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First-of-its-kind compressor set for Dehaq gas boost station
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced significant progress on the construction, installation and commissioning of the sixth unit at the Dehaq 2 and 3 gas pressure-boosting facilities in central province of Isfahan, saying the station will become the first in Iran to use an E-design compressor capable of transferring 40 million cubic meters of gas per day.
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Gas output surge plan launched
SHANA (Tehran) – The oil Ministry has launched an accelerated program to boost onshore natural gas production, with authorities mobilizing all available resources to increase supply alongside field development and associated gas recovery projects, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.
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Petchem sector regaining lost capacity
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s petrochemical industry is steadily restoring production capacity lost during the recent conflict, demonstrating its resilience and strategic importance to the country’s economy.
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President urges nationwide push for energy conservation
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian described energy consumption management as one of Iran’s most critical national priorities, stressing that efforts to reform consumption patterns should begin within government institutions before expanding to other sectors and local communities.
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Special measures needed for reliable power plant fuel supply
SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy oil minister and CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company said stable fuel supplies for power plants in the coming winter will require special and swift measures due to challenges facing the country’s energy sector.
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Oil, Energy ministries coordinate for summer peak
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee said close coordination between the Oil Ministry and the Energy Ministry is helping prepare the country for peak summer electricity demand, expressing hope that effective planning will prevent power outages.
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Gas efficiency takes center stage
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas industry has made energy efficiency and consumption optimization a top priority as rising demand and production constraints place increasing pressure on the national gas network, a senior official said.
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Energy task force delivers positive results
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee said the establishment of the Energy Imbalance Mitigation Task Force has produced encouraging results, adding that the oil minister has emphasized the continuation of its activities and the Oil Ministry’s readiness to cooperate in any area required.
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South Pars phases 22-24 set for gas output boost
SHANA (Tehran) – The operator of the South Pars phases 22-24 development project said new drilling operations are set to begin soon, with the completion of remaining project sections expected to increase the phases’ rich gas production capacity.
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Powering change through awareness
SHANA (Tehran) – Energy minister said public awareness and education are among the most important tools for improving consumption patterns and called for the use of all available media platforms to promote energy-saving practices.
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Energy supply review for industries, power plants
SHANA (Tehran) – A meeting to review energy supply for industries and power plants ahead of the upcoming summer and winter seasons was held on Monday, June 15, 2026. The session was attended by the chairman and several members of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar, Deputy Oil Minister for Refining and Distribution Affairs, as well as a number of officials from the Ministry of Energy.
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NISOC to boost processing capacity, crude output
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s largest oil producer plans to increase its processing capacity and crude oil output by the end of the year as development projects continue despite wartime challenges, according to the chief executive of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC).
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Energy sector weathers war damage, president says
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s energy sector has remained under control despite significant supply imbalances and damage to parts of the country’s energy infrastructure caused by war.
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Smart energy use key to sustaining production
SHANA (Tehran) — Efficient energy management is essential to maintaining production and maximizing existing industrial capacity, even in a country with abundant energy resources, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said Saturday.
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Gas artery nears completion
SHANA (Tehran) – A strategic new natural gas pipeline in northwestern Iran is nearing completion after overcoming major technical, operational and legal challenges, with commissioning scheduled by late November, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company.
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New well lifts South Pars Phase 11 output
SHANA (Tehran) — A new production well has been brought online at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, boosting output from the project to more than 26 million cubic meters of rich gas per day, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.
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ICOFC gas output set for major increase
SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) has set a target to increase its gas production commitment by a cumulative 12.6 billion cubic meters in the current Iranian year (1405) compared with the previous year.
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Fuel supply holds steady during wartime
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament praised the Oil Ministry’s performance during the Third Imposed War, saying fuel distribution remained uninterrupted despite the presence of more than 15 million travelers across the country, particularly in the northern provinces.
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Iran heavy crude price jumps above $115 per barrel
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s heavy crude oil price rose by $10.24 in May 2026 from the previous month, reaching $115.39 per barrel, while total crude production by OPEC members declined by 177,000 barrels per day (bpd), according to OPEC’s latest monthly report.
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Lawmaker urges renewables to ease energy consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Planning and Budget Committee said expanding renewable energy can help reduce fuel consumption, particularly natural gas demand during the colder months, and should be considered a key tool for managing the country’s energy use.
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President highlights efficiency as primary energy source
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said improving energy efficiency is the most important source of energy supply for Iran, stressing that better consumption management is essential for economic security and the sustainability of national infrastructure.
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Petchem recovery gains momentum
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has restored about 38% of the petrochemical production capacity that was lost or disrupted during recent attacks, according to National Petrochemical Company CEO Hassan Abbaszadeh.
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Iran nears completion of nationwide gas expansion
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s nationwide natural gas expansion program is approaching its final stage, with only a limited number of remote areas still awaiting connection, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).
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Gas efficiency drive gains momentum through operator companies
SHANA (Tehran) – Efforts to improve energy efficiency in natural gas consumption are advancing through the operator program, a government-backed initiative that brings private-sector expertise into energy-saving projects across the country.
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Oil Ministry, Parliament strengthen transparency drive
SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s cooperation with Parliament is based on constructive engagement and transparency, according to the ministry’s deputy for legal and parliamentary affairs, who said greater administrative automation could improve coordination with the Presidential Office’s parliamentary affairs department.
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South Pars Phase 11 output equals 100m barrels of oil
SHANA (Tehran) – South Pars Phase 11 has produced a cumulative 16.6 billion cubic meters of rich gas, with an energy value equivalent to approximately 100 million barrels of crude oil, according to the project manager for the phase’s development.
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President reviews flare gas capture, oil output projects in real time
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian reviewed key national projects, including flare gas recovery, oil production growth and solar energy expansion, through real-time online monitoring during a meeting with senior officials from the Presidential Office and the Executive Vice Presidency on Wednesday.
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Petrochemical supply up as market stability holds
SHANA (Tehran) – The supply of petrochemical products to Iran’s downstream industries is improving, with higher product availability and continued price stability helping the market move toward balance, according to a senior official at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).
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Gas output recovery gains momentum
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has restored 30 million cubic meters per day of sweet gas processing capacity through integrated management and targeted engineering measures implemented after the Third Imposed War, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).
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Gas savings target set at 1 bcm in 1405
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company expects to save about 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the 1405 (2026/27) fiscal year through the implementation of a key initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and managing gas consumption.