Iran

IOOC Localizes Wellhead Reducers for SPOL

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has successfully indigenized the technical savvy for production of wellhead reducer to be used in South Pars Oil Layer (SPOL).
2020-01-15 15:35
Iran Eyes Enhanced Output at North Yaran Oilfield

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) said new downhole pumps were being installed in North Yaran Oilfield which would increase the field’s oil output by the end of the current Iranian calendar year to March 20 2020.
2020-01-15 15:28
Ilam Gas Refinery Obtains ISO 17025 Quality Management Standard

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Deputy Director of Engineering at Ilam Gas Refinery said the facility had obtained the ISO 17025 International Standard for quality management, and said: “Ilam Gas Refinery’s laboratory is one of the pioneers in adoption and deployment of this standard at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).”
2020-01-15 15:11
Private Sector Presence in 3rd Petchem Leap to be Eye-catching

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said that the presence of smart local private sector companies would be eye-catching in materialization of the third petrochemical leap of the country.
2020-01-14 16:32
Phase 2 of Takht Jamshid Petchem Plant Operational

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran has launched Phase 2 of Takht Jamshaid Mahshahr Petrochemical Plant.
2020-01-14 15:08
Wellhead Platform Loaded for Salman Oilfield

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The S1 Platform of Salman Oilfield, built by relying on domestic capabilities, has been loaded from Khorramshahr Yard.
2020-01-14 14:58
Iran to Launch $2b Petchem Projects by March 2020

TEHRAN (Shana) – A senior Iranian petrochemical official said the country was expected to launch several petrochemical projects by the end of the current calendar year, which began on March 21, with a total value of nearly 2 billion dollars.
2020-01-13 15:10
No Worries Concerning Low-Sulfur Fuel Supply for OGVs: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country could supply the needs of ocean-going vessels (OGC) to low-sulfur fuel domestically.
2020-01-13 13:03
Countdown Begins for Full Productivity of Azar Joint Field

TEHRAN (Shana) – The operator of Azar Joint Field Development Project said several sections of the central processing unit of the project were about to start early production, bringing the field’s output to the planned level.
2020-01-12 16:02
Iran to Launch 23 Petchem Projects in Assaluyeh

TEHRAN (Shana) – A senior petrochemical official said that plans were under way to launch 23 petrochemical plants in Assaluyeh Petrochemical Zone southern Iran.
2020-01-11 16:00
NISOC Builds Drilling Bit without Reverse Engineering

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) said the company had localized the technical savvy for manufacturing drilling bits without relying on reverse engineering.
2020-01-10 16:56
By-law Passed on Supporting Development of Downstream Oil Industries

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Rouhani government cabinet has approved the executive by-law on supporting the development of crude oil and gas condensate industries by tapping public investment.
2020-01-08 18:01
Oil Prices Rise in Volatile Conditions: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said instability had spurred a price rise in the oil market, and said: "Psychologically speaking, there is somewhat of an upward trend in oil prices currently."
2020-01-08 14:45
3rd South Pars Phases 22-24 Platform Operational

TEHRAN (Shana) – The third offshore platform of phases 22 to 24 of South Pars Gas Field came on stream.
2020-01-07 16:03
NIDC Localizes Strategic Coolant

TEHRAN (Shana) – Researchers at the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) have successfully produced and localized ELC super coolant.
2020-01-05 17:27
Minister Expresses Condolence over Gen. Soleimani's Martyrdom

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh expressed condolences over the martyrdom of the commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani.
2020-01-03 12:46
Zangeneh Congratulates New Year to Christian Colleagues

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh wrote a statement in which he congratulated the New Year to the Christian staff of the Iranian petroleum industry and the world.
2020-01-01 09:58
Iran Eyes 16 New Petchem Items by 2025

TEHRAN (Shana) – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) CEO said that the Iranian petrochemical industry would be supplying 16 new items by 2025.
2019-12-31 16:00
CBI Head: Petchem Industry, Vanguard of Supplying Iran Needed FOREX

TEHRAN (Shana) – The head of the Central Bank of Iran said that petrochemical companies were the vanguard of supplying the country's needed foreign currency.
2019-12-30 15:29
Petchem Industry at Forefront of Non-Oil Export Earnings: Rouhani

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the country’s petrochemical industry was at the forefront of generating revenues from non-oil exports.
2019-12-30 14:53
Iran Petchem Progress in Line with Establishment Policies: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said that the development of petrochemical plants was in line with the policies of the Islamic establishment of Iran to create jobs and prevent sale of crude oil and gas.
2019-12-30 12:38
Last South Pars Phase 14 Platform Loaded

TEHRAN (Shana) – The last offshore platform belonging to Phase 14 of the South Pars Gas Field has been loaded at the yard of Iran Marine Industrial Company (SADRA).
2019-12-29 17:25
Iran Eyes Self-Sufficiency in Producing Styrene Chain Items

TEHRAN (Shana) -- A memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation and investment was signed between Shazand and Tabriz Petrochemical Companies for the purpose of achieving self-sufficiency in the styrene items' production chain and diversification of petrochemical output of the two companies.
2019-12-29 16:42
PETROL to Develop Melamine Park in Urmia

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Investment Petrochemical Group (PETROL) has signed an agreement to develop a melamine production park in the northeastern province of Urmia.
2019-12-28 15:56
NIDC Drills 88 Wells since March

TEHRAN (Shana) – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) has successfully completed drilling operations on 88 oil and gas wells over the first 9 months of the current calendar year, which began on March 21.
2019-12-25 15:57
Petchem Plant Breaks Output Record

TEHRAN (Shana) – Jam Polypropylene Company has set a new production record in the first 8 months of the current calendar year, which began on March 21.
2019-12-24 16:07
Refinery Plans to Save Iranian Cheetah in Hormuzgan

TEHRAN (Shana) – Persian Gulf Star Refinery has initiated a scheme aimed at preserving Iranian cheetahs in Geno mountains, Hormuzgan Province, southern Iran.
2019-12-24 15:50
CNG-Powered Cars Could Generate $1.8b/y for Iran

TEHRAN (Shana) – A senior Iranian official in petroleum refining affairs said converting petro guzzlers into CNG-run vehicles could generate 1.8 billion dollars in revenues for Iran annually.
2019-12-23 15:26
Upgrading Automotive Industry to Cut Iran Petrol Consumption by 17 ml/d

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran could save its petrol consumption by 17 million liters per day once it upgrades its automotive industry, an official said.
2019-12-23 14:23
Tests Start in Sardar-e-Jangal

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Ahmad Shirzadi, exploration director at Khazar Exploration and Production Company (KEPCO), has announced the start of two major projects within areas run by this company.
2019-12-23 12:07