Iran, India discuss broadening energy ties

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, discussed ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector during a meeting on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting on Thursday.

Paknejad attends launch of BRICS Digital Energy Center in India

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad attended the official inauguration ceremony of the BRICS Digital Center of Excellence (DCoE) for Smart Grid and Energy Storage on Thursday, as part of his visit to India for the 11th Meeting of BRICS Energy Ministers.

Paknejad calls for BRICS energy security partnership, greater oil, gas investment

SHANA (Tehran) — Iranian Oil Minister called for deeper energy cooperation among BRICS nations and proposed the creation of a “BRICS Energy Security Partnership” to strengthen market stability, protect energy infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted energy flows among member states.

Iran, South Africa seek stronger energy partnership at BRICS

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran and South Africa discussed expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector during a meeting on the sidelines of the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting in India. Iranian Oil Minister met Thursday with South African Minister of Electricity and Energy on the second day of his visit to India. The two officials exchanged views on strengthening energy ties and advancing cooperation between Tehran and Pretoria.

Paknejad highlights president’s support of energy sector

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister praised President Masoud Pezeshkian for his support of the country’s energy sector, saying the president played a historic role in encouraging public participation in reducing energy consumption.

Gas output drive aims to ease energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – A lawmaker of Parliament Energy Committee said the Oil Ministry’s emergency plan to boost onshore gas production is a key measure to help manage the country’s energy supply-demand imbalance.

Spox: Gov’t moves to shield industry from energy shortfalls

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian government is working to reduce the impact of energy imbalances on industrial and manufacturing facilities despite significant damage to energy infrastructure during the recent 40-day conflict, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Tuesday.

President urges nationwide push for energy conservation

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian described energy consumption management as one of Iran’s most critical national priorities, stressing that efforts to reform consumption patterns should begin within government institutions before expanding to other sectors and local communities.

Oil, Energy ministries coordinate for summer peak

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee said close coordination between the Oil Ministry and the Energy Ministry is helping prepare the country for peak summer electricity demand, expressing hope that effective planning will prevent power outages.

Energy sector weathers war damage, president says

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s energy sector has remained under control despite significant supply imbalances and damage to parts of the country’s energy infrastructure caused by war.

Smart energy use key to sustaining production

SHANA (Tehran) — Efficient energy management is essential to maintaining production and maximizing existing industrial capacity, even in a country with abundant energy resources, the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said Saturday.

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.

President:

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.

President:

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.