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Gov’t spox: Oil minister sanctions are illegal

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson, referring to the US action to sanction Iran's oil minister, stated that the "illegal sanctions" demonstrate that the oil minister has been performing his duties effectively.

Parliament fully supports Oil Ministry

Senior MP: Sanctioning oil minister violates international law

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that the sanctioning of the oil minister is a violation of international rules and laws, emphasizing that members of the Energy Committee and other parliament representatives stand firmly with the Oil Ministry and support its efforts.

Energy Committee strongly supports oil minister after US sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Energy Committee, along with its members, visited the Ministry of Oil to express the Iranian parliament’s strong support for the oil minister following the imposition of US sanctions.

MP: Oil minister, oil industry personnel unfazed by US sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that the oil minister and hardworking personnel of the oil industry are not afraid of US sanctions and emphasized that such measures will undoubtedly increase their motivation to continue their work.

First VP:

Iran aims to become regional energy hub

SHANA (Tehran) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref stated that Iran is striving to become a regional energy hub, emphasizing that achieving this goal is a top priority for the government.

MP:

South Pars pressure enhancement project a key step in boosting production

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Budget Integration Committee stated that leveraging domestic capabilities in the South Pars pressure enhancement project is a significant step toward achieving this year’s slogan of "boosting production with public participation, revitalizing industries, creating jobs, and fostering hope."

Pressure boosting more essential than daily bread: Lawmaker

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Energy Committee of the Iranian Parliament emphasized the importance of pressure boosting in the South Pars gas field, stating that it is "more essential than daily bread."

Senior MP: South Pars pressure boost plan to yield high economic benefits

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presiding board stated that the pressure enhancement plan for the South Pars joint gas field is a significant development that will bring substantial economic benefits to the country.

President acknowledges energy challenges, calls for unity, efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Saturday that Iran faced a difficult winter but praised the efforts of the oil, energy, and interior ministries for helping the nation navigate the challenges.

President vows gratitude for help in addressing imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need for scientific and expert-driven solutions to address imbalances in critical sectors such as water, electricity, gas, fuel, energy, and financial resources.

Gov’t launches 14 major projects to address imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson announced that the administration is implementing 14 major projects, or megaprojects, aimed at reducing imbalances, with some focusing on production and others on demand.

Agreement inked to transfer gasoline quotas to bank accounts

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) and the Tehran Municipality signed an agreement to pilot the transfer of gasoline quotas from fuel cards to vehicle owners' bank accounts.

Parliament speaker orders comprehensive report on energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The Speaker of the Parliament tasked the Energy Committee with preparing a detailed report on the energy imbalance to be presented during an open session of the Parliament.

Minister: Energy imbalance problem decades in the making

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated on Tuesday that the current imbalance in energy carriers is not the result of decisions made over the past three months, three years, or even six years.

President highlights efforts to address imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that upon taking office, the administration faced significant imbalances in various sectors, including water, electricity, and gas. He emphasized that blaming one another will not solve the problem.

President urges modification of consumption patterns for gas, gasoline, diesel, electricity

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian raised the question of whether the country’s consumption patterns for gas, gasoline, diesel, electricity, and other resources are appropriate.

Energy Committee pursues establishment of Energy Optimization Organization

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Energy Committee in Parliament stated that the legislature, particularly the Energy Committee, is seeking to establish an Energy Optimization Organization.

President: Completing gas flaring prevention plans is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized that Khuzestan is a precious gem, stating that addressing oil pollution, particularly gas flaring at upstream oil and gas facilities, must be prioritized through a comprehensive, expert-led program with the participation of all responsible agencies.

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.

MP: Issues facing Abadan Petrochemical Company to be addressed

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Energy Committee of the Parliament stated that efforts are underway to resolve the challenges and obstacles facing the Abadan Petrochemical Company, emphasizing that its production is a critical national need.

Media urged to showcase national industrial achievements

SHANA (Tehran) – Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani emphasized the crucial role of media in highlighting the country’s industrial achievements to the younger generation.

Veep stresses energy cooperation with Turkmenistan

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president emphasized the importance of expanding relations with Turkmenistan in energy, transportation, transit, and tourism, citing cultural and civilizational commonalities between the two nations.

Gov’t spokesperson: Diesel delivery to power plants increases

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson announced that diesel delivery to power plants has risen to 52 million liters per day in the current month of Bahman, marking an increase of 17 million liters compared to the same period last year.

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.

Speaker of Parliament:

Solving energy issues does not mean making it more expensive

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, emphasized that solving the country’s energy issues does not mean making energy more expensive.

Parliament speaker:

Optimizing consumption could save over $100b

SHANA (Tehran) - Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf emphasized that raising energy prices is not the only solution to address energy imbalances,stating that the public must be involved in reducing energy consumption, and their benefits should be considered, allowing them to share in the resources. 

Head of Parliament's Energy Committee:

Measures to reduce energy imbalance are effective 

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee said steps to reduce energy imbalances are positive.

Target set for 4.5m barrels of oil production by end of Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presiding board announced that the country aims to produce 4.5 million barrels of oil per day by the end of the Seventh Development Plan (2028).

Energy imbalance discussed in Parliament

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament noted the presence of the oil minister at the commission's meeting, stating that the minister empasized his ministry's efforts to ensure citizens face minimal challenges in the energy sector.