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Imported premium gasoline sales to begin in Tehran
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will begin offering imported premium gasoline in Tehran starting Thursday, according to a statement from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company.
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Sabzab–Shazand pipeline delivers crude to Shazand refinery
SHANA (Tehran) — Crude oil has reached the Shazand refinery for the first time through the newly commissioned Sabzab–Shazand crude oil pipeline, expanding Iran’s capacity to transport oil from the south to central and northern regions, the head of the Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company said.
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Household gas consumption nears 660 mcm on Tuesday
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors rose to 659.26 million cubic meters as cold weather persisted on Tuesday.
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NDF share of oil exports set at 20%
SHANA (Tehran) – The government has set the National Development Fund’s share of oil export revenues at 20% in the proposed fiscal 1405 budget submitted to Parliament.
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HSE decisions must be made in an integrated manner
SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of the National Petrochemical Industries Company (NPC) described health, safety and environment (HSE) as an organizational value and said decisions in this area must be made in an integrated manner and aligned with national interests.
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Research, technology at the core of oil industry transformation
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Ministry of Oil marked Research and Technology Week this year with a focus on developing advanced technologies, strengthening ties between industry, universities and new technology-based firms, and advancing a targeted shift toward digital transformation.
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Government submits 1405 budget bill to Parliament
SHANA (Tehran) – The government on Tuesday submitted the national budget bill for the year 1405 to Parliament.
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Household, commercial gas use tops 655 mcm on Monday
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors climbed above 655 million cubic meters on Monday as cold weather persisted across the country, according to data from the National Iranian Gas Company.
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Ilam Gas Refinery moves toward zero flaring
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refining Company said extensive measures are underway to reduce gas flaring and protect the environment, noting that flaring at the complex has been cut by about 50% and is moving toward complete elimination.
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IOOC launches over150 first-of-a-kind research projects
SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has defined 154 first-of-a-kind research projects with support from the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and the Knowledge-Based Economy, with more than 25 projects already approved for implementation, the company’s head of research and technology said.
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Homes, shops consume 78% of Iran’s gas supply as temperatures drop
SHANA (Tehran) – Households, commercial users and small industries accounted for 78% of all natural gas delivered to Iran’s national grid on the final day of autumn, according to official figures.
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Oil minister appoints head of audit and general assemblies
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Fa’ezeh Daneshvar as director general of audit and general assemblies at the Ministry of Petroleum, according to a decree issued by Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
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Arvandan oil output rises with start-up of Darkhovin Well 35
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Arvandan Oil & Gas Company said production has increased following the start-up and flow of Well 35 at the Darkhovin oil field after years of inactivity, adding 4,000 barrels per day to the company’s oil output.
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Savings should be directed to oil with sound policies
SHANA (Tehran) — A senior economic official said proper policymaking could make oil investments more profitable than gold, redirecting public savings toward the oil industry.
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Digital transformation at core of NIOC research contracts
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of research and technology at the National Iranian Oil Company said the company has signed new research and technology contracts centered on the use of artificial intelligence and digital transformation in exploration, drilling and production to boost efficiency and cut time and costs.
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Technology annex key to innovation surge in oil industry
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said a directive issued by the oil minister to organize research and technology activities in the oil industry has been communicated and assigns clear responsibilities, adding that under the directive, a priority roadmap for the industry was drafted within three months.
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Fuel card reforms cut daily gasoline consumption
SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said a government reform of fuel cards used at gas stations has reduced daily gasoline consumption by about 9 million liters.
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Household gas consumption crosses 661 mcm on Saturday
SHANA (Tehran) - Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors surpassed 661 million cubic meters on Saturday as temperatures dropped.
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Daily gas consumption hits record high
SHANA (Tehran) – The coordinator of gas distribution at the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the importance of managing gas use during the cold season, saying that the baseline consumption for households, commercial units, and small industries is around 435 million cubic meters per day. However, in recent days, consumption has surged by more than 200 million cubic meters.
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Two tech-based products unveiled by RIPI
SHANA (Tehran) – Two tech-based products developed by the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) were unveiled during the institute’s Research and Technology Festival.
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Effective household gas consumption management key to national economy
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said managing household gas consumption plays a decisive role in reducing overall gas use, adding that demand management and higher energy efficiency directly affect the economy, the environment and the sustainability of energy supplies.
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RIPI signs two agreements
SHANA (Tehran) – The Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) signed two separate cooperation agreements aimed at expanding technological and research collaboration and supporting the commercialization of technical know-how.
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RIPI should lead oil sector’s technology efforts
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry should become the central hub for technological activities in the oil sector, playing a stronger role in meeting the country’s technology needs through active participation by researchers.
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Positive shifts ahead for investment in oil industry
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s Expediency Council said positive changes are on the way for investment in the oil industry, adding that financing will soon be available to all qualified participants, a move expected to create a significant boost in the sector.
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INIF to boost commercialization of oil technologies
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iran National Innovation Fund said the oil industry is a top priority in the fund’s support policies and voiced readiness to work with the Oil Ministry and the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry to strengthen financing for technology commercialization and the growth of knowledge-based companies.
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New generation should see conservation as a value, not a mandate
SHANA (Tehran) – A senior official at Iran’s Ministry of Education said the education system, alongside the oil, petrochemical and other industries, aims to raise a generation that views conservation not as an obligation but as a core value—treating national resources as a trust for future generations and pursuing development in tandem with sustainability.
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Four MoUs signed to optimize energy consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Industries Company signed four memorandums of understanding aimed at optimizing energy consumption nationwide.
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Tenth well completed at Kish Gas Field
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Kish gas field development said operations to complete the 10th well in the project’s first phase have finished, enabling daily production capacity of 20 million cubic meters of gas.
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Transportation is the lifeline of oil industry support
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Transportation Coordination Office described transportation as the beating heart of operational support for Iran’s oil industry, saying a short-, mid- and long-term transformation roadmap has been drafted to modernize the fleet and deploy smart logistics.
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RIPI ready to help meet Oil Ministry goals under Seventh Development Plan
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry said the institute is prepared to play a key role in meeting the Ministry of Petroleum’s commitments under Iran’s Seventh Development Plan by linking research to technology and production.