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Gas deliveries to petchem industry up 19.4%

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said gas deliveries to the petrochemical industry rose 19.4% above the company’s commitments despite the onset of colder weather this fall.

New well comes online at South Pars Phase 13

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Phase 13 development at the South Pars gas field said drilling has been completed and a new well brought online, increasing the field’s daily gas production capacity by 1.7 million cubic meters.

Private sector key to advancing self-sufficiency in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters emphasized the role of the private sector in delivering the country’s energy projects, saying Iran has achieved an acceptable level of self-sufficiency across the oil and gas value chain, from upstream to downstream, with many of the bottlenecks that once hindered self-reliance now resolved.

Human capital is pillar of sustainable development in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said sustained attention to the oil industry and its workforce is essential to achieving sustainable development, adding that the first step toward administrative integrity is a proper understanding of upstream policy documents and the clear, operational definition of the legislature’s expectations.

Oil Ministry forms committee to strengthen organizational culture, professional ethics

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has formed a committee to develop organizational culture and promote professional ethics across Iran’s oil industry, aiming to draw on global best practices and reinforce professional values, a deputy minister said.

Oil Industry inks over 310 research deals with universities, research centers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Minister of Oil for Engineering, Research, and Technology announced that 312 research contracts have been signed between his office and universities and research centers, valued at over 1,700 billion Iranian rials.

Oil Ministry among top agencies in handling public complaints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Inspection Center for Public Services Oversight and Administrative Emergencies at Iran’s Administrative and Employment Affairs Organization said the Oil Ministry ranks among the country’s leading agencies in addressing public complaints, underscoring the importance of accountability, transparency and public oversight in promoting administrative integrity.

Oil Industry must shift from traditional approaches to research-led development

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry must move away from traditional approaches and toward targeted research and transformative technologies to maintain its position and ensure sustainable growth, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Tehran gas consumption hits 91 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in Tehran province reached 91 million cubic meters over the past 24 hours, the provincial gas company’s spokesperson said, calling on residents to help manage usage by observing simple conservation measures.

NIOC:

Process reform most effective tool in fight against corruption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the need for integrity, justice and transparency in the administrative system, saying an effective fight against corruption depends primarily on reforming processes, enforcing the law, promoting a culture of compliance and ensuring managers demonstrate commitment to administrative integrity in practice.

Administrative integrity requires broad participation

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Inspection, Performance Oversight and Complaints Department stressed the importance of strengthening administrative integrity in the oil industry, saying preventive oversight systems, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct are essential to good governance and to safeguarding human and national capital in the strategic sector.

Gasoline price reform based on expert input: Veep

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president said the government’s gasoline price reform plan reflects a consolidation of expert opinions, the strategies outlined in the Seventh Development Plan and the president’s campaign and governing commitments.

Oil Ministry expands gas transmission infrastructure nationwide

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced that the construction and commissioning of more than 1,000 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines have been targeted by the end of this year, saying that expanding the gas transmission network plays a vital role in strengthening the country’s energy security and reliability, particularly during peak demand periods.

Ensuring smooth passage through winter is govt’s top priority

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need to ensure stable energy supplies and manage supply-demand imbalances, issuing four clear and priority directives, and said that passing through the winter without challenges while safeguarding public welfare is the government’s foremost priority.

Fuel price reform revenue to be returned to public: President

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said all revenue generated from the fuel price reform plan will be spent entirely on improving people’s livelihoods and that not a single rial may be used for other government purposes.

Drivers can use 3,000-toman gasoline quotas directly from fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced that 1.12 billion liters of gasoline at the first rate and 1.866 billion liters at the second rate have been loaded onto fuel cards for gasoline-powered vehicles in December. He added that both single-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles have a large balance of the 3,000-toman quota, which can be used during the last eight days of December, eliminating the need to use station emergency cards.

First Administrative Health Conference in oil sector to be held

SHANA (Tehran) – The first Administrative Health Conference in Iran’s oil industry will be held Monday at the Oil Ministry’s central headquarters, with senior ministry officials in attendance.

Arrangements in place to ensure stable winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the country’s oil industry is fully prepared to navigate the cold season, adding that the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a stable supply of winter fuel and that there is no cause for concern.

Energy imbalance reforms must prioritize people’s livelihoods

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said any action or program to address energy imbalances must prioritize the impact on people’s livelihoods, housing, health care and education, stressing that improving living standards is the government’s main objective.

New gasoline measure aims to maximize use of personal fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the government’s new three-tier gasoline pricing measure is intended to maximize the use of personal fuel cards, a task assigned to the company under the plan.

Oil minister appoints investment adviser

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Mohammad-Hassan Mohammadi as adviser for investment affairs, according to an official decree.

Launch of technology clinics for oil fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the University of Petroleum Industry said research plays a critical role in achieving self-sufficiency and boosting productivity in Iran’s oil sector, announcing the launch of specialized technology clinics to diagnose and fix defects in oil wells and fields and to advance technologies through commercialization.

The new gasoline plan explained: From approval to rollout

SHANA (Tehran) – The new gasoline plan entered the implementation phase on Saturday. Designed to promote social equity, regulate gasoline consumption, curb smuggling, manage energy resources, and expand the clean fuel portfolio, the plan seeks to preserve fuel quotas for private vehicles while shifting the burden of reforms to the government and directing the resulting revenue toward supporting people’s livelihoods.

Oil, roads ministers discuss energy, infrastructure issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and Roads and Urban Development Minister Farzaneh Sadeq-Malvajerd exchanged views on current energy issues, transportation infrastructure and joint projects between their ministries.

Gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles unchanged for now

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the smart fuel system at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles have not yet been changed, despite a nationwide update of fuel stations early Saturday.

Senior MP: Diversifying Iran’s fuel mix is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said diversifying the country’s fuel mix is essential and has been clearly outlined in the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan.

Caretaker of Public Relations at Oil Ministry introduced

SHANA (Tehran) – A ceremony introducing Saman Qodousi as caretaker of the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Ministry of Oil and honoring Majid Bojjarzadeh, the former public relations chief, was held at the ministry’s headquarters with the presence of the oil minister.

New gasoline pricing plan begins

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran began selling gasoline at a free-market price of 5,000 tomans (50,000 rials) per liter under a new rationing plan that took effect early Saturday eliminating fuel quotas for government vehicles, imported cars and vehicles in free trade zones.

Iran, Russia to implement Strategic Cooperation Agreement

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to implementing a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement with Russia, saying Iran is determined to put the signed accord into effect and expects Moscow to expedite and finalize its part of the process.

Bahregan region plays key role in Iran’s offshore oil production, exports

SHANA (Tehran) - The Bahregan operations chief at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) said the region, which covers the major Bahregansar, Hendijan, Soroush and Norouz fields, is not only a center of offshore crude production, but also a strategic hub for receiving, storing and exporting crude oil and condensate.