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Refining industry transformation:

Energy sustainability through increased gasoline, diesel production

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Ministry of Oil has prioritized increasing domestic refining capacity and ensuring a stable supply of strategic products, particularly gasoline, since the start of the current administration. This focus comes after years of challenges in the production-consumption balance due to rising domestic demand, infrastructure limitations, and sanctions impacting equipment supply, which risked increasing import dependence and straining foreign currency reserves.

Iran undertakes major overhauls at 10 refineries to ensure stable fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) is conducting extensive maintenance at 10 refineries across the country to ensure a stable and secure supply of fuel, a senior company official announced.

Iran's petchem industry aims to bolster position by leveraging capacities

SHANA (Tehran) – To solidify its position in the global petrochemical industry, Iran must strategically leverage its potential advantages and capacities to move away from raw material sales and focus on developing its value chain, said the planning and development director of the National Petrochemical Co.

Oil industry, universities, research centers can drive petchem value chain growth

SHANA (Tehran) – Strengthening ties among the oil industry, universities and research centers can pave the way for developing Iran’s petrochemical value chain, the head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry said Monday.

Iran’s gasoline distribution rises nearly 7%

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s daily gasoline distribution grew nearly 7% this year (started March 21), reaching a record of more than 200 million liters in a single day, according to the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co.

Oil minister honors employees, hails workforce as engine of progress

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister marked Employee Day with a message praising oil industry employees for their dedication, describing them as being on the front line of public service and a pillar of the country’s energy security.

KOGPC sets daily record of 1m barrels

SHANA (Tehran) — The managing director of Karoun Oil and Gas Production Co. announced a historic milestone in March 2025, with daily crude oil output reaching 1 million barrels for the first time.

South Pars uses 90% local goods in overhauls

SHANA (Tehran) – The South Pars Gas Complex announced that more than 90% of the materials used in its major overhauls are domestically produced, a move officials say ensures sustainable production and strengthens Iran’s tech-based economy.

Expert: Oil Ministry’s key win was boosting production amid crises

SHANA (Tehran) – An energy expert said the Oil Ministry’s most significant accomplishment in the first year of Iran’s 14th administration was boosting oil and gas production capacity while effectively managing major crises.

Iranian nation stand firm against illegitimate expectation that wants Iran obedient to US

SHANA (Tehran) – Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with thousands of people from various walks of life today, August 24, 2025, in a mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (pbuh), in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.

Iran sets new oil, gas production records despite sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil industry has posted record production levels of crude oil and natural gas despite facing sanctions, energy shortfalls and the impacts of war, according to government data.

Paknejad’s first year: Leading Iran’s oil industry through war, sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – A year has passed since Mohsen Paknejad took office as oil minister in Iran’s 14th administration—a year marked by major events and challenges. His tenure reflects a clear blend of commitment and expertise that shaped the ministry’s performance during turbulent times.

Iran launches free program to convert gasoline cars to dual-fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has begun registering privately owned gasoline vehicles, model year 2018 and newer, for free conversion to dual-fuel systems, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. announced.

Energy sector’s future hinges on major decisions, digital transformation

SHANA (Tehran) – The future of the energy industry depends on major policy decisions, digitalization and stronger organizational integration, the head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) said Wednesday.

Technology, innovation ecosystem seen as key to oil industry growth

SHANA (Tehran) — Closer cooperation among Iran’s Oil Industry University, the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) and the Oil Industry Innovation and Technology Park will play a critical role in advancing the country’s oil sector, a senior official said Wednesday.

Iran to begin imports of premium gasoline; fuel quotas unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meet the needs of certain vehicles and balance supply and distribution in the domestic fuel network, the Oil Ministry announced.

Iran says no unsold oil remains on the water

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country has no unsold crude stored offshore, adding that all oil shipments are planned in line with market conditions.

Iran ends diesel imports, boosts reserves by 1.5b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has halted diesel imports, a move that will save the country about $1 billion in foreign currency each year.

Iran signs $14.7m deal to produce 25,000 dual-fuel cars

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran signed a $14.7-million contract Tuesday with automaker Iran Khodro to produce 25,000 dual-fuel vehicles in a bid to save more than 500,000 liters of gasoline per day.

Iran reports drop in diesel use, imports halted

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said diesel consumption in non-power plant sectors has fallen by about 5 million liters a day compared with last year, eliminating the need for imports.

Lawmaker praises Oil Ministry’s gas recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) –A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s performance in capturing associated petroleum gas, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national resource.

Little time left for maximum output from oil fields: NISOC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) warned that there is little time left to maximize output from the country’s oil reserves, citing global fossil fuel conditions and environmental challenges.

Major safety milestone in overhaul of SP platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the replacement of 32-inch main emergency shutdown valves (ESDVs) on South Pars Gas Platform No. 10 to enhance safety and production stability.

Oil Ministry’s Push to close the flare gas case

SHANA (Tehran) – For years, flares in southern Iran have burned relentlessly and aimlessly. These gases could have been economically viable—warming homes, powering industries—yet they have been wasted for decades. The oilmen, those who have breathed the dust of oil wells and dream of extinguishing these flames, have taken a serious step forward by implementing the NGL 3100 project.

Refining industry outlook through the lens of the Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Javad Beheshti, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), outlined three key objectives for the refining industry under the Seventh Development Plan: completing the value chain, upgrading and modernizing refining processes, increasing production capacity, and producing world-class petroleum products.

First development well drilled at Yadvaran oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The drilling operations for the first development well in a six-well project at the Yadvaran oil field have been completed using the Fat’h 92 drilling rig, announced the deputy CEO of National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects.

Paknejad:

Premium gasoline offered as new service, unrelated to fuel quotas

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Saturday that premium or special-grade gasoline is being introduced as a new service by the Oil Ministry and is not linked to fuel quotas.

NGL 3100 project turns wasted gas into economic opportunity

SHANA (Tehran) – Ramin Hatami, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), stated that the South Ilam Flare Gas Gathering Project (NGL 3100) will convert hundreds of millions of cubic feet of gas annually—which would otherwise be burned off—into feedstock for downstream industries and petrochemical plants.

Iran expands gas recovery to cut flaring, protect national assets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country has sharply increased its capacity to recover flare gas under the 14th administration, aiming to both protect the environment and prevent the waste of hundreds millions of dollars in national resources.

Iran opens NGL 3100 facility to curb gas flaring, boost output

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has inaugurated a $1.6 billion project to capture flare gas from oil fields in the southern part of Ilam Province, a move aimed at reducing pollution and preventing the burning of valuable natural resources.