Energy reform essential to protecting industrial output

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Sunday that Iran must reform its energy consumption patterns or risk crippling the nation’s manufacturing sector.

Energy efficiency key to sustaining production, export revenue

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said effective energy consumption management is essential to sustaining industrial production, export revenues and economic growth, emphasizing that the petrochemical sector remains one of the country’s primary sources of foreign currency earnings and employment.

Fuel diversity key to energy security: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – Diversifying the country’s fuel and energy mix is essential to addressing growing energy challenges and reducing pressure on gasoline consumption, a member of Parliament’s Energy Committee said.

Petchem sector advances 96 energy efficiency projects

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) is implementing 96 energy efficiency projects across and beyond the petrochemical sector, with the initiatives expected to reduce annual natural gas consumption by about 250 million cubic meters once fully operational, a senior NPC official said.

Gov't prioritizes stable energy for industry

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government considers stable energy supplies for industries and the prevention of electricity and gas outages among its top priorities in supporting domestic production.

Iran’s energy campaign targets 1 bcm gas savings

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of energy consumption optimization at National Petrochemical Company said Iran’s “Energy Pulse” campaign is expected to help cut natural gas consumption by 700 million cubic meters in the Iranian year 1405, with total savings surpassing 1 billion cubic meters when combined with optimization projects in agriculture, industry, brick manufacturing and power plants.

Gov’t stresses public transport expansion to cut fuel consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani emphasized the expansion of public transportation and urban rail infrastructure, particularly in Tehran, as part of efforts to reduce gasoline consumption, saying unnecessary fuel use and single-occupancy vehicle travel are examples of wasteful consumption.

Pezeshkian Calls for End to Energy Waste

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said wasteful energy consumption must be stopped, stressing that improving efficiency is essential for strengthening the country’s resilience and economic development.

Energy certificates seen as key to solving gas imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) — Officials at the National Iranian Gas Company say energy-saving certificates traded on Iran’s Energy Exchange could become a strategic tool for easing the country’s recurring gas imbalance while attracting private investment into energy optimization projects.

Energy Pulse Campaign cuts gas use by 340 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s nationwide “Energy Pulse” campaign has reduced natural gas consumption by about 340 million cubic meters since its official launch in December 2024, according to the National Petrochemical Company’s energy optimization director.

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Consumption reform, energy conservation culture essential

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the need to reform consumption patterns and promote a culture of conservation, warning that the country will face future challenges without proper management of water, electricity, gas and gasoline consumption.

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Energy conservation central to neighborhood-based initiative

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said promoting a culture of energy conservation is one of the main objectives of Iran’s neighborhood- and mosque-centered initiative, stressing that the Iranian people are expected to regard responsible energy consumption as part of the country’s authentic cultural values.

Public cooperation essential for managing, conserving energy use

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Optimization and Strategic Management said the government is vigorously pursuing higher production and the restoration of capacity damaged in the third imposed war, but the effects will not become visible until the coming years. He said public cooperation through energy management and conservation will be essential and decisive in getting through the summer ahead.

Veep appreciates efforts in fuel supply, distribution

SHANA (Tehran) – In a conversation with the Managing Director of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, the First Vice President expressed gratitude for the measures taken in fuel supply and distribution. He emphasized the need for timely fuel supply across the country and issued necessary orders to ensure continued service under all circumstances.

Oil Ministry exceeded fuel storage obligations, deputy speaker says

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry exceeded its obligations on fuel storage, a deputy speaker of Parliament said, praising what he described as a responsible approach to ensuring winter energy security.

NISOC: A driver of energy stability and the national economy

SHANA (Tehran) – The year 1404 can be regarded as a period in which the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) further consolidated its position as one of the strategic pillars of the country’s oil industry and a principal component of Iran’s energy portfolio. At a time when the stability of energy production plays a direct role in economic stability, national resilience, and the realization of the Seventh Development Plan’s objectives, the company’s performance can be assessed not merely as that of an operational entity, but as a key contributor to the broader energy economy.

MoU inked to optimize energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – A memorandum of understanding aimed at reducing fuel intensity and increasing efficiency in power plants, backed by investment from the petrochemical industry, was signed between the National Petrochemical Company and the Thermal Power Plants Holding Company in the presence of the deputy oil minister.

Energy imbalance eases under current gov’t

SHANA (Tehran) – The performance of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) under the 14th government shows that a combination of higher production, improved fuel quality, demand management, infrastructure expansion and balanced reserves helped reduce the country’s energy imbalance and strengthen the stability of fuel and power networks.

Low-energy technologies lead the push to cut energy use

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of energy and carbon management at the National Iranian Gas Company said shifting toward innovative, low-energy technologies, modernizing heating systems and reforming production processes is key to reducing gas consumption and improving energy efficiency in both industrial and household sectors.

Public key to 10% energy saving goal

SHANA (Tehran) – The public plays the most significant role in the conscious consumption and reduction of energy waste, said the energy consumption optimization manager of the National Petrochemical Company.

Privatizing oil; a driver for energy projects

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee emphasized the constructive role of the private sector, stating that the Oil Ministry's strategy of involving the private sector in oil and gas industry projects, and relying on its capacities, could undoubtedly benefit the national economy and accelerate the development of the oil industry.

Effective use of domestic capabilities to address energy challenges

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of parliament's Energy Committee emphasized the effective use of domestic capabilities and expert human resources to address energy sector challenges and achieve development goals.

Universities to become hubs for national energy management

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of science, research and technology said universities will play a strategic role in optimizing energy consumption, noting that the Ministry of Science has begun structured and effective measures in both renewable power generation and energy-demand management.

Petrochemical companies drive national energy-saving campaign

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy consumption optimization manager of the National Petrochemical Company announced increased participation by gas subscribers in the "10% Energy Consumption Reduction" campaign. He stated this initiative is a five-year roadmap for enhancing resilience—a trust placed in the public through collaboration with petrochemical companies and is being implemented with full integrity, transparency, and oversight.

Lawmakers allocate resources to Optimization Fund

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian lawmakers agreed a bill in an open session on Sunday to dedicate one percent of oil and gas exports revenues (in rial) to the Optimization Fund.

Direct energy credits seen as way to eliminate rent-seeking

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government’s reforms to gasoline and diesel pricing aim to eliminate rent-seeking and capital flight by depositing energy credits directly and fairly into people’s bank accounts.

Oil minister presses ahead with energy-savings program

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of parliament’s Civil Engineering Committee said the oil minister is strongly committed to implementing Article 12 of the Law on Removing Obstacles to Production and has taken the right approach, with funds generated from energy savings already paid to some agencies and yielding acceptable results.

Iran aims to become regional energy trading hub

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will become a regional hub for energy trading by expanding its energy commerce, the country’s first vice president said.

Four MoUs signed to optimize energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Industries Company signed four memorandums of understanding aimed at optimizing energy consumption nationwide.

Gov’t backs all efforts to cut energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government will support any initiative that improves air quality and reduces energy consumption, stressing that the use of clean, low-consumption vehicles is not merely a choice but a public health necessity.