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Oil Ministry forms committee to strengthen organizational culture, professional ethics

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has formed a committee to develop organizational culture and promote professional ethics across Iran’s oil industry, aiming to draw on global best practices and reinforce professional values, a deputy minister said.

Oil Industry inks over 310 research deals with universities, research centers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Minister of Oil for Engineering, Research, and Technology announced that 312 research contracts have been signed between his office and universities and research centers, valued at over 1,700 billion Iranian rials.

Oil Industry must shift from traditional approaches to research-led development

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry must move away from traditional approaches and toward targeted research and transformative technologies to maintain its position and ensure sustainable growth, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Oil Ministry expands gas transmission infrastructure nationwide

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced that the construction and commissioning of more than 1,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines have been targeted by the end of this year, saying that expanding the gas transmission network plays a vital role in strengthening the country’s energy security and reliability, particularly during peak demand periods.

Drivers can use 3,000-toman gasoline quotas directly from fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced that 1.12 billion liters of gasoline at the first rate and 1.866 billion liters at the second rate have been loaded onto fuel cards for gasoline-powered vehicles in December. He added that both single-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles have a large balance of the 3,000-toman quota, which can be used during the last eight days of December, eliminating the need to use station emergency cards.

Arrangements in place to ensure stable winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the country’s oil industry is fully prepared to navigate the cold season, adding that the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a stable supply of winter fuel and that there is no cause for concern.

The new gasoline plan explained: From approval to rollout

SHANA (Tehran) – The new gasoline plan entered the implementation phase on Saturday. Designed to promote social equity, regulate gasoline consumption, curb smuggling, manage energy resources, and expand the clean fuel portfolio, the plan seeks to preserve fuel quotas for private vehicles while shifting the burden of reforms to the government and directing the resulting revenue toward supporting people’s livelihoods.

Oil, roads ministers discuss energy, infrastructure issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq-Malvajerd exchanged views on current energy issues, transportation infrastructure and joint projects between their ministries.

New gasoline pricing plan begins

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran began selling gasoline at a free-market price of 5,000 tomans (50,000 rials) per liter under a new rationing plan that took effect early Saturday eliminating fuel quotas for government vehicles, imported cars and vehicles in free trade zones.

Bahregan region plays key role in Iran’s offshore oil production, exports

SHANA (Tehran) - The Bahregan operations chief at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) said the region, which covers the major Bahregansar, Hendijan, Soroush and Norouz fields, is not only a center of offshore crude production, but also a strategic hub for receiving, storing and exporting crude oil and condensate.

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.