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Countdown begins for jacket installation at Farzad joint field

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Farzad gas field development project said Pars Oil and Gas Company is moving to accelerate development of the joint field and that the WHP1 platform jacket will soon be loaded out and installed at one of the country’s most challenging offshore gas sites.

Process safety management seen as key strategy for production stability

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s director general for health, safety and environment (HSE) said process safety management is the most important strategy the oil industry is pursuing to ensure production stability and reduce losses.

Energy Optimization Organization seen as step toward better energy governance

SHANA (Tehran) – The research and technology director of the National Iranian Gas Company praised the government’s creation of a new “Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization,” saying the structure could move the country closer to stronger energy governance.

No surprise measures planned on energy carriers

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management said Wednesday the public should have no concerns about possible changes to energy carriers, emphasizing that the government has no intention of surprising people with sudden decisions.

No current problems selling oil: Oil minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Iran is not facing any problems selling its oil and has prepared contingency plans should restrictions tighten.

Roll-up operation completed for Farzad B gas platform jacket

SHANA (Tehran) – The roll-up operation for the four-legged jacket of the Farzad B shared gas field platform was successfully carried out at the Khorramshahr industrial yard.

NIOC appoints acting head of oil and gas production oversight

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company appointed Reza Kheilaei as acting director of its Oil and Gas Production Oversight Department.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery on winter standby to ensure stable production

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refining Company said regular overhauls, intelligent process management, and dedicated, round-the-clock efforts are key to the company's success, particularly in maintaining gas production during cold weather.

Daily diesel consumption drops by 3-5m liters through bodies cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the significant price difference between domestic and border prices for oil products is the main driver of smuggling. He announced that through coordinated efforts, daily diesel consumption has recently fallen by 3 to 5 million liters.

Oil Ministry, Police ink MoU to combat fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, representing the Oil Ministry, and Iran’s Police signed an agreement aimed at strengthening coordination, creating smart monitoring mechanisms and expanding organized cooperation to protect national resources and curb fuel smuggling.

First cargo of imported premium gasoline on Iran Energy Exchange today

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Distribution and Refining Company (NIORDC) says the country will offer its first cargo of imported premium gasoline on the Iran Energy Exchange on Tuesday.

Police chief says fuel price gap is the main driver of smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s top police commander called for stronger coordination among law enforcement, the Oil Ministry, the Roads and Urban Development Ministry, the Agriculture Ministry, the judiciary and the headquarters for combating currency and goods smuggling to fight fuel smuggling. He said the gap between domestic fuel prices — heavily subsidized by the government — and prices in neighboring countries has encouraged smuggling by offering “less effort and higher income” for some people.

Iran reports $5.2b in annual fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Economic Security Police said fuel products account for the largest share of outbound smuggling, valued at $5.2 billion annually. He said more than 20 million liters of fuel are smuggled out of the country each day, worth more than 1 trillion tomans.

Data-driven systems seen as key to curbing fuel smuggling;

NIORDC: Power plant diesel stocks double

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said data-driven governance and smart supply-and-consumption systems are the main tools for combating fuel smuggling. He added that the country’s diesel reserves for power plants have doubled compared with the same period last year.

CEO Bovard appoints new executives across key state oil companies

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company, on Sunday appointed Morteza Fouladi as CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company, replacing Mehran Makvandi.

Stability in water supply at South Pars Refinery 10

SHANA (Tehran) – The fresh water production capacity at South Pars Gas Complex’s Refinery 10 has increased to 200 cubic meters per hour following specialized maintenance and innovative operational measures.

Major oil industry goal: Collecting 43 mcm of flare gas daily

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s flare gas recovery task force said that, following direct instructions from the president and special measures by the oil minister, projects to recover associated and flare gas are advancing at an unprecedented pace. The goal is to collect more than 40 million cubic meters per day of flare gas by the end of Iranian year 1406.

First multiphase pump station launched in ahvaz field

SHANA (Tehran) – The launch of the first mobile TSP-type multiphase pump station at Well 21 in the Ahvaz field has increased the well's production from 800 to 1,200 barrels per day and will prevent the annual flaring of 1 million cubic meters of associated gas, according to the head of the Preservation and Production Enhancement Projects Department of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC).

Tehran Refinery overhaul: A major step toward higher quality, sustained production

SHANA (Tehran) – Tehran Oil Refinery has taken a significant step toward improving production quality and reducing operational risks by completing its general overhaul in just 18 days with the highest standards. This overhaul, carried out with an emphasis on modern technologies and domestically manufactured equipment, not only enhanced the performance of operational units but also reduced environmental emissions.

HSE called backbone of NIOC’s value chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of oil and gas production supervision at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) as the backbone of the company’s value chain, emphasizing the importance of HSE participation from the design phase through operations to minimize potential risks.

President chairs meeting on plans to boost production, address energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday chaired a meeting to review plans aimed at increasing production and addressing imbalances in the country’s energy sector.

Tehran Refinery completes overhaul with round-the-clock efforts by 2,000 workers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Tehran Oil Refining Company has completed a major overhaul of its facilities in just 18 days, thanks to the nonstop efforts of more than 2,000 workers, according to Mohammad Ali-Hashemi, the company’s maintenance and repair manager.

Gov't takes unprecedented steps to curb gas flaring:NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described the 14th administration’s efforts to collect and curb flared gas as “unprecedented,” saying the company is working to accelerate gas recovery and reduce environmental challenges through new contracts and ongoing cooperation with environmental organizations.

45,000 gas-fueled cars to save 161m liters of gasoline annually

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced the signing of two major agreements with domestic firms active in vehicle gas conversion, saying the contracts—worth a total of $23 million—will help save about 161 million liters of gasoline annually.

South Pars: Symbol of energy resilience, stability in times of crisis

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Passive Defense Organization said the South Pars Gas Complex safeguarded national energy security by maintaining continuous production during the recent 12-day conflict and by implementing passive defense strategies, supported by the dedication of its workforce.

Abadan Refinery plans 66% boost in Euro-4 gasoline production

SHANA (Tehran) – Abadan Refinery has launched a plan to increase Euro-4 gasoline production by 66% as part of efforts to cut air pollution, improve fuel quality and enhance the quality of life for millions of residents in Khuzestan Province.

A blueprint for energy leadership:

Oil Ministry’s road ahead in the seventh development plan

SHANA (Tehran) – More than a year has passed since the Seventh Development Plan was issued—a five-year program built around major targets such as raising oil production capacity to 4.8 million barrels per day, increasing petrochemical output to more than 131 million tons annually, and boosting annual gas exports to more than 40 billion cubic meters. These goals outline a challenging trajectory for Iran’s oil and gas sector.

Oil minister: No current plans to change gasoline quotas, prices

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Monday there are currently no plans to change the quotas or prices for subsidized fuel in personal smart cards.

Eight CNG stations launched nationwide

SHANA (Tehran) – Eight new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations have been inaugurated across Iran to promote the use of clean fuel and increase CNG’s share in the national energy mix. The projects represent a total investment of 6.1 trillion rials.

Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company meets full production target

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the company announced that the forecasted production plan has been fully realized. He stated that the company, which accounts for 25 percent of the country's oil production and serves as the gateway for Iran's oil exports in the south, plays a strategic role in national energy security.