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Iran launches free program to convert gasoline cars to dual-fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has begun registering privately owned gasoline vehicles, model year 2018 and newer, for free conversion to dual-fuel systems, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. announced.

Energy sector’s future hinges on major decisions, digital transformation

SHANA (Tehran) – The future of the energy industry depends on major policy decisions, digitalization and stronger organizational integration, the head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) said Wednesday.

Technology, innovation ecosystem seen as key to oil industry growth

SHANA (Tehran) — Closer cooperation among Iran’s Oil Industry University, the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) and the Oil Industry Innovation and Technology Park will play a critical role in advancing the country’s oil sector, a senior official said Wednesday.

Iran to begin imports of premium gasoline; fuel quotas unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meet the needs of certain vehicles and balance supply and distribution in the domestic fuel network, the Oil Ministry announced.

Iran says no unsold oil remains on the water

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country has no unsold crude stored offshore, adding that all oil shipments are planned in line with market conditions.

Iran ends diesel imports, boosts reserves by 1.5b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has halted diesel imports, a move that will save the country about $1 billion in foreign currency each year.

Iran signs $14.7m deal to produce 25,000 dual-fuel cars

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran signed a $14.7-million contract Tuesday with automaker Iran Khodro to produce 25,000 dual-fuel vehicles in a bid to save more than 500,000 liters of gasoline per day.

Iran reports drop in diesel use, imports halted

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said diesel consumption in non-power plant sectors has fallen by about 5 million liters a day compared with last year, eliminating the need for imports.

Lawmaker praises Oil Ministry’s gas recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) –A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s performance in capturing associated petroleum gas, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national resource.

Little time left for maximum output from oil fields: NISOC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) warned that there is little time left to maximize output from the country’s oil reserves, citing global fossil fuel conditions and environmental challenges.

Major safety milestone in overhaul of SP platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the replacement of 32-inch main emergency shutdown valves (ESDVs) on South Pars Gas Platform No. 10 to enhance safety and production stability.

Oil Ministry’s Push to close the flare gas case

SHANA (Tehran) – For years, flares in southern Iran have burned relentlessly and aimlessly. These gases could have been economically viable—warming homes, powering industries—yet they have been wasted for decades. The oilmen, those who have breathed the dust of oil wells and dream of extinguishing these flames, have taken a serious step forward by implementing the NGL 3100 project.

Refining industry outlook through the lens of the Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Javad Beheshti, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), outlined three key objectives for the refining industry under the Seventh Development Plan: completing the value chain, upgrading and modernizing refining processes, increasing production capacity, and producing world-class petroleum products.

First development well drilled at Yadvaran oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The drilling operations for the first development well in a six-well project at the Yadvaran oil field have been completed using the Fat’h 92 drilling rig, announced the deputy CEO of National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects.

Paknejad:

Premium gasoline offered as new service, unrelated to fuel quotas

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Saturday that premium or special-grade gasoline is being introduced as a new service by the Oil Ministry and is not linked to fuel quotas.

NGL 3100 project turns wasted gas into economic opportunity

SHANA (Tehran) – Ramin Hatami, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), stated that the South Ilam Flare Gas Gathering Project (NGL 3100) will convert hundreds of millions of cubic feet of gas annually—which would otherwise be burned off—into feedstock for downstream industries and petrochemical plants.

Iran expands gas recovery to cut flaring, protect national assets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country has sharply increased its capacity to recover flare gas under the 14th administration, aiming to both protect the environment and prevent the waste of hundreds millions of dollars in national resources.

Iran opens NGL 3100 facility to curb gas flaring, boost output

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has inaugurated a $1.6 billion project to capture flare gas from oil fields in the southern part of Ilam Province, a move aimed at reducing pollution and preventing the burning of valuable natural resources.

Oil minister’s advisor praises journalists as ‘Pioneers of Information in critical moments’

SHANA (Tehran) – During a visit to the SHANA newsroom on Journalist’s Day, the oil minister’s advisor praised reporters for their efforts, calling them pioneers in disseminating information across all fields and during critical times.

Gasoline price issue still under discussion: Gov’t spox

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian government has no immediate plans to raise gasoline prices, a spokesperson said Tuesday, though she acknowledged the need for a broader review of the issue.

Alvand rig to join Iranian offshore drilling fleet soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The overhaul of the Alvand offshore drilling rig is in its final stages in the Kish operational area and will soon join the Iranian Offshore Oil Co.’s drilling fleet.

NIOPDC:

Fuel consumption at borders rises 40% ahead of Arbaeen

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. said 18 mobile fuel stations have been deployed at border terminals and parking lots ahead of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, noting that fuel consumption in border provinces rises by at least 30% to 40% in the two weeks leading up to the event.

Sustainable production in South Pars with advanced technologies

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that adopting advanced technologies in its refineries has significantly improved productivity, reduced pollutants and enhanced product quality—marking a major step toward sustainable production and environmental protection.

Extensive localization of industrial equipment at SP Refinery 7

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the extensive localization of industrial equipment and items at the facility, calling it a significant step toward enhancing the country’s economic resilience.

New step in North Yaran development with first electric rig

SHANA (Tehran) – The first trailer-mounted electric drilling rig has been installed and launched at one of the wells in the North Yaran shared oilfield, aiming to offset production declines and advance development plans.

Over 17% growth in drilling technical services in four months

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) provided 2,326 specialized drilling technical operations to client companies in the first four months of the current Iranian year, marking a 17.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to a company official.

Oil revenue, spending transparency discussed in seventh development plan steering council

SHANA (Tehran) – The executive plan for enhancing transparency in the revenues and expenditures of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), as outlined in Clause 18 of Article 119 of the Seventh Development Plan Law, was reviewed Monday during a meeting of the plan’s steering council.

Blue economy a national mission: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said new carbon reduction regulations by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) open a new horizon for Iran’s oil industry, marine transportation, and emerging technologies.

Tehran, Baghdad stress resolving gas export, payment issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil minister emphasized resolving gas export and payment issues during a meeting with Iraq’s electricity minister, expressing optimism that both matters will soon be settled.

NIOPDC ready to implement fuel quota transfer pending cabinet approval

SHANA (Tehran) —The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) is prepared to implement fuel quota transfers to bank cards once the executive bylaw is approved by the Cabinet, the company’s managing director said.