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Reconstruction begins on gas refineries damaged in third imposed war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company announced the start of reconstruction work on two gas refineries damaged during the third imposed war, saying efforts are underway to bring them back online on schedule.

SP refinery after renovation of infrastructures

SHANA (Tehran) – Director of South Pars Gas Refinery No. 3 announced the successful execution of innovative and tech-based projects, using domestic capabilities, noting that the targeted move of the refinery towards renovation of infrastructures, indigenization of equipment and development of backup electricity has played an important role in boosting safety, efficiency and sustained production of gas.

Ilam Gas Refinery moves toward zero flaring

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refining Company said extensive measures are underway to reduce gas flaring and protect the environment, noting that flaring at the complex has been cut by about 50% and is moving toward complete elimination.

Sustained, uninterrupted gas production at South Pars refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex said all 13 refineries at South Pars are on full alert and gas production is continuing steadily and without interruption, driven by the round-the-clock efforts of the complex’s skilled and committed workforce.

Low-sulfur fuel oil distributed to cut emissions

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy production manager of the Imam Khomeini Shazand Refinery said the complex is among the country’s most advanced and sophisticated refineries and has recently distributed low-sulfur fuel oil (ATR 140) to power plants nationwide to help reduce pollution.

Reconstruction of Fajr Jam Gas Sweetening Unit nears completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said reconstruction of the refinery’s second gas sweetening and cooling unit is nearing completion.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery’s major strides toward production stability, development

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Engineering and Development at Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced the implementation of a series of development, environmental, and safety projects at the refinery, stating that with scientific project management and the use of modern technologies, the path toward modernization and production stability at Fajr Jam is progressing rapidly.

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.

With Phase 2 completed,

Abadan Refinery products to see quality boost

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Abadan Oil Refining Company announced that efforts are underway to complete the remaining sections of Phase 2 and launch Phase 4 of the Abadan refinery to enhance the quality of refined products.

PGSOC adds 2m barrels of storage capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Star Oil Company announced the construction of two new 1-million-barrel storage tanks. With the addition of these tanks, the storage capacity for feedstock at the world's largest gas condensate refinery has increased by 2 million barrels.

Market Governance to be Redefined  

SHANA (Tehran) - Transporting oil to refineries, refining operations and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country, building treatment facilities, pipelines and telecommunications networks used to be done in an un-centralized manner, but in 1991, these activities became integrated with the establishment of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC). After 35 years, NIORDC stands at a point to make its supply chain smart, in which case, AI can be instrumental in boosting productivity, reducing risk, uncovering smuggling and preventing fuel waste. Farzad Barzegar, advisor to the CEO of NIORDC in digital transformation, told “Iran Petroleum” that the company is set to launch its monitoring center soon.

Bandar Abbas Refinery production soars with €1.7b upgrade

SHANA (Tehran) – The Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company announced a major quality upgrade plan worth €1.7 billion that is expected to triple or quadruple production of the refinery’s main products once fully implemented.

Iran to boost refining capacity by 180,000 barrels with new projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will increase its oil refining capacity by 180,000 barrels per day by the end of 1404 (mid-March 2026) through the launch of major projects aimed at improving fuel quality and expanding output, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said.

Isfahan Oil Refinery to launch two major development projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Isfahan Oil Refining Co. will soon put two key projects into operation — the KHT kerosene sweetening unit and the Soffeh water supply project — in early-September, a senior company official said.

Iran expands refining projects with €840m investment

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) launched six major projects over the past year with investments totaling about €840 million, aimed at boosting refining capacity and strengthening fuel infrastructure. Another €2 billion worth of projects are underway and expected to be completed by year’s end.

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.

Tehran Oil Refinery projects accelerate under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The engineering manager of Tehran Oil Refining Company’s projects announced that the implementation of the refinery’s initiatives has been expedited under the 14th administration. Several projects, including urban wastewater treatment, industrial hexane production and connection to the national power grid, are set to launch in the coming months.

Tehran Refinery moves toward sustainable water supply through wastewater treatment

SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of Tehran Oil Refining Company announced the launch of the first phase of the refinery’s wastewater treatment project, stating that approximately 15,000 to 20,000 cubic meters of municipal water have been replaced with treated water. Once fully operational, the project will not only meet the refinery’s entire water demand but also provide a sustainable water supply for ancillary industries.

Iran ranks as OPEC's second-largest oil refiner

SHANA (Tehran) – With a refining capacity of 2.237 million barrels per day, Iran holds a 16% share of OPEC’s total refining capacity, making it the second-largest refiner among the organization’s member countries. Iran also accounts for 2.1% of global refining capacity.