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Minister: Shana Is a reference for Iran’s oil industry news

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the media should serve as a clear mirror of society and government institutions, reflecting realities without distortion. He said the Oil and Energy Information Network (Shana), as the specialized media outlet for Iran’s oil industry, has earned international credibility and should further strengthen its standing by reporting news accurately, professionally and promptly.

Pezeshkian: Fuel security requires public support

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that managing resources and securing public cooperation will be essential to decisions about the future of fuel supplies, warning that Iran must be prepared to manage shortages if production and imports remain constrained.

Minister’s message on Journalists’ Day:

Media highlighted oil workers’ sacrifice

SHANA (Tehran) - In a message marking Journalists’ Day, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad praised media professionals for their efforts during the difficult days of war and sanctions, highlighting their role in reflecting the Iranian nation’s resistance and the sacrifices made by oil industry workers to sustain production and ensure the country’s energy supply. He stressed that the media brought these efforts and acts of service to the public’s attention.

President cites energy imbalance as key challenge

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said energy imbalance was among the most significant challenges facing his administration during its first two years in office, alongside war, sanctions, water shortages and drought, as he reflected on the government's record ahead of the third year of his presidency.

Paknejad urges continued oversight of refinery reconstruction, pension fund reform

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister praised the oil industry's efforts to rebuild refineries damaged during the war and stressed the need for continued project management meetings and regular progress reporting.

Iran races to restore lost gas output before winter hits

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister says the government is working on multiple fronts to restore most of the country's lost natural gas production capacity before the cold season begins.

Operator projects set to save nearly 1bcm of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, announced that projects implemented by Operator companies are expected to save approximately 980 million cubic meters of natural gas annually.

NIGC launches major gas-saving initiative

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the government's new "Operator Companies" initiative is one of the country's largest efforts to address the imbalance between natural gas supply and demand by improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption.

Public cooperation, CNG key to fuel supply stability

SHANA (Tehran) — Public cooperation in reducing fuel consumption and greater use of compressed natural gas (CNG) will be essential to maintaining stable gasoline supplies during the peak travel months of Mordad and Shahrivar (August and September), despite damage to parts of Iran's energy infrastructure during the recent US-Israeli attacks, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution and Refining Company (NIOPDC) said Saturday.

Tehran, Yerevan eye stronger ties

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran and Armenia have agreed to establish a joint technical working group on energy to expand bilateral cooperation across all related sectors, Armenia's minister of territorial administration and infrastructure said Saturday.

Iran, Armenia outline new energy cooperation roadmap

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran and Armenia agreed to establish a joint technical working group on energy cooperation, with Tehran proposing a new framework for natural gas trade that could expand bilateral ties and potentially enable gas exports through Armenia to other markets.

Iran's gas exports power part of Iraq’s electricity grid, minister says

SHANA (Tehran) — A significant portion of Iraq's electricity supply depends on natural gas exported from Iran, Iran's oil minister said, highlighting deepening energy ties between the two neighbors.

Iran, Iraq deepen ties as leaders sign four cooperation deals

Pezeshkian, Iraqi PM vow to expand strategic partnership during Tehran visit

SHANA (Tehran) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi to Tehran on Thursday, as the two countries signed four agreements aimed at strengthening economic, transport and administrative ties, according to president.ir.

President vows reliable energy for industry

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that the government remains committed to ensuring a stable energy supply for the country's industrial sector while removing barriers to production and supporting economic activity.

Oil workers sustain production despite recent crisis: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Ahmad Zera’atkar, deputy oil minister for planning, praised oil industry workers for maintaining uninterrupted crude and gas production during recent difficult conditions, crediting their dedication and around-the-clock effort.

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.