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GECF members condemn Israeli hostile actions against Iran: Deputy minister 

SHANA (Tehran) - The Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Commerce at Iran’s Ministry of Oil announced that all members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) condemned Israel's hostile actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Minister:

Iran boosting oil production capacity regardless of US political future

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's Oil Minister said increasing the country's oil production capacity has no connection to potential restrictions or their increase, adding that boosting production capacity is a priority for the Ministry of Petroleum under the 14th administration.

GECF Secretary-General remarks at 26th Ministerial Meeting in Tehran:

Gas consumption expected to increase by 34% by 2050

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), speaking at the 26th Ministerial Meeting in Tehran on Sunday highlighted the organization’s growth and future goals.

Paknejad: Iran’s annual natural gas production stands at 275bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad opened the 26th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting in Tehran, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the global energy sector, adding that the country’s annual natural gas production stands at 275 billion cubic meters.

GECF delegates visit Research Institute of Petroleum Industry

SHANA (Tehran) - Delegates from the ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) visited the scientific centers and laboratories of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI). 

GECF Secretary-General:

Ensuring gas supply security requires adequate investment

SHANA (Tehran) - The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamed Hamel, said that supply and demand security are two sides of the same coin, noting that ensuring supply security relies on timely and sufficient investment.

GECF experts discuss gas markets in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - The Secretariat of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held three specialized workshops on the sidelines of the 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting in Tehran.

Deputy minister:

GECF meeting represents opportunity to deepen understandings

SHANA (Tehran) - Ali-Mohammad Mousavi, Deputy Minister for Trade and International Affairs said on Saturday that GECF meeting represents opportunity to deepen understandings.

Need to enhance synergy among GECF members

SHANA (Tehran) - Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration among member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ahead of the group’s 26th ministerial meeting. 

Paknejad:

Attendance of GECF ministers in Tehran reflects Iran's stability

SHANA (Tehran) - The minister of oil said that the presence of energy and oil ministers from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Tehran highlights Iran's resilience, stability, and high level of security under current conditions. 

189th OPEC Conference to take place on Tuesday

SHANA (Tehran) - The 189th (Ordinary) Meeting of the OPEC Conference will take place on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, via videoconference, under the presidency of HE Marcel Abeke, Minister of Petroleum, and President of the Conference for 2024.

Virtual meeting held on sidelines of 38th OPEC+ Meeting

SHANA (Tehran) - OPEC plus countries Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April 2023 and November 2023 held a virtual meeting on the sideline of the 38th  OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting (ONOMM).

38th OPEC+ Ministerial Meeting Concludes

SHANA (Tehran) - In light of the continued commitment of the OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to achieve and sustain a stable oil market, and to provide long-term guidance and transparency for the market, and in line with the approach of being precautious, proactive, and pre-emptive, which has been consistently adopted by OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation, the Participating Countries decided to:

Overhaul of South Pars gas platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) - The overhaul operations of the gas platforms in the South Pars joint gas field were successfully completed, thanks to a well-organized plan, collaboration among operational teams, and close oversight from the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) department of Pars Oil and Gas Company, all carried out under safe conditions.

Oil minister:

Optimizing gasoline consumption, a top priority

SHANA (Tehran) - The minister of oil said on Wednesday that optimizing gasoline consumption is a top priority for the ministry, adding that no decision has been made yet regarding changes to gasoline prices.

Gov’t orders shutdown of heating systems in public offices

SHANA (Tehran) - The Iranian government has issued a directive requiring all government bodies to shut down their heating and electricity systems as of 4 p.m. Wednesday to minimize energy consumption, according to the vice president for executive affairs and chief of staff.

Energy minister:

Oil Ministry increases fuel supply to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) - The minister of energy announced on Wednesday that the Oil Ministry has recently improved the supply of diesel fuel to power plants, stating that fuel provision has increased in line with demand.

GECF Secretary-General arrives in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohammad Hamel, the secretary-general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), arrived in Tehran early Wednesday to attend the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF.

Daily processing of 820,000 barrels targeted for West Karoun Oil Fields

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) announced a target to increase daily oil processing capacity to 820,000 barrels in West Karoun Oil Fields.

World's largest gas exporters to convene in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy minister of international affairs and commerce at Iran’s Ministry of Oil announced that the world’s largest gas exporters, who collectively hold 70% of global gas reserves, 40% of production, 47% of pipeline exports, as well as 51% of LNG exports, will gather in Tehran for the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) from December 6 to 8, as Mohsen Paknejad, Iran’s oil minister, will chair the event. 

Pezeshkian:

Gov’t welcomes everyone helping to address energy shortages 

NPC Exports $4b of Petrochemicals

SHANA (Tehran) -The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), Hassan Abbaszadeh, outlined the petrochemical industry's performance during the first 100 days of the 14th government's activities.