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85% of diesel supplied to Tehran power plants meets Euro 4 Standard
SHANA (Tehran) – The supply and distribution manager of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said 85% of the diesel fuel delivered to power plants in Tehran province now meets the Euro 4 standard, an 8% increase from the same period last year.
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Growth in Euro-4, Euro-5 diesel production under 14th Administration
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and operations oversight at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced an increase in Euro-4 and Euro-5 diesel production under the 14th Administration. He said 420 million liters of low-sulfur fuel oil were produced for the first time by the Shazand refinery and distributed among major power plants.
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Carbon financing: An overlooked tool for expanding renewables
SHANA (Tehran) – A faculty member at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry said carbon financing remains an underused opportunity for developing renewable energy in Iran. He added that with a clear understanding of the carbon market, Iran can meet technical and security requirements while tapping its vast potential to expand renewable projects.
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Sixth drilling rig mobilized for Sepehr–Jofeir project
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Sepehr–Jofeir oil field development project announced the deployment of a sixth rig to the field’s drilling fleet, saying the rig has been installed at the “Northwest Jofeir” well. With the start of repair operations, the long-abandoned well will be converted into a producing well in the Gadvan formation.
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Solar energy development requires broad cooperation
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy for the development of new technology-based firms (NTBFs) at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy said Iran is on the verge of a unique opportunity to expand solar energy, emphasizing that success in this sector requires broad cooperation and maximum facilitation.
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92% of Iran’s power generated from fossil fuels
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said more than 92% of the country’s electricity production relies on fossil fuels, adding that the government is pursuing a new path aimed at expanding renewable energy and easing pressure from the nation’s energy imbalance.
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Gov’t shifts to multi-fuel energy policy: Deputy minister
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Ministry is moving away from single-fuel policymaking and overreliance on natural gas as the government adopts a new approach to addressing the country’s energy imbalance, a senior official said Tuesday.
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Reconstruction of Fajr Jam Gas Sweetening Unit nears completion
SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said reconstruction of the refinery’s second gas sweetening and cooling unit is nearing completion.
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Oil industry to hold first ‘Administrative Health Week’
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Committee for Promoting Administrative Health and Combating Economic Corruption in the oil industry announced the launch of the first “Administrative Health Week” in the industry’s history, calling its coordinated implementation an important step toward preventing economic corruption and improving organizational efficiency.
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Well No. 22 at Yaran Field connected to production network
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Yaran Field development said installation and commissioning of an electric submersible pump (ESP) in Well No. 22 in the northern section of the Yaran oil field has been successfully completed, and the well has been connected to the production network following performance tests and initial stabilization.
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63,000 school boiler rooms offer major energy-saving potential
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy education minister and head of the National Organization for Renovation, Development and Equipment of Schools said the country’s 63,000 school boiler rooms represent a significant opportunity to improve energy efficiency, stressing the importance of promoting a culture of responsible energy use in schools.
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Gov’t, newly registered vehicles to refuel at new rate
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said that under a new plan, fuel quotas for government, free-trade zone, foreign and newly registered vehicles will be supplied at a rate of 5,000 tomans per liter. He noted that while the quota for these vehicles remains 160 liters, the entire amount will now be provided at the 5,000-toman rate.
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Which fuel cards remain valid?
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company’s smart fuel card system said many recent requests for new fuel cards are completely unnecessary, emphasizing that fuel cards for imported, government and non-subsidized vehicles — as well as cards still bearing the name of a previous owner — do not need to be replaced.
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Fourth Energy Efficiency Conference to be held in Tehran
SHANA (Tehran) – The fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Energy Optimization and Efficiency in Iran will be held at the Milad Tower International Conference Center of Tehran.
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Completion of 3D seismic survey at Paydar field
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the development of the Cheshmeh-Khosh, Dalpari and East Paydar oil fields said the 3D seismic data acquisition at East Paydar Field was successfully completed on Nov. 28, ahead of schedule, under an IPC2 contract carried out by Dana Geophysics.
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No such thing as ‘White Fuel Cards,’ NIOPDC says
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) issued a statement strongly denying social media rumors about the existence of so-called “white fuel cards,” and provided clarifications on how fuel cards are issued and how many are currently active.
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Drilling begins at Belal field, signaling stable future gas production
SHANA (Tehran) – The acting director of the Belal gas field development project announced the official start of drilling operations for development wells in this shared field, calling it a key step in accelerating the project and ensuring stable gas production in Iran’s energy hub.
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Second phase of NPC–NIGC launched to boost energy efficiency
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Co. (NPC) and the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at encouraging petrochemical companies to invest in natural gas efficiency and conservation projects.
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Launch of third dehydration unit at Rag Sefid-1
The managing director of Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company said the third dehydration and compression unit at the Rag Sefid-1 operational facilities has come online as part of the Oil Ministry’s and the 14th government’s broader policy to recover associated gas and reduce flaring.
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Drilling of Belal development wells begins
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the start of drilling operations for development wells at the Belal field, relying on the expertise of Iranian engineers.
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Fuel quotas for cars with reissued license plates will not be cut
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said gasoline quotas at the first-tier rate (1,500 tomans) and second-tier rate (3,000 tomans) will not be removed for vehicles that undergo license plate replacement, because “new-number vehicles” refers only to brand-new cars that have never been registered.
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NIOC Sports Council chief appointed
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company has appointed Mohammadreza Amirifard as head of the company’s Sports Council.
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Ensuring nation’s energy security through strategic measures
SHANA (Tehran) – The production director of the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) said precise and timely overhauls and maintenance programs have positioned the company as a key player in supplying winter fuel and safeguarding the nation’s energy security.
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Gradual gasoline price reform aims to protect public welfare
SHANA (Tehran) - The executive vice president said gasoline prices will be adjusted gradually to help manage economic challenges while protecting people’s welfare.
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43% of fueling now done with station cards
SHANA (Tehran) - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said 43 percent of recent fuel purchases have been made using station-issued fuel cards. She added that all revenue generated from higher gasoline prices applied through these cards will be directed toward supporting household livelihoods.
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Iran distributes 53m liters of gasoline daily using emergency fuel cards
SHANA (Tehran) - About 53 million liters of gasoline are distributed daily in Iran using station emergency fuel cards, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said.
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Mechanism for fuel quotas on newly registered vehicles to Be decided by working group
SHANA (Tehran) - The oil minister said a working group made up of relevant agencies will determine the mechanism and timeline for ending gasoline quotas for newly registered vehicles. He said the decision will be based on consensus and aligned with economic and social conditions.
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Gov’t spox: Current fuel quotas cover 70% to 80% of citizens’ needs
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s government spokesperson said the existing gasoline quotas — 60 liters of subsidized fuel at 15,000 rials per liter and 100 liters at 30,000 rials per liter on personal fuel cards — will remain unchanged, adding that the quotas meet nearly 70% to 80% of citizens’ fuel needs.
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Khartang gas field to begin production ahead of schedule
SHANA (Tehran) – Daily production of 5 million cubic meters of gas from the Khartang field will begin earlier than planned, thanks to round-the-clock efforts by operational crews and in line with the goal of ensuring stable gas supplies for the winter.
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NIOC after accelerating development of two fields
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company has set a clear operational framework and timeline for each segment of the Khesht and Konartakhteh oil field development project, establishing deadlines to speed completion of its various components.