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Misuse of water, gas, electricity leads to dead end, Pezeshkian warns

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Sunday that, improper management of water, gas, and electricity resources, is leading the country toward a dead end.

Record 94m liters of liquid fuel delivered to power plants in one day

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran's National Oil Products Distribution Company announced that on Tuesday (Feb. 11), a record-breaking 59 million liters of gas oil and 35 million liters of fuel oil, totaling 94 million liters of liquid fuel, were delivered to power plants.

Petrochemical complexes deliver 1.8m MW of electricity to national grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Petrochemical Industries Company announced that petrochemical production complexes have delivered approximately 1.8 million megawatts of electricity to the national grid from the beginning of the year (March 20, 2024) through the end of Dey (January 19).

Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expansion of gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The president of Iran and the national leader of Turkmenistan stressed the importance of expanding gas cooperation and strengthening peace and trust in the region.

President stresses need for modern methods to optimize energy use

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized the importance of adopting modern techniques to optimize energy consumption, stating that proper energy use would allow the country to save resources and sell more oil and gas at global market prices.

Pezeshkian:

Unity in language, vision, policy vital for OPEC

SHANA (Tehran) - The president emphasized the importance of keeping OPEC away from political gamesmanship, stating, "I believe that if OPEC members act united and cohesively, the US cannot sanction or pressure any one member."

President urges public to assist gov’t in managing energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation with the government in managing energy shortages during the cold months of the past year and referenced meteorological forecasts predicting a drop in temperatures in the coming days and called on citizens to once again support the government in addressing energy imbalances during the upcoming cold spell.

In a meeting with OPEC secretary-general;

Oil minister warns unilateral sanctions destabilize oil markets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Haitham al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), on Wednesday, emphasizing that unilateral sanctions against major oil producers threaten global energy market stability and harm consumers worldwide.

From the perspective of managers:

Opportunities and challenges during 46 years of Iranian oil industry (Part Two)

SHANA (Tehran) – The development of South Pars and the oilfields of West Karoun, the capabilities of Iranian exploration and production companies, the factual nationalization of the oil industry, the fostering of self-reliance and independence, and more are among the most significant achievements of this industry over the 46 years since the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

President to producers:

Gov’t after facilitating production activities

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that producers and exporters should believe the government is a facilitator of their activities, not an obstacle.

Deputy minister:

Buildings play key role in reducing energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of oil for gas affairs emphasized that buildings, as one of the key factors in energy imbalance, significantly impact energy consumption and waste.

Kish Island to host sixth event supporting domestic production in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) –The sixth specialized oil, gas, petrochemical and refining exhibition and conference, focusing on supporting domestic production and strategies to reduce energy imbalance, will be held with the support of the Ministry of Oil and four major companies.

Hemmati highlights economic significance of lifting Iran's oil sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The minister of economic affairs and finance posted on social media platform X that lifting Iran's oil sanctions now holds greater economic importance than ever before.

President emphasizes efforts to address people's issues despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that efforts must be made to resolve the problems faced by the people, despite ongoing challenges, sanctions, and pressures.

 Gov’t spox: Combating fuel smuggling is a national demand 

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said fuel smuggling is a key issue on the administration’s agenda and is naturally one of the people’s national demands. 

Paknejad details two-day visit to Khuzestan Province:

Oil minister bent on addressing challenges faced by Khuzestan

SHANA (Tehran) –Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad outlined the specifics of his two-day trip to Khuzestan Province, emphasizing his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the local population.

President:

Inherited energy imbalances will be resolved

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his administration did not create the imbalances in gas and electricity but inherited them, vowing to address the issues through collective efforts.

President:

Iran, Azerbaijan to become strategic partners through continued cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the continuation and strengthening of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan will transform the two nations into strategic partners.

Leader adores private sector as vital for Iran’s progress

SHANA (Tehran) – Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted that the only way to advance the country is by leveraging the capabilities of the private sector.

Oil Ministry honored at 20th Int’l PR Symposium

SHANA (Tehran) – The Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Oil was recognized at the 20th International Public Relations Symposium for its excellence in organizational, national, and global harmony.

VP: Hidden energy subsidies fuel smuggling of energy resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The parliamentary deputy to the president stated that hidden energy subsidies in the country amount to a significant sum and are one of the reasons behind the smuggling of energy resources.

Paknejad:

Iran’s oil sector offers great investment opportunities for Russians

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry is a treasure trove of investment opportunities, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Friday, adding that favorable conditions exist for Russian companies to invest in the sector.

Oil minister to accompany president on Russia visit 

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad will join the president on a trip to Moscow for strategic talks with senior Russian officials, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, including energy.

Gov’t spokesperson:

Positive steps underway to combat fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said that positive developments are expected in the coming days to prevent fuel smuggling, following recent measures.

NIOC to accelerate hydrocarbon discovery operations

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohyeddin Jafari, head of Exploration Department at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasized the need to improve the execution of drilling projects, stating that the discovery of hydrocarbon resources will accelerate as obstacles are removed and new onshore and offshore rigs are added to the exploration fleet.

Deputy minister calls for innovative financing models for renewable energy

SHANA (Tehran) – Omid Shakeri, Deputy Oil Minister for Engineering, Research, and Technology, emphasized that relying solely on increased production and storage to resolve Iran’s gas imbalance is a mistake.

Aref praises Oil Ministry’s outstanding performance in recent five months

SHANA (Tehran) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref commended the Oil Ministry for its remarkable achievements in boosting production during the first five months of the 14th administration, stating that these advancements were made despite numerous challenges.

Paknejad announces $120b investment to boost oil, gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that a total of $120 billion is needed to achieve the quantitative goals of the 7th Development Plan, aimed at increasing oil and gas production capacity.

NIOC head:

Supporting domestic firms ensures future of oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized the importance of supporting domestic manufacturers in the oil industry, stating that such efforts not only drive industry growth but also serve the nation by advancing economic goals and self-sufficiency. 

Projects worth $45m approved by NIOC in four months 

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of integrated planning at the National Iranian South Oil Company announced the approval of 12 new capital projects worth 3.6 billion tomans (approximately $45 million) during the first four months of the 14th administration.