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Deputy oil minister recognized at Third Women Governors Festival

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy oil minister for management development and human capital was honored as one of the awardees at the Third National Festival of Women Governors.

Nine years of OPEC/non-OPEC cooperation strengthen global energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) – Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries, known as OPEC+. The declaration was signed during the first ministerial meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC nations on December 10, 2016, in Vienna, Austria. The agreement not only transformed the structure of the global energy market, but also opened a new chapter of cooperation, alignment and joint management of the oil market — a chapter whose effects remain evident in daily decisions across global energy markets.

Paknejad thanks former public relations director

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister issued a decree commending Majid Boujarzadeh, the former director general of public relations at the Oil Ministry, for his service and efforts.

Caretaker of Oil Ministry’s Public Relations Office appointed

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister appointed Saman Qodousi as caretaker of the ministry’s Public Relations Office.

Oil minister highlights expanded role of women in management

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister, in a message marking the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA) and Mother’s Day, said the number of women in managerial positions at the ministry has increased significantly over the past year. He stressed that advancing women’s roles in the Oil Ministry is not a symbolic policy, but a firm and lasting strategy pursued in line with the guidance of the country’s Leader.

From Euro diesel to low-sulfur mazut

Oil industry ramps up efforts to combat pollution

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s 14th administration has launched a broad set of coordinated measures to curb emissions and improve air quality in major cities, including a sharp increase in the production and delivery of Euro-4 diesel to power plants, full distribution of standard fuel in Tehran, production of low-sulfur mazut, and acceleration of its dual-fuel vehicle development program.

‘Nation’s development impossible without women’s participation’

SHANA (Tehran) – The adviser to the oil minister and acting head of the ministerial office said no country has achieved progress and development without the genuine participation of women, expressing hope that in the coming years more women entrepreneurs, skilled managers and experts will help accelerate national advancement.

NIOPDC outlines key measures of new gasoline plan

SHANA (Tehran) –The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company (NIOPDC) outlined actions taken to meet the obligations under Iran’s new gasoline plan, saying the company is fully prepared to implement the government’s latest directive.

Fuel card issuance to continue as before, oil minister says

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said the process for issuing fuel cards, including replacements, will continue unchanged and without creating any difficulties for the public.

Start of surface facilities work at Yadavaran oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The development manager of the Yadavaran oil field said the final results of the tenders for surface-facility work packages have been announced, clearing the way for implementation to begin. Two major operational packages — construction of wellhead facilities and pipeline networks — have been awarded to Bina Design and Construction Company and Khatam al-Anbiya Construction Headquarters.

Self-declaration system for multi-vehicle owners to receive gasoline quota launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The online self-declaration system for owners of multiple vehicles opened Tuesday and will remain available for one month for users to select the vehicle that will receive a gasoline quota under the new fuel-allocation plan.

South Pars sets goal to localize 100% of its equipment

The commercial director of the South Pars Gas Complex said more than 73% of the complex’s gas production now relies on the capabilities of domestic manufacturers and knowledge-based companies, adding that the complex is moving toward full localization of equipment required by its gas refineries.

Iran a land of ‘Golden Investment Opportunities,’ oil minister says

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s oil minister said the country offers “golden opportunities” for investment, especially in the oil and gas sector, and announced that a package of contracts has been prepared for cooperation with friendly nations.

Focusing on production isn’t enough

Policies must center on energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy planning director of the Oil Ministry said continuing a “production-centered” approach is not only uneconomical but technically unfeasible. He added that effective cooperation among executive bodies and coordination with Parliament and the private sector is essential for advancing the country’s new energy-efficiency agenda.

Youth engagement, a vital need for today’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister honored the memory of student martyrs and emphasized the unparalleled role of university students in Iran’s development and their key contribution to the future of the oil industry.

‘Equating technology, innovation with research is a mistake’

SHANA (Tehran) – Sorena Sattari, innovation and knowledge-based economy advisor to the CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, emphasized that equating technology and innovation with research is a mistake, noting that only 30% of technology is research.

New step toward stabilizing oil production at Aban, Paydar-e Gharb fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting director of the Aban and Paydar-e Gharb oil field development and production enhancement project said the company has prioritized bringing the “Sarvak” oil layer online as its main strategy to stabilize and increase output from the two fields.

Paknejad calls for fair competition in oil industry hiring

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to create a fair competitive environment for recruiting graduates from all universities into the oil industry, saying the ministry is working to expand hiring capacity in line with industry needs.

Minister: Young specialists build future of oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – In a meeting with students, the oil minister emphasized the decisive role of the younger generation in shaping the future of Iran’s oil industry and addressing national challenges. He underscored the need to restore the Petroleum University of Technology to its former prominence and to draw on students’ scientific capacity and creativity. “The future of the country is in your hands, and it cannot be built without knowledge and expertise,” he said.

Maintaining grid stability through fuel consumption management

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stressed the need to maintain grid stability by managing fuel consumption in households, small industries and power plants, in cooperation with various sectors of the oil industry.

Streamlining NIOC to cut project timelines: Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the National Iranian Oil Company must be streamlined to shorten project execution timelines.

Optimization of equipment to sustain South Pars gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy director of production and operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company said a redesign and replacement of a choke valve cage on one of Phase 19 wells in the South Pars joint field has been completed successfully as part of efforts to sustain gas output.

Euro-4 diesel deliveries to Tehran power plants exceed commitments

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said deliveries of Euro-4 diesel to power plants in Tehran Province have surpassed the company’s commitments, noting that about 97 percent of the diesel supplied to the Damavand power plant met the Euro-4 standard.

Completion of flare gas recovery chain at Bidboland refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said the Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refining Complex, the country’s largest flare gas recovery project, is now receiving 80% of its feedstock capacity and is supporting petrochemical plants.

BIPC plays key role in reducing gas imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said during a visit by Parliament’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Oversight Caucus to the Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex (BIPC) that the facility is one of the main pillars in preventing energy waste and reducing the country’s gas imbalance.

Gas deliveries to power plants exceed plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said more than 3.5 billion cubic meters of additional gas have been delivered to power plants since the beginning of this year compared with the same period last year. He added that in the first nine days of Azar alone, gas deliveries to power plants were 32 million cubic meters above the volume set by the Oil Ministry.

Oil Ministry denies use of liquid fuel at Rey, Parand power plants; natural gas remains primary fuel

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s director general for HSE denied reports claiming that the Rey and Parand power plants had used liquid fuel, saying Rey has run solely on natural gas since late October and that 80 percent of Parand’s fuel during the same period was also supplied as natural gas.

New phase of 10% Energy Consumption Reduction Campaign launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy optimization director at the National Petrochemical Company announced the launch of a new phase of the national campaign to cut energy consumption by 10% in Mazandaran Province, along with new social and cash incentives to encourage greater public participation.

Changouleh field moves toward producing 60,000 barrels of oil per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The first phase of development at the Changouleh oil field officially entered a new stage today, targeting production of 60,000 barrels of oil per day, as senior oil industry officials attended the launch ceremony.

NIOPDC ready to transfer fuel quota to bank cards

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) said the company is prepared to implement a measure that would transfer fuel quotas from personal fuel cards to bank cards, but noted that the plan’s implementing bylaw has not yet been issued.