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Oil Research and Technology Fund to help overcome oil industry development barriers
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the Oil Research and Technology Fund emphasized that research funds must adopt a specialized approach and collaborate with other financial institutions to help remove barriers to the development of the oil and energy industry.
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Digitalizing supply chain, distribution of petroleum products important
SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) identified fuel consumption management in the transportation sector as one of the main challenges facing the oil industry.
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Ongoing support for domestic technologies essential: RIPI
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) emphasized that support for the technology sector must be continuous, focused, measurable, and monitorable.
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10 environmental projects underway at South Pars Refinery 6
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of South Pars Refinery 6 announced the implementation of 10 operational and environmental projects aimed at reducing flaring and optimizing sulfur recovery units. He reported that these projects are currently 58% complete.
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NIGTC announces full preparedness for gas transmission during cold weather
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Transmission Company (NIGTC) stated that all ten operational regions of the company are fully prepared for the anticipated cold front expected in the first week of Esfand (the last month of the Iranian calendar).
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NIDC inks three research contracts
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) signed three research agreements with new technology-based firms (NTBFs) on the sidelines of the second day of the Third Petrotech Conference on Monday. The contracts aim to address technological needs in the drilling sector.
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NIOC’s technological needs under expert scrutiny
SHANA (Tehran) – The technological needs of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) were evaluated and discussed during a specialized meeting at the Third Petrotech Conference, attended by senior research and technology managers of the company.
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Support for NTBFs should adopt non-governmental approach
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy of development at the Innovation and Prosperity Fund emphasized the importance of a technology-based economy in the country’s development and the fund’s increased capital, stating that support for new technology-based firms (NTBFs) should adopt a non-governmental approach and utilize modern financing tools.
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Residential sector gas consumption exceeds 600 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 870 million cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were produced and delivered to the national grid on Sunday.
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Oil Ministry leads in localization of strategic technologies
SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy for Development of New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs) at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy announced that the Ministry of Oil has taken a leading role in implementing the law to boost tech-based production.
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Oil industry advances toward tech-based development
SHANA (Tehran) – The director-general of technology affairs at the Ministry of Oil stated that the country's oil industry has taken steps toward technology-based development with the goals of increasing productivity, accelerating projects, saving foreign currency, neutralizing sanctions, and achieving economic growth.
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Energy imbalance mitigation headquarters formation discussed
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the Energy Committee of the Parliament announced that the formation of a headquarters to address energy imbalances was discussed during the commission's meeting.
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Domestically-produced compressor unveiled at Petrotech Conference
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has joined the ranks of a select few countries capable of designing and manufacturing integrally geared centrifugal compressors with the unveiling of a domestically produced variable speed process compressor.
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Synergy vital in oil industry technology ecosystem
SHANA (Tehran) – The most significant initiatives of the oil industry technology ecosystem were outlined at the Third Petrotech Conference, with a strong emphasis on the need for increased synergy to achieve tangible results.
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Arvandan Oil & Gas Company announces solar power plant construction in West Karoun
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Arvandan Oil & Gas Company revealed plans to build solar power plants in West Karoun, with capacities of 20 and 15 megawatts.
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Third Petrotech Conference kicks off
SHANA (Tehran) – The Third Petrotech Conference commenced in Tehran on Sunday, February 23, 2025, coinciding with Engineering Day. The event is organized in collaboration with all sectors of the technology ecosystem and attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Oil.
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NIOPDC: New edition of smart fuel system under implementation
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) stated that the new version of the smart fuel system has been announced with the aim of increasing efficiency and is currently being implemented.
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NIOC implementing three digital super-systems across eight oil fields
SHANA (Tehran) – The research and technology director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that three digital super-systems are being implemented across eight oil fields in the country.
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Seven tech-focused oil industry agreements inked at Petrotech conference
SHANA (Tehran) – Seven technology-focused agreements were signed between state-owned companies and new technology-based firms (NTBFs) on the sidelines of the Petrotech conference.
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Misuse of water, gas, electricity leads to dead end, Pezeshkian warns
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Sunday that, improper management of water, gas, and electricity resources, is leading the country toward a dead end.
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Over 2,500 tons of gas odorant produced in South Pars
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the first refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex announced the production of more than 2,500 tons of gas odorant from 2018 to the present.
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Gas transmission capacity to increase in western, northwestern Iran
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company emphasized the critical need to enhance gas transmission capacity to the western regions of the country.
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Modern technologies play key role in national industrial development
SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy for Policy and Development at the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy emphasized that continuous effort and global competition are crucial for technological and innovative advancement.
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NIOC says over 14 mcm of APG to be collected by mid-March 2026
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that 14 to 15 million cubic meters (mcm) of associated petroleum gas (APG) will be collected annually from new projects by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026).
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Over 50 first-time products developed in Goreh-Jask project
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced that more than 50 first-time products were produced by domestic partners in the oil industry for the Goreh-Jask crude oil pipeline project, showcasing the capabilities of Iran's oil sector.
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Smart tech development: NIOC's key strategy
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) stated that significant strides have been made in enhancing productivity, reducing costs, and improving oil reservoir management by focusing on the development of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and digitalization.
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Oil industry urged to invest in AI
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iran Technology Management Association stated that the oil industry is the sixth-largest user of artificial intelligence (AI) and emphasized that this vast and complex sector must make significant investments in this field.
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NIOPDC: Daily gasoline consumption in Tehran hits 20m liters
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) in Tehran Province announced that the daily consumption of gasoline in the province has reached 20 million liters.
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NIGC: Measures taken to ensure gas network stability amid cold weather
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that necessary measures have been taken to maintain the stability of the country’s gas network during the cold days ahead.
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Natural gas consumption up 11% in residential sector
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced an 11% increase in natural gas consumption by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors on Saturday, February 22 compared to the same day last year.