• Iran, Tajikistan hold talks on energy cooperation

    Iran, Tajikistan hold talks on energy cooperation

    SHANA (Tehran) – Ali-Mohammad Mousavi, Iran’s deputy oil minister for international affairs and commerce, met and held talks with Tajik Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Sharifa Khudobakhsh in Tehran on June 22, 2026.

  • US Treasury issues waiver for Iranian crude exports

    US Treasury issues waiver for Iranian crude exports

    SHANA (Tehran) – The United States authorized the production, delivery and sale of Iranian oil for 60 days, implementing a key provision of a recent memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at advancing talks toward a final agreement.

  • Tehran, Dushanbe explore oil trade expansion

    Tehran, Dushanbe explore oil trade expansion

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran and Tajikistan discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in oil and petroleum products trade, as the two countries seek to strengthen energy and economic ties.

  • Two new South Pars wells ready for production

    Two new South Pars wells ready for production

    SHANA (Tehran) – Two new infill wells at the offshore platforms of Phases 15 and 3 of South Pars gas field have been completed and are ready to enter production, according to the South Pars Infill Drilling Project manager.

  • Gas sector prepares 12 scenarios for winter

    Gas sector prepares 12 scenarios for winter

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Gas Company has developed 12 operational scenarios to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure the safe and stable supply of natural gas during the winter season, a senior official said.

  • Giant Persian Gulf oil platform installed

    Giant Persian Gulf oil platform installed

    SHANA (Tehran) — Iran installed the P4 processing platform at the Reshadat oil field in the Persian Gulf, marking a major milestone in the development of one of the country’s most important offshore energy assets.

  • New phase begins at Iran’s largest shared oil field

    New phase begins at Iran’s largest shared oil field

    SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company announced the start of Phase 2 development at the Azadegan joint oil field, saying the project is one of the country’s most important oil-sector initiatives and is expected to increase production capacity by about 40,000 barrels per day in its first stage.

  • Progress reported on oil sales, asset release talks

    Progress reported on oil sales, asset release talks

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s chief negotiator spokesperson said significant progress was made during talks in Switzerland regarding the implementation of commitments by the opposing side, particularly on oil sales licenses and the release of Iran’s frozen assets.

  • Ready for western investment, not waiting on it

    Ready for western investment, not waiting on it

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran is prepared to welcome investment from Western companies while continuing cooperation with Eastern partners, but it will not delay development plans while waiting for foreign capital, the Oil Ministry's spokesperson said Sunday.

  • Reshadat field upgrade expected to add 35,000 bpd

    Reshadat field upgrade expected to add 35,000 bpd

    SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) said installation of the P4 processing platform at the Reshadat oil field will significantly increase Iran’s offshore oil production capacity in the Persian Gulf.

  • Oil Ministry keeps petchem supply chain intact during wartime disruptions

    Oil Ministry keeps petchem supply chain intact during wartime disruptions

    SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Ministry and the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) prevented major supply shortages for downstream industries during the country’s recent conflict by managing domestic supply, restricting exports, stabilizing prices and accelerating the recovery of damaged production facilities.

  • Iran’s oil industry in the post-agreement era

    Iran’s oil industry in the post-agreement era

    SHANA (Tehran) – With the signing of the agreement between Iran and the United States, and under the guidance and strategic vision outlined by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iran is entering a new era of work, development and progress while remaining vigilant against the designs of its adversaries. The reality is that Iran’s oil industry learned and practiced self-reliance through the teachings of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, relying on domestic expertise, innovation and the capabilities of Iranian professionals. Today, the Leader of the Revolution has once again emphasized that same belief and approach.

  • ICOFC unveils fast-track gas production plan

    ICOFC unveils fast-track gas production plan

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) unveiled a fast-track roadmap to boost natural gas production, aiming to offset part of the decline in processing capacity and output from the South Pars gas field.

  • Oil Ministry targets major cut in gas flaring

    Oil Ministry targets major cut in gas flaring

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran aims to significantly reduce gas flaring and increase the recovery of associated petroleum gas, with officials targeting the collection of up to 35 million cubic meters per day by the end of the current administration, according to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

  • Emergency oil pipeline expansion completed amid wartime conditions

    Emergency oil pipeline expansion completed amid wartime conditions

    SHANA (Tehran) — Iran successfully completed a crash program to maximize crude oil pumping through the strategic Goreh-Jask pipeline, the head of the country’s oil engineering and development company said, citing wartime pressures and sanctions.

  • Iran proposes energy plan at SCO meeting

    Iran proposes energy plan at SCO meeting

    SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy energy minister offered five practical proposals to expand energy cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization members, urging stronger regional ties during a ministerial meeting Friday in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

  • Paknejad highlights president’s support of energy sector

    Paknejad highlights president’s support of energy sector

    SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister praised President Masoud Pezeshkian for his support of the country’s energy sector, saying the president played a historic role in encouraging public participation in reducing energy consumption.

  • President praises energy management efforts, calls for nationwide efficiency drive

    President praises energy management efforts, calls for nationwide efficiency drive

    SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Oil, Energy and Interior ministries for their efforts in managing energy consumption during the past winter, saying sustained demand-management policies and the transformation of energy efficiency into a nationwide culture are essential for navigating future peak consumption periods.

  • National resolve, diplomatic success

    National resolve, diplomatic success

    SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States to end the US-Israeli imposed war against the Islamic Republic was the result of national resilience, political wisdom and responsible diplomacy.

  • Leader issues message on Iran-US MoU

    Leader issues message on Iran-US MoU

    SHANA (Tehran) – Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a message to the Iranian nation following the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the presidents of Iran and the United States.

  • MP: Petchem recovery brings market stability

    MP: Petchem recovery brings market stability

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s polymer and plastics market has stabilized as petrochemical plants gradually return to production and product supplies increase on the commodity exchange, according to the spokesperson for Parliament’s Energy Committee.

  • Gas output drive aims to ease energy imbalance

    Gas output drive aims to ease energy imbalance

    SHANA (Tehran) – A lawmaker of Parliament Energy Committee said the Oil Ministry’s emergency plan to boost onshore gas production is a key measure to help manage the country’s energy supply-demand imbalance.

  • Iran, US formalize ceasefire framework

    Iran, US formalize ceasefire framework

    SHANA (Tehran) – The memorandum of understanding (MoU) marking the end of the third imposed war by the United States and Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran was signed in the early hours of Thursday by the presidents of Iran and the United States.

  • Flare gas capture among top national priorities

    Flare gas capture among top national priorities

    SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said flare gas recovery is one of the country’s top priorities, emphasizing that the government will support new technology-based firms involved in capturing and utilizing flare gas.

  • Tehran launches smart gas network monitoring hub

    Tehran launches smart gas network monitoring hub

    SHANA (Tehran) – Tehran has launched a new gas network monitoring center aimed at enhancing real-time oversight of its distribution system, improving operational management and increasing the reliability of gas services across the province.

  • Marun engineers restore gas compression capacity with homegrown innovation

    Marun engineers restore gas compression capacity with homegrown innovation

    SHANA (Tehran) – Facing technical constraints and international sanctions, specialists at Iran's Marun Oil and Gas Production Company have achieved a strategic breakthrough by redesigning the performance curve and surge control system of Thermodyn centrifugal compressors, restoring full operational capacity at the Bangestan gas compression station.

  • VP visits Azar Oil Field Expansion Project

    VP visits Azar Oil Field Expansion Project

    SHANA (Tehran) — Presidential Executive Deputy Mohammad-Jafar Qaem-Panah visited the Azar oil field development project in western Ilam Province on Wednesday during a two-day trip to the region.

  • BIPC set to resume operations soon

    BIPC set to resume operations soon

    SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company said the complex’s production units will soon return to operation as reconstruction and modernization work on its steam power plant continues at an accelerated pace.

  • Spox: Gov’t moves to shield industry from energy shortfalls

    Spox: Gov’t moves to shield industry from energy shortfalls

    SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian government is working to reduce the impact of energy imbalances on industrial and manufacturing facilities despite significant damage to energy infrastructure during the recent 40-day conflict, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Tuesday.

  • Green light for South Pars Phase 11 expansion

    Green light for South Pars Phase 11 expansion

    SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) has secured an environmental permit for Platform A of Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, marking a significant step forward in the development of the world's largest natural gas field.