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Mostazafan Foundation aids oil facility reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Islamic Revolution's Mostazafan Foundation announced the foundation's participation in the reconstruction of damaged oil facilities, stating, "We stand alongside the Ministry of Oil for the rebuilding and swift return of damaged units to the production cycle."

New oversight chief named at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister appointed Peyman Ehteshami as acting deputy for hydrocarbon resources oversight at the Ministry of Oil.

Damaged energy facilities rebuilding ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister said reconstruction of energy facilities damaged during the 40-day conflict is progressing faster than expected, with recovery efforts launched almost immediately after the attacks.

Over 60 km cleaned on national gas line

SHANA (Tehran) – Sixty-three kilometers of Iran's National Gas Line 7 have undergone a thorough cleaning operation, officials announced. The maintenance, known as pigging, was conducted within the operational area of the 10th Gas Transmission Operations region.

Turning efficiency into a national habit

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said energy conservation must become a sustainable cultural norm to stabilize the nation’s power grid and bolster its economy.

Gas network stability boosted in northern Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company completed four hot tap operations in Golestan province to strengthen the stability of the gas network in the country's northern region.

Tech innovation key to solving energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliament's Energy Committee said integrating new technology-based firms with the industrial sector is vital to overcoming Iran’s energy deficit.

Energy reform essential to protecting industrial output

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Sunday that Iran must reform its energy consumption patterns or risk crippling the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Streamlining clean energy: Gov. general calls for bureaucratic reform

SHANA (Tehran) — Tehran Governor General Mohammad-Sadeq Motamedian ordered provincial agencies to accelerate renewable energy projects, demanding an end to the exhausting red tape that has stalled investment in clean power.

ICT minister says conservation is key to energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) — Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Sattar Hashemi, warned on Sunday that simply increasing energy production is not a sustainable solution without simultaneous efforts to manage and control consumption.

Forouzan field wells move to remote control

SHANA (Tehran) — The Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) is upgrading its Forouzan oil and gas field with a new remote-control system, allowing operators to secure offshore wells during emergencies without the need for on-site personnel.

Boilerhouse upgrades deliver record gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) achieved a record level of gas savings through its boilerhouse optimization program, with more than 739.7 million cubic meters of natural gas conserved over the past five years, according to NIGC Managing Director Saeed Tavakoli.

Three South Pars platforms resume production

SHANA (Tehran) – Three offshore platforms in Iran’s South Pars gas field resumed production following disruptions caused by the Third Imposed War, according to the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Energy efficiency key to sustaining production, export revenue

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said effective energy consumption management is essential to sustaining industrial production, export revenues and economic growth, emphasizing that the petrochemical sector remains one of the country’s primary sources of foreign currency earnings and employment.

Fuel diversity key to energy security: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – Diversifying the country’s fuel and energy mix is essential to addressing growing energy challenges and reducing pressure on gasoline consumption, a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said.

Fuel network restored in 72 hours after Rey facility attack

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company (IOPTC) restored a major portion of the country’s fuel transmission capacity within 72 hours after an attack on the Rey oil storage and transfer facilities during recent 40-day conflict, according to Managing Director Ali Ahmadipour.

Incentive-based model to replace increases

No energy price hikes planned

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has no plans to increase energy prices, and instead will introduce an incentive-based system that rewards consumers for reducing energy use, according to Esmaeil Seqab-Esfahani, head of the Strategic Energy Management and Optimization Organization.

Fast-tracking projects through smart management

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the need to prioritize major projects, including the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged during the Third Imposed War, saying that precise resource management, strict adherence to safety standards and maximizing the potential of human capital are key factors in ensuring projects are completed on time.

Energy consumption reform urgent: Lawmaker

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Joint Industries and Energy Committee said structural reforms in energy consumption are essential, warning that the current pattern of energy use and resource waste is no longer sustainable.

Fuel infrastructure rebuild accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) – The reconstruction of fuel supply infrastructure damaged during the recent conflict is moving forward at full speed, according to the head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company (NIOEC).

Petchem sector advances 96 energy efficiency projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) is implementing 96 energy efficiency projects across and beyond the petrochemical sector, with the initiatives expected to reduce annual natural gas consumption by about 250 million cubic meters once fully operational, a senior NPC official said.

Six heavy land rigs of NIDC return to service

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has returned six heavy land drilling rigs to active service over the past six months following intensive refurbishment, modernization and major maintenance programs, strengthening operational capacity and supporting stable oil and gas production.

Pezeshkian orders expansion of alternative trade corridors

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the acceleration of alternative import routes and the expanded use of neighboring countries’ capacities to help maintain market stability and prevent price volatility amid disruptions at some southern entry points.

Energy saving key to national resilience

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said energy conservation is one of the most important factors in strengthening national resilience, stressing that many energy-saving measures can be achieved through changes in consumption behavior rather than major investment.

Gas refinery repairs move ahead quickly

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said reconstruction work at gas refineries damaged during the 40-day war is progressing steadily, with detailed planning already in place.

Oil industry defies sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil minister marked the anniversary of the discovery of oil in Iran and the Middle East, saying the country’s oil industry has remained resilient through 118 years of sanctions and imposed wars, preventing any halt in production and exports.

Damaged petchem plants enter reconstruction phase

SHANA (Tehran)— The head of the National Petrochemical Company said reconstruction efforts for petrochemical units damaged during the Third Imposed War have entered the operational phase, with two recovery tracks being pursued simultaneously.

Gov't focuses on fuel consumption reform

SHANA (Tehran) - Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Tuesday that no official figures or decisions have been announced regarding fuel price increases, stressing that the administration’s main approach is to reform fuel consumption patterns.

Iran pledges affordable approach to gasoline management

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil minister said the government will not adopt any gasoline-related measures that place additional economic pressure on citizens, emphasizing that fuel management plans will remain within the financial capacity of the public.

Oil supply measures offer hope, lawmaker says

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said the Oil Ministry’s measures to secure the country’s fuel supply are highly encouraging amid current conditions.