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Ending the era of gas flaring
SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil, through the simultaneous implementation of major national projects and innovative contracts with the private sector, is transforming the environmental threat of gas flaring into a significant opportunity for production and investment.
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Household gas consumption reaches 612 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – On the 11th of Bahman (January 31), gas consumption in the household, commercial, and small-scale industrial sectors reached 612 million cubic meters, equivalent to 70 percent of the total gas delivered to the national grid.
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Oil Ministry turns to private sector in key development move
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Parliament’s Energy Committee, praising the Oil Ministry’s reliance on the private sector, stressed that this trust is undoubtedly key to attracting investment in the country's oil and gas industries.
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First downhole pump comes online at South Azadegan oil field
SHANA (Tehran) – The first electric submersible pump (ESP) at the South Azadegan oil field has been successfully installed and commissioned at well No. 93, drawing on the expertise of domestic specialists. Officials expect that completing the installation of 50 ESPs by June 2026 will add about 35,000 barrels per day to the field’s production capacity.
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Earthquake causes no damage to SP refineries
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the South Pars Gas Complex said an earthquake that struck near the city of Asaluyeh early Sunday caused no damage to the complex’s refineries or facilities, and all production and operational activities are continuing as normal.
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Tehran pipelines move 153m liters of crude oil daily
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Tehran region of the National Iranian Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company said pipelines in the region transport 153 million liters of crude oil a day, underscoring Tehran’s role as the main artery for moving oil and petroleum products to northern Iran.
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NPC to arbitrate pricing of ancillary petrochemical services
SHANA (Tehran) – The Supreme Council for Economic Coordination of Heads of Branches approved granting the National Petrochemical Company authority to arbitrate the pricing of ancillary services in the petrochemical industry.
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Monthly gas consumption of household sector surges topping 19 bcm
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors surpassed 19 billion cubic meters in Dey 1404 (December 22, 2025-January 20, 2026), with the daily average exceeding 640 million cubic meters.
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Registration for 30th Iran Oil Show to begin Feb. 8
SHANA (Tehran) – Registration for the 30th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition will open Sunday, Feb. 8.
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Flaring gas recovery protects national assets
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s Parliament Energy Committee said recovering flared gas is not only a major step toward sustainable development and environmental protection but also a clear example of safeguarding national assets and helping balance the country’s energy supply.
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Oil minister dismisses concerns over possible US deals with Tehran’s customers
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said there is no need for concern that the United States, after gaining control of Venezuelan oil, could strike deals with Iran’s long-standing oil customers such as China.
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OPEC oil basket price rises nearly $2
SHANA (Tehran) – The price of the OPEC oil basket rose by nearly $2 on Thursday (Jan. 29), according to the organization’s secretariat.
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Gas consumption reaches 641 mcm in residential sector
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors reached 641 million cubic meters per day, accounting for 73% of the total gas delivered to the national network.
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NIORDC calls to speed up completion of Abadan Refinery Phase 2
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company visited operational units at the Abadan refinery, including Unit 70 and the project’s second phase, accompanied by senior officials and the Abadan lawmaker, to review progress on ongoing projects.
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Households account for 75% of total gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors reached 658 million cubic meters per day over the past 24 hours, accounting for 75% of the total gas delivered to the national network.
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Removing productivity barriers requires institutional coordination
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company underscored the need for coordination and synergy among key decision-making bodies at the highest levels of government to remove barriers to productivity and accelerate efforts to collect associated gas.
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New investment model drives transformation in crude oil processing
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Axon Holding said the use of fast-track crude oil processing and desalting units offers an effective way to accelerate oil production, noting that public-private partnership models and build-own-operate contracts have enabled the creation of new processing capacity and sustained production at wells ready for operation.
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Over 165 bcm of sweet gas injected from South Pars refineries
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex said 165.5 billion cubic meters of sweet gas were injected into Iran’s national grid from the start of the current year through Feb. 3, adding that all 13 refineries in the complex are fully prepared to maintain energy stability during peak winter demand.
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1,700 NTBFs partner with NPC
SHANA (Tehran) – More than 1,700 new technology-based firms (NTBFs) and domestic manufacturers are now working with Iran’s petrochemical industry, with more than 120 trillion rials ($12 trillion tomans) allocated last year to expand these capabilities, an industry official said.
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Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery boosts gas intake, production
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Shahid Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery said the facility has increased its daily gas intake and production by 2.5 million cubic meters, driven by the implementation of technical projects, process improvements and equipment optimization.
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Flare gas recovery a key driver of national productivity
SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy head for productivity governance at the National Iranian Productivity Organization said flare gas recovery is a strategic project to boost efficiency across the country’s energy supply chain, calling it one of Iran’s most important national productivity initiatives.
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Household sector accounts for 77% of total gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industries sectors reached 672 million cubic meters on the seventh day of Bahman (January 27), accounting for 77% of the total gas injected into Iran’s national grid.
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Up to 15 mcf of gas collected daily in Gachsaran
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company said between 8 million and 15 million cubic feet of associated gas are collected daily at the Gachsaran 1 station, stressing the importance of capturing gas produced alongside oil. He said similar projects are underway or being pursued.
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Bidboland Gas Refinery injects 43 mcm into national grid
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery said the plant’s output is nearing about 90% of capacity, with roughly 43 million cubic meters of gas injected daily into Iran’s national pipeline network.
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Public engagement in energy conservation a priority: NIGC
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said public participation in energy conservation and efficient consumption must be a top priority, warning that maintaining the stability of the gas network under current sensitive conditions is impossible without broad public cooperation.
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Use of personal fuel cards rises after new gasoline plan
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Iran’s fuel station operators said the use of personal fuel cards has increased, while reliance on station-issued cards has declined following the implementation of a new gasoline policy.
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Flaring gas recovery a strategic priority for oil industry
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) said collecting flare gas is among the oil industry’s most important and valuable initiatives to boost efficiency, complete the value chain and protect the environment.
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Oil Ministry pursues solutions for petchem industry challenges
SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil is actively pursuing solutions to the challenges facing the country's petrochemical sector.
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New energy governance model launches with contracts between NIGC, private sector
SHANA (Tehran) - A new, data-driven energy governance model centered on "Operator Companies" officially began with the signing of 22 strategic contracts between the National Iranian Gas Company and the private sector.
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Gas grid remains stable during peak demand
SHANA (Tehran) - The stability of the country's gas grid during peak consumption periods is due to the efforts of oil and gas industry personnel.