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Sulfur recovery unit at South Pars Phase 14 launched to protect environment

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy of development projects at Pars Oil and Gas Company stated that the goal of launching the sulfur recovery unit at the South Pars Phase 14 refinery is to eliminate sulfur compounds from the refinery’s flares to protect the environment and produce 400 tons of sulfur daily.

Persian Gulf Star Refinery’s daily gasoline production to hit 45m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company announced that the average daily gasoline production at the Persian Gulf Star Refinery will reach 45 million liters by April 21.

Refinery development projects accelerate under new administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The implementation of development projects in refineries has gained significant momentum under the 14th administration, aimed at enhancing the quality and quantity of petroleum products.

Refining industry during recent 46 years

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil refining industry in the country has achieved significant milestones during the current year by pursuing development projects, enhancing the quality and quantity of refinery products, and expanding pipeline infrastructure, as well as increasing the fleet of rail and road oil tankers, relying on domestic capabilities.

Iran's refining industry advances: boosting production, quality, infrastructure

SHANA (Tehran) – Over the past 46 years, Iran’s refining industry has demonstrated remarkable domestic capabilities, showcasing significant progress in production, quality, and infrastructure.

Tehran Oil Refinery CEO announces plans to diversify revenue streams

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Tehran Oil Refining Company stated that the refinery’s strategic goals include diversifying its revenue streams through high-value-added products, enhancing sustainability, expanding financing channels, and investing in new profitable ventures.

SP Refinery 4 produces 220,000 barrels of gas condensate

SHANA (Tehran) – Behzad Salari, manager of the South Pars Refinery 4, announced that the facility produced over 220,000 barrels of gas condensate in the first nine months of the current Iranian year, leveraging innovative technology and 100% domestically sourced goods.

Overhaul completed at Shazand Oil Refinery 

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Region 5 of the Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery of Shazand announced that an overhaul of the refinery has been completed using domestic capacities, local equipment, and Iranian experts. 

SP refinery processes nearly 15 bcm of gas in nine months

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the fifth refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that approximately 14.79 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas were processed at the facility over the first nine months of the current Iranian year.

Deputy minister:

Oil product pipelines to reach 15,000 kilometers by late-March

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy oil minister announced that the country’s crude oil and petroleum product pipeline network would expand by 1,000 kilometers in the near future, increasing the total length from 14,000 kilometers to 15,000 kilometers by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20).

Pipeline supplying Bandar Abbas Refinery officially operational

SHANA (Tehran) – The pipeline supplying crude oil to the Bandar Abbas refinery, an offshoot of the Goreh-Jask crude oil pipeline with a daily capacity of 300,000 barrels, was officially inaugurated on Thursday.

$80m annual savings will be achieved with new pipeline to Bandar Abbas Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company announced that the newly operational pipeline supplying feedstock from the Goreh-Jask main pipeline to the Bandar Abbas refinery will save $80 million annually by replacing sea transportation with land transportation.

NIORDC:

Euro-standard fuel production rises 11% under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The production of Euro-standard petroleum products in Iran increased by 11% during the 14th administration, according to the operations coordination and supervision manager at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

Major advancement for Bandar Abbas refinery in securing stable feedstock supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company announced the launch of a new pipeline supplying the refinery with a daily capacity of 300,000 barrels, eliminating the need for maritime transportation of feedstock. 

Pipeline supplying Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery with 300,000-bpd capacity launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced the commissioning of a pipeline supplying feedstock to the Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery.

Advancing smart systems in oil product production, distribution 

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of research and technology at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company emphasized efforts to implement digital transformation, including smart systems, at one of the country's refineries.

Abadan Refinery contained minor fire in decommissioned pipelines

SHANA (Tehran) – A minor fire in decommissioned oil product pipelines at the Abadan Refinery was brought under control in less than 30 minutes, thanks to the prompt response of refinery firefighters.

SPGC daily injection of sweet gas into national network stands at 585 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The official overseeing centralized reservoirs in Asaluyeh at the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced that 585 million cubic meters of sweet gas are injected daily from 13 South Pars gas refineries into the country’s national gas pipelines.

Aref urges focus on finishing incomplete refinery projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The first vice president stated that the refining industry is considered a strategic industry for the country, emphasizing that priority in expanding refinery capacity should be given to incomplete development projects.

Nearly 80m liters of liquid fuel delivered to power stations on Monday

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced a record distribution of 172 million liters of diesel on Monday, adding that about 80 million liters of liquid fuel were supplied to power stations across the country.

Setting record high in Iran

NIOPDC delivers 75m liters of liquid fuel to power plants on Dec. 14

SHANA (Tehran) – A record was set on Saturday for liquid fuel production and delivery to power plants, as a total of 127 million liters of diesel was produced in Iran's refineries, with 75 million liters delivered to power plants on the day.

Overhaul of Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company in southern province of Hormuzgan announced the successful completion of major maintenance operations on the refinery’s viscosity reduction and gasoline treatment units within 22 days.

Refining, distribution sector pioneers AI-based projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of IT at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the oil and gas industry, stating it is poised to transform all facets of the sector.

Oil Ministry reports increased fuel deliveries to power stations

SHANA (Tehran) – Despite colder weather and increased residential gas consumption, the amount of equivalent fuel supplied to power stations has risen, statistics from the Ministry of Oil indicate.

Government spox: 

Domestically-produced gasoline meets Euro 4 standards

SHANA(Tehran) - The government spokesperson addressed recent reports regarding the quality of domestically produced gasoline, stating that it meets Euro 4 standards. 

Over 95% of equipment indigenized for Shazand Oil Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Shazand Oil Refinery announced that over 95% of the parts and equipment required for the refinery have been localized, expressing hope that, with continued collaboration with domestic manufacturers and producers, this figure could reach 100% by the end of the year.

Iranian gas refineries on high alert for stable production: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that the country’s gas refineries are fully prepared as temperatures drop nationwide and an intense cold front is expected to hit next week.

Diesel production sets record high

SHANA (Tehran) – The country’s average diesel production in the first 17 days of the ninth month of Iranian calendar reached 124 million liters per day, marking an increase of 13 million liters compared to the daily average during the first five months of this year (13th administration).