Shana

Paknejad urges faster implementation of Article 15

Oil Ministry pledges commitment to Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the Ministry of Petroleum will remain committed to meeting its targets through the end of the 14th administration and stressed the need to accelerate implementation of Clause (B) of Article 15 of the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan.

Gov’t backs all efforts to cut energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government will support any initiative that improves air quality and reduces energy consumption, stressing that the use of clean, low-consumption vehicles is not merely a choice but a public health necessity.

Oil industry working hours changed

SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil’s Office for Drafting and Coordinating Administrative and Employment Regulations has announced changes to working hours for oil industry employees from December 22, 2025 through April 4, 2026.

Downhole pump commissioned at North Yaran oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the development of the Yaran oil field said an electric submersible pump (ESP) has been successfully installed and commissioned in Well No. 2 at the North Yaran oil field as part of the field’s northern development plan to enhance production stability.

Household gas consumption nears 4.3 bcm in fourth week of Azar

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industries sectors reached about 4.3 billion cubic meters in the fourth week of Azar, as colder weather and continued use of heating appliances sustained high demand on the country’s gas network during the cold season.

A one-way journey: Captivity of Martyr Tondguyan as told by his deputy

SHANA (Tehran) – Amid the fire and chaos at the outbreak of the imposed war, when Abadan was under heavy bombardment, Iran’s oil minister chose to remain alongside workers and operational forces—a decision that led to years of captivity and, ultimately, his lonely martyrdom. This account is told by the deputy of Martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan at the Ministry of Oil, the man who stood beside him on that very day and at that very moment: Behrouz Boushehri.

Oil Minister appoints director general of Ministerial Office

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Jalal Mirzaei as adviser to the minister and director general of the Ministry of Oil’s Ministerial Office.

30-Year timeline of the life of Martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan

SHANA (Tehran) – From June 16, 1950, to Oct. 31, 1980, a span of just 30 years: Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan was born in Tehran, went to school, studied petroleum engineering at the Abadan Institute of Technology, joined the struggle against the monarchy, took part in the Islamic Revolution, became oil minister, was captured by the Baathist enemy and ultimately attained martyrdom.

Sustained, uninterrupted gas production at South Pars refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex said all 13 refineries at South Pars are on full alert and gas production is continuing steadily and without interruption, driven by the round-the-clock efforts of the complex’s skilled and committed workforce.

Household, commercial sectors use 75% of gas supplied to network

SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial and small industrial gas consumption reached about 645 million cubic meters on Dec. 18, accounting for roughly 75% of the total gas delivered to the national network, according to the National Iranian Gas Company.

Organizational redesign begins at NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – A deputy oil minister said the process to redesign the organizational structure of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company has begun, in line with the company’s strategic plan and the Seventh Development Plan law.

Household gas consumption forecast to reach 650 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Iranian Gas Company expects household, commercial and small industrial gas consumption to reach about 650 million cubic meters by the end of the week, an official said Thursday, citing colder-than-average weather.

Iran, Belarus review cooperation opportunities

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran and Belarus reviewed opportunities and capacities for cooperation in the oil sector as part of efforts to implement a bilateral memorandum of understanding.

Fuel savings begin with gov’t vehicles

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said fuel conservation is starting with the government, announcing that state-owned vehicles will no longer use subsidized gasoline and will instead purchase fuel at the 5,000-toman rate.

Household sector accounts for 72% of total natural gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said households accounted for 72% of total natural gas consumption, with 625 million cubic meters used in the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors out of a total 850 million cubic meters delivered to the network on Wednesday.

ICOFC calls for faster feedstock supply to Dehloran NGL 3100

SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company stressed the need to accelerate the provision of a stable feedstock supply for the Dehloran NGL 3100 plant, calling for faster transfer of associated gas from the Dehloran field via the Bayat gas booster station and the direct delivery of gas from the Cheshmeh-Khosh field to the processing facility.

Daily gas consumption nears 615 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said about 615 million cubic meters of gas were consumed by the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors over the past 24 hours, accounting for 72% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.

Sepehr and Jofeir output tops 34m barrels

SHANA (Tehran) – Cumulative oil production from the Sepehr and Jofeir oil fields has surpassed 34.5 million barrels, according to a report presented at the 24th meeting of the Joint Management Committee for the fields’ development and production increase plan.

Six technology contracts, MoUs signed in refining industry

SHANA (Tehran) – Six research and technology agreements — three contracts and three memorandums of understanding — were signed to maximize the use of domestic capabilities in Iran’s refining industry.

ICOFC backs research programs

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iran Central Oil Fields Company said research is a driving force behind sustainable development, higher production and lower costs, pledging full support for creative ideas and research programs that help resolve challenges and accelerate sustainable oil production.

Iran inks $262m in first-of-its-kind oil industry production contracts

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran signed $262 million worth of first-of-its-kind production contracts in the oil industry, a deputy oil minister said, adding that full implementation is expected to save the country more than $2 billion in foreign currency.

Tech opportunities in refining industry are vast: NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said opportunities for technology-driven and data-based work in Iran’s refining and distribution sector are extensive, stressing a shift toward data-oriented management and smart fuel-chain operations.

Below-normal temperatures to grip Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will experience colder-than-normal weather this week and next, with temperatures across much of the country expected to fall below seasonal averages, the head of the National Climate and Drought Crisis Management Center said.

Oil industry research shines at Testa exhibition

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general for research and technology affairs at Oil Ministry said two major ministry projects were selected as national winners at the Testa exhibition, noting that the projects were carried out in cooperation with Sharif University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology to boost oil recovery rates and improve the efficiency of domestically produced turbines.

Cheshmeh Khosh flare gas injected into national grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Iran’s Central Oil Fields Company said sweet gas produced at the Cheshmeh Khosh gas refinery and the NGL 3100 plant has been successfully injected into the country’s national gas pipeline.

LPG flaring halted at Shazand refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of Shazand Oil Refining Company said liquefied petroleum gas flaring has stopped at the facility, marking the first time in a year that no LPG was burned and all output was sold.

Low-sulfur mazut production at Shazand a point of pride

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said the production of low-sulfur mazut at the Shazand refinery is a major achievement, praising refinery officials for what she described as honest and selfless work and stressing that the public should be informed about the complex’s key accomplishments.

Introduction of caretaker of Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center

SHANA (Tehran) – A ceremony was held to introduce Majid Boujarzadeh as the new caretaker of the Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center and to honor Hossein Shameli, the former director, with the attendance of the head of the minister’s office.

South Pars Gas Complex operating at full swing

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the South Pars Gas Complex said the complex’s refineries are producing gas at maximum capacity while fully complying with safety requirements, adding that all necessary measures have been planned and implemented ahead of forecast storm systems.

Gov’t spox:

New gasoline measure implemented smoothly with public cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said a new gasoline measure began this week under which the price of gasoline purchased with station cards rose to 50,000 rials, adding that the move was implemented calmly and rationally with public cooperation.