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Alvand rig to join Iranian offshore drilling fleet soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The overhaul of the Alvand offshore drilling rig is in its final stages in the Kish operational area and will soon join the Iranian Offshore Oil Co.’s drilling fleet.

NIOPDC:

Fuel consumption at borders rises 40% ahead of Arbaeen

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said 18 mobile fuel stations have been deployed at border terminals and parking lots ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, noting that fuel consumption in border provinces rises by at least 30% to 40% in the two weeks leading up to the event.

Sustainable production in South Pars with advanced technologies

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that adopting advanced technologies in its refineries has significantly improved productivity, reduced pollutants and enhanced product quality—marking a major step toward sustainable production and environmental protection.

Extensive localization of industrial equipment at SP Refinery 7

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the extensive localization of industrial equipment and items at the facility, calling it a significant step toward enhancing the country’s economic resilience.

New step in North Yaran development with first electric rig

SHANA (Tehran) – The first trailer-mounted electric drilling rig has been installed and launched at one of the wells in the North Yaran shared oilfield, aiming to offset production declines and advance development plans.

Over 17% growth in drilling technical services in four months

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) provided 2,326 specialized drilling technical operations to client companies in the first four months of the current Iranian year, marking a 17.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a company official.

Oil revenue, spending transparency discussed in seventh development plan steering council

SHANA (Tehran) – The executive plan for enhancing transparency in the revenues and expenditures of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), as outlined in Clause 18 of Article 119 of the Seventh Development Plan Law, was reviewed Monday during a meeting of the plan’s steering council.

Blue economy a national mission: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said new carbon reduction regulations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) open a new horizon for Iran’s oil industry, marine transportation, and emerging technologies.

Tehran, Baghdad stress resolving gas export, payment issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil minister emphasized resolving gas export and payment issues during a meeting with Iraq’s electricity minister, expressing optimism that both matters will soon be settled.

NIOPDC ready to implement fuel quota transfer pending cabinet approval

SHANA (Tehran) —The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) is prepared to implement fuel quota transfers to bank cards once the executive bylaw is approved by the Cabinet, the company’s managing director said.

Private sector to begin importing premium gasoline

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has started the process of granting licenses for the import of premium gasoline by private companies, according to the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).

Deputy minister urges greater private sector involvement

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy for legal and parliamentary affairs at the Ministry of Oil emphasized the private sector’s key role in advancing the oil industry’s objectives, stating that the country’s economy remains reliant on oil and that active participation from private sector associations is essential for the industry’s development.  

Energy Exchange CEO:

Market reforms needed to fix Iran’s energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Iran’s Energy Exchange highlighted the country’s significant capacities in oil, gas and other energy carriers, stressing that the only viable solution to address imbalances in the energy market is leveraging transparent and competitive mechanisms through the Energy Exchange.  

OPEC+ monitoring committee holds meeting with oil minister in attendance

SHANA (Tehran) - The 61st meeting of the OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) was held via video conference with the oil minister as the 2025 OPEC Conference president in attendance.  

Advanced radial drilling technology deployed in Aban oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The cutting-edge radial drilling technology has been implemented for the first time in Iran’s shared oil fields, specifically in a well at the Aban oil field, aiming to boost oil production and reduce water cut.

Drilling of 10 wells in South Azadegan Field completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects announced that, through collaboration between NIDC and the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC), the drilling of 10 wells in the South Azadegan oil field has been completed. Following flow testing, the project was fully handed over to the employer for operation.

OPEC SG praises SHANA’s role in success of 9th OPEC Int’l Seminar

SHANA (Tehran) – In a letter addressed to Ali-Mohammad Mousavi, Iran’s OPEC Governor and Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Trade, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais expressed deep appreciation for the SHANA News Agency’s pivotal role as a Media Partner in the success of the 9th OPEC International Seminar.

Non-pricing measures introduced to manage fuel consumption

SHANA (Tehran) - Deputy oil minister announced the implementation of non-pricing measures to manage fuel consumption, stating that the use of an energy efficiency certificate mechanism has enabled financing for fleet modernization and improved fuel efficiency.

High-efficiency heaters to replace 4m old models

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has officially launched a nationwide project to replace millions of outdated gas heaters with high-efficiency models, aiming to optimize natural gas consumption and redirect saved resources toward industrial use, officials said.

Supplying 700,000 cubic meters monthly

Sea water transfer to Isfahan refinery begins trial operation

SHANA (Tehran) — The managing director of the Isfahan Oil Refining Company announced the launch of trial operations for the first phase of a major seawater transfer project to Isfahan Province, aimed at supplying industrial water needs in the drought-stricken region.

Daily diesel consumption drops by 5m liters through consumption management, anti-smuggling efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced a daily average reduction of 5 million liters in diesel consumption in the current Iranian year (1404) compared to last year.

Leader grants permission for NDF to invest in energy sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Development Fund’s executive board announced that the Leader has granted unprecedented permission for the fund to invest in oil, gas, and electricity sectors.

Preventing fuel smuggling through strict oversight, interagency coordination

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) emphasized the necessity of interagency cooperation to prevent off-network fuel distribution and the importance of using personal fuel cards.

OPEC’s pursuit of clean cooking for all: The role of LPG

SHANA (Tehran) – It is a statistic that is both unsettling and shocking. Roughly a quarter of the world’s population, about 2.1 billion people, depend on polluting fuels for cooking. Inefficient cooking fuels pose major health risks, leading to diseases and deaths. Household air pollution is responsible for around 3.2 million deaths per year.

Gas supports power plants; sustained fuel supply ensures stable electricity

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants remained the top natural gas consumers last week, receiving over 2.024 billion cubic meters of gas.

Paknejad:

Fuel station inspections show no signs of water mixed with gasoline

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized that periodic and regular inspections of fuel stations by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) have found no evidence of water mixed in gasoline. He added that no consumer complaints have been received regarding the issue.

Old vehicles a major cause of gasoline imbalance, lawmaker says

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Environmental Caucus cited old vehicles as a key factor in the country’s fuel imbalance and said the caucus is reviewing the process of scrapping outdated cars and motorcycles under the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28).

Oil production, exports continuing under favorable conditions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country’s crude production and exports are ongoing and stable, though he declined to provide specific figures.

Drilling fleet productivity nears 80%

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations put the drilling fleet productivity at 78% and announced a 9.1% reduction in standby time during the first quarter of this year. He stated that these achievements were made possible through domestic capabilities, coordinated planning, and centralized management.

NIDC plans annual overhaul of seven rigs

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has developed a comprehensive annual plan to overhaul and modernize seven drilling rigs as part of a broader strategy to enhance technical and specialized services across the country’s onshore oil and gas fields, a senior official said.