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Bank cards could replace fuel cards

Oil Ministry ready to link fuel cards to bank cards, Paknejad says

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry is ready to implement a system linking fuel cards to bank cards, but the plan requires cooperation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday.

Oil industry mobilizes for rapid repairs: NIOC

All available resources deployed to restore damaged oil facilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company said efforts to rebuild oil industry facilities damaged during the recent conflict are underway at full capacity and progressing as quickly as possible through a phased reconstruction plan.

Gas sector focuses on infrastructure renewal, demand management

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has identified infrastructure rehabilitation and consumption management as its two top priorities for the year, with CEO Saeid Tavakoli describing 1405 as an “exceptional” year for the country’s gas industry.

Gas network supplies up to 70% of Iran’s energy needs

SHANA (Tehran) – National gas network now supplies an estimated 60% to 70% of Iran’s energy demand, while gas service coverage has reached about 96% of the population, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Clean energy cuts fuel use by 1.5b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has saved more than 1.51 billion liters of fuel this year (since March 21) through the expansion of renewable energy projects and increased output from hydropower plants, a senior Energy Ministry official said.

Russia offers support for Iran energy rebuild

SHANA (Tehran) – Russia has expressed readiness to help compensate for damages and rebuild Iran’s energy infrastructure following losses incurred during the third imposed war, a senior Iranian energy official said.

NISOC launches three environmental projects

SHANA (Tehran) –The National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) launched three research projects aimed at reducing environmental pollution, managing contaminated soils and improving environmental performance across its operational areas, a company official said.

Boiler retrofit program delivers record gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported cumulative natural gas savings of 739.7 million cubic meters over the past five years through its nationwide boiler room optimization program, highlighting the growing impact of energy-efficiency measures across the country.

South Pars refinery rebuild gains momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex said gas production across the complex’s refineries remains stable as reconstruction of damaged facilities and implementation of strategic projects continue at an accelerated pace.

Sepehr-Jofeir field sets new production records

SHANA (Tehran) – Sepehr-Jofeir oil field has achieved new production records through the use of domestic expertise, innovative operational solutions and the continued completion, testing and commissioning of new wells, despite challenges posed during the Third Imposed War.

Renewable power capacity surpasses 5 GW

SHANA (Tehran) – Renewable energy generation capacity exceeded 5,000 megawatts after a fourfold increase since the start of the 14th administration, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said Wednesday.

Cleanup at damaged South Pars plants hits 60%

SHANA (Tehran) — Debris removal operations at two damaged gas refineries in the South Pars Gas Field have reached 60% completion following the 40-day conflict, with parts of the facilities now ready to enter the reconstruction phase, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Fajr Jam Refinery begins repairs on facility damaged in 12-Day War

SHANA (Tehran) – Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company has launched reconstruction efforts for a major sweetening and cooling unit damaged during the recent 12-day war, according to company officials.

SP refineries steering committee formed to accelerate reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) established a steering committee dedicated to the reconstruction of damaged South Pars refineries, aimed at safeguarding the nation’s strategic energy production capacity.

Oil Ministry pushes technology ecosystem to accelerate innovation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology called for closer coordination between government support mechanisms and the country’s innovation ecosystem to speed up technology development and commercialization across the oil industry.

Iran screens mini-refineries for crude processing potential

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has launched a self-assessment and screening process to identify the technical capabilities of small-scale refineries, or mini-refineries, as part of efforts to support their continued operation amid reduced availability of gas condensate feedstock.

Mostazafan Foundation aids oil facility reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Islamic Revolution's Mostazafan Foundation announced the foundation's participation in the reconstruction of damaged oil facilities, stating, "We stand alongside the Ministry of Oil for the rebuilding and swift return of damaged units to the production cycle."

New oversight chief named at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister appointed Peyman Ehteshami as acting deputy for hydrocarbon resources oversight at the Ministry of Oil.

Damaged energy facilities rebuilding ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said reconstruction of energy facilities damaged during the 40-day conflict is progressing faster than expected, with recovery efforts launched almost immediately after the attacks.

Over 60 km cleaned on national gas line

SHANA (Tehran) – Sixty-three kilometers of Iran's National Gas Line 7 have undergone a thorough cleaning operation, officials announced. The maintenance, known as pigging, was conducted within the operational area of the 10th Gas Transmission Operations region.

Gas network stability boosted in northern Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company completed four hot tap operations in Golestan province to strengthen the stability of the gas network in the country's northern region.

Energy reform essential to protecting industrial output

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Sunday that Iran must reform its energy consumption patterns or risk crippling the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Streamlining clean energy: Gov. general calls for bureaucratic reform

SHANA (Tehran) — Tehran Governor General Mohammad-Sadeq Motamedian ordered provincial agencies to accelerate renewable energy projects, demanding an end to the exhausting red tape that has stalled investment in clean power.

ICT minister says conservation is key to energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) — Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned on Sunday that simply increasing energy production is not a sustainable solution without simultaneous efforts to manage and control consumption.

Forouzan field wells move to remote control

SHANA (Tehran) — The Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) is upgrading its Forouzan oil and gas field with a new remote-control system, allowing operators to secure offshore wells during emergencies without the need for on-site personnel.

Boilerhouse upgrades deliver record gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) achieved a record level of gas savings through its boilerhouse optimization program, with more than 739.7 million cubic meters of natural gas conserved over the past five years, according to NIGC Managing Director Saeed Tavakoli.

Three South Pars platforms resume production

SHANA (Tehran) – Three offshore platforms in Iran’s South Pars gas field resumed production following disruptions caused by the Third Imposed War, according to the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Fuel network restored in 72 hours after Rey facility attack

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company (IOPTC) restored a major portion of the country’s fuel transmission capacity within 72 hours after an attack on the Rey oil storage and transfer facilities during recent 40-day conflict, according to Managing Director Ali Ahmadipour.

Fuel infrastructure rebuild accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) – The reconstruction of fuel supply infrastructure damaged during the recent conflict is moving forward at full speed, according to the head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company (NIOEC).

Six heavy land rigs of NIDC return to service

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has returned six heavy land drilling rigs to active service over the past six months following intensive refurbishment, modernization and major maintenance programs, strengthening operational capacity and supporting stable oil and gas production.