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Iran reviews SP reconstruction, oil, gas development

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Ministry held a meeting Sunday to review reconstruction of damaged South Pars facilities, oil and gas field development and measures to secure winter fuel supplies.

NIOPDC:

CNG consumption up 14% after third-tier gasoline price adjustment

SHANA (Tehran) – Average daily CNG use has climbed to about 16.7 million cubic meters in the Iranian calendar month of Mehr (started September 23), displacing nearly 2 million liters of gasoline per day.

Parsian Gas Refinery completes overhauls ahead of winter peak demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Parsian Gas Refining Company said turnarounds at Sites 1 and 2 and a package of preventive measures have readied the refinery for stable gas supply during peak-consumption days.

Iran speeds up oil depot reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran is accelerating reconstruction and rehabilitation work at damaged oil depots in Tehran and Karaj, drawing on the technical expertise and commitment of oil industry workers to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies across the capital and the country, the head of the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company said.

NIOPDC maintains fuel supplies despite infrastructure damage

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran continues to supply fuel to Tehran and the country’s northern regions without interruption through its extensive pipeline network and petroleum product transfer facilities, despite damage to some infrastructure, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said.

Iran proposes energy cooperation to boost Caucasus stability

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has proposed expanding energy cooperation among countries in the 3+3 regional format to promote peace and stability in the South Caucasus by leveraging the region’s own resources and infrastructure.

South Pars refinery reconstruction continues around the clock

SHANA (Tehran) – Reconstruction of a damaged refinery at South Pars gas field is progressing around the clock, with officials hoping to restore operational sections in time for the start of the cold season, the CEO of Payandan Co. said.

SP refinery repairs exceed 48% completion

SHANA (Tehran) – Reconstruction work at Iran’s damaged South Pars gas refineries has progressed more than 48%, with one processing unit expected to resume operations in early December, adding 12.5 million cubic meters per day to the country’s gas output, the CEO of OIEC said.

Damaged South Pars unit 74% complete

SHANA (Tehran) – The damaged processing unit at Phase 14 of Iran’s South Pars gas field has reached 74% physical progress, with operations expected to resume by early February, the head of the Iran Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) said.

Iran oil industry advances data governance, AI

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry is advancing data governance and artificial intelligence initiatives to boost productivity, reduce costs and generate economic value, a senior Oil Ministry official said.

Iran seeks faster oil facility reconstruction

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has called for closer cooperation with banks and the use of diverse financing and contractual arrangements to accelerate the reconstruction of oil industry facilities damaged in the third imposed war.

Bidboland completes major maintenance ahead of winter

SHANA (Tehran) – Bidboland Gas Refinery has completed its overhaul operations to ensure a stable energy supply during the cold months, with efficiency measures helping cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1,000 metric tons, its managing director said.

Governor general urges energy savings as SP repairs continue

SHANA (Tehran) — The governor general of Bushehr province said Tuesday that reconstruction of damaged South Pars facilities cannot be completed before winter and called on the public to help by using energy more efficiently.

Caretaker oil minister:

SP refinery repairs on track, targets gas output recovery by late fall

SHANA (Tehran) — Caretaker oil minister said Tuesday that reconstruction of damaged South Pars refineries is proceeding satisfactorily and that the oil industry is working at full capacity to secure stable energy supplies this winter.

SP refineries ready for winter, caretaker oil minister says

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has completed most overhaul operations at its South Pars refineries and is accelerating reconstruction and development projects to ensure stable gas supplies during the coming winter, Caretaker Oil Minister Hamid Bovard said Tuesday.

Caretaker oil minister tours Pars Energy Zone to assess war-damage repairs

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister is visiting the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone to review reconstruction of facilities damaged during the Third Imposed War, aiming to speed the return of lost capacity to production and ensure a stable national gas supply ahead of winter.

Oil Ministry plans data governance platform by year's end

SHANA (Tehran) —Oil Ministry expects to launch the first phase of a dedicated data governance platform for the petroleum industry by the end of the year, an official said.

OPEC secretary-general congratulates caretaker oil minister

SHANA (Tehran) – OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais congratulated Hamid Bovard on his appointment as caretaker minister of petroleum of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing the organization’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Tehran.

Caretaker oil minister accompanies Pezeshkian to Turkmenistan

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister traveled to Turkmenistan on Thursday alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Shahid Hasheminejad gas refinery posts 10-year high in gas processing

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refining Company said the company has recorded its highest gas intake in a decade, with processing volumes rising by more than 1 billion cubic meters in the first six months of the Iranian year.

Caretaker oil minister vows to thwart enemies' plans, says industry is stronger than ever

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister stressed the oil industry's role in driving the country's economy, saying Tehran will not allow the illusions and calculations of its enemies to become reality.

Sohrab field permit issued after expert review, says PEDEC

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Iranian Oil Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) said issues surrounding the Hoor al-Azim wetland should be resolved through expert analysis and dialogue. He added that the permit for the Sohrab field was issued after years of technical back-and-forth and numerous revisions, taking hydrological and ecological considerations into account.

Exploration: Iran's investment in tomorrow's oil, gas

SHANA (Tehran) – When oil fields gradually enter natural production decline, an important question arises: where will the reserves needed for future years' output come from? The answer lies largely in exploration, the starting point of the oil industry.

East Iran gas output meets targets

SHANA (Tehran) — Peyman Imani, managing director of the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company, said gas production and storage targets at fields in eastern Iran were achieved in the first half of the current Iranian year, with the East Oil and Gas Production Company increasing output by 1 billion cubic meters from the same period last year.

Meeting held to discuss Hoor al-Azim Wetland restoration

SHANA (Tehran) — A coordination meeting was held to develop and implement a comprehensive plan for the protection and restoration of the Hoor al-Azim wetland, bringing together representatives of the oil industry, government agencies, local communities, nongovernmental organizations, academics and environmental activists.

Oil officials call for fuel decisions based on domestic capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister has called for a comprehensive approach to fuel consumption management and stronger oil-product transportation infrastructure, stressing that the country should make strategic decisions based on its domestic capabilities.

CNG use rises 12% as gasoline consumption falls

SHANA (Tehran) — Consumption of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Iran has increased by about 12% since the introduction of a third gasoline pricing tier, while gasoline use has declined by roughly 3%, Mohammad-Sadeq Azimifar, head of the National Iranian Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company, said Tuesday.

Gas network stability requires full coordination across supply chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker oil minister said maintaining stable energy supplies, particularly during the cold months, requires full coordination across the gas production, transmission and distribution chain.

Oil Ministry must lead Iran’s technology push: Aref

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Ministry must play a leading role in the country’s development and technological advancement while maintaining its key position in the national economy, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said Tuesday.