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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.

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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.

Facilitating oversight needed to ensure stable production: NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company called for a more facilitative approach from oversight bodies, saying it is essential for supporting the industry’s national mission as the country prepares for heightened winter gas demand.

Implementation of maintenance programs: A key step toward improving efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Industrial Equipment and Process Machinery Maintenance Department announced significant performance growth in the department’s operations over the past three years, emphasizing that the successful implementation of maintenance programs—through synergy among experts and reliance on domestic capabilities—has ensured production stability and improved operational efficiency.

NIORDC chief praises staff’s efforts during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) praised the dedication of fuel distribution employees during the recent 12-day conflict, calling their efforts “commendable.”

Iran’s largest refinery overhaul boosts output by 2m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – The Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery in Shazand has completed the largest overhaul project in Iran’s refining industry, boosting fuel production capacity by at least 2 million liters per day, a senior refinery official said.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery overhaul: From production stability to safety enhancement

SHANA (Tehran) – The Fajr Jam Gas Refinery, one of Iran’s major natural gas production centers, is strengthening its resilience and sustainable output through a comprehensive overhaul, the use of advanced technologies, and training programs for local workers.

Capital barriers eased to accelerate development of joint oil fields

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said plans are underway to speed up the development of Iran’s joint oil fields, noting that progress will accelerate once financing bottlenecks are resolved.

Iran, Japan discuss expanding environmental cooperation in oil sector

SHANA (Tehran) – Alireza Nojoumi, head of HSE, passive defense, and crisis management at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), met with the director of the Middle East Department at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to explore ways to enhance cooperation on environmental issues.

Petroleum University of Technology charts new course in energy education

SHANA (Tehran) – The Petroleum University of Technology is on track to reclaim its position as Iran’s leading institution for petroleum education through a series of transformative programs, according to the deputy oil minister for engineering, research, and technology.

168% growth in vehicle conversion to natural gas systems

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the project to convert gasoline vehicles to dual-fuel systems has gained momentum after a two-year pause, reporting a 168% increase in conversions during the first seven months of this year compared with the same period last year.

Vice president: Subsidized gasoline prices will remain unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s vice president for executive affairs and chief of staff said Wednesday that subsidized gasoline prices of 15,000 and 30,000 rials per liter will remain unchanged, emphasizing that the real cost of gasoline for the government is 340,000 rials per liter.

Well safety operations completed at South Pars Platform 16

SHANA (Tehran) – The well maintenance supervisor of the South Pars joint field announced that the installation of secondary downhole safety valves on Platform SPD16 has been successfully completed. The operation, which began on October 5, concluded two weeks later on October 18 after intensive offshore work in the Persian Gulf.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery takes steady steps toward greater efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said the refinery continues to implement corrective programs and optimization projects across production processes. Despite being nearly 40 years old, these ongoing measures have improved the refinery’s overall efficiency while reducing energy consumption.

Gov’t spox: No decision made to raise gasoline prices

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Tuesday that no decision has been made to change gasoline prices, whether rationed (15,000 rials per liter) or non-rationed (30,000 rials per liter), emphasizing that “rationed gasoline will continue to be sold at current rates.”

Crowdfunding to be launched in Iran’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – PetroCrowd, the first crowdfunding platform dedicated to Iran’s oil industry, will be launched officially with the introduction of two investment projects involving new technology-based firms (NTBFs).

Gas supply to industries, power plants continues without restrictions

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said there are currently no restrictions on gas supply to industries and power plants, adding that the situation has improved in all aspects compared with last year.

99.8% reliability of Fajr Jam Refinery in supplying Iran’s gas

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company, outlining the refinery’s strategic approach to overcoming the upcoming winter, said: “Fajr Jam’s main focus is not on increasing production, but on strengthening resilience, production stability, and maintaining reliability.” This key indicator—recorded at 99.8% performance—has made the refinery one of the most influential centers for sustaining the country’s energy flow.

Motorcycles consume over 11.1 trillion rials in gasoline in six months

SHANA (Tehran) – Motorcycles in Iran consumed an estimated 660.5 million liters of gasoline, worth about 1.113 trillion tomans, during the first half of the current Iranian year, according to data from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).

Fourth-stage compressors commissioned at Azar oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Azar Oil Field development said the field has taken a major step toward sustainable and efficient utilization of associated gas with the commissioning of fourth-stage compressors. This follows the readiness of the Cheshmeh-Khosh Gas and NGL 3100 plant to receive high-pressure gas beginning in late October.