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War on Iran Ignites Long-Term Global Oil Instability
SHANA (Tehran) – The recent air strikes by the Zionist regime on Iran’s industrial centers, oil and gas facilities, and civilians have sent shockwaves through the global oil markets. The attacks led to a significant but short-lived increase in prices.
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Leader grants permission for NDF to invest in energy sector
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Development Fund’s executive board announced that the Leader has granted unprecedented permission for the fund to invest in oil, gas, and electricity sectors.
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War of Aggression on Iran and Global Energy Security
SHANA (Tehran) – Ever since the Zionist regime launched its invasion of Iran, energy has become a pivotal issue in international fora. Two key issues, energy price and energy security, were focused upon by the media, political elite, and economists due to Iran’s prominent role in energy production and exports and its strategic position in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Analysis of the War on Iran
SHANA (Tehran) –The 12-day war imposed by the Tel Aviv regime against Iran on 13 June 2025, targeting mainly nuclear and military installations in addition to infrastructure, constitutes one of the most complicated geopolitical crises of recent decades. Iran responded forcefully to the strikes. Although the United States initially refused to engage in the war, there was no doubt from the very beginning that it was the main ally of the Zionist regime in this crisis. That is why, when it was convinced that Iran had the upper hand on the battlefield, the US intervened and bombed Iranian nuclear facilities. It is highly significant to review the Zionist regime and the US objectives and scenarios in the war on Iran.
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Attack on the Heart of Energy Security
SHANA (Tehran) – Energy security scholarship has long recognized the interconnected nature of global energy systems (Yergin, 2006; Winzer, 2012). The concept encompasses not merely the availability of energy resources but also the stability of supply chains, market predictability, and the resilience of energy infrastructure. Climate policy literature similarly emphasizes the need for coordinated international action and stable investment environments to achieve decarbonization goals (IPCC, 2022).
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Iran Oil Industry Unfazed by War
SHANA (Tehran) – Nearly four decades after the end of the imposed war on Iran, the Zionist regime, which has occupied Palestine, launched military strikes on Tehran and some other cities as well as Iran’s oil facilities in a flagrant violation of international law and national sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Aborted Drone Attack on South Pars
SHANA (Tehran) – On 14 June 2025, a micro-drone flown by the Zionist regime struck the onshore refinery of Phase 14 of the massive South Pars gas field, causing big blasts at the facility and fire in one of the four units. The fire was followed by a temporary suspension of gas supply from SP14. However, within 10 days, gas production resumed.
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Preventing fuel smuggling through strict oversight, interagency coordination
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) emphasized the necessity of interagency cooperation to prevent off-network fuel distribution and the importance of using personal fuel cards.
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OPEC’s pursuit of clean cooking for all: The role of LPG
SHANA (Tehran) – It is a statistic that is both unsettling and shocking. Roughly a quarter of the world’s population, about 2.1 billion people, depend on polluting fuels for cooking. Inefficient cooking fuels pose major health risks, leading to diseases and deaths. Household air pollution is responsible for around 3.2 million deaths per year.
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Gas supports power plants; sustained fuel supply ensures stable electricity
SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants remained the top natural gas consumers last week, receiving over 2.024 billion cubic meters of gas.
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Petchem industry crisis production continuity directive issued
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company announced the issuance of a directive to ensure production continuity in the petrochemical industry during critical and emergency conditions, aiming for stable output and meeting the needs of downstream industries.
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Iranian experts produce safety valve parts for Salman platform
SHANA (Tehran) – Specialists at Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) designed and manufactured spare parts for safety valves at the Salman oil and gas platform using domestic expertise and reverse engineering, overcoming challenges posed by international sanctions.
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Paknejad:
Fuel station inspections show no signs of water mixed with gasoline
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized that periodic and regular inspections of fuel stations by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) have found no evidence of water mixed in gasoline. He added that no consumer complaints have been received regarding the issue.
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Deputy Parliament speaker thanks operational teams at Abadan Oil Refinery
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy speaker of Iran’s Parliament praised the operational teams at the Abadan Oil Refinery for containing the fire at Unit 70 of the facility.
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Old vehicles a major cause of gasoline imbalance, lawmaker says
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Environmental Caucus cited old vehicles as a key factor in the country’s fuel imbalance and said the caucus is reviewing the process of scrapping outdated cars and motorcycles under the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28).
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Overhaul begins at South Pars Gas Refinery 10
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 10 at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that major maintenance operations have begun on July 16 and will continue until July 30.
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Oil production, exports continuing under favorable conditions
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country’s crude production and exports are ongoing and stable, though he declined to provide specific figures.
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Petchem industry committed to meeting approved plans
SHANA (Tehran) – The planning and development director of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the petrochemical sector remains firmly committed to its pre-approved goals and is seriously pursuing the implementation of its programs.
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Iran Heavy crude prices rise 9.2%
SHANA (Tehran) – The price of Iran Heavy crude oil increased by $5.88, or 9.2%, in June compared to May, according to the latest monthly OPEC report.
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Drilling fleet productivity nears 80%
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations put the drilling fleet productivity at 78% and announced a 9.1% reduction in standby time during the first quarter of this year. He stated that these achievements were made possible through domestic capabilities, coordinated planning, and centralized management.
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Plan to boost daily crude oil production approved
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Development Fund’s investment in an emergency plan to increase crude oil production by 250,000 barrels per day was approved during a meeting of the Economic Council.
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Decoding the message behind the Pezeshkian’s Oil Ministry visit
SHANA (Tehran) - Masoud Pezeshkian’s first visit as president to the Ministry of Oil was not merely a ceremonial gesture but carried a clear and strategic message for the vast family of Iran’s oil industry—a message blending gratitude for their resilience during the toughest days and emphasizing the industry’s irreplaceable role in safeguarding national resilience, energy security, and the country’s economic strength.
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NIDC plans annual overhaul of seven rigs
SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has developed a comprehensive annual plan to overhaul and modernize seven drilling rigs as part of a broader strategy to enhance technical and specialized services across the country’s onshore oil and gas fields, a senior official said.
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Weekly natural gas consumption tops 4.2 bcm
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran consumed more than 4.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas across three major sectors—power plants, large industries, and residential, commercial, and small industries—during the week ending July 11.
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Senior lawmaker:
Oil Ministry’s performance during 12-day imposed war was highly effective
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s Parliament presiding board said the Oil Ministry’s performance during the 12-day imposed war was highly effective, adding that the management of energy distribution—particularly gasoline—was commendable due to proper planning and precise execution.
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Oil minister’s message after president’s visit:
Oil industry unity is key to overcoming crises
SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the president’s visit to the Oil Ministry boosted the morale of petroleum industry workers. In a message, he thanked employees for their efforts during the days of the Zionist regime’s aggression, calling the solidarity of the oil industry’s workforce the key to overcoming crises.
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President praises oil industry staff, calls them 'Frontline warriors'
SHANA (Tehran) – In a message acknowledging the resilience and tireless efforts of oil industry workers during the days of the Zionist aggression, the president said the employees of this sector were frontline warriors who, under the most challenging conditions, courageously and dutifully fulfilled their mission of securing the country’s energy supply.
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Fuel supply held steady in war: Minister
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad welcomed and thanked the president for his unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on Sunday, calling it a morale booster for petroleum industry employees. He stated that during the 12-day war, the oil industry remained resilient and ensured uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.
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President Pezeshkian visits Oil Ministry
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on July 13, 2025 where he met with Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and senior officials.
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Oil Ministry praised for key role in 12-day war effort
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on Sunday, praising the round-the-clock efforts of oil industry workers during the 12-day war.