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NIOPDC: From strengthening gasoline reserves to boosting diesel stocks

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) outlined the company’s key initiatives for the past Iranian year of 1403, including bolstering gasoline reserves across storage facilities nationwide ahead of the Nowruz holidays and Eid al-Fitr. 

Record-breaking gas production: A defining achievement of Iran’s cold winter of 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - Repeated record-breaking achievements in gas extraction and production have been among the most significant accomplishments of Iran’s Oil Ministry in the early months of the 14th administration.

Gasoline consumption exceeds 122m liters

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's gasoline consumption on Sunday, the third day of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 23, 2025), surpassed 122 million liters, marking a 5.5% increase compared to the same day last year.  

150 NTBFs established at Oil Industry Technology Park

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the Oil Industry Technology and Innovation Park announced that 150 new technology-based firms (NTBFs) have been established at the Razi Campus in Tehran’s Shahriar district, achieving success in commercialization and securing oil-related contracts.

Tehran Refinery increases gasoline production by 1.2m liters

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Tehran Oil Refining Company announced that since the start of the 14th administration, gasoline production has increased from 6.3 million liters to 7.5 million liters per day due to a 2,000-barrel-per-day rise in feedstock capacity. 

Sustainable production, top priority for NIGC in 1404 

SHANA (Tehran) - The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said sustainable production, maintenance, mental health support and improved living conditions for employees will be among the company’s top priorities in 1404.  

Gasoline consumption rises; six provinces top the list

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Iran's National Oil Products Distribution Company said that during the Nowruz holidays, the provinces of Fars, Isfahan, Khuzestan, Razavi Khorasan, Mazandaran and Gilan saw the highest increase in gasoline consumption.

Iran's Oil Ministry responds to media claims about oil sales

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy for international and commercial affairs at Iran’s Oil Ministry responded to certain media claims regarding the country’s oil sales, emphasizing that Iran’s oil trade complies with all accepted standards and norms in petroleum transactions.  

Leader stresses growth in production, investment in 1404

SHANA (Tehran) – On the first day of the year 1404 in the Iranian solar calendar [March 21, 2025], the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with thousands of people from various walks of life as he described the past year as one of patience, resilience, and the demonstration of the Iranian people's spiritual strength.

NIORDC head congratulates New Year

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) extended congratulations on the arrival of the ancient Nowruz holiday in a message.

In a message marking arrival of New Year

NPC emphasizes renewed motivation for a bright future in petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – In a message marking the arrival of the Iranian New Year 1404, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) expressed hope for continued progress in the industry.

NIGC head congratulates on Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a message, congratulated all colleagues and their respected families on the arrival of Nowruz, the ancient Persian New Year.

NIOC CEO extends Nowruz greetings

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) extended congratulations to all employees and their families on the occasion of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year.

Minister:

Nowruz-Ramadan coincidence symbolizes nature-spirituality harmony

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohsen Paknejad, the Minister of Oil, in a message marking the convergence of Nowruz and the holy month of Ramadan as symbols of the harmony between nature and spirituality, wrote: Just as Ramadan is a month of self-improvement and serving the people, Nowruz reminds us of hope for a better future and renewing our commitment to human values.

President’s Nowruz Message highlights renewal, unity, justice

SHANA (Tehran) – In a message marking the arrival of the Iranian New Year, Nowruz 1404, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the themes of renewal, unity, and the pursuit of a brighter future for Iran. He drew parallels between Nowruz and Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), describing both as moments of spiritual transformation and opportunity for change.

Ayatollah Khamenei calls for greater investment to boost production

Leader calls 1404 the “Year of Investment for Production”

SHANA (Tehran) – In the year 1404, designated as the "Year of Investment for Production," the Leader of the Islamic Revolution conveyed a message marking the beginning of the new year, expressing wishes for goodness, prosperity, and victory for the Islamic community.

NIOPDC:

Over 136m liters of gasoline distributed across Iran on March 18

SHANA (Tehran) – The daily gasoline consumption in Iran reached over 136 million liters on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, as the country saw an increase in travel at the start of the Nowruz holiday season.

Sepehr, Jufair fields crude production hits 64,000 barrels per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pasargad Exploration, Development, and Production Company announced that oil production from the Sepehr and Jufair fields increased to 64,000 barrels per day by the end of the Iranian year 1403 (March 2024).

Paknejad says oil industry acts as pillar of Iran’s independence, resilience

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohsen Paknejad, Iran’s Minister of Oil, in a message marking the anniversary of the nationalization of the oil industry, stated that the oil sector stands as a steadfast pillar of the nation’s independence and a clear symbol of the Iranian people’s capabilities.

Paknejad:

Winter fuel supply showcases magnificent collaboration in vast oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad thanked all industry colleagues for their relentless, round-the-clock efforts to secure winter fuel supplies, stating: “What transpired was a display of magnificent collaboration, interaction, and tireless work across various managerial, operational, and administrative levels in the vast oil industry to meet the nation’s energy needs.”

Jacket platform for Belal gas field installed in Persian Gulf

SHANA (Tehran) - The installation of the jacket platform for the development project of the shared Belal gas field, located in the reservoir block on the border between Iran and Qatar, has been successfully completed.

President calls for experts to address national deficits

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian urged individuals with solutions to step forward and help resolve the country's imbalances in water, electricity, gas, and financial sectors.

Gov’t spox: Oil minister sanctions are illegal

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson, referring to the US action to sanction Iran's oil minister, stated that the "illegal sanctions" demonstrate that the oil minister has been performing his duties effectively.

Minister:

Iran aims to collect 16 bcm of APG by end of Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that burning associated petroleum gas (APG) signifies the waste of the country’s natural resources.

NPC:

Strategic studies essential for petchem industry development

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the need to diversify target markets and identify opportunities and challenges for the development of Iran’s petrochemical industry over the next 20 years.

Parliament fully supports Oil Ministry

Senior MP: Sanctioning oil minister violates international law

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that the sanctioning of the oil minister is a violation of international rules and laws, emphasizing that members of the Energy Committee and other parliament representatives stand firmly with the Oil Ministry and support its efforts.

Energy Committee strongly supports oil minister after US sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Energy Committee, along with its members, visited the Ministry of Oil to express the Iranian parliament’s strong support for the oil minister following the imposition of US sanctions.

Gasoline reserves boosted for Nowruz with 8m liter production increase

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced that gasoline production at the country’s refineries increased by approximately 8 million liters per day in the second half of the current Iranian year, significantly strengthening fuel reserves for the Nowruz holidays.

NIORDC announces

Fuel smuggling control with approach of prevention-confrontation

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) stated that the root cause of a significant portion of fuel smuggling lies in the consumption sector.