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Iran's first methanol-to-olefins unit set for construction

SHANA (Tehran) - Persian Gulf Ofoq Petrochemical Parks Company (PGOPC) signed a technical knowledge agreement and a basic process design package (PDP) contract with the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, to establish the first methanol-to-olefins (MTO) unit in the country.

President emphasizes need for transition to clean energy

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that transitioning to clean energy and revising development policies is essential.

Production, distribution of oil products exceed Oil Ministry targets

SHANA (Tehran) – Significant increases in the production and delivery of liquid fuels over the past four months, driven by precise and strategic management, have ensured a stable supply of power plant fuel during this year’s cold season, avoiding major energy supply challenges.

NIOPDC dismisses rumors on diesel price increase

SHANA (Tehran) –The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) denied rumors of a diesel price hike, emphasizing that any speculation or reports regarding a price increase, attributed to irrelevant officials, are not confirmed.

First vice president:

Progress made in addressing energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s first vice president stated that current imbalances in the gas and electricity sectors are solvable with public cooperation noting that “Significant steps have been taken to address these imbalances, and we plan to share updates once the government’s efforts yield final results.”

Aref:

Power outages have dealt a heavy blow to production sector

SHANA (Tehran) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref emphasized the urgent need to address electricity imbalances through the construction of solar and wind power plants.

Pezeshkian urges energy efficiency education in gov’t bodies

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need for training programs on efficient energy use across all government bodies, as well as promoting public awareness and education on energy conservation.

NIOC stresses need to boost gas storage in Eastern Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasized the importance of enhanced technical management and gas storage planning in eastern Iran.

NIOPDC dismisses rumors of gasoline price hike

SHANA (Tehran) – National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) on Sunday dismissed recent rumors regarding an increase in gasoline prices.

Oil industry can reliably use domestic technology: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of oil for engineering, research, and technology said that for the first time, the number of domestic manufacturers has surpassed that of suppliers on Iran's Ministry of Oil's long list of producers, noting that domestic companies have reached a technological maturity, allowing the oil industry to confidently utilize their products.

'Days of pride for oil industry of Iran'

Shana (Tehran) – The minister of oil, conveying the President Masoud Pezeshkian's gratitude to oil industry staff across production, transportation, and distribution sectors, stated, "These are special and proud days for the nation's oil industry." 

Over 6b liters of liquid fuel delivered to power plants in four months

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced the delivery of 6.8 billion liters of liquid fuel to power plants over the past four months, marking a 48% increase compared to the same period last year. 

NIORDC distributes over 320m liters of petroleum products daily

TEHRAN – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced the daily distribution of over 320 million liters of various petroleum products, attributing the achievement to the continuous efforts of approximately 16,400 tanker drivers working around the clock, even in challenging weather conditions. 

VP says Iran's energy consumption levels are unprecedented globally

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref stated that the country’s energy consumption intensity is unparalleled globally, adding that efforts to address environmental challenges have often been obstructed by populist rhetoric.

President: Resolving shortages, easing public challenges top priorities

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the government is compelled to confront fundamental challenges, including structural imbalances.

Energy minister: Oil Ministry striving to maximize power plant fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy minister praised public cooperation in energy conservation and stated that the Oil Ministry is working diligently to ensure fuel supply for power plants.

Nearly 80m liters of liquid fuel delivered to power stations on Monday

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced a record distribution of 172 million liters of diesel on Monday, adding that about 80 million liters of liquid fuel were supplied to power stations across the country.

Vice president:

No plans to raise gasoline prices at present

SHANA (Tehran) – The vice president for executive affairs announced that the government subsidizes each liter of gasoline in Iran by 40,000 tomans (0.52 dollar), emphasizing that discussing imbalances in gasoline production and consumption does not imply an intention to raise prices under current circumstances.

Aref: Energy shortages will be resolved with ongoing measures

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref said that the imbalance in gas and electricity supply would be addressed through ongoing measures and initiatives.

President:

Iranians consume over two times more energy than Europeans

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the excessive energy consumption in Iran, stating, "We use more than two to three times the electricity and gas consumed by European countries.”

Oil minister:

New records in fuel supply achieved

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced the achievement of new records in fuel supply despite severe cold weather and an energy imbalance.

Unprecedented Record amid extreme cold;

NIOPDC daily distribution of petroleum products hits 320m liters

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company announced an unprecedented distribution of 153 million liters of diesel on Saturday, as temperatures in more than 18 provinces across the country dropped below freezing.

Setting record high in Iran

NIOPDC delivers 75m liters of liquid fuel to power plants on Dec. 14

SHANA (Tehran) – A record was set on Saturday for liquid fuel production and delivery to power plants, as a total of 127 million liters of diesel was produced in Iran's refineries, with 75 million liters delivered to power plants on the day.

Veep: State-run bodies should halve energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The first vice president announced the government’s commitment to addressing imbalances, stating that energy consumption by government entities must be reduced by 50%. 

Government spox: 

Domestically-produced gasoline meets Euro 4 standards

SHANA(Tehran) - The government spokesperson addressed recent reports regarding the quality of domestically produced gasoline, stating that it meets Euro 4 standards. 

Second meeting on energy shortages held at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The second meeting on addressing and managing energy disequilibrium was hosted by the Ministry of Oil, with the participation of vice presidents and several ministers involved in economy.

GECF members condemn Israeli hostile actions against Iran: Deputy minister 

SHANA (Tehran) - The Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Commerce at Iran’s Ministry of Oil announced that all members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) condemned Israel's hostile actions against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Minister:

Iran boosting oil production capacity regardless of US political future

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's Oil Minister said increasing the country's oil production capacity has no connection to potential restrictions or their increase, adding that boosting production capacity is a priority for the Ministry of Petroleum under the 14th administration.

Need to enhance synergy among GECF members

SHANA (Tehran) - Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration among member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ahead of the group’s 26th ministerial meeting.