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.

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.

Bovard: Oil sales policies remain a priority

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil sales policies are being pursued with the same determination as before, Oil Minister Caretaker Hamid Bovard said Tuesday.

Bovard introduced as caretaker oil minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Hamid Bovard was formally introduced as caretaker oil minister in a ceremony attended by First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref.

Oil Ministry to maintain production, development drive

SHANA (Tehran) – Caretaker oil minister, Hamid Bovard, said Monday that the oil industry’s production and development programs will continue vigorously through unity and cooperation, in line with the 14th administration’s policy of consensus.

Bovard’s 35-year career in Iran’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) — Hamid Bovard, a veteran Iranian oil industry executive with more than 35 years of operational and managerial experience, was appointed caretaker oil minister Sunday by President Masoud Pezeshkian after the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad was accepted.

Hamid Bovard named caretaker oil minister

SHANA (Tehran) — President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Hamid Bovard as caretaker minister of oil after accepting the resignation of Mohsen Paknejad.

NISOC plans production surge

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company is developing a comprehensive plan to boost production at the National Iranian South Oilfields Company, with a focus on field development and accelerating projects aimed at increasing output, the NIOC chief said.

Oil industry PR must adapt to a changing media landscape

SHANA (Tehran) – The public relations arms of Iran’s oil industry need to rethink their communication strategies and adopt more agile structures to keep pace with rapid changes in the media landscape, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said Saturday.

NIOC: Oil spills unlinked to Iran’s facilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company dismissed social media reports linking oil pollution and slicks in the sea near Qeshm Island to Iran’s oil facilities, saying the company has only limited facilities in the area and they are currently shut down for maintenance.

NIOC hails 'remarkable' recovery at SP refinery sites hit in war

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) praised the Pars Oil and Gas Company for its handling of the aftermath of attacks on South Pars facilities, calling the substantial progress made in rebuilding the Phase 14 refinery and clearing debris at other damaged refineries in less than two months a sign of the company's management strength, operational cohesion and crisis readiness.

NIOC pushes fast rebuild of war-damaged South Pars gas facilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company called for an accelerated rebuilding effort at South Pars gas field refineries damaged in recent attacks, saying the facilities must be restored to operation as quickly as possible using domestic contractors and manufacturers while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

NIOC speeds up oilfield development, flare gas recovery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) emphasized accelerating oil and gas field development, removing project bottlenecks, increasing production, and fast-tracking flare gas recovery projects as key strategic priorities for Iran’s oil industry.

NIOC appoints caretaker of NICO

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company appointed Ali-Akbar Pour-Ebrahim as the caretaker of the National Iranian Oil Company Trading (NICO).

NIOC: Mass attendance marks renewed allegiance

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said the massive public turnout at the farewell ceremony for the Martyred Leader reflected a renewed commitment to his ideals, stressing that oil industry employees remain steadfast in carrying out their responsibilities as the country's economic frontline.

AI push speeds up Iran’s oil exploration

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Oil Company emphasized the need to adopt advanced technologies in exploration operations, saying artificial intelligence can significantly improve the accuracy and speed of seismic data analysis while reducing operational costs.

NIOC calls for overhaul of oil industry public relations structure

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the strategic role of public relations departments in managing the organization’s public image and called for a restructuring of public relations operations across Iran’s oil industry.

NIOC: Oil infrastructure reconstruction underway at full capacity

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said the oil industry, which performed successfully under wartime conditions, is now rebuilding damaged facilities using all available resources.

VP: Economic stability owed to oil industry workers’ efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – First vice president praised the oil industry’s performance during the war, saying the sector stood at the forefront of the country’s economic activities and played a key role in maintaining social stability through continued production, exports and energy supply.

Oil workers’ bravery in Third Imposed War to be recorded in history

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company praised the performance of oil industry workers in the southern oil-rich regions, describing their actions during the war as honorable and enduring, and said their bravery would be recorded in the nation’s history.

Head of int'l affairs appointed at NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Co. has appointed Mahdi Sharifi as the company’s head of international affairs, according to an official decree.

Iran boosts gas output in northeast by 5 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company announced the start of gas production from the Tous gas field in northeastern Iran, saying the project will add between 3 million and 5 million cubic meters of gas per day and help stabilize supply and pressure across five northern provinces.

Crude production to increase by 135,000 barrels per day

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil production will increase by 135,000 barrels per day through the installation of 11 rapid-installation processing units, according to the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company.

Appointment of acting public relations chief at NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company appointed Masoud Keshavarz as acting head of public relations.

In a ceremony attended by President Pezeshkian

NIOC signs $2.7b-worth investment contracts

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) signed contracts on guaranteed purchase of drilling services and processing crude in oilfields with a total value of $2.7 billion in on Thursday.

Ascending trend for flare gas collection during last year

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said his company inaugurated major projects during last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2025), adding that flare gas collection witnessed a rising trend compared to previous periods.

New processing unit speeds oil treatment at South Azadegan Field

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Company said the start-up of a new processing train at the shared South Azadegan oil field will strengthen infrastructure, speed crude oil processing and support balanced development of shared fields.

NIOC:

Process reform most effective tool in fight against corruption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company stressed the need for integrity, justice and transparency in the administrative system, saying an effective fight against corruption depends primarily on reforming processes, enforcing the law, promoting a culture of compliance and ensuring managers demonstrate commitment to administrative integrity in practice.