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Paknejad appoints head of Oil Industry Health Organization

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister appointed Siavash Kouranifar as caretaker of the Oil Industry Health Organization.

Gas output rises under pressure

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas is more than a hydrocarbon product for Iran’s economy. It is a continuous energy stream that reaches homes, power plants, industries and production facilities. That makes increasing raw gas output one of the oil industry’s most challenging tasks as domestic consumption, industrial demand and field development needs rise simultaneously.

Gas transfer capacity gets a boost

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has increased its natural gas transmission capacity by commissioning new sections of the national pipeline network and bringing additional compressor stations online, the CEO of the Iran Gas Transmission Company said.

Oil Ministry completes 2,858 social responsibility projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has completed and commissioned 2,858 social responsibility projects across all 31 provinces over the past two years under the 14th administration, focusing on infrastructure development and balanced regional growth.

Oil Ministry: Resilience, growth and new capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s performance under the 14th administration has unfolded amid simultaneous efforts to increase production and expand capacity while confronting domestic constraints, external pressures and emergency conditions. Despite damage to parts of the oil industry’s infrastructure during attacks and the need for crisis management, production, energy supply and distribution continued without interruption. Oil industry workers maintained round-the-clock operations to ensure fuel supplies and services to various sectors of the country.

New discovered gas reserve valued at $45b

SHANA (Tehran) – The newly discovered Takht-e gas field in southern province of Fars has an estimated economic value of about $45 billion, an Oil Ministry official said, calling it one of the country’s most significant gas discoveries in the past two decades.

Iran’s petchem industry: Two years of growth, resilience and transformation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s petrochemical industry pursued expansion and higher production during the first two years of the 14th administration despite energy imbalances, sanctions and volatility in global markets, as well as two 12-day and 40-day wars. Maintaining production and exports, meeting domestic industrial demand and advancing development projects demonstrated the sector’s resilience and commitment to continued growth.

NIORDC clarifies methanol use in gasoline

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has provided clarifications on the use of methanol in gasoline, rejecting claims that its use within approved limits could damage vehicles.

Gov’t weighs plans to curb gasoline imports

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the government is considering several plans to address the gap between gasoline production and consumption, but no decision has been finalized.

Major gas discovery boosts Iran’s reserves by 7.5 tcf

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday that more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas has been discovered in a field in southern Fars province, with about 5.4 trillion cubic feet recoverable based on an estimated 72% recovery rate.

Iran launches first methane emissions monitoring project

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first methane emissions monitoring project has been implemented in the country’s Region 1 Gas Transmission Operations.

Pezeshkian: Iran stood firm despite multiple crises

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that his administration inherited multiple imbalances in water, electricity, gas, fuel, the environment and banking when it took office.

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SP Phase 14 recovery nears completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The recovery of production capacity at the Phase 14 refinery in South Pars gas field is 70% complete and is expected to be finished by the end of the Iranian calendar year, the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company said.

Curbing energy imbalances through efficiency, infrastructure

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said changing consumption habits alongside infrastructure development is among the key ways to manage the country’s energy imbalances, stressing that successfully navigating the cold season requires cooperation among all government agencies and sectors.

Lavan Refinery maintains production despite war conditions

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Lavan Oil Refining Company said the refinery maintained production of gasoline, diesel and mazut during wartime, crediting employees’ dedication and sacrifice for keeping operations resilient and running at the highest possible capacity under difficult conditions.

Energy management to expand across sectors: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Ahmad Zera’atkar, deputy planning minister at the Ministry of Petroleum, called for expanding consumption management programs across multiple sectors, saying projects carried out in Khorasan Razavi province stand as successful models that could be replicated nationwide.

Iran redesigns Sohrab oil field plan to protect Hoor al-Azim wetland

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has redesigned the development plan for the Sohrab oil field after receiving environmental approval, aiming to minimize disruption to the nearby Hoor al-Azim wetland, the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company reported.

MP: Diversifying fuel mix is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Parliament Energy Committee said diversifying the country’s fuel mix is essential as Iran faces gasoline supply-demand imbalances, calling for greater use of alternative fuels.

Gas savings on the path to energy commercialization

SHANA (Tehran) – The issuance of the first certificate for saving 5 million cubic meters of natural gas marks a major operational step toward commercializing energy savings and developing a gas-efficiency market under contracts with energy service companies.

Parl speaker: Cutting gasoline consumption is unavoidable

SHANA (Tehran) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf said reducing gasoline consumption is no longer simply an economic necessity but an unavoidable requirement, warning that decisions on the issue cannot be delayed through vague rhetoric or impractical proposals.

Better gas consumption habits can ensure a smooth winter

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said improving consumption patterns, modernizing the gas distribution network and securing public cooperation can help the country get through the cold season without disruptions and ensure reliable services for consumers.

Oil media urged to embrace AI, active reporting

SHANA (Tehran) – Saman Ghadousi, director general of public relations and spokesman for the Oil Ministry, called for more proactive news gathering, wider use of artificial intelligence and broader media skills in producing news and digital content.

Oil Ministry leads administrative reform drive

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry is emerging as a frontrunner in Iran’s administrative transformation program, with officials saying the ministry is in a favorable position based on assessments by the Administrative and Employment Organization of Iran.

Efficient energy use key to winter stability

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said liquid fuel reserves for power plants are currently in good condition, with a significant share of storage capacity filled, but stressed that saving energy and following consumption guidelines will be essential to getting through the winter at the lowest possible cost.

ICOFC targets 12 bcm gas output increase in 1405

SHANA (Tehran) — Iranian Central Oil Fields Company plans to increase natural gas production by about 12 billion cubic meters in the Iranian calendar year 1405, building on a year in which it exceeded its gas production target and set a new record for gas storage, the company’s production director said.

Oil Ministry performance praised amid war

SHANA (Tehran) – The Energy Committee of the Parliament has positively assessed the Oil Ministry’s performance in production, fuel supply and the rapid reconstruction of damaged facilities, its spokesman said.

First gas-savings certificate issued

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has issued its first natural gas savings certificate, covering 5 million cubic meters, for an energy-efficiency project in Yazd province carried out under a contract with a gas service company, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.