MOP Plans $4b Investment in Ilam Province

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said his ministry is planning to invest 4 billion dollars in the western province of Ilam to develop oil and energy projects.

Iran Firm Wins IPMA Award for Project Excellence

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Iranian developer of Azar joint field development project won the IPMA Global Project Excellence Management Award in the mega projects section of the award.

Owji Appoints NIOC CEO

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Mohsen Khojasteh Mehr as his deputy and the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

Iran Eyes $145b Investment in Oil Industry

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are under way to attract $145 billion from Iranian and foreign investors in the petroleum industry within the next 4 to 8 years.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of Int'l Affairs

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Ahmad Asadzadeh as the caretaker of the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum’s department for international affairs and trading.

Last Deck of Forouzan Residential Platform Installed

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The last deck (Heli Deck) of the FYA residential platform of Forouzan Joint Field was installed in its designated offshore spot.

MOP Determined to Develop Joint Fields

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Deputy Chairman of the Energy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly said: "The determination of the Ministry of Petroleum under the 13th administration and the move towards increasing production in joint oil fields is commendable."

Raisi Calls for Bolstering Tehran-Dushanbe Ties to Boost Regional Cooperation

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said that the deepening and strengthening of bilateral relations and interactions between Iran and Tajikistan will be a ground for enhancing the level of regional cooperation between the two countries.

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Iran Keen on Developing Ties with Friendly Countries

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said: "Iran will use its capacities and facilities in the field of transportation and access to high seas in line with the development of cooperation and relations with friendly and neighboring countries."

Iran, full SCO Member

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran was officially admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday.

Raisi Underlines Need to Form Specialized Economic Working Groups between Iran, Armenia

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi stressed the need to form specialized working groups between Iran and Armenia.

Oil Min. Invites Domestic Foreign Investors

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji voiced the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum’s readiness to tap the potentialities of domestic and foreign investors in oil and gas projects.

Iran to Boost Refining Capacity

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are under way to enhance the country’s refining capacity.

The 21st Special Meeting of the ECB concludes

VIENNA (Shana) -- The 21st Special Meeting of the Economic Commission Board (ECB), held via videoconference, concluded today, Monday, 13 September 2021.

OPEC Turns 61

VIENNA (Shana) -- OPEC takes pride in honouring and celebrating its rich and unique history and heritage, particularly on the Anniversary of its founding on 14 September 1960. The year 2021 marks the 61st Anniversary of that auspicious day and represents an opportunity to reflect on the Organization’s past and look to the future.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of IIES

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Mohammad Sadegh Jokar as the caretaker of the Institute for International Energy Studies (IIES).

Iran Oil Minister Opens Twitter Account

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji launched his official Twitter account on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Owji Appoints Director General of Public Relations

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Ali Forouzandeh as the Director General of Public Relations of the Ministry of Petroleum.

Owji Appoints Caretaker of Human Capital Management, Development

TEHRAN (Shana) -- In a decree, the Minister of Petroleum appointed Mehdi Alimadadi as the caretaker for Human Capital Management and Development Department.

Zeighami Appointed as Member of Board of Trustees of Oil Industry Pension Fund

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Alireza Zeighami as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Pension, Savings and Welfare Fund for Oil Industry Employees.

Minister Appoints Member of Advisory Working Group on Detection of Non-Contradiction of Oil-related Acts

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji appointed Alireza Zeighami as a member of the "Advisory Working Group for Determining the Non-Contradiction of the Decisions of the Board of Directors of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) with the Laws, Regulations, Policies and Strategies of the Ministry of Petroleum".

Owji Appoints Refining, Distribution Deputy

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Jalil Salari as his Deputy and the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC).

80% Self-Sufficiency in Supplying Required Parts of Isfahan Refinery

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Commercial Director of Isfahan Oil Refining Company said trust in youth science has caused Isfahan Oil Refinery to supply 80% of its required parts from domestic companies and industries.

Over 115,000 tons of LPG Exported from Siraf Pars Port

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The operator of Siraf Pars Port said that over 115,000 tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been loaded and exported from the port.

1st Ministerial Roundtable on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development Concludes

VIENNA (Shana) -- The First Ministerial Roundtable on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development was held today, Monday, 6 September 2021, via videoconference.

8,000 Meters of Drilling Operations in South Pars Phase 11

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of Petropars Group said that roughly 8,000 meters of drilling operations have been carried out in phase 11 of the South Pars offshore gas field.