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Oil, Condensate Refining Capacity Up 600 tb/d

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s crude oil and gas condensate refining capacity currently stands at 2.4 mb/d, which may grow by 600 tb/d once some upstream projects are financed.

Shiraz Refinery Isomerization Unit Online

SHANA (Tehran) - The 5,000-b/d isomerization unit of the Shiraz oil refinery has become operational to upgrade the quality of refined products at the facility and enable it to produce 1.6 ml/d of Euro-grade gasoline.

Iranian oil minister visits Baghdad

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Hayan Abdul-Ghani Al-Sawad, Iraq's deputy prime minister for energy, during a visit to Baghdad on Monday, April 14, 2025. The two officials discussed bilateral cooperation. Following the talks, four memorandums of understanding were signed.

“No Flaring” Accelerates at SPGC

SHANA (Tehran) – As short-term projects aimed at reducing gas flaring are being implemented; by March 2025, the 12 refineries of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) are expected to see their flaring fall 1,200 mcm a year from two years before.

$30b Investment Eyed in Energy Efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – Given Iran’s growing energy consumption, the Ministry of Petroleum has announced the necessity of investing at least $30 billion in energy efficiency projects.

Signing ceremony for pressure boosting contracts of SP gas field

SHANA (Tehran) – The signing ceremony for pressure boosting contracts of the South Pars gas field took place on Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Tehran. President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the event.

Third Petrotech Conference kicks off

SHANA (Tehran) – The Third Petrotech Conference commenced in Tehran on Sunday, February 23, 2025, coinciding with Engineering Day. The event is organized in collaboration with all sectors of the technology ecosystem and attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Oil.

Exclusive interview with OPEC secretary general

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Ministry of Oil’s news service SHANA conducted an exclusive interview with Secretary General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Haitham Al Ghais in Tehran on February 5, 2025.

Dehshir Gas Pressure-Boosting Station

SHANA (Tehran) – The construction progress of the Dehshir Gas Pressure-Boosting Station in Yazd Province has reached 89%, thanks to the efforts of the employees of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company. Once operational with a configuration of four turbines (3+1), the station will increase the daily transmission capacity of the eighth national gas pipeline to 110 million cubic meters.

Gov’t spokesperson holds press conference in Iran’s energy hub

SHANA (Tehran) –Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, held a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Asaluyeh of Bushehr Province, Iran's energy hub, attended by members of the media.

Iran, Russia deputy oil and energy ministers meet

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, Iran's deputy oil minister, met with Roman Marshavin, Russia's deputy energy minister, on February 17, 2025 to discuss bilateral cooperation.

Crude Oil Pipeline to Bandar Abbas Refinery Launched

SHANA (Tehran) – A pipeline to supply crude oil to the Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery (branch from the Goreh-Jask pipeline) has come online with a capacity to feed 300,000 bpd. The project is aimed at enhancing production stability as well as developing strategic infrastructure in the country.

Iran Stays OPEC 3rd Producer in Dec. 2024

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran maintained its position as the third largest producer of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) last December, supplying 3.314 mb/d of oil, OPEC said in a report.

Meeting on implementation plan for South Pars Pressure Boost Project

SHANA (Tehran) – The meeting on the implementation plan for the pressure boost project of the South Pars gas field was held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 chaired by Mohammadreza Aref, the First Vice President, with the attendance of Mohsen Paknejad, the Minister of Oil, and relevant officials at the Presidential Office in Tehran.

Iranian oil minister meets with Turkmen foreign minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Rashid Meredov, the Foreign Minister of Turkmenistan on February 11, 2025 in Tehran. The two officials held discussions during the meeting.

Oil minister visits Parchin Gas Pressure Boosting Station

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Oil Minister, visited the Parchin Gas Pressure Boosting Station on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. The visit aimed to inspect the facility's operations and infrastructure as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the country's gas network efficiency.

OPEC Secretary-General visits Oil Monitoring Center

SHANA (Tehran) – Haitham al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), visited the National Iranian Oil Company's monitoring center in Tehran on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

Oil minister meets with OPEC secretary general 

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, met with Haitham al-Ghais, the secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and his accompanying delegation on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Tehran.

OPEC+ online meeting

SHANA (Tehran) – The 58th Meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) took place via videoconference on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Iran’s oil industry achievements in focus 

SHANA (Tehran) – Over the past 45 years, Iran's oil industry has faced numerous challenges, including imposed war and sanctions. Despite these obstacles, it has continued to develop and progress, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its workforce, earning a distinguished position on the global stage. This photo gallery highlights some of the industry's key achievements, driven by the unity, specialized skills, and unwavering determination of the Iranian people behind the scenes.

Domestically-made drilling rig put into operation

SHANA (Tehran) – The third drilling rig constructed by Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research was officially commissioned on Thursday, January 23, 2025 in a ceremony attended by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

Phase 2 of Ahvaz crude desalination unit inaugurated

SHANA (Tehran) – The second phase of the Ahvaz Central Desalination Unit was officially launched on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Khuzestan Province. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

Leader visits exhibition on private sector achievements

SHANA (Tehran) – Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the "Pioneers of Progress" exhibition, a national event showcasing the achievements and capabilities of the private sector in Tehran on January 21, 2025.

20th Int’l Public Relations Symposium

SHANA (Tehran) – The 20th International Public Relations Symposium took place at the National Library in Tehran, with the attendance of Mohammad-Jafar Qaempanah, the vice president for executive affairs on January 21, 2025.

Oil minister meets with Azerbaijani deputy PM

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Shahin Mustafayev, Deputy Prime Minister of Azerbaijan, held talks in Tehran on January 21, 2025.

Mideast Tensions Impact on US Oil Price