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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.

Tehran Oil Refinery operating normally; smoke unrelated to facility

SHANA (Tehran) - The Tehran Oil Refinery is operating safely and at full capacity. The smoke seen around the facility early this morning resulted from the burning of residual fuel in one of the storage tanks at the Rey Oil Depot and is unrelated to the refinery.

NIORDC:

Iran’s refinery facilities unharmed in Zionist regime’s attacks

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), in a statement mourning the martyrdom of several commanders, scientists and innocent civilians in attacks by the Zionist regime, announced that the regime’s recent assaults caused no damage to the country’s refinery facilities or oil storage sites.

Iran’s refining capacity reaches 2.4 mbd

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s refining capacity has increased to 2.4 million barrels per day, with the Abadan refinery accounting for the largest share of this growth, according to Mohammad-Ali Dadvar, deputy CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

Abadan Refinery’s 50-MW share in supporting power grid 

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Abadan Oil Refining Company announced that the facility has met its internal electricity needs while supplying surplus power to the city grid to support residents during the hot season.

70% of Isfahan Refinery’s products meet Euro 5 standards

SHANA (Tehran) –The CEO of Isfahan Refinery emphasized that more than 70% of the refinery’s products have been upgraded to meet Euro standards, stating that the facility produces about 15 million liters of Euro 5 gasoline and 25 million liters of diesel daily.

Isfahan Refinery pushes forward on eco-friendly RHU upgrade

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Isfahan Oil Refining Company stated that the Residual Hydrotreating Unit (RHU) upgrade project is progressing swiftly without any stoppages or major issues. The only current obstacle is delays in procuring certain project materials due to suppliers failing to meet commitments.

Isfahan Oil Refinery produces heptane solvent for first time in Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The Isfahan Oil Refinery has successfully produced heptane solvent for the first time in Iran. This product plays a significant role in reducing air pollution by cutting MTBE consumption.

Technological cooperation of refinement industry will be further developed

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Presidential Deputy for Science and Technology with the aim of synergy in the present capacities, meeting its major needs and developing knowledge-based economy.

Iran’s first digital refinery to open in Qeshm

SHANA (Tehran) – The vice president for science, technology, and knowledge-based economy announced that Iran’s first digital refinery will be launched in Qeshm by 1405, coinciding with Iran Oil Show 2026.

South Pars Fourth Refinery produces 30m barrels of gas condensate

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of South Pars' fourth refinery said innovative technology and the exclusive use of domestic goods enabled the facility to produce nearly 30 million barrels of gas condensate in the Iranian calendar year 1403.

Iran’s refining opportunities: 24 golden investment prospects up for grab

SHANA (Tehran) – The investment director of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company highlighted the company’s focus on increasing refining capacity, developing transfer infrastructure, and improving product quality, announcing 24 investment opportunities in the sector.

South Pars: An attractive destination for oil industry investors

SHANA (Tehran) – The economic development and investment director of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone described investment in oil and gas projects, downstream petrochemical industries, and conversion industries as attractive, stating that completing infrastructure and processing industries will create numerous job opportunities in the region.

Handover of Refinery 13th to Pars Oil & Gas Company   accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced that the handover process of the 13th refinery from Pars Oil and Gas Company to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has accelerated, following approval by the CEOs of NIOC  and NIGC in the new year. 

Fajr Jam gas processing sees 9% production growth

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Processing Company announced that the facility’s gas production in 1403 exceeded the approved target by 9%, surpassing 18 billion cubic meters.

Iran’s daily oil refining capacity to increase by 180,000 barrels

SHANA (Tehran) – The executive deputy of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced that the South Adish and Mehr Persian Gulf refineries will become operational by the end of this year, boosting the country’s daily refining capacity by 180,000 barrels.

Bid Boland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery’s initiative;

Turning flare gas into wealth

SHANA (Tehran) – Out of 59 flares in the "Optimization and Construction of Flare Gas Gathering Facilities" project in East Karoun, 11 have been collected by the Bid Boland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery, adding approximately 120 million cubic feet per day to the refinery’s feedstock.

Abadan Oil Refinery increases gasoline production by nearly 3m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Abadan Oil Refining Company announced a nearly 3-million-liter increase in gasoline production at the refinery under the 14th administration. He stated that the Abadan refinery supplies about 17% of the country’s gasoline, 22% of its diesel, and 42% of its mazut.

Iran’s refining industry: overcoming challenges to achieve lasting milestones

SHANA (Tehran) – In 1403, Iran’s refining industry took major strides toward transformative developments, achieving significant progress in energy supply sustainability, environmental quality improvement, and setting new records in liquid fuel supply to power plants.

Refinery projects prioritized

SHANA (Tehran) - The oil minister emphasized prioritizing refinery projects based on available capital, stating that attracting public investment for small-scale refinery projects is a key focus, in line with the Leader’s designation of the Iranian year 1404 (2025-26) as the "Year of Investment for Production."