Shana

Focusing on production isn’t enough

Policies must center on energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy planning director of the Oil Ministry said continuing a “production-centered” approach is not only uneconomical but technically unfeasible. He added that effective cooperation among executive bodies and coordination with Parliament and the private sector is essential for advancing the country’s new energy-efficiency agenda.

Youth engagement, a vital need for today’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister honored the memory of student martyrs and emphasized the unparalleled role of university students in Iran’s development and their key contribution to the future of the oil industry.

‘Equating technology, innovation with research is a mistake’

SHANA (Tehran) – Sorena Sattari, innovation and knowledge-based economy advisor to the CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, emphasized that equating technology and innovation with research is a mistake, noting that only 30% of technology is research.

New step toward stabilizing oil production at Aban, Paydar-e Gharb fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting director of the Aban and Paydar-e Gharb oil field development and production enhancement project said the company has prioritized bringing the “Sarvak” oil layer online as its main strategy to stabilize and increase output from the two fields.

Paknejad calls for fair competition in oil industry hiring

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to create a fair competitive environment for recruiting graduates from all universities into the oil industry, saying the ministry is working to expand hiring capacity in line with industry needs.

Minister: Young specialists build future of oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – In a meeting with students, the oil minister emphasized the decisive role of the younger generation in shaping the future of Iran’s oil industry and addressing national challenges. He underscored the need to restore the Petroleum University of Technology to its former prominence and to draw on students’ scientific capacity and creativity. “The future of the country is in your hands, and it cannot be built without knowledge and expertise,” he said.

Maintaining grid stability through fuel consumption management

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to maintain grid stability by managing fuel consumption in households, small industries and power plants, in cooperation with various sectors of the oil industry.

Streamlining NIOC to cut project timelines: Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the National Iranian Oil Company must be streamlined to shorten project execution timelines.

Optimization of equipment to sustain South Pars gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy director of production and operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company said a redesign and replacement of a choke valve cage on one of Phase 19 wells in the South Pars joint field has been completed successfully as part of efforts to sustain gas output.

Euro-4 diesel deliveries to Tehran power plants exceed commitments

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said deliveries of Euro-4 diesel to power plants in Tehran Province have surpassed the company’s commitments, noting that about 97 percent of the diesel supplied to the Damavand power plant met the Euro-4 standard.

Completion of flare gas recovery chain at Bidboland refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said the Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refining Complex, the country’s largest flare gas recovery project, is now receiving 80% of its feedstock capacity and is supporting petrochemical plants.

BIPC plays key role in reducing gas imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said during a visit by Parliament’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Oversight Caucus to the Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC) that the facility is one of the main pillars in preventing energy waste and reducing the country’s gas imbalance.

Gas deliveries to power plants exceed plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said more than 3.5 billion cubic meters of additional gas have been delivered to power plants since the beginning of this year compared with the same period last year. He added that in the first nine days of Azar alone, gas deliveries to power plants were 32 million cubic meters above the volume set by the Oil Ministry.

Oil Ministry denies use of liquid fuel at Rey, Parand power plants; natural gas remains primary fuel

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s director general for HSE denied reports claiming that the Rey and Parand power plants had used liquid fuel, saying Rey has run solely on natural gas since late October and that 80 percent of Parand’s fuel during the same period was also supplied as natural gas.

New phase of 10% Energy Consumption Reduction Campaign launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy optimization director at the National Petrochemical Company announced the launch of a new phase of the national campaign to cut energy consumption by 10% in Mazandaran Province, along with new social and cash incentives to encourage greater public participation.

Changouleh field moves toward producing 60,000 barrels of oil per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The first phase of development at the Changouleh oil field officially entered a new stage today, targeting production of 60,000 barrels of oil per day, as senior oil industry officials attended the launch ceremony.

NIOPDC ready to transfer fuel quota to bank cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said the company is prepared to implement a measure that would transfer fuel quotas from personal fuel cards to bank cards, but noted that the plan’s implementing bylaw has not yet been issued.

Gasoline quotas of 60, 100 liters to remain unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister reaffirmed that the 60- and 100-liter gasoline quotas on fuel cards will remain unchanged, saying economic studies show that adjusting gasoline prices on station-issued cards will not have a significant impact on inflation.

Phase 2 of Azar oil field development begins to boost output

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Azar oil field development project said Phase 2 of the field’s expansion will be carried out in two stages, with the goal of increasing production by about 30,000 barrels per day. He said efforts are underway to meet this target within the approved schedule.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.