• Marun cuts flaring below 6%

    Marun cuts flaring below 6%

    SHANA (Tehran) - More than 94% of flare gas has been captured at Marun Oil and Gas Company following a series of operational improvements and infrastructure projects, the company’s CEO said.

  • Petchem plants to be rebuilt with advanced technologies

    Petchem plants to be rebuilt with advanced technologies

    SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the company will support petrochemical holdings and firms affected by the recent conflict and emphasized that damaged facilities should be rebuilt and brought back into operation using advanced technologies.

  • POGC completes overhaul of two offshore gas platforms

    POGC completes overhaul of two offshore gas platforms

    SHANA (Tehran) –The major maintenance overhaul of two gas production platforms in Area 1 of the South Pars Gas Field has been successfully completed, involving more than 1,500 operational work orders and over 5,000 man-hours of work, according to a senior operations official.

  • Iran oil exploration eyes AI-driven leap

    Iran oil exploration eyes AI-driven leap

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil exploration sector is pursuing a major digital transformation centered on artificial intelligence, data integration and advanced analytics to accelerate discoveries and improve resource identification, according to Mohyeddin Jafari, exploration director at the National Iranian Oil Company.

  • Energy imbalance requires a national response

    Energy imbalance requires a national response

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s energy imbalance is no longer just a challenge for the oil sector but a national, cross-sector issue that requires coordinated action by the government, parliament, private sector, universities and oversight bodies, according to Farhad Shahraki, deputy chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee.

  • Fuel supply holds firm during wartime conditions

    Fuel supply holds firm during wartime conditions

    SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Budget and Planning Committee said the country’s fuel supply remained stable during wartime conditions, crediting the efforts of oil industry workers for preventing disruptions in the delivery of fuel and energy to the public.

  • Aging fleet fuels billions of liters in waste

    Aging fleet fuels billions of liters in waste

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s aging transportation fleet is a major contributor to fuel overconsumption, with officials estimating that nearly 22 million of the country’s 41 million vehicles are classified as worn out or obsolete.

  • Parliament plans development revisions to speed oil facility reconstruction

    Parliament plans development revisions to speed oil facility reconstruction

    SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Budget and Planning Committee said lawmakers are considering amendments to the Seventh Development Plan and the 1405 budget law to accelerate the reconstruction of damaged oil industry facilities and return them to production as soon as possible.

  • Gas saver plan could reshape energy consumption

    Gas saver plan could reshape energy consumption

    SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said the full implementation of the gas saver plan could play a key role in reducing energy consumption and creating a market-based energy efficiency system.

  • Winter fuel plans, war damage recovery reviewed

    Winter fuel plans, war damage recovery reviewed

    SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Planning, Budget and Calculations Committee said lawmakers and senior Oil Ministry officials recently reviewed winter fuel supply preparations and measures to mitigate the impact of war-related damage on Iran’s oil industry.

  • Energy efficiency seen as key to solving crisis

    Energy efficiency seen as key to solving crisis

    SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Energy Optimization Organization said the country’s energy imbalance crisis is driven primarily by excessive consumption rather than insufficient production, adding that a series of scenarios has been developed to address the challenge.

  • OPEC+ reaffirms cooperation, eyes 2027 targets

    OPEC+ reaffirms cooperation, eyes 2027 targets

    SHANA (Tehran) – The 41st OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed the alliance's commitment to oil market stability, extending current crude production targets through the end of 2026, maintaining oversight by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and endorsing plans to strengthen long-term cooperation among participating countries under the Declaration of Cooperation and the Charter of Cooperation.

  • Gas sector focuses on infrastructure renewal, demand management

    Gas sector focuses on infrastructure renewal, demand management

    SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has identified infrastructure rehabilitation and consumption management as its two top priorities for the year, with CEO Saeid Tavakoli describing 1405 as an “exceptional” year for the country’s gas industry.

  • OPEC+ advances gradual output increase

    OPEC+ advances gradual output increase

    SHANA (Tehran) – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman adjust production and reaffirm commitment to market stability.

  • Parliament backs oil infrastructure rebuild

    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

    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.

  • Major energy crisis response hailed

    Major energy crisis response hailed

    SHANA (Tehran) - Iran successfully carried out one of the largest energy crisis management operations in its contemporary history, the head of Parliament’s Energy Committee said during a virtual meeting with senior energy officials on Sunday.

  • Parliament reviews oil sector developments

    Parliament reviews oil sector developments

    SHANA (Tehran) – Members of Parliament’s Budget and Planning Commission met Sunday with deputy oil ministers and senior energy executives to review the latest developments in Iran’s oil and gas industry.

  • Power plant fuel supplies improve, Parliament told

    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

    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).

  • Clean energy cuts fuel use by 1.5b liters

    Clean energy cuts fuel use by 1.5b liters

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has saved more than 1.51 billion liters of fuel this year (since March 21) through the expansion of renewable energy projects and increased output from hydropower plants, a senior Energy Ministry official said.

  • Russia offers support for Iran energy rebuild

    Russia offers support for Iran energy rebuild

    SHANA (Tehran) – Russia has expressed readiness to help compensate for damages and rebuild Iran’s energy infrastructure following losses incurred during the third imposed war, a senior Iranian energy official said.

  • Energy efficiency must become a national strategy

    Energy efficiency must become a national strategy

    SHANA (Tehran) – A senior member of Parliament called for energy consumption management to be elevated from a short-term measure to a long-term national strategy, emphasizing the role of public participation in addressing the country’s energy imbalance.

  • NISOC launches three environmental projects

    NISOC launches three environmental projects

    SHANA (Tehran) –The National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) launched three research projects aimed at reducing environmental pollution, managing contaminated soils and improving environmental performance across its operational areas, a company official said.

  • Parliament to hold energy supply meeting

    Parliament to hold energy supply meeting

    SHANA (Tehran) – A virtual session of Iran’s Parliament will be held Sunday with the participation of the oil minister and a senior presidential official to discuss measures aimed at ensuring stable fuel supply and distribution across the country.

  • Boiler retrofit program delivers record gas savings

    Boiler retrofit program delivers record gas savings

    SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported cumulative natural gas savings of 739.7 million cubic meters over the past five years through its nationwide boiler room optimization program, highlighting the growing impact of energy-efficiency measures across the country.

  • Parliament backs oil, gas expansion plans

    Parliament backs oil, gas expansion plans

    SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament said lawmakers support the country’s oil and gas development programs, emphasizing that strengthening the energy sector will boost production, increase national revenues and enhance economic security.

  • South Pars refinery rebuild gains momentum

    South Pars refinery rebuild gains momentum

    SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex said gas production across the complex’s refineries remains stable as reconstruction of damaged facilities and implementation of strategic projects continue at an accelerated pace.

  • Iran economic team reviews unified strategy for China relations

    Iran economic team reviews unified strategy for China relations

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s special representative for China held his first meeting with key economic ministers, including the oil minister, to discuss ways to strengthen coordination and adopt a unified approach toward advancing relations with China.

  • Sepehr-Jofeir field sets new production records

    Sepehr-Jofeir field sets new production records

    SHANA (Tehran) – Sepehr-Jofeir oil field has achieved new production records through the use of domestic expertise, innovative operational solutions and the continued completion, testing and commissioning of new wells, despite challenges posed during the Third Imposed War.