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New generation should see conservation as a value, not a mandate

SHANA (Tehran) – A senior official at Iran’s Ministry of Education said the education system, alongside the oil, petrochemical and other industries, aims to raise a generation that views conservation not as an obligation but as a core value—treating national resources as a trust for future generations and pursuing development in tandem with sustainability.

Four MoUs signed to optimize energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Industries Company signed four memorandums of understanding aimed at optimizing energy consumption nationwide.

Tenth well completed at Kish Gas Field

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Kish gas field development said operations to complete the 10th well in the project’s first phase have finished, enabling daily production capacity of 20 million cubic meters of gas.

Transportation is the lifeline of oil industry support

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Transportation Coordination Office described transportation as the beating heart of operational support for Iran’s oil industry, saying a short-, mid- and long-term transformation roadmap has been drafted to modernize the fleet and deploy smart logistics.

RIPI ready to help meet Oil Ministry goals under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry said the institute is prepared to play a key role in meeting the Ministry of Petroleum’s commitments under Iran’s Seventh Development Plan by linking research to technology and production.

Transportation’s decisive role in oil industry resilience

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for management development and human capital said transportation plays a decisive role in the resilience of Iran’s oil industry, stressing its importance in maintaining stable energy flows in production, fuel supply, transport and distribution—particularly during crises and wartime.

Petrochemicals play key role in boosting non-oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – The secretary-general of Iran’s Petrochemical Industry Employers Association said activating idle capacity in the petrochemical sector is critical to economic growth, noting that under the country’s Seventh Development Plan, non-oil exports must rise by 23% annually and the industry can play a major role in achieving that target.

Half of required petchem investment secured under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Petrochemical Industries Company said about half of the investment needed for petrochemical projects under Iran’s Seventh Development Plan has been secured, underscoring the strategic importance of the value-creating industry.

Petchem firms invest to manage gas use, secure stable feedstock

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Petrochemical Industries Company said petrochemical companies are focusing on cutting natural gas consumption in three northern provinces, a move expected to reduce usage by about 2 million cubic meters per day during the months-long program and help ensure a stable supply of feedstock.

Petrochemical sector targets 260 mcm cut in gas use

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Industries Company has set a target to cut natural gas consumption in Iran’s petrochemical sector by 260 million cubic meters, its energy optimization director said, stressing the effort is aimed at preventing waste rather than reducing public welfare.

In praise of a nation that makes every victory possible

SHANA (Tehran) – Today marks one week since the launch of the country’s new gasoline distribution structure—a plan implemented across the vast geography of a large nation with complete order and calm, without any tension, and after six years since the last price adjustment. While the tremendous and tireless efforts of my colleagues in the oil industry to organize the technical and operational aspects of this plan are admirable and deserving of appreciation, the blessed tree of this “tension-free transformation” was planted by the people, and God willing, it is the people of Iran who will reap its fruitful results.

The ancestral home and the irretrievable years of longing

SHANA (Tehran) – In a candid and emotional interview, the daughter of martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondgouyan reflects on the bonds of earlier generations, the role of a father she never knew, years of unanswered longing and the deep scars the Iran-Iraq war left on her family. Her account weaves together layers of history, grief, hope and resilience.

Personal fuel card use rises to 74%

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the share of fuel purchases made with personal fuel cards has climbed from 57% to 74% in the seven days since the launch of a new gasoline pricing plan.

Kindness and resolve: A father who guarded oil as a sacred trust

SHANA (Tehran) – In a candid conversation, the son of martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan remembers a father who was gentle at home and steadfast in action—a minister who viewed oil as a divine trust and defended it with unwavering conviction, ultimately sacrificing his life for that belief.

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.