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Lawmaker says no gasoline imports needed, urges conservation
SHANA (Tehran) — Iran does not need to import gasoline at current production and consumption levels, but preventing fuel waste is a duty for everyone, a spokesman for the Parliament's Energy Committee said.
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Oil Ministry plans data governance platform by year's end
SHANA (Tehran) —Oil Ministry expects to launch the first phase of a dedicated data governance platform for the petroleum industry by the end of the year, an official said.
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NIGC says winter plans ready, urges cuts in consumption
SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said overhaul work has been completed and contingency plans are in place to keep the country's gas network stable through the cold months, though several provinces are expected to face supply stress.
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Caretaker oil minister calls for stronger regulatory role for NPC, fuller use of petchem capacity
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister has stressed the need to strengthen the sovereign role of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), saying the petrochemical industry's capacities should be used to create jobs, raise production, generate revenue and bolster the national economy.
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MP stresses upkeep, upgrades at Kharg oil terminal
SHANA (Tehran) - The chair of the Parliament Article 90 Committee, touring the eastern jetty and crude storage tanks at the Kharg oil terminal, stressed keeping the loading jetties ready for operation, maintaining old and shared wells, and resolving the terminal's technical and infrastructure problems. The points underline how much oil export infrastructure depends on proper maintenance and upgrading.
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Petchem industry investment hits $91.6b by end of 1404
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) put cumulative investment in the petrochemical industry through the end of 1404 (March 2026) at $91.6 billion.
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Iran plans winter measures to tackle energy imbalance
SHANA (Tehran) — Energy conservation and consumption management are the fastest ways to address energy imbalances, a lawmaker said, adding that real-time gas network monitoring and fuel storage for power plants are also essential to get through the winter.
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OPEC secretary-general congratulates caretaker oil minister
SHANA (Tehran) – OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais congratulated Hamid Bovard on his appointment as caretaker minister of petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing the organization’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Tehran.
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Lawmaker credits South Pars workers for gas capacity recovery
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Parliament's Article 90 Committee credited the effort and sense of responsibility of South Pars workers for restoring gas production capacity.
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MP: Economic Council approval to speed south pars pressure boost project
SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy chairman of Parliament's Energy Committee said the Economic Council's recent approval of the South Pars gas field pressure boosting project should help speed up work on the national project, and he credited the oil industry for its efforts.
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Pezeshkian urges energy, transport links at CIS summit
SHANA (Tehran) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Friday that the wide energy potential of countries in the region makes cooperation on oil, gas, electricity and clean energy a key way to strengthen economic ties and serve shared interests.
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Pezeshkian, Putin meet in Turkmenistan, pledge closer economic ties
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's president and Russia's president met on the sidelines of the Commonwealth of Independent States summit and a Caspian Sea environmental meeting in Turkmenistan.
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Caretaker oil minister accompanies Pezeshkian to Turkmenistan
SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister traveled to Turkmenistan on Thursday alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Lawmaker: Part of South Pars Gas shortfall offset after war damage
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Iran's parliamentary Article 90 Committee said part of the gas production shortfall at South Pars has been made up after four phases of the field were damaged in the recent war.
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Shahid Hasheminejad gas refinery posts 10-year high in gas processing
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refining Company said the company has recorded its highest gas intake in a decade, with processing volumes rising by more than 1 billion cubic meters in the first six months of the Iranian year.
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Lawmaker: Oil Ministry must prioritize stable output, energy supply
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament said the Oil Ministry's top priority at this stage should be maintaining production stability, ensuring a steady energy supply and preventing development projects from stalling.
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Caretaker oil minister vows to thwart enemies' plans, says industry is stronger than ever
SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister stressed the oil industry's role in driving the country's economy, saying Tehran will not allow the illusions and calculations of its enemies to become reality.
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Sohrab field permit issued after expert review, says PEDEC
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Iranian Oil Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) said issues surrounding the Hoor al-Azim wetland should be resolved through expert analysis and dialogue. He added that the permit for the Sohrab field was issued after years of technical back-and-forth and numerous revisions, taking hydrological and ecological considerations into account.
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Exploration: Iran's investment in tomorrow's oil, gas
SHANA (Tehran) – When oil fields gradually enter natural production decline, an important question arises: where will the reserves needed for future years' output come from? The answer lies largely in exploration, the starting point of the oil industry.
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Pezeshkian hails industrial workers, urges cuts in energy use
SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday praised the selfless efforts of industrial and production workers, saying they drove the swift rebuilding of some of the most complex parts of the country's manufacturing, oil and energy sectors, to the surprise of others and the disappointment of Iran's enemies.
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Parliament Article 90 Committee tours South Pars facilities in Bushehr
Shana (Tehran) – The chairman and members of the Parliament Article 90 Committee visited South Pars infrastructure Wednesday during a trip to Bushehr province.
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East Iran gas output meets targets
SHANA (Tehran) — Peyman Imani, managing director of the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company, said gas production and storage targets at fields in eastern Iran were achieved in the first half of the current Iranian year, with the East Oil and Gas Production Company increasing output by 1 billion cubic meters from the same period last year.
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Meeting held to discuss Hoor al-Azim Wetland restoration
SHANA (Tehran) — A coordination meeting was held to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the protection and restoration of the Hoor al-Azim wetland, bringing together representatives of the oil industry, government agencies, local communities, nongovernmental organizations, academics and environmental activists.
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Oil officials call for fuel decisions based on domestic capacity
SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has called for a comprehensive approach to fuel consumption management and stronger oil-product transportation infrastructure, stressing that the country should make strategic decisions based on its domestic capabilities.
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CNG use rises 12% as gasoline consumption falls
SHANA (Tehran) — Consumption of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Iran has increased by about 12% since the introduction of a third gasoline pricing tier, while gasoline use has declined by roughly 3%, Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar, head of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company, said Tuesday.
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Gas network stability requires full coordination across supply chain
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister said maintaining stable energy supplies, particularly during the cold months, requires full coordination across the gas production, transmission and distribution chain.
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Oil Ministry must lead Iran’s technology push: Aref
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Ministry must play a leading role in the country’s development and technological advancement while maintaining its key position in the national economy, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said Tuesday.
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Bovard: Oil sales policies remain a priority
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil sales policies are being pursued with the same determination as before, Oil Minister Caretaker Hamid Bovard said Tuesday.
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Gov’t, oil industry synergy needed to overcome challenges
SHANA (Tehran) – Acting Oil Minister Hamid Bovard emphasized the need for closer coordination between the government and the oil industry, saying joint efforts to remove obstacles and strengthen cooperation across all sectors could help the country overcome difficult conditions and keep the oil industry moving forward.
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Bovard introduced as caretaker oil minister
SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard was formally introduced as caretaker oil minister in a ceremony attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref.