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Bank cards could replace fuel cards

Oil Ministry ready to link fuel cards to bank cards, Paknejad says

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Ministry is ready to implement a system linking fuel cards to bank cards, but the plan requires cooperation from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday.

Oil industry mobilizes for rapid repairs: NIOC

All available resources deployed to restore damaged oil facilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company said efforts to rebuild oil industry facilities damaged during the recent conflict are underway at full capacity and progressing as quickly as possible through a phased reconstruction plan.

OPEC+ reaffirms cooperation, eyes 2027 targets

SHANA (Tehran) – The 41st OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting reaffirmed the alliance's commitment to oil market stability, extending current crude production targets through the end of 2026, maintaining oversight by the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee and endorsing plans to strengthen long-term cooperation among participating countries under the Declaration of Cooperation and the Charter of Cooperation.

Gas sector focuses on infrastructure renewal, demand management

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has identified infrastructure rehabilitation and consumption management as its two top priorities for the year, with CEO Saeid Tavakoli describing 1405 as an “exceptional” year for the country’s gas industry.

OPEC+ advances gradual output increase

SHANA (Tehran) – Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman adjust production and reaffirm commitment to market stability.

Parliament backs oil infrastructure rebuild

SHANA (Tehran) —Parliament's Planning and Budget Committee pledged full support for rebuilding damaged oil industry facilities, stressing that restoring the sector is directly linked to protecting people’s livelihoods.

Fuel supply holds firm despite enemy disruption attempts

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said enemy efforts to disrupt the country’s fuel distribution network during the Third Imposed War failed, particularly in northern provinces, due to rapid response measures and contingency planning.

Major energy crisis response hailed

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran successfully carried out one of the largest energy crisis management operations in its contemporary history, the head of Parliament’s Energy Committee said during a virtual meeting with senior energy officials on Sunday.

Parliament reviews oil sector developments

SHANA (Tehran) – Members of Parliament’s Budget and Planning Commission met Sunday with deputy oil ministers and senior energy executives to review the latest developments in Iran’s oil and gas industry.

Power plant fuel supplies improve, Parliament told

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s parliamentary oversight committee says the country’s power plants have sufficient fuel reserves, with supplies in a significantly better position than they were two years ago.

Gas network supplies up to 70% of Iran’s energy needs

SHANA (Tehran) – National gas network now supplies an estimated 60% to 70% of Iran’s energy demand, while gas service coverage has reached about 96% of the population, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Clean energy cuts fuel use by 1.5b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has saved more than 1.51 billion liters of fuel this year (since March 21) through the expansion of renewable energy projects and increased output from hydropower plants, a senior Energy Ministry official said.

Russia offers support for Iran energy rebuild

SHANA (Tehran) – Russia has expressed readiness to help compensate for damages and rebuild Iran’s energy infrastructure following losses incurred during the third imposed war, a senior Iranian energy official said.

Energy efficiency must become a national strategy

SHANA (Tehran) – A senior member of Parliament called for energy consumption management to be elevated from a short-term measure to a long-term national strategy, emphasizing the role of public participation in addressing the country’s energy imbalance.

NISOC launches three environmental projects

SHANA (Tehran) –The National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) launched three research projects aimed at reducing environmental pollution, managing contaminated soils and improving environmental performance across its operational areas, a company official said.

Parliament to hold energy supply meeting

SHANA (Tehran) – A virtual session of Iran’s Parliament will be held Sunday with the participation of the oil minister and a senior presidential official to discuss measures aimed at ensuring stable fuel supply and distribution across the country.

Boiler retrofit program delivers record gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported cumulative natural gas savings of 739.7 million cubic meters over the past five years through its nationwide boiler room optimization program, highlighting the growing impact of energy-efficiency measures across the country.

Parliament backs oil, gas expansion plans

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament said lawmakers support the country’s oil and gas development programs, emphasizing that strengthening the energy sector will boost production, increase national revenues and enhance economic security.

South Pars refinery rebuild gains momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex said gas production across the complex’s refineries remains stable as reconstruction of damaged facilities and implementation of strategic projects continue at an accelerated pace.

Iran economic team reviews unified strategy for China relations

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s special representative for China held his first meeting with key economic ministers, including the oil minister, to discuss ways to strengthen coordination and adopt a unified approach toward advancing relations with China.

Sepehr-Jofeir field sets new production records

SHANA (Tehran) – Sepehr-Jofeir oil field has achieved new production records through the use of domestic expertise, innovative operational solutions and the continued completion, testing and commissioning of new wells, despite challenges posed during the Third Imposed War.

Renewable power capacity surpasses 5 GW

SHANA (Tehran) – Renewable energy generation capacity exceeded 5,000 megawatts after a fourfold increase since the start of the 14th administration, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said Wednesday.

Cleanup at damaged South Pars plants hits 60%

SHANA (Tehran) — Debris removal operations at two damaged gas refineries in the South Pars Gas Field have reached 60% completion following the 40-day conflict, with parts of the facilities now ready to enter the reconstruction phase, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Fajr Jam Refinery begins repairs on facility damaged in 12-Day War

SHANA (Tehran) – Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company has launched reconstruction efforts for a major sweetening and cooling unit damaged during the recent 12-day war, according to company officials.

MP highlights path to energy security through public discourse

SHANA (Tehran) – The chairman of the Parliament’s Article 90 Committee said transforming energy conservation into a public discourse is essential to navigating the country’s current energy crisis and safeguarding its future.

SP refineries steering committee formed to accelerate reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) established a steering committee dedicated to the reconstruction of damaged South Pars refineries, aimed at safeguarding the nation’s strategic energy production capacity.

Energy conservation a national responsibility

SHANA (Tehran) – Conserving energy and managing consumption efficiently is a shared national responsibility that can help sustain public services, support production and reduce pressure on infrastructure, the spokesperson for the Parliament’s Economic Committee said.

Oil Ministry pushes technology ecosystem to accelerate innovation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology called for closer coordination between government support mechanisms and the country’s innovation ecosystem to speed up technology development and commercialization across the oil industry.

NIGC:

Homes key to gas savings drive

SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy oil minister for gas affairs said the country faces a difficult year ahead in addressing energy imbalances, emphasizing that the residential and commercial sectors hold significant potential for reducing natural gas consumption.

Iran screens mini-refineries for crude processing potential

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has launched a self-assessment and screening process to identify the technical capabilities of small-scale refineries, or mini-refineries, as part of efforts to support their continued operation amid reduced availability of gas condensate feedstock.