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Bank cards could replace fuel cards

Oil Ministry ready to link fuel cards to bank cards, Paknejad says

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry is ready to implement a system linking fuel cards to bank cards, but the plan requires cooperation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday.

Oil industry mobilizes for rapid repairs: NIOC

All available resources deployed to restore damaged oil facilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company said efforts to rebuild oil industry facilities damaged during the recent conflict are underway at full capacity and progressing as quickly as possible through a phased reconstruction plan.

Parliament backs oil infrastructure rebuild

SHANA (Tehran) —Parliament's Planning and Budget Committee pledged full support for rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities, stressing that restoring the sector is directly linked to protecting people’s livelihoods.

Fuel supply holds firm despite enemy disruption attempts

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said enemy efforts to disrupt the country’s fuel distribution network during the Third Imposed War failed, particularly in northern provinces, due to rapid response measures and contingency planning.

Power plant fuel supplies improve, Parliament told

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s parliamentary oversight committee says the country’s power plants have sufficient fuel reserves, with supplies in a significantly better position than they were two years ago.

Gas network supplies up to 70% of Iran’s energy needs

SHANA (Tehran) – National gas network now supplies an estimated 60% to 70% of Iran’s energy demand, while gas service coverage has reached about 96% of the population, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Cleanup at damaged South Pars plants hits 60%

SHANA (Tehran) — Debris removal operations at two damaged gas refineries in the South Pars Gas Field have reached 60% completion following the 40-day conflict, with parts of the facilities now ready to enter the reconstruction phase, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

MP highlights path to energy security through public discourse

SHANA (Tehran) – The chairman of the Parliament’s Article 90 Committee said transforming energy conservation into a public discourse is essential to navigating the country’s current energy crisis and safeguarding its future.

Oil Ministry pushes technology ecosystem to accelerate innovation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology called for closer coordination between government support mechanisms and the country’s innovation ecosystem to speed up technology development and commercialization across the oil industry.

NIGC:

Homes key to gas savings drive

SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy oil minister for gas affairs said the country faces a difficult year ahead in addressing energy imbalances, emphasizing that the residential and commercial sectors hold significant potential for reducing natural gas consumption.

Mostazafan Foundation aids oil facility reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Islamic Revolution's Mostazafan Foundation announced the foundation's participation in the reconstruction of damaged oil facilities, stating, "We stand alongside the Ministry of Oil for the rebuilding and swift return of damaged units to the production cycle."

New oversight chief named at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister appointed Peyman Ehteshami as acting deputy for hydrocarbon resources oversight at the Ministry of Oil.

Damaged energy facilities rebuilding ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said reconstruction of energy facilities damaged during the 40-day conflict is progressing faster than expected, with recovery efforts launched almost immediately after the attacks.

Energy reform essential to protecting industrial output

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Sunday that Iran must reform its energy consumption patterns or risk crippling the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Boilerhouse upgrades deliver record gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) achieved a record level of gas savings through its boilerhouse optimization program, with more than 739.7 million cubic meters of natural gas conserved over the past five years, according to NIGC Managing Director Saeed Tavakoli.

Three South Pars platforms resume production

SHANA (Tehran) – Three offshore platforms in Iran’s South Pars gas field resumed production following disruptions caused by the Third Imposed War, according to the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Pezeshkian orders expansion of alternative trade corridors

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the acceleration of alternative import routes and the expanded use of neighboring countries’ capacities to help maintain market stability and prevent price volatility amid disruptions at some southern entry points.

Gas refinery repairs move ahead quickly

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said reconstruction work at gas refineries damaged during the 40-day war is progressing steadily, with detailed planning already in place.

Oil industry defies sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister marked the anniversary of the discovery of oil in Iran and the Middle East, saying the country’s oil industry has remained resilient through 118 years of sanctions and imposed wars, preventing any halt in production and exports.

Damaged petchem plants enter reconstruction phase

SHANA (Tehran)— The head of the National Petrochemical Company said reconstruction efforts for petrochemical units damaged during the Third Imposed War have entered the operational phase, with two recovery tracks being pursued simultaneously.

Iran pledges affordable approach to gasoline management

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said the government will not adopt any gasoline-related measures that place additional economic pressure on citizens, emphasizing that fuel management plans will remain within the financial capacity of the public.

Oil supply measures offer hope, lawmaker says

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said the Oil Ministry’s measures to secure the country’s fuel supply are highly encouraging amid current conditions.

Lawmakers briefed on oil sector developments

SHANA (Tehran) – Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the country’s oil industry, particularly conditions following the third imposed war.

Minister:

Iran can optimize gasoline consumption without hurting living standards

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country may be able to reduce costly gasoline imports by improving fuel consumption management without negatively affecting people’s living standards.

Gov’t seeks fuel savings without hurting livelihoods

SHANA (Tehran) – First vice president said the government is seeking to manage gasoline consumption in a way that protects household livelihoods while addressing the country’s economic realities and rising energy challenges.

Smart contracts, public participation key to tackling energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company said Iran is relying on 77 strategic contracts with energy service companies and public cooperation to address the country’s energy consumption imbalance through smart technologies and efficiency measures.

Oil minister urges public to use fuel efficiently

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister called on the public to cooperate in optimizing fuel consumption, saying parts of the country’s gas and fuel infrastructure were damaged during the 40-day war.

Pezeshkian praises oil sector resilience during wartime

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised Iran’s oil industry for maintaining fuel production and supply during wartime conditions, saying the sector prevented disruptions to the country’s energy cycle despite damage to parts of the nation’s infrastructure.

Operational energy scenarios to be developed for each province

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company stressed the importance of consumption management and maintaining the stability of Iran’s gas network ahead of the coming winter, saying operational scenarios for each province must be developed and rehearsed before the cold season begins.

NTBFs to help rebuild oil industry damage from war

SHANA (Tehran) – The expansion of cooperation with new technology-based firms (NTBFs) to rebuild damaged oil industry facilities and infrastructure following the third imposed war was discussed during a joint meeting between the vice president for science and the oil minister.