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South Pars daily gas output hits new record of 722 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company said the company has set a new record by producing 722 million cubic meters of rich gas per day from the shared South Pars field — an increase of 6 million cubic meters compared with last winter.

Oil minister highlights expanded role of women in management

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister, in a message marking the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA) and Mother’s Day, said the number of women in managerial positions at the ministry has increased significantly over the past year. He stressed that advancing women’s roles in the Oil Ministry is not a symbolic policy, but a firm and lasting strategy pursued in line with the guidance of the country’s Leader.

From Euro diesel to low-sulfur mazut

Oil industry ramps up efforts to combat pollution

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s 14th administration has launched a broad set of coordinated measures to curb emissions and improve air quality in major cities, including a sharp increase in the production and delivery of Euro-4 diesel to power plants, full distribution of standard fuel in Tehran, production of low-sulfur mazut, and acceleration of its dual-fuel vehicle development program.

Fuel card issuance to continue as before, oil minister says

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said the process for issuing fuel cards, including replacements, will continue unchanged and without creating any difficulties for the public.

Innovation no longer a choice but a condition for industrial survival

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy said innovation is no longer optional but a prerequisite for the survival of industry, warning that any sector that distances itself from innovation will not endure. “In data-driven industries, the winner is the one who understands faster and more accurately,” Hossein Afshin said.

Household gas use climbs past 3.6 bcm in second week of Azar

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors rose above 3.6 billion cubic meters in the second week of Azar (Nov. 29-Dec. 5), with average daily use exceeding 521 million cubic meters.

Iran a land of ‘Golden Investment Opportunities,’ oil minister says

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s oil minister said the country offers “golden opportunities” for investment, especially in the oil and gas sector, and announced that a package of contracts has been prepared for cooperation with friendly nations.

Spox: New gasoline plan to take effect Saturday

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said a new gasoline plan will take effect early Saturday, December 13, introducing several changes including the removal of fuel quotas for government-plated vehicles — except ambulances — and for imported cars and free-trade zone license plates. The plan also sets the price of gasoline purchased with station cards at 5,000 tomans per liter.

Focusing on production isn’t enough

Policies must center on energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy planning director of the Oil Ministry said continuing a “production-centered” approach is not only uneconomical but technically unfeasible. He added that effective cooperation among executive bodies and coordination with Parliament and the private sector is essential for advancing the country’s new energy-efficiency agenda.

Policy changes determine success in energy optimization

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management said the charter for the newly formed Organization for Energy Optimization and Strategic Management has been approved through cooperation among the Oil Ministry, the Energy Ministry and the Plan and Budget Organization. But he emphasized that the creation of a new agency is not a cause for celebration unless it leads to meaningful policy changes and a break from past mistakes.

Youth engagement, a vital need for today’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister honored the memory of student martyrs and emphasized the unparalleled role of university students in Iran’s development and their key contribution to the future of the oil industry.

Pezeshkian: Current gasoline prices unfair, hurt vulnerable Iranians

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized imbalances in electricity, water, environmental, and financial sectors and called for fairness in gasoline pricing to protect the livelihoods of all Iranians. Speaking at a Student Day ceremony at Shahid Beheshti University on Sunday, Pezeshkian said the current gasoline system is not only unfair but also harms the country’s most vulnerable citizens.

NPC: Production focus should not hinder tech development in petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said the industry must deepen its focus on research and domestic manufacturing, emphasizing that years of dealing with production issues, feedstock concerns and daily operational challenges have diverted attention from solving the sector’s technological problems.

Paknejad calls for fair competition in oil industry hiring

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to create a fair competitive environment for recruiting graduates from all universities into the oil industry, saying the ministry is working to expand hiring capacity in line with industry needs.

Minister: Young specialists build future of oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – In a meeting with students, the oil minister emphasized the decisive role of the younger generation in shaping the future of Iran’s oil industry and addressing national challenges. He underscored the need to restore the Petroleum University of Technology to its former prominence and to draw on students’ scientific capacity and creativity. “The future of the country is in your hands, and it cannot be built without knowledge and expertise,” he said.

Maintaining grid stability through fuel consumption management

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to maintain grid stability by managing fuel consumption in households, small industries and power plants, in cooperation with various sectors of the oil industry.

Streamlining NIOC to cut project timelines: Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the National Iranian Oil Company must be streamlined to shorten project execution timelines.

Euro-4 diesel deliveries to Tehran power plants exceed commitments

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said deliveries of Euro-4 diesel to power plants in Tehran Province have surpassed the company’s commitments, noting that about 97 percent of the diesel supplied to the Damavand power plant met the Euro-4 standard.

Household gas use tops 3.3 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial and small industrial gas consumption exceeded 3.3 billion cubic meters in the first week of Azar as colder weather pushed heating systems into operation.

Gas deliveries to power plants exceed plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said more than 3.5 billion cubic meters of additional gas have been delivered to power plants since the beginning of this year compared with the same period last year. He added that in the first nine days of Azar alone, gas deliveries to power plants were 32 million cubic meters above the volume set by the Oil Ministry.

Oil Ministry denies use of liquid fuel at Rey, Parand power plants; natural gas remains primary fuel

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s director general for HSE denied reports claiming that the Rey and Parand power plants had used liquid fuel, saying Rey has run solely on natural gas since late October and that 80 percent of Parand’s fuel during the same period was also supplied as natural gas.

NIOPDC ready to transfer fuel quota to bank cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said the company is prepared to implement a measure that would transfer fuel quotas from personal fuel cards to bank cards, but noted that the plan’s implementing bylaw has not yet been issued.

Gasoline quotas of 60, 100 liters to remain unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister reaffirmed that the 60- and 100-liter gasoline quotas on fuel cards will remain unchanged, saying economic studies show that adjusting gasoline prices on station-issued cards will not have a significant impact on inflation.

Oil minister reviews progress on South Pars gas compression project

SHANA (Tehran) - The latest status of the South Pars gas field gas compression project was reviewed in a meeting attended by Iran’s oil minister, where project managers outlined the actions taken so far.

92% of Iran’s power generated from fossil fuels

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said more than 92% of the country’s electricity production relies on fossil fuels, adding that the government is pursuing a new path aimed at expanding renewable energy and easing pressure from the nation’s energy imbalance.

Gov’t shifts to multi-fuel energy policy: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Ministry is moving away from single-fuel policymaking and overreliance on natural gas as the government adopts a new approach to addressing the country’s energy imbalance, a senior official said Tuesday.

Energy use intensity remains high

Daily injection of 850 mcm of gas into national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said Monday that despite restrictions caused by sanctions, the company is injecting about 850 million cubic meters of gas into the national network each day. He described the country’s energy use intensity as high and stressed that improving consumption in schools could drive a major shift in national energy management.

PBO reports on implementation of fuel card policy

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Plan and Budget Organization presented a report to the cabinet on efforts and coordination related to implementing the government’s resolution on regulating gasoline station fuel cards.

40th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting Press Statement

40th OPEC+ meeting sets course for market stability through 2026

SHANA (Tehran) – OPEC and its non-OPEC allies reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation framework and extended current crude production levels through the end of 2026 during their 40th ministerial online meeting on Sunday, November 30, underscoring their commitment to stabilizing global oil markets amid ongoing volatility.

Drilling of Belal development wells begins

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the start of drilling operations for development wells at the Belal field, relying on the expertise of Iranian engineers.