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Owji Receives Sri Lankan Energy Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji met with Sri Lankan Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila to discuss Tehran-Colombo energy cooperation.

Sri Lankan Minister of Energy visits Tehran Oil Refining Company

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Minister of Energy of Sri Lanka together with a group of technical and commercial officials of the country visited the Tehran Oil Refining Company.

NIOC Bracing for Big Jobs: CEO

TEHRAN (Shana) – The newly-appointed CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized the need to adopt macro approaches based on comprehensive views and pay special attention to productivity, efficiency and scientific management, said: “NIOC, taking advantage of these characteristics and creating synergies between forces, will be ready to perform major tasks.”

MOP Seeking Permits to Develop Changouleh Oilfield

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said: "The Ministry of Petroleum, with detailed expert reviews, will put the approval for the development of Changouleh Oil Field and defending the development of this joint field on its agenda.”

Iran to Boost Oil Output in Ilam Province

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said Iran’s oil production in the western province of Ilam is projected to increase by 100,000 barrels per day.

Iran Names candidate for GECF Sec. Gen.

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran has introduced Hojjatullah Ghanimifard as its candidate for the post of Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

MOP Plans $4b Investment in Ilam Province

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said his ministry is planning to invest 4 billion dollars in the western province of Ilam to develop oil and energy projects.

Iran Firm Wins IPMA Award for Project Excellence

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Iranian developer of Azar joint field development project won the IPMA Global Project Excellence Management Award in the mega projects section of the award.

Owji Appoints NIOC CEO

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Mohsen Khojasteh Mehr as his deputy and the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

Value chain Completion, Diversifying Output: Petchem Industry Strategy

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said: "The company's strategy is to complete the value chain and diversify production of valuable items."

Iran Eyes $145b Investment in Oil Industry

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are under way to attract $145 billion from Iranian and foreign investors in the petroleum industry within the next 4 to 8 years.

Owji Appoints MOP Special Envoy for Iraq

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Seyyed Abbas Beheshti as his special envoy for Iraq.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of Int'l Affairs

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Ahmad Asadzadeh as the caretaker of the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum’s department for international affairs and trading.

NIGC CEO Appointed

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Majid Ghegeni as his deputy for gas affairs and the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

MOP Determined to Develop Joint Fields

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Deputy Chairman of the Energy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly said: "The determination of the Ministry of Petroleum under the 13th administration and the move towards increasing production in joint oil fields is commendable."

Raisi Calls for Bolstering Tehran-Dushanbe Ties to Boost Regional Cooperation

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that the deepening and strengthening of bilateral relations and interactions between Iran and Tajikistan will be a ground for enhancing the level of regional cooperation between the two countries.

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Iran Keen on Developing Ties with Friendly Countries

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said: "Iran will use its capacities and facilities in the field of transportation and access to high seas in line with the development of cooperation and relations with friendly and neighboring countries."

Oil Min. Invites Domestic Foreign Investors

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji voiced the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum’s readiness to tap the potentialities of domestic and foreign investors in oil and gas projects.

Iran to Boost Refining Capacity

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are under way to enhance the country’s refining capacity.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of IIES

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Mohammad Sadegh Jokar as the caretaker of the Institute for International Energy Studies (IIES).

Iran Oil Minister Opens Twitter Account

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji launched his official Twitter account on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

OICO Awarded West Ethylene Pipeline Operation

TEHRAN (Shana) – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has signed a contract with the Oil Industries Commissioning and Operation Company for operation, repair and maintenance of the West Ethylene Pipeline.

Owji Appoints Director General of Public Relations

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Ali Forouzandeh as the Director General of Public Relations of the Ministry of Petroleum.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of Human Capital Management, Development

TEHRAN (Shana) -- In a decree, the Minister of Petroleum appointed Mehdi Alimadadi as the caretaker for Human Capital Management and Development Department.

Owji Appoints Refining, Distribution Deputy

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Jalil Salari as his Deputy and the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

Domestic Production of Catalysts Saves Iran $70 m

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Domestic specialists succeeded in local production of ethylbenzene dehydrogenation to styrene and ammonia synthesis catalysts in Iran, which bring a total hard currency savings of 70 million dollars for the country.

Iran Eyes 3.5 mbd Refining Capacity by 2026

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are under way to bring the country’s refining capacity to 3.5 million barrels per day from currently 2.2 mbd within the next 4 to 5 years.

80% Self-Sufficiency in Supplying Required Parts of Isfahan Refinery

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Commercial Director of Isfahan Oil Refining Company said trust in youth science has caused Isfahan Oil Refinery to supply 80% of its required parts from domestic companies and industries.

22 Types of Petchem Catalysts Localized

TEHRAN (Shana) – An official with the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) says currently 85% of the catalysts used in the industry are supplied domestically, adding there are 22 types of petrochemical catalysts worth $123m which are produced domestically.

NIGC Fully Ready for Winter Gas Supply

TEHRAN (Shana) – An official with the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) voiced gas refineries’ readiness to supply gas in the winter.