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Cheshmeh Khosh flare gas injected into national grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Iran’s Central Oil Fields Company said sweet gas produced at the Cheshmeh Khosh gas refinery and the NGL 3100 plant has been successfully injected into the country’s national gas pipeline.

LPG flaring halted at Shazand refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of Shazand Oil Refining Company said liquefied petroleum gas flaring has stopped at the facility, marking the first time in a year that no LPG was burned and all output was sold.

Low-sulfur mazut production at Shazand a point of pride

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said the production of low-sulfur mazut at the Shazand refinery is a major achievement, praising refinery officials for what she described as honest and selfless work and stressing that the public should be informed about the complex’s key accomplishments.

Introduction of caretaker of Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center

SHANA (Tehran) – A ceremony was held to introduce Majid Boujarzadeh as the new caretaker of the Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center and to honor Hossein Shameli, the former director, with the attendance of the head of the minister’s office.

South Pars Gas Complex operating at full swing

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the South Pars Gas Complex said the complex’s refineries are producing gas at maximum capacity while fully complying with safety requirements, adding that all necessary measures have been planned and implemented ahead of forecast storm systems.

Gov’t spox:

New gasoline measure implemented smoothly with public cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said a new gasoline measure began this week under which the price of gasoline purchased with station cards rose to 50,000 rials, adding that the move was implemented calmly and rationally with public cooperation.

Daily household, commercial gas consumption tops 600 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Daily natural gas consumption in Iran’s household, commercial and small industrial sectors has exceeded 600 million cubic meters as a nationwide cold snap sets in, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Co.’s dispatching center.

Refining quality upgrade projects gain momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the country has accelerated the rollout of refinery quality-upgrade projects in line with mandates under the Seventh Development Plan, adding that with the start of the 14th administration, resources and management have been deliberately focused on three national priority projects at the Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan refineries.

Low-sulfur fuel oil distributed to cut emissions

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy production manager of the Imam Khomeini Shazand Refinery said the complex is among the country’s most advanced and sophisticated refineries and has recently distributed low-sulfur fuel oil (ATR 140) to power plants nationwide to help reduce pollution.

Average household gas use in third week of Azar hits 533 mcm a day

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors rose during the third week of Azar, averaging about 533 million cubic meters per day, according to data from the National Iranian Gas Co. The highest daily use in the period exceeded 546 million cubic meters on Dec. 6.

Gas deliveries to petchem industry up 19.4%

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said gas deliveries to the petrochemical industry rose 19.4% above the company’s commitments despite the onset of colder weather this fall.

New well comes online at South Pars Phase 13

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Phase 13 development at the South Pars gas field said drilling has been completed and a new well brought online, increasing the field’s daily gas production capacity by 1.7 million cubic meters.

Private sector key to advancing self-sufficiency in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters emphasized the role of the private sector in delivering the country’s energy projects, saying Iran has achieved an acceptable level of self-sufficiency across the oil and gas value chain, from upstream to downstream, with many of the bottlenecks that once hindered self-reliance now resolved.

Human capital is pillar of sustainable development in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said sustained attention to the oil industry and its workforce is essential to achieving sustainable development, adding that the first step toward administrative integrity is a proper understanding of upstream policy documents and the clear, operational definition of the legislature’s expectations.

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 Ministry among top agencies in handling public complaints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Inspection Center for Public Services Oversight and Administrative Emergencies at Iran’s Administrative and Employment Affairs Organization said the Oil Ministry ranks among the country’s leading agencies in addressing public complaints, underscoring the importance of accountability, transparency and public oversight in promoting administrative integrity.

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.

Tehran gas consumption hits 91 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in Tehran province reached 91 million cubic meters over the past 24 hours, the provincial gas company’s spokesperson said, calling on residents to help manage usage by observing simple conservation measures.

NIOC:

Process reform most effective tool in fight against corruption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the need for integrity, justice and transparency in the administrative system, saying an effective fight against corruption depends primarily on reforming processes, enforcing the law, promoting a culture of compliance and ensuring managers demonstrate commitment to administrative integrity in practice.

Administrative integrity requires broad participation

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Inspection, Performance Oversight and Complaints Department stressed the importance of strengthening administrative integrity in the oil industry, saying preventive oversight systems, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct are essential to good governance and to safeguarding human and national capital in the strategic sector.

Gasoline price reform based on expert input: Veep

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president said the government’s gasoline price reform plan reflects a consolidation of expert opinions, the strategies outlined in the Seventh Development Plan and the president’s campaign and governing commitments.

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.

Ensuring smooth passage through winter is govt’s top priority

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need to ensure stable energy supplies and manage supply-demand imbalances, issuing four clear and priority directives, and said that passing through the winter without challenges while safeguarding public welfare is the government’s foremost priority.

Fuel price reform revenue to be returned to public: President

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said all revenue generated from the fuel price reform plan will be spent entirely on improving people’s livelihoods and that not a single rial may be used for other government purposes.

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.

First Administrative Health Conference in oil sector to be held

SHANA (Tehran) – The first Administrative Health Conference in Iran’s oil industry will be held Monday at the Oil Ministry’s central headquarters, with senior ministry officials in attendance.

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.

Energy imbalance reforms must prioritize people’s livelihoods

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said any action or program to address energy imbalances must prioritize the impact on people’s livelihoods, housing, health care and education, stressing that improving living standards is the government’s main objective.

New gasoline measure aims to maximize use of personal fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the government’s new three-tier gasoline pricing measure is intended to maximize the use of personal fuel cards, a task assigned to the company under the plan.