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39th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting

OPEC+ extends production agreement until 2026, plans new capacity assessment

SHANA (Tehran) - In light of the continued commitment of the OPEC and non-OPEC Participating Countries in the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) to achieve and sustain a stable oil market, the Participating Countries decided to:

Government-Parliament cooperation key to resolving energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Institute for International Energy Studies emphasized the need for cooperation between the government and Parliament to achieve the strategic goals of the Seventh Development Plan in addressing the country’s energy imbalance.

Power plant diesel reserves surge 85%

SHANA (Tehran) – Diesel storage levels at power plants reached nearly 1.5 billion liters in the first two months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 21–May 21), marking an 85% increase compared to the same period last year. This significant rise highlights the Oil Ministry's readiness to ensure stable energy supply across the country.

Flare gas recovery projects on track for completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of oil and gas production supervision at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) reported significant progress in flare gas recovery projects, stating that the company is legally required to collect and inject a major portion of associated petroleum gases into the national grid or downstream industries by the end of the Seventh Development Plan.

NISOC emphasizes efficiency in oil field repairs, logistics

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Co. (NISOC) emphasized the need to speed up overhauls and secure necessary supplies for the oil industry during a visit to key projects at the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Operating Co.

Iran’s oil industry must tap reserves to turn potential into power

SHANA (Tehran) – A senior oil expert stated that "power in the oil market originates at the wellhead," emphasizing that vast hydrocarbon reserves hold no operational economic value until they are extracted and utilized.

Revive exploration council to secure Iran’s oil future, says former NIOC director

SHANA (Tehran) – Saleh Hendi, former exploration director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasized the strategic role of exploration in the future of the oil industry and called for the revival of the Supreme Exploration Council and greater attention to this sector by senior managers. He stated, "Exploration workers are the unsung pioneers of the oil industry."

Changouleh Oil Field Development Plan approved by Economic Council

SHANA (Tehran) – The development and operation plan for the Changouleh oil field in Ilam Province was reviewed and approved during a meeting of the Economic Council.

Advancing oil exploration with cutting-edge tech, private sector partnerships

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister announced that Iran is ahead of its planned exploration targets, expressing hope that new technologies will help discover additional oil fields—even smaller ones—while facilitating private sector involvement through IPC contracts or other models.

Iranian AI for global oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – Pasargad Energy Development Company (PEDC) has leveraged artificial intelligence to launch a localized platform for integrated well, reservoir, and surface facility management, as well as the oil industry’s first upstream AI assistant (UIA) based on large language models (LLMs). These innovations have significantly reduced search times and streamlined experts’ access to technical knowledge.

Iran’s oil industry: From Masjed Soleyman to new exploration frontiers

SHANA (Tehran) – The former exploration director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described the 1908 oil discovery in Masjed Soleyman as a turning point in Iran’s modern history.

NIDC drills, completes 20 onshore oil, gas wells

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the drilling and completion of 20 onshore oil and gas wells in the first two months of this year (March 21-May 21) using the company’s rigs.

Iran’s high potential for discovering new oil, gas reserves

SHANA (Tehran) – The former exploration director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said the process of discovering oil and gas is becoming increasingly difficult, as large, low-risk reserves have already been identified, leaving current exploration operations with higher risks. However, Iran still holds significant potential for discovering new oil and gas resources.

Agreement signed to produce biofuel-based gasoline

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) and the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) signed an agreement to produce and supply biofuel-based gasoline (bioethanol).

NIOC emphasis on accelerating offshore oil projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) stressed the need to expedite the implementation of projects by the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) in the Persian Gulf.

Synergy between oil, industry ministries to address energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced that a memorandum of understanding on adding bioethanol to the fuel portfolio was signed last February, with the executive agreement officially taking effect today at Abadan Refinery.

Finding Nemo, IEA discovers its ‘missing barrels’

SHANA (Tehran) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) has again found its ‘missing barrels’. Although the term should be viewed as a misnomer. Barrels are never actually missing; it is just that global demand for oil is being materially under-counted. 

Digital transformation to enhance safety in petchem industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of safety and firefighting at National Petrochemical Company announced that digital transformation and artificial intelligence strategies will be added to future safety and firefighting programs in the petrochemical industry.

70% of Isfahan Refinery’s products meet Euro 5 standards

SHANA (Tehran) –The CEO of Isfahan Refinery emphasized that more than 70% of the refinery’s products have been upgraded to meet Euro standards, stating that the facility produces about 15 million liters of Euro 5 gasoline and 25 million liters of diesel daily.

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Gov’t, investors work to resolve financial challenges in projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy planning minister of petroleum emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and investors to address financial challenges in projects, stating: "One-sided concessions are not feasible under current conditions, and full cooperation from both sides is essential to overcome obstacles."

Improved productivity, reduced imbalance through energy optimization

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) emphasized that energy optimization is not just an environmental and global necessity but has also become a multidimensional concept in production processes and facilities by increasing economic benefits and reducing imbalances.

Full fuel distribution monitoring with real-time tracking: 50,000 violating fleets identified 

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) reported the detection of over 400 million liters of fuel diversion and 50,000 violating fleets in the past year, stating that real-time monitoring ensures complete oversight of petroleum products from production to end-use.  

Tehran, Kabul pledge closer collaboration on energy projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Afghanistan’s minister of mines and petroleum stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, discussing ways to enhance collaboration.

$87b Investment in Petchem Sector

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s petrochemical production capacity is close to 100 mt/y, which is expected to increase in line with the objectives of the 7th National Economic Development Plan and under the aegis of arrangements made by the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).

Power sector’s gas demand complicates overhaul work in hot season

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said energy imbalances have worsened compared to previous years, and gas consumption remains high during hot months due to electricity generation needs.

Parts of subsidies given to diesel fuel consumers removed

Iran keeps monthly quota diesel price steady for commercial vehicles

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) emphasized that the subsidized diesel fuel quota price for urban and intercity transport fleets with verified performance will remain unchanged, stating it will stay at 300 tomans per liter.  

Major oil, petchem projects to launch monthly: Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced at a cabinet meeting Sunday that one major oil or petrochemical project will begin operations each month from late May through the end of the year.  

PGPIC ready to cooperate with Uzbekistan

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) announced readiness to develop a roadmap for Iran-Uzbekistan cooperation in the petrochemical sector, stressing the need to expand bilateral collaboration, joint investments, and the exchange of petrochemical products and feedstocks.

Digital Public Relations: A prerequisite for professional public opinion management

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs emphasized the strategic role of public relations in accurately representing the realities of the gas industry, stressing the need for digital tools, precise information, and a professional approach in organizational communications.

Nationwide fuel tracking system to disrupt smuggling operations

SHANA (Tehran) –The director of the Real-Time Monitoring Plan for the Supply and Distribution Chain of Petroleum Products at Iran's National Oil Engineering and Construction Company announced that the plan will be operational by the end of the Iranian year 1404 (March 2026).