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Min. Highlights Petchem Role in Supplying Hard Currency

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji underlined the role of the petrochemical industry of the country in meeting its need for hard currency.
2022-02-07 14:06
Iran, Russia Sign Energy Agreements

TEHRAN (SHANA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Javad Owji, said on Thursday Tehran and Moscow signed multiple agreements in development of oil and gas fields, construction of petro-refineries and technology transfer.
2022-01-20 15:05
Owji: Iran, Russia to make Good Decisions in Gas Trade

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji explained the highlights of his meeting with Russian officials, and said: "Good decisions have been made in the field of gas trade, which can lead to transformation in the region."
2022-01-19 10:29
Oil Revenues Grow Sharply under Raisi Admin

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said in a post on his Twitter account: “The collection of oil revenues in the 13th administration has jumped significantly compared to before, and its money is being collected regularly.”
2022-01-16 15:09
Iran Oil Sales Dramatically up in Last 10 Months

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says the country’s oil sales have ramped up dramatically over the course of the past 10 months.
2022-01-16 09:55
$80-90/b Oil Price Favorable: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said that the price of oil between 80 to 90 dollars per barrel would be favorable for both consumers and producers.
2022-01-15 13:15
Refining Capacity of Hormozgan to hit 1.55 mbd

TEHRAN (NIPNA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said that the refining capacity of the southern province of Hormozgan was planned to reach 1.55 million barrels per day.
2022-01-14 19:29
Turkmen Gas Swap Operation Launched

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Turkmenistan gas swap agreement from Iran to Azerbaijan came on stream on Saturday, January 1, 2022.
2022-01-02 14:31
Iran Eyes $12b in Petchem Sales

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said petrochemical companies are estimated to deposit $12 billion in the NIMA system by the end of the current calendar year, which began on March 21.
2021-12-28 17:09
Latest Petchem Research Achievements Unveiled

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji attended a ceremony to unveil the latest research achievements of the Petrochemical Research and Technology Company (PRTC).
2021-12-28 14:54
Gas Condensate Exports Grow: Min.

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says the country’s gas condensate exports were on the rise, adding a new record has been set in gas production from the joint South Pars gas field.
2021-12-27 14:57
Serbian Ambassador meets with Iran Petroleum Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Serbian Ambassador to Iran met with Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji to discuss areas for cooperation and dialogue on the development of Tehran-Belgrade relations.
2021-12-22 18:55
KBCs to be used to Boost Output of 700 Oil, Gas Wells: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said the capabilities of Iranian knowledge-based companies (KBCs) would be used to enhance production of 700 oil and gas well in the country.
2021-12-20 16:28
Azerbaijan Delegation Meets Iran Petroleum Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji hosted a meeting with a delegation of the Republic of Azerbaijan headed by the CEO of SOCAR in Tehran on Wednesday.
2021-12-08 14:52
Owji: OPEC’s New Secretary General to be Elected by Next Month

TEHRAN (SHANA) – The new secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will be elected by next month, Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Javad Owji, said on Wednesday after the 182nd Meeting of the OPEC Conference.
2021-12-01 20:43
Iran Oil Sales Dramatically Higher than Last Year

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said: "The amount of oil sales has increased dramatically compared to last year."
2021-12-01 15:56
Iran to Swap 2 bcm of Gas Annually

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said based on a newly-signed swap agreement with Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, Iran will receive approximately 1.5 to 2 billion cubic meters of gas annually from Turkmenistan and the Sarakhs region and deliver it from Astara to Azerbaijan.
2021-11-29 11:39
Three-Way Gas Swap Contract to Be Operational by Winter: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji announced the implementation of the tripartite gas swap agreement from Turkmenistan to Azerbaijan through Iran as of the beginning of winter.
2021-11-28 23:55
Tehran, Baku to Sign New Cooperation Docs

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji and the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan announced the signing of new documents on Tehran-Baku cooperation in the oil and gas sector in the near future.
2021-11-21 13:38
No Plan to Raise Gas Price: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said no plans are on the table for raising the price of gas for consumers, adding 25 percent of high-consumption and bad-consumption gas subscribers take up about 50 percent of domestic gas who will be fined.
2021-11-12 18:50
Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum Won’t Wait for Negotiations: Owji

TEHRAN (SHANA) – Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum will not wait for the decisions and negotiations, Minister of Petroleum said on Thursday after 22nd OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting.
2021-11-04 19:50
Oil Sales have Improved: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said Iran’s oil sales have improved, saying: "From the next one or two weeks, the export of petroleum products, which we had restrictions due to the supply of domestic reserves, will resume."
2021-11-03 07:57
Iran Needs $160b to Develop Oil Industry

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said Iran would need $160 billion to invest in its oil and gas industry.
2021-11-02 15:07
4,000 Filling Stations Running: Min.

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said nearly 4,000 filling stations are up and running in Iran, adding that there is no problem in supplying fuel in the country.
2021-10-28 15:51
Iran Fuel System Fully Functional in 2 Days: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji told visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Ministry of Petroleum that over 3,000 filling stations are active and the whole fuel system of the country would become fully operational within the next one to two days.
2021-10-27 13:22
Refueling Active at 2,200 Filling Stations

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said refueling is up and running in 2,200 fuel supply stations throughout the country, and said: "I appreciate the dear people who were patient and cooperated with their servants in the Ministry of Petroleum and the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC)."
2021-10-27 12:22
Iran Determined to Settle Gas Debt to Turkmenistan

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji voiced Iran’s determination to pay the gas debt to Turkmenistan.
2021-10-26 14:15
$4.5b earmarked to Develop Upstream Gas Sector in Fars

FARS (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are underway to invest $4.5 billion for the development of the upstream gas sector in the southern province of Fars.
2021-10-14 13:44
Good News on Oil Contracts, Barter Underway

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said: "Soon, good news will be announced about the diversity of contracts for crude oil, gas condensate and oil barter."
2021-10-10 16:58
Plans Underway to Invest $22 b to Maintain Gas Production

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said the country would need to invest $22 billion in the gas sector given the drop in gas pressure within the next 6 to 8 years.
2021-10-08 23:21