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NIOC calls for tender processes aligned with company mission

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), stressing the need to align tendering processes with the company's core missions, described the proper selection of contractors and suppliers as an effective factor in reducing the challenges facing the organization.

Oil Ministry to map technology needs in human capital with oil industry tech park

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry's deputy for management development and human capital has announced a program to identify and prioritize the industry's technology needs in human capital, in cooperation with the Oil Industry Technology and Innovation Park. The aim is for knowledge-based and technology firms to offer products and services matched to the oil industry's real problems.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery uses homegrown smart systems to cut energy intensity

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refining Company has announced the deployment of smart systems and domestically developed software to improve equipment reliability, optimize operations and reduce the refinery's energy intensity each year.

NIOC completes 3D Seismic studies in Haftkel–Naft-Sefid three months ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy for Earth Sciences at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Exploration Directorate has announced the successful completion of 3D seismic data acquisition in the Haftkel–Naft-Sefid project (Tango area). He said the project finished three months ahead of schedule, despite a 97-day interruption caused by wartime conditions and operational restrictions.

Gasoline consumption growth turns negative for the first time since COVID Era

SHANA (Tehran) – A package of strategic fuel-demand management measures has driven the country's gasoline consumption growth into decline for the first time since the COVID period.

Two new pipelines under Karun River enable output boost of up to 10,000 bpd

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of engineering and construction at the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) has announced the completion of a project to build two oil pipelines carrying crude from the eastern side of the Karun River to the Ab-Teymour operation unit. He said the project makes it possible to raise production by up to 10,000 barrels per day at the Karun Oil and Gas Production Company.

Energy operating companies expand gas-saving work across homes, industry, agriculture

SHANA (Tehran) – Energy operating companies are expanding their work on upgrading and smartening boiler rooms, retrofitting heating equipment and improving technology in the household, industrial and agricultural sectors. The aim is to cut gas consumption, prevent energy waste and make the gas supply network more stable.

Repair jack-up rig deployed at Nasr 4 as refurbishment of Nasr platforms resumes in Siri

SHANA (Tehran) – The Engineering and Construction Manager of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) has announced that a repair jack-up rig has been stationed at the Nasr 4 platform location, marking the resumption of refurbishment and modernization work on the Nasr platforms in the Siri Operational Zone.

Parsian Operational Zone produces about 65 mcm/d of gas, ready to sustain output through winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parsian Operational Zone has announced that the zone's four active fields produce around 65 million cubic meters of gas per day. He said that with major overhauls, replacement of damaged lines and remedial work on wells now carried out, the zone is ready to sustain stable production and supply feedstock to the Parsian Gas Refinery this coming winter.

NIOC unveils new scoring mechanism to fast-track NTBFs into oil industry supply chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Manufacturing Support and Goods Supply at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced a new mechanism for evaluating and scoring New Technology-Based Firms (NTBFs), designed to ease their entry into the supply chain for goods, equipment and services in the country's oil industry.

Tavanir: Oil, energy ministries coordinating to manage winter energy use

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Tavanir announced that the oil and energy ministries are coordinating on energy consumption management for the winter, saying that the gas and electricity networks can be kept stable at the same time through the cold months, provided the public cooperates.

Caretaker oil minister urges public to join "18 to 20 degrees" campaign

SHANA (Tehran) – Stressing the importance of managing gas consumption, particularly in the household sector, caretaker oil minister called on the public to join the "18 to 20 Degrees" campaign and help reduce energy use through the cold days of the year.

NPC: Petchem industry is also working to optimize gas use in other sectors

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC), stressing the importance of optimizing energy consumption and securing gas supply for industry, said that beyond optimization projects within the petrochemical sector itself, the industry is also running initiatives under the "Energy Pulse" (Nabz-e Energy) campaign to optimize gas consumption in other sectors.

Two MoUs signed to manage, optimize energy use in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian authorities and responsible bodies are pursuing cooperation and synergy on energy-consumption management and optimization in Tehran by signing two strategic memorandums of understanding (MoUs), with the aim of cutting consumption and boosting energy resilience.

Iran approves roadmap for regional energy diplomacy

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has approved and issued a document and roadmap for regional energy diplomacy, with an action plan for oil and refined products, gas and petrochemicals built around specific indicators, the caretaker oil minister said.

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Financing, equipment for rebuilding war-damaged facilities no longer a problem

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has stressed a national approach and the mobilization of all the Oil Ministry's capacities to rebuild facilities damaged in the imposed war. He said reconstruction is being pursued around the clock, in full coordination among the ministry's divisions, with the aim of ensuring a stable fuel supply in the coming winter.

Bovard invites private sector to help shape energy policy, regulation, diplomacy

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has stressed the need for active private-sector participation in drafting future energy plans, decision-making and regulation, and welcomed a role for specialized associations in reviewing policies and strengthening the country's energy diplomacy.

Iran eyes return to gasoline exports as diesel imports fall to zero

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) has announced that growth in gasoline consumption turned negative in the current Iranian month of Aban (from October 23), the first such decline in years. He also said gas oil stocks at power plants have reached a record 3.3 billion liters.

Iran aims to end gasoline imports as Oil Ministry urges 20% cut in gas use

SHANA (Tehran) – Stressing that this year efforts on gasoline and gas must pursue two tracks at once, raising production and cutting consumption, Iran's acting oil minister said gasoline output has fortunately risen by about 10 to 11 percent, and that other projects now under way should lift production further.

Bovard: Winter fuel supply on track, public urged to save gas

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has announced that more than 3 billion liters of liquid fuel have been stored to ensure a stable supply to power plants during the cold season, stressing the need to conserve gas and calling on the public to help the country get safely through the winter.

Bovard: 10% savings in fuel and gas use can carry Iran through winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister announced that projects to capture oil-associated gas and flare gas have gathered pace under the 14th government. All associated and flare gas has now been allocated a plan, he said, and implementation of the recovery projects continues under the president's constant follow-up.

NIOPDC targets 120m liters a day as CNG, LPG join fuel basket

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC), citing the drop in gasoline consumption over the first 10 days of Aban, said that under current planning, the country's daily gasoline consumption must reach 120 million liters in Dey and Bahman (late December to mid-February).

Sarajeh Gas Storage ready for winter supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The Sarajeh Operational District in Qom Province has completed its seasonal gas storage operations and is preparing to begin withdrawal in mid-November to help maintain pressure in Iran’s national gas pipeline network during the winter months, an official said.

Masoudi named caretaker of POGC

SHANA (Tehran) – Farrokh Alikhani, caretaker of the National Iranian Oil Company’s executive affairs and director of integrated planning, appointed Hamidreza Masoudi as caretaker of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), replacing Touraj Dehqani.

 NIOC seeks to boost domestic production through guaranteed purchases

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is using future purchase commitments in first-time manufacturing contracts to create a reliable market for technology-based products developed by new technology-based firms and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities.

SP refinery reconstruction projects progressing on schedule: POGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The reconstruction of damaged South Pars refineries is progressing according to schedule, with execution teams working around the clock to restore damaged facilities and bring lost gas production capacity back online, the CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said.

NIOC calls for expanded oil, gas exploration across Zagros, other regions

SHANA (Tehran) – A senior official at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has called for continued exploration in the Zagros region and more extensive assessments of potential resources in northern, northwestern, northeastern and central Iran, as well as the Persian Gulf.

Oil industry resilience hinges on stronger civil defense

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has stressed the need to strengthen the oil industry’s preparedness and resilience against threats, saying the uninterrupted supply of fuel and energy during the second and third imposed wars demonstrated the effectiveness of passive defense measures.

Sarajeh gas storage record set ahead of schedule

SHANA (Tehran) – Sarajeh gas storage facility has set a new record after completing gas injection ahead of schedule, with performance about 3% above target and stored volumes increasing by more than 50 million cubic meters from last year, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said.