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New human capital research to shape oil industry workforce

SHANA (Tehran) – New, comprehensive research on human capital in oil industry is being launched as part of an initiative championed by the oil minister to leverage the expertise of leading industry specialists, the head of the Institute for International Energy Studies said.

Fuel network delivers uninterrupted service during national funeral

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) maintained uninterrupted fuel supply throughout the funeral ceremonies for the country's martyred Leader, drawing on its nationwide production, transportation, storage and distribution network to ensure stable energy deliveries and smooth transportation operations.

Spox warns of repercussions if US attempts to seize Kharg Island

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran warned Monday that the United States would face consequences for any attempt to seize Kharg Island, following reported threats by the US president regarding the strategic island.

VP: Service at SP equals frontline dedication

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah said Monday that the dedication and sacrifice of employees at the South Pars Gas Complex are comparable to those of military personnel defending the country.

Oil Ministry launches HR strategy hub

SHANA (Tehran) —Ministry of Oil inaugurated the Human Resources House (HR-House), a strategic research and policy center established to serve as the intellectual and analytical arm of the ministry's deputy for management development and human capital at the Institute for International Energy Studies.

Renewable energy parks aim to accelerate clean power investment

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said the country can accelerate investment in clean energy by expanding renewable power plants, citing Iran's significant solar and wind resources.

Deputy minister:

Human capital is Oil Ministry’s greatest competitive advantage

SHANA (Tehran) — Human capital is the Ministry of Oil’s most important competitive advantage, Deputy Minister for Management Development and Human Capital Sediqeh Khazaei said at the inauguration of the Ministry’s Human Resources Management Center.

Azar Oilfield Phase 2 plans reviewed to sustain production

SHANA (Tehran) – The second Joint Management Committee (JMC) meeting for the Azar oilfield development project focused on maintaining stable production under the country's current conditions while reviewing progress on the field's Phase 2 expansion, implementation challenges and measures to accelerate development.

Presidential aide visits South Pars Gas Complex

SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah and Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi visited the South Pars Gas Complex in Asaluyeh on Monday during a tour of southern provinces, according to the government.

Smart pigging completed on 1,205 km of Iran gas pipelines

SHANA (Tehran) — Smart pipeline inspection has been completed on more than 1,205 kilometers of transmission pipelines in Iran Gas Transmission Operations Region 1, according to the National Iranian Gas Transmission Company.

Pezeshkian urges Oil Ministry to modernize systems, boost global standards

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called on Oil Ministry to align its operations with global standards, expand technical training and develop integrated management systems to improve the performance of engineers and specialists in the oil and gas sector.

Azadegan oil field's CTEP nears full capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The Central Treatment of Export Petroleum (CTEP) unit at the Azadegan oil field is on the verge of full operational capacity after completing production trains A and B and launching pre-commissioning operations, the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) reported.

Iran, Russia press ahead on oil, gas field development

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran and Russia will continue cooperating on the development of oil and gas fields, a senior Iranian oil official said, following a meeting between the two countries' energy ministers.

Gov’t vows full-scale rebuild for war-damaged petchem firms

SHANA (Tehran) – Government has launched a resource-mobilization effort to rebuild petrochemical and energy companies damaged in recent attacks, according to government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani, who toured affected facilities in Khuzestan province this week.

Leader:

US breaches of MoU show Trump's signature means nothing

SHANA (Tehran) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the United States’ repeated violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) have once again proven that the American president’s signature is “utterly worthless and invalid.”

Minister receives update on fuel supply, recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad received a report on the latest status of oil and gas production, fuel supply and distribution, crude oil exports, and the reconstruction of damaged energy facilities during a meeting of the Oil Ministry's deputy ministers on Saturday.

Renewables seen as key to easing energy shortfall

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the parliamentary Energy Committee said expanding renewable power plants by industrial companies offers an effective short- and medium-term solution to the country's electricity and energy imbalance.

New well begins production at Cheshmeh Khosh, Dalpari, Paydar-e Sharq Oil fields

SHANA (Tehran) – A new production well at the Cheshmeh Khosh, Dalpari and Paydar-e Sharq oil fields has come online, adding 5,500 barrels of crude oil per day, concurrent with the 30th Joint Management Committee (JMC) meeting for the fields' development project.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery revives incinerators with in-house expertise

SHANA (Tehran) — Fajr Jam Gas Refinery completed the reconstruction and commissioning of its A and B waste incinerators, ending a five-year delay by relying on in-house expertise and domestic capabilities.

SP rigs undergo most complex overhaul yet as Iran braces for winter gas demand

SHANA (Tehran) – Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) has launched its most extensive overhaul of South Pars offshore platforms to date, aiming to keep gas production steady after strikes damaged part of the country's gas refineries during recent conflict, according to Alireza Sarmadi, the company's director of production and operations.

Daily gasoline distribution tops 134m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company reported a significant rise in gasoline consumption, with daily distribution reaching 134.5 million liters during the first 24 days of the Iranian month of Tir (late June–July).

NIORDC targets high-traffic urban fleets to curb fuel use, air pollution

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company is pushing to expand CNG infrastructure, support the electrification of urban vehicle fleets and boost fuel production as part of a broader effort to manage the country's gasoline imbalance, the company's managing director said Wednesday.

OPEC+ Inaugural CoC Technical Committee Meeting held in Baku

SHANA (Tehran) – The inaugural Charter of Cooperation (CoC) Technical Committee Meeting took place today in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Fuel boost for summer farming

SHANA (Tehran) — Deputy chairman of the parliamentary Energy Committee said the Ministry of Oil has allocated 100 million liters of diesel to support agricultural activities across the country's provinces during the summer.

Technical, contract talks begin for Yadman oil field development

SHANA (Tehran) — Technical and contractual negotiations have begun for the development of the Yadman oil field as part of Iran's broader strategy to expand production from its oil fields, according to the head of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC).

NIDC logs 1,900 specialized operations in 110 days

SHANA (Tehran) —The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) completed 1,900 specialized drilling operations during the first 110 days of the Iranian year 1405, the company's CEO, Morteza Fouladi, said.

NIGC pushes coordinated winter fuel plan

SHANA (Tehran) — Deputy oil minister and managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the country is preparing for the upcoming winter by strengthening energy demand management, expanding efficiency programs and improving emergency response coordination.

Minister says crude sales continue under previous methods

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said Tuesday that crude oil sales are continuing through the same mechanisms used before a recent 60-day sanctions waiver period, following the US breach of that agreement.

Lawmaker pushes renewables to cut fossil fuel reliance

SHANA (Tehran) – A Parliament energy committee member said renewable power plants, particularly solar and wind farms, make strong economic sense, adding that lawmakers have prioritized expanding the country's renewable energy portfolio to cut reliance on fossil fuels.

SP refinery recovers 1.4 mcm of flare gas daily

SHANA (Tehran) – The ninth refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex has launched a pipeline to transfer flare gas to the boiler units of Petropalayesh Kangan Company, a project officials say will cut flaring, curb the waste of hydrocarbon resources and reduce environmental pollution.