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ICOFC backs research programs

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iran Central Oil Fields Company said research is a driving force behind sustainable development, higher production and lower costs, pledging full support for creative ideas and research programs that help resolve challenges and accelerate sustainable oil production.

Iran inks $262m in first-of-its-kind oil industry production contracts

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran signed $262 million worth of first-of-its-kind production contracts in the oil industry, a deputy oil minister said, adding that full implementation is expected to save the country more than $2 billion in foreign currency.

Tech opportunities in refining industry are vast: NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said opportunities for technology-driven and data-based work in Iran’s refining and distribution sector are extensive, stressing a shift toward data-oriented management and smart fuel-chain operations.

Below-normal temperatures to grip Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will experience colder-than-normal weather this week and next, with temperatures across much of the country expected to fall below seasonal averages, the head of the National Climate and Drought Crisis Management Center said.

Oil industry research shines at Testa exhibition

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general for research and technology affairs at Oil Ministry said two major ministry projects were selected as national winners at the Testa exhibition, noting that the projects were carried out in cooperation with Sharif University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology to boost oil recovery rates and improve the efficiency of domestically produced turbines.

Cheshmeh Khosh flare gas injected into national grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Iran’s Central Oil Fields Company said sweet gas produced at the Cheshmeh Khosh gas refinery and the NGL 3100 plant has been successfully injected into the country’s national gas pipeline.

LPG flaring halted at Shazand refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of Shazand Oil Refining Company said liquefied petroleum gas flaring has stopped at the facility, marking the first time in a year that no LPG was burned and all output was sold.

Introduction of caretaker of Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center

SHANA (Tehran) – A ceremony was held to introduce Majid Boujarzadeh as the new caretaker of the Oil Industry Archives and Museums Center and to honor Hossein Shameli, the former director, with the attendance of the head of the minister’s office.

Refining quality upgrade projects gain momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the country has accelerated the rollout of refinery quality-upgrade projects in line with mandates under the Seventh Development Plan, adding that with the start of the 14th administration, resources and management have been deliberately focused on three national priority projects at the Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan refineries.

Low-sulfur fuel oil distributed to cut emissions

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy production manager of the Imam Khomeini Shazand Refinery said the complex is among the country’s most advanced and sophisticated refineries and has recently distributed low-sulfur fuel oil (ATR 140) to power plants nationwide to help reduce pollution.

New well comes online at South Pars Phase 13

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Phase 13 development at the South Pars gas field said drilling has been completed and a new well brought online, increasing the field’s daily gas production capacity by 1.7 million cubic meters.

Private sector key to advancing self-sufficiency in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters emphasized the role of the private sector in delivering the country’s energy projects, saying Iran has achieved an acceptable level of self-sufficiency across the oil and gas value chain, from upstream to downstream, with many of the bottlenecks that once hindered self-reliance now resolved.

Human capital is pillar of sustainable development in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said sustained attention to the oil industry and its workforce is essential to achieving sustainable development, adding that the first step toward administrative integrity is a proper understanding of upstream policy documents and the clear, operational definition of the legislature’s expectations.

Oil Ministry forms committee to strengthen organizational culture, professional ethics

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has formed a committee to develop organizational culture and promote professional ethics across Iran’s oil industry, aiming to draw on global best practices and reinforce professional values, a deputy minister said.

Oil Industry inks over 310 research deals with universities, research centers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Minister of Oil for Engineering, Research, and Technology announced that 312 research contracts have been signed between his office and universities and research centers, valued at over 1,700 billion Iranian rials.

Oil Ministry among top agencies in handling public complaints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Inspection Center for Public Services Oversight and Administrative Emergencies at Iran’s Administrative and Employment Affairs Organization said the Oil Ministry ranks among the country’s leading agencies in addressing public complaints, underscoring the importance of accountability, transparency and public oversight in promoting administrative integrity.

Oil Industry must shift from traditional approaches to research-led development

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry must move away from traditional approaches and toward targeted research and transformative technologies to maintain its position and ensure sustainable growth, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

NIOC:

Process reform most effective tool in fight against corruption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the need for integrity, justice and transparency in the administrative system, saying an effective fight against corruption depends primarily on reforming processes, enforcing the law, promoting a culture of compliance and ensuring managers demonstrate commitment to administrative integrity in practice.

Administrative integrity requires broad participation

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Inspection, Performance Oversight and Complaints Department stressed the importance of strengthening administrative integrity in the oil industry, saying preventive oversight systems, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct are essential to good governance and to safeguarding human and national capital in the strategic sector.

Drivers can use 3,000-toman gasoline quotas directly from fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced that 1.12 billion liters of gasoline at the first rate and 1.866 billion liters at the second rate have been loaded onto fuel cards for gasoline-powered vehicles in December. He added that both single-fuel and dual-fuel vehicles have a large balance of the 3,000-toman quota, which can be used during the last eight days of December, eliminating the need to use station emergency cards.

First Administrative Health Conference in oil sector to be held

SHANA (Tehran) – The first Administrative Health Conference in Iran’s oil industry will be held Monday at the Oil Ministry’s central headquarters, with senior ministry officials in attendance.

Arrangements in place to ensure stable winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the country’s oil industry is fully prepared to navigate the cold season, adding that the necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a stable supply of winter fuel and that there is no cause for concern.

New gasoline measure aims to maximize use of personal fuel cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said the government’s new three-tier gasoline pricing measure is intended to maximize the use of personal fuel cards, a task assigned to the company under the plan.

Oil minister appoints investment adviser

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Mohammad-Hassan Mohammadi as adviser for investment affairs, according to an official decree.

Launch of technology clinics for oil fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the University of Petroleum Industry said research plays a critical role in achieving self-sufficiency and boosting productivity in Iran’s oil sector, announcing the launch of specialized technology clinics to diagnose and fix defects in oil wells and fields and to advance technologies through commercialization.

The new gasoline plan explained: From approval to rollout

SHANA (Tehran) – The new gasoline plan entered the implementation phase on Saturday. Designed to promote social equity, regulate gasoline consumption, curb smuggling, manage energy resources, and expand the clean fuel portfolio, the plan seeks to preserve fuel quotas for private vehicles while shifting the burden of reforms to the government and directing the resulting revenue toward supporting people’s livelihoods.

Gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles unchanged for now

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the smart fuel system at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said gasoline prices for newly registered vehicles have not yet been changed, despite a nationwide update of fuel stations early Saturday.

Caretaker of Public Relations at Oil Ministry introduced

SHANA (Tehran) – A ceremony introducing Saman Qodousi as caretaker of the Public Relations Department of Iran’s Ministry of Oil and honoring Majid Bojjarzadeh, the former public relations chief, was held at the ministry’s headquarters with the presence of the oil minister.

New gasoline pricing plan begins

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran began selling gasoline at a free-market price of 5,000 tomans (50,000 rials) per liter under a new rationing plan that took effect early Saturday eliminating fuel quotas for government vehicles, imported cars and vehicles in free trade zones.

Bahregan region plays key role in Iran’s offshore oil production, exports

SHANA (Tehran) - The Bahregan operations chief at the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) said the region, which covers the major Bahregansar, Hendijan, Soroush and Norouz fields, is not only a center of offshore crude production, but also a strategic hub for receiving, storing and exporting crude oil and condensate.