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New list of Iranian E&P companies released
SHANA (Tehran) –The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology announced the release of an updated list of Iranian exploration and production (E&P) companies, saying a new round of evaluations is scheduled for the coming weeks.
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Household gas consumption reaches 582 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial and small industrial consumers used 582 million cubic meters of natural gas delivered to Iran’s national grid on Feb. 9.
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Aligning corporate interests with petrochemical utility pricing arbitration
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Arya Sasol Polymer Company said transferring authority for utility pricing arbitration to the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) reflects recognition of the petrochemical industry’s role in the national economy and, if properly implemented, could strengthen a development-oriented approach at companies and align government and corporate interests.
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Oil industry plays key role in countering external pressure
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution by stressing the need to preserve unity within the oil industry, strengthen domestic capabilities and make full use of human capital, saying the sector plays a central role in countering external pressure and boosting the country’s economic resilience.
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Digital oil field: A step toward smarter decision-making
SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company emphasized the need for the oil industry to move toward data-driven management and intelligent decision-making, saying that in today’s global oil industry, competitive advantage lies not only in production but in data analysis and preventive decision-making. As a result, digitalizing oil fields has become an unavoidable necessity.
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Gas microturbine a successful example of knowledge-based technology
SHANA (Tehran) — A national gas microturbine project is a clear example of a successful knowledge-based product and is expected to play a key role in Iran’s future energy mix, a senior official with the National Iranian Oil Company said. Mahdia Motahari, director of research and technology at NIOC, said the project improves energy efficiency, aligns with energy security strategies and can be developed at multiple scales, making it strategically important for the country.
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Gas microturbine with combined power and heat production comes online
SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the Fuel Consumption Optimization Company announced the official commissioning of a first-of-its-kind gas microturbine, saying the unit can simultaneously generate 60 kilowatts of electricity and 120 kilowatts of heat—an important achievement in energy efficiency.
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Success of first-of-a-kind production hinges on entry into oil supply chain
SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said first-of-a-kind production efforts achieve true success only when their products are fully integrated into the oil industry’s supply chain, citing the national gas microturbine project as a successful example of domestic development of advanced technologies.
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Iran to double natural gas storage capacity
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will double its natural gas storage capacity through expansion projects at the Sarajeh and Shourijeh reservoirs, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said.
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Fuel smart card issuance cut to one day
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Fuel Smart Card System at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said the rollout of an instant issuance plan has reduced the waiting time for fuel smart cards from about 60 days to 24 hours.
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Launch of instant fuel card issuance project
SHANA (Tehran) – The instant issuance of smart fuel cards was launched to cut national costs, strengthen fuel supply security and save time and money for applicants.
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Reduced use of emergency fuel cards at stations
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said a new gasoline policy aimed at encouraging motorists to use their personal fuel cards has significantly reduced reliance on emergency cards at fuel stations.
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APG in western Iran to enter consumption cycle
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of integrated planning at the National Iranian Oil Company said all recoverable associated gas in western Iran will be fully returned to the consumption cycle by before next summer with the startup of the Dehloran gas compression station.
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Managing consumption averts $1b in diesel imports
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said gas oil (diesel) consumption fell 4% in the year 1404, allowing the country to avoid imports after spending about $1 billion on gas oil imports last year.
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Iran boosts gas output in northeast by 5 mcm per day
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the start of gas production from the Tous gas field in northeastern Iran, saying the project will add between 3 million and 5 million cubic meters of gas per day and help stabilize supply and pressure across five northern provinces.
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Oil experts’ efforts under difficult conditions praised
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said revenues generated from collecting associated gas and reducing flaring should be spent on the development and prosperity of host regions, praising oil industry specialists for their efforts under difficult conditions.
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Iran collects 9 mcm of APG, flared gas under 14th Administration
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has collected about 9 million cubic meters per day of associated and flared gas since the start of the country’s 14th administration, out of a total of roughly 16 million cubic meters now being recovered daily, the oil minister said.
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President orders launch of Tous Gas Field Development Project
SHANA (Tehran) – The Tous gas field development project, aimed at strengthening the stability of the gas supply network in Iran’s northeast and supplying feedstock to the Shahid Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery in Sarakhs, was officially inaugurated by presidential order via videoconference.
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Strategic pipelines drive major gains in oil, product transfers, deliver billions in savings
SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company said several major oil and petroleum product pipeline projects will be completed and commissioned in the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025–March 2026), significantly improving fuel supply stability and generating annual savings of trillions of rials in transportation costs.
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Reviving CNG capacity a strategy to manage gasoline consumption
SHANA (Tehran) - Reviving compressed natural gas capacity, one of the 14th administration’s top priorities, has entered the operational phase over the past year through a series of measures, including the launch of a free vehicle conversion program, construction of new CNG stations and increased factory production of dual-fuel vehicles. The initiative has gained urgency as gasoline consumption has outpaced production and much of the country’s CNG capacity has gone unused.
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Household gas use climbs as temperatures fall
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors rose as temperatures dropped, reaching 611 million cubic meters on Feb. 7.
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Low-energy technologies lead the push to cut energy use
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of energy and carbon management at the National Iranian Gas Company said shifting toward innovative, low-energy technologies, modernizing heating systems and reforming production processes is key to reducing gas consumption and improving energy efficiency in both industrial and household sectors.
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Private sector enters gas demand management with goal of 35% savings
SHANA (Tehran) - A new data-driven model for managing natural gas consumption, centered on so-called energy service companies, has entered the implementation phase following the signing of 22 operational contracts between the National Iranian Gas Company and private-sector firms. The initiative aims to optimize consumption, reduce energy waste and cut end-use gas consumption by 25% to 35%.
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Household sector accounts for 66% of total gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) - The household, commercial and small industrial sectors consumed 66% of the total natural gas delivered to Iran’s national grid on Feb. 6.
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Production of sweet gas hits 886 mcm on Friday
SHANA (Tehran) - Sweet gas production and transmission reached 886 million cubic meters on Friday, setting a new record, according to data released by the National Iranian Gas Company.
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Aghajari flare gas recovery project surpasses 60% completion
SHANA (Tehran) - The flare gas recovery project in the Aghajari oilfield has progressed more than 60%, with plans to virtually eliminate routine flaring in the area by the end of the Iranian year 1407 (March 2029), according to the head of the Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company.
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Oil Ministry's road map to attract public investment
SHANA (Tehran) - ran’s Oil Ministry under the 14th administration has rolled out a comprehensive plan to channel liquidity into the heart of the energy sector by introducing new financial instruments, establishing a guarantee fund and opening wider participation to the private sector. The initiative signals a shift in oil governance aimed at linking national wealth to public investment.
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A 47-year record: How petrochemical industry became a driver of non-oil economy
SHANA (Tehran) - Over the past 47 years, Iran’s petrochemical industry has gradually moved away from crude oil and gas sales and emerged as one of the country’s main engines of non-oil economic growth. With production capacity expanding more than 33-fold, exports rising sharply and export value increasing nearly 194 times, the sector now plays a central role in generating sustainable foreign currency revenue, completing value chains and strengthening the economy against volatility in global oil markets.
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Pricing arbitration opens path to specialized dispute resolution in petrochemicals
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Complementary Industries Investment and Development Group (Petrol) said the transfer of arbitration over utility service pricing to the National Petrochemical Company marks a starting point for broader use of specialized arbitration mechanisms in the petrochemical industry.
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Technological self-reliance takes shape in oil industry, strategic steps target enhanced recovery
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has rolled out a broad range of technology-driven programs and achievements aimed at boosting production, improving recovery rates and advancing the digitalization of the country’s oil and gas fields. The initiatives focus on field-based and problem-oriented research, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies, artificial intelligence and the localization of strategic equipment.