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Pezeshkian urges energy efficiency education in gov’t bodies

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need for training programs on efficient energy use across all government bodies, as well as promoting public awareness and education on energy conservation.

POGC:

First gas well of SP infill drilling project to go online soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced that the first gas well of the South Pars Infill Drilling Project will be operational within the next month.

NIOC plans to establish AI department

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced plans to create a specialized artificial intelligence (AI) department during the closing ceremony of the Shahid Tondgouyan Digital Oil and Gas Fields Competition on Sunday.

On Saturday

Over 106m liters of liquid fuel delivered to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil industry workers delivered over 106 million liters of liquid fuel to the country’s power plants on Saturday, marking a significant effort to meet winter fuel demands. 

NIOC stresses need to boost gas storage in Eastern Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasized the importance of enhanced technical management and gas storage planning in eastern Iran.

Gas consumption increases by 80 mcm in residential sector

SHANA (Tehran) – Head of the NIGC Dispatching Department Gholamreza Koushki announced a decrease in the average temperature during the first week of Dey (the 10th month of Iranian calendar year) compared to the same period last year.

Deputy oil minister visits key gas projects in eastern Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, conducted a comprehensive visit to major gas projects in eastern Iran.

Deputy oil minister:

Oil Ministry responsible for fuel supply as consumption management lies with Energy Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs emphasized the division of responsibilities in energy management, stating that the Oil Ministry handles fuel supply while the Energy Ministry oversees consumption.

Pipeline supplying Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery with 300,000-bpd capacity launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced the commissioning of a pipeline supplying feedstock to the Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery.

BIPC petrochemicals exports up 35%

SHANA (Tehran) – Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company (BIPC) exported 1.006 million tons of products in the first nine months of the current Iranian year, marking a 35% increase compared to the same period last year.

Arvand Petrochemical Company saving 10 mcm of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – Arvand Petrochemical Company has achieved annual savings of 10 million cubic meters of natural gas by using advanced nanotechnology and aerogel insulation for the first time in Iran’s petrochemical industry.

Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee:

Aging power plants are a key cause of energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that one of the main reasons for energy imbalance is the aging infrastructure of power plants.

Iran’s petchem industry generates $16b despite sanctions: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliamentary Oversight Board on the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries announced that this year marks the 60th anniversary of Iran’s petrochemical industry, which has achieved the remarkable milestone of generating approximately $16 billion in revenue for the country despite sanctions.

Pezeshkian:

Gov’t plans to promote responsible consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) – The president announced that the government has devised plans to foster a culture of responsible consumption, aiming to address and mitigate related challenges.

Completing value chain, a strategic goal for Iran’s petchem industry: NPC

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production control at the National Petrochemical Company emphasized that Iran's petrochemical industry can accelerate its development and growth by leveraging global knowledge and technology to align with its strategic goal of completing the value chain. 

Advancing smart systems in oil product production, distribution 

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of research and technology at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company emphasized efforts to implement digital transformation, including smart systems, at one of the country's refineries.

Oil minister:

Iran’s oil production capacity to increase by 250,000 bpd

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced plans to increase oil production capacity by approximately 250,000 barrels per day.

President: Collaborative efforts help overcome challenges in energy supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized that despite predictions of heightened energy imbalances in the ninth month of the current Iranian calendar year, the nation has successfully averted the anticipated challenges in energy and electricity supply.

IGTC:

Stable gas supply maintained during first week of winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Iran Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) announced that natural gas supply has remained stable during the first week of winter, with maximum operational efforts underway to address a gas leak at the Shahid Mostafavi gas pressure-boosting station.

Oil minister highlights continued diesel supply to power plants

Daily production of diesel grows by over 10m liters 

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced that the country’s daily diesel production has increased by 10-12 million liters and assured the continuation of efforts to meet the fuel needs of power plants amid approaching colder weather.

President urges energy consumption management

Iran consumes $35b worth of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that $35 billion worth of gas is consumed annually in the country, emphasizing the importance of conservation.

Deputy oil minister visits Razi Technology Park

SHANA (Tehran) –The deputy minister of oil for engineering, research, and technology, along with research managers from the Ministry of Oil, visited Razi Technology Park in Rey, south of the Iranian capital of Tehran on Wednesday.

MP: Energy imbalance cannot be resolved in four months

SHANA (Tehran) –The deputy chairman of the parliamentary Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry's efforts to ensure winter fuel supplies but emphasized that resolving the country's energy imbalance requires time and cannot be achieved within three or four months.

Collaboration among South Pars energy firms to be strengthened

SHANA (Tehran) – A meeting was held between the CEOs of South Pars Oil and Gas Company (SPOGC), the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone Organization, and the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) to enhance cooperation and strengthen synergies among oil and gas companies operating in the South Pars region.

NIGC:

Iran sets record in sweet gas production, transmission

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs announced that daily sweet gas production in the country’s refineries has reached a record high of 865 million cubic meters (mcm).

Abadan Refinery contained minor fire in decommissioned pipelines

SHANA (Tehran) – A minor fire in decommissioned oil product pipelines at the Abadan Refinery was brought under control in less than 30 minutes, thanks to the prompt response of refinery firefighters.

NIOPDC:

50% increase in liquid fuel supply to power plants registered in four months

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced a 50% increase in liquid fuel delivery to power plants during the past four months compared to the same period last year.

President: Improving consumption habits can manage energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that while Iran holds the largest combined reserves of oil and gas globally, its energy consumption—three to four times higher than Europe's—has caused a crisis as he emphasized that reforming consumption habits is key to managing energy imbalances.