringing their total consumption nearly equal to that of power plants. In the final three days of the week, household consumption surpassed that of power plants.

Iran boosts gas supply by 6.7 mcm daily, diesel stocks up 130% for winter

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said gas delivery to the network has increased by about 6.7 million cubic meters per day and diesel reserves at power plants have risen 130%, putting Iran in a strong position heading into winter.

Oil industry lauded for resilience during 12-day war

Passive defense urged to be institutionalized

SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology praised Iran’s oil industry for its flawless performance during the recent 12-day war, saying that unified command, proactive drills and production resilience were key to the sector’s success in passing what he called “a major national test.”