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Pezeshkian: Controlling gas flaring is a priority
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that controlling gas flaring is a priority.
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Household gas consumption tops 4.5 bcm in one week
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors exceeded 4.552 billion cubic meters from Dec. 20 to Dec. 26, 2025, as cold weather persisted, according to data from the National Iranian Gas Company.
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Oil sale proceeds deposits overseen by CBI, minister says
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said the mechanism for depositing proceeds from oil sales is overseen, monitored and controlled by the Central Bank of Iran, stressing that the Oil Ministry has no role in banking operations related to those funds.
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Oil market more resilient than before; no sharp price surge expected in 2026
SHANA (Tehran) – An energy analyst says global oil prices are unlikely to rise sharply in 2026, citing greater market resilience and the absence of major geopolitical or economic shocks.
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New South Azadegan CTEP boosts crude output
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Parliament’s Energy Committee said the launch of the second train of the Central Processing and Export Terminal (CTEP) at the South Azadegan joint oil field is a key step toward offsetting production shortfalls, increasing oil output and countering sanctions under current conditions.
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LPG production at Fajr Jam refinery up 38%
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Company said the company produced nearly 19,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the first nine months of the current Iranian year, marking a 38% increase from the same period last year.
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Record overhaul maintenance achieved in NISOC
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Industrial Equipment and Process Machinery Maintenance at the National Iranian South Oilfields Company said proactive planning, localization of strategic parts and round-the-clock efforts by operational teams led to the completion of more than 63% of the company’s annual major overhaul program in 1404, an unprecedented achievement that has strengthened production stability, reduced flaring and supported environmental protection.
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Persian Gulf terminal keeps oil exports steady
SHANA (Tehran) – The Persian Gulf oil export terminal, the final link in the processing, storage and export chain for oil from the Soroush and Norouz fields, has played a key role in sustaining Iran’s oil exports for more than a decade. It has continued operating without interruption even during periods of sanctions and war.
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Iran aims to become regional energy trading hub
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will become a regional hub for energy trading by expanding its energy commerce, the country’s first vice president said.
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MoUs inked for two South Pars gas compression hubs
SHANA (Tehran) – Two cooperation agreements have been signed to launch specialized studies and oversee basic engineering for Hubs 3 and 6 of the South Pars gas field pressure-boosting project.
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Oil sales volume remains strong, minister says
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil sales volume remains strong and continues at previous levels, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Thursday.
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South Azadegan production capacity hits 160,000 barrels a day
SHANA (Tehran) — The chief executive of Petropars Group said the operational capacity of the South Azadegan joint oil field has increased to 160,000 barrels per day, citing the start-up of the second train of the central processing facility and the gradual return of wells to production.
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NIGC: Consumption management, fuel diversity key to energy stability
SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said the country’s energy challenge is not limited to production levels, stressing that consumption management, diversifying the fuel mix and correcting past policies are critical to maintaining a stable energy network.
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Strategic role of South Azadegan processing in boosting oil output
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Oil Engineering and Development Company said the completion of the second processing train at the shared South Azadegan oil field marks the country’s first major oil output expansion project since 1395 and carries significant strategic importance for the industry.
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President praises Oil Ministry’s efforts
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday praised the Oil Ministry and its engineers and specialists for bringing the second train of the Central Processing and Export Terminal (CTEP) at the South Azadegan joint oil field online in record time.
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New processing unit speeds oil treatment at South Azadegan Field
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company said the start-up of a new processing train at the shared South Azadegan oil field will strengthen infrastructure, speed crude oil processing and support balanced development of shared fields.
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Second Azadegan processing train boosts output, stabilizes production in West Karoun
SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said the launch of the second processing train at the South Azadegan central processing facility will play a key role in increasing output, capturing associated gas and stabilizing sustainable production in the West Karoun region.
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Outdoor heaters banned during cold season: NIGC
SHANA (Tehran) – The use of any type of outdoor heating equipment is banned during the cold season for all business, service, commercial, educational, administrative, recreational and sports subscribers, an official with the National Iranian Gas Company said.
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Petchem firms lead in process safety management
SHANA (Tehran) – Petrochemical companies have taken the lead in implementing process safety management systems, and the approach should be expanded across the oil industry, the Oil Ministry’s HSE chief said.
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President orders launch of second processing train at South Azadegan field
SHANA (Tehran) – The second processing train at the central processing unit of the shared South Azadegan oil field was inaugurated Thursday by order of President Masoud Pezeshkian via videoconference, boosting the field’s crude oil processing capacity to 160,000 barrels per day.
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Imported premium gasoline sales to begin in Tehran
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will begin offering imported premium gasoline in Tehran starting Thursday, according to a statement from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company.
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Sabzab–Shazand pipeline delivers crude to Shazand refinery
SHANA (Tehran) — Crude oil has reached the Shazand refinery for the first time through the newly commissioned Sabzab–Shazand crude oil pipeline, expanding Iran’s capacity to transport oil from the south to central and northern regions, the head of the Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company said.
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Household gas consumption nears 660 mcm on Tuesday
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors rose to 659.26 million cubic meters as cold weather persisted on Tuesday.
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NDF share of oil exports set at 20%
SHANA (Tehran) – The government has set the National Development Fund’s share of oil export revenues at 20% in the proposed fiscal 1405 budget submitted to Parliament.
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HSE decisions must be made in an integrated manner
SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of the National Petrochemical Industries Company (NPC) described health, safety and environment (HSE) as an organizational value and said decisions in this area must be made in an integrated manner and aligned with national interests.
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Paknejad says oil sale discounts have declined
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said discounts offered on Iranian crude sales have steadily declined over the past year, while early data from a new gasoline policy show lower fuel consumption, though he cautioned against drawing short-term conclusions.
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Research, technology at the core of oil industry transformation
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Ministry of Oil marked Research and Technology Week this year with a focus on developing advanced technologies, strengthening ties between industry, universities and new technology-based firms, and advancing a targeted shift toward digital transformation.
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Government submits 1405 budget bill to Parliament
SHANA (Tehran) – The government on Tuesday submitted the national budget bill for the year 1405 to Parliament.
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Household, commercial gas use tops 655 mcm on Monday
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors climbed above 655 million cubic meters on Monday as cold weather persisted across the country, according to data from the National Iranian Gas Company.
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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.