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Deputy minister:

Human capital is Oil Ministry’s greatest competitive advantage

SHANA (Tehran) — Human capital is the Ministry of Oil’s most important competitive advantage, Deputy Minister for Management Development and Human Capital Sediqeh Khazaei said at the inauguration of the Ministry’s Human Resources Management Center.

Pezeshkian urges Oil Ministry to modernize systems, boost global standards

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called on Oil Ministry to align its operations with global standards, expand technical training and develop integrated management systems to improve the performance of engineers and specialists in the oil and gas sector.

Leader:

US breaches of MoU show Trump's signature means nothing

SHANA (Tehran) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States’ repeated violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) have once again proven that the American president’s signature is “utterly worthless and invalid.”

Minister receives update on fuel supply, recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad received a report on the latest status of oil and gas production, fuel supply and distribution, crude oil exports, and the reconstruction of damaged energy facilities during a meeting of the Oil Ministry's deputy ministers on Saturday.

Minister says crude sales continue under previous methods

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said Tuesday that crude oil sales are continuing through the same mechanisms used before a recent 60-day sanctions waiver period, following the US breach of that agreement.

Paknejad: Oil exports unaffected by cancelled US waiver

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil exports are continuing without interruption despite the termination of a 60-day exemption tied to US sanctions, the country's oil minister said.

Iran, Russia finalize core terms of gas trade deal

SHANA (Tehran) — The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said Monday that the main terms and framework of a gas trade agreement between Iran and Russia have been finalized, with only two outstanding issues remaining before the deal can be signed.

Iran, Russia near finalizing gas trade deal

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran and Russia are close to finalizing a long-negotiated gas trade agreement after reaching consensus on most of the contract's key provisions, oil minister said Monday.

Tehran, Moscow agree to fast-track economic ties

SHANA (Tehran) — Russia's energy minister said Tehran and Moscow have agreed to accelerate efforts to remove obstacles facing companies from both countries, adding that bilateral energy cooperation has produced satisfactory results despite recent challenges.

Human capital takes center stage in refining strategy

SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said human capital development and talent management are at the heart of the company's new strategic plan, emphasizing that organizational growth is impossible without investing in people.

Spox hails oil industry for performance during third imposed war

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that despite damage to parts of Iran's oil infrastructure and facilities during the third imposed war, the public did not experience fuel shortages, calling the performance of the country's oil and refining sectors "an unparalleled achievement."

Ayatollah Khamenei praises 'historic' funeral attendance, pledges revenge for martyred Leader

SHANA (Tehran) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei expressed heartfelt appreciation for the “astonishing, enemy-breaking and historic” turnout at the funeral of the martyred Leader, vowing that vengeance on the “criminal and disgraced murderers” is certain.

NIOC speeds up oilfield development, flare gas recovery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized accelerating oil and gas field development, removing project bottlenecks, increasing production, and fast-tracking flare gas recovery projects as key strategic priorities for Iran’s oil industry.

EV charging network expanded with 27 stations now operational

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran put 27 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into operation at fuel stations across the country, according to the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC). He also announced that the company has issued 223 permits for the construction of EV charging stations at fuel stations since the beginning of the Iranian year 1404.

Martyred Leader gave his life for Iran's progress

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution stood steadfast for the advancement of the Islamic Republic of Iran until his final breath, sacrificing his life for the dignity of Islam and the nation's progress. 

NIOC: Mass attendance marks renewed allegiance

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said the massive public turnout at the farewell ceremony for the Martyred Leader reflected a renewed commitment to his ideals, stressing that oil industry employees remain steadfast in carrying out their responsibilities as the country's economic frontline.

Oil industry pledges to advance self-reliance

SHANA (Tehran) - Deputy Oil Minister for Management Development and Human Capital said the country's oil industry remains committed to pursuing self-reliance, sustaining production, and implementing the policies championed by the martyred leader, stressing that oil sector employees will continue safeguarding production and national development.

Paknejad vows Iran will stand firm

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the country will remain steadfast in the face of its enemies, pledging continued support for Iran's leadership and resilience against external threats.

Paknejad offers energy support to Nicaragua

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran announced its readiness to help meet Nicaragua's energy needs by supplying crude oil and gas oil, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said following a meeting with Nicaragua's foreign minister.

Nicaragua sees positive momentum in energy talks with Iran

SHANA (Tehran) — Nicaragua's foreign minister said Saturday that his country's negotiations and cooperation with Iran in the energy sector are progressing positively during a meeting with Iran's oil minister.

Fuel supply secure as Iran prepares for farewell ceremonies

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said the country's fuel supply remains fully stable ahead of nationwide farewell and funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader, adding that the Oil Ministry has implemented extensive plans to ensure uninterrupted fuel distribution and support logistics during the events.

Iran, Nicaragua expand energy partnership

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran and Nicaragua reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in the oil and energy sectors during a meeting between Iran's oil minister and Nicaragua's foreign minister.

OPEC offers condolences on Martyred Leader's funeral

SHANA (Tehran) — The secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) extended condolences to Iran over the funeral of the Martyred Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran, Iraq push to advance energy cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi stressed the need to accelerate bilateral cooperation, particularly in the energy sector, and move existing agreements from the signing stage to practical implementation during talks in Tehran.

President reviews preparations for Martyred Leader's farewell

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian reviewed the latest preparations for the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, calling for continued coordination among government bodies to ensure the events are held safely, smoothly and with broad public participation.

Oil Ministry sets up service stations for farewell ceremony

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry's Basij Resistance Center has established service stations along the route of the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the Martyr Leader, offering cultural, medical and hospitality services to participants.

NIORDC ready to support funeral services

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the country's refining and fuel distribution network is fully prepared to ensure a stable fuel supply during the funeral ceremonies for the Martyred Leader.

NIOPDC eases fueling limits for funeral travel

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has eased fueling restrictions and allocated additional diesel supplies for intercity buses as part of preparations for the funeral ceremonies of the Martyr Leader, according to the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).

Oil minister calls for strong turnout at martyred Leader’s funeral

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad called on employees across Iran’s oil industry to take part in the funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, saying the sector will play a key role in supporting the nationwide events.