92% of Iran’s power generated from fossil fuels

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said more than 92% of the country’s electricity production relies on fossil fuels, adding that the government is pursuing a new path aimed at expanding renewable energy and easing pressure from the nation’s energy imbalance.

Gov’t shifts to multi-fuel energy policy: Deputy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Ministry is moving away from single-fuel policymaking and overreliance on natural gas as the government adopts a new approach to addressing the country’s energy imbalance, a senior official said Tuesday.

Energy use in schools to be optimized

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company and the Organization for Development, Renovation and Equipping Schools signed an agreement to improve energy efficiency in schools.

Fourth Energy Efficiency Conference to be held in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) – The fourth International Conference and Exhibition on Energy Optimization and Efficiency in Iran will be held at the Milad Tower International Conference Center of Tehran.

President calls for creative solutions to improve energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for innovative and creative solutions to better manage energy consumption.

Ensuring nation’s energy security through strategic measures

SHANA (Tehran) – The production director of the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) said precise and timely overhauls and maintenance programs have positioned the company as a key player in supplying winter fuel and safeguarding the nation’s energy security.

President: Gov’t fully prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government is fully prepared to manage the coming winter and emphasized that if each individual, household or organization cuts energy use by just 10 percent, the country could save between 800,000 and 900,000 barrels of oil per day.

President: Energy use reform to strengthen industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The president underscored the need for fundamental reforms in the energy sector, saying the government plans to gradually replace household gas consumption with electricity to free up more natural gas for industry and boost national value creation.

Energy Optimization Organization seen as step toward better energy governance

SHANA (Tehran) – The research and technology director of the National Iranian Gas Company praised the government’s creation of a new “Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization,” saying the structure could move the country closer to stronger energy governance.

No surprise measures planned on energy carriers

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management said Wednesday the public should have no concerns about possible changes to energy carriers, emphasizing that the government has no intention of surprising people with sudden decisions.

President:

Efficient energy use key to stability in gas, power networks

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that if everyone across the country optimizes their energy use and considers others’ needs, Iran will not face water, electricity, or gas outages and will experience fewer tensions.

Renewables development seen as solution to energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – Renewable energy development is one of the most effective ways to address the country’s energy imbalance, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Industries and Mines Committee said.

Energy optimization equal to six phases of South Pars:

A new opportunity for energy operators

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Seventh Development Plan aims to prevent the daily waste of energy equivalent to 1.285 million barrels of oil, or more than 150 million cubic meters of natural gas — a target that creates an attractive market and valuable opportunity for private sector energy operators and technology firms.

Deputy minister:

Iran, Russia to boost cooperation in energy technology

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s deputy oil minister said Iranian specialists and companies possess expertise in many fields that can be shared with Russian counterparts, while Iranian firms also stand to benefit from Russian technologies in key areas.

Emphasis on clean energy development in Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee said one of Iran’s main priorities is moving toward clean energy, announcing that a specific share of the country’s electricity must be generated from renewable sources, including solar and wind power plants, under the Seventh Development Plan.

Energy Operator Companies: A new model for public-private partnership in Iran’s gas sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of integrated planning at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) stressed the importance of implementing the “operator company” model to foster private sector participation across the company’s operational chain, saying the main goal of this initiative is to optimize energy consumption and boost efficiency.

President: Ensuring power, gas for producers is a gov’t priority

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said ensuring a reliable supply of electricity and gas for manufacturers and industrialists is a definitive priority for his administration.

IRENEX aims to optimize gas use, curb fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) has become an effective tool for optimizing consumption, financing energy projects and combating fuel smuggling by creating a transparent platform for gas and oil products.

Transparency, public awareness key to tackling energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The social adviser to the president said addressing the country’s energy imbalance requires transparency, open dialogue with the public, and cultural awareness, warning that without social reforms, imports and investments will be ineffective.

Power plants, industries among top energy consumers; efficient use essential

SHANA (Tehran) – Masoumeh Aqapour, an adviser to the president, said Monday that energy efficiency should not be limited to the final stage of consumption but must cover the entire production chain, particularly power plants and major industries, which are the largest energy consumers.

Tehran, Yerevan discuss expanding energy ties

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company met with Armenia's economy minister and deputy minister to discuss expanding energy cooperation and developing the trade of oil products between the two countries.

Technocracy-Based Energy Diplomacy

SHANA (Tehran) - As soon as President Donald Trump took office in the United States, the global economy, in general, and the energy market, in particular, underwent significant changes. Over the past few months, the Trump-led US and China have been engaged in a tough trade war, reciprocating with heavy tariffs on imports from each other. The tariff war has added to concerns over the negative impact of US trade tariffs on demand for fuel, slashing around $2 from crude oil prices. Trump’s tariff policy, designed to plug the US budget deficit, has either directly or indirectly affected other countries. Iran has not been immune.

Tehran, Baghdad stress resolving gas export, payment issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil minister emphasized resolving gas export and payment issues during a meeting with Iraq’s electricity minister, expressing optimism that both matters will soon be settled.

Deputy minister urges greater private sector involvement

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy for legal and parliamentary affairs at the Ministry of Oil emphasized the private sector’s key role in advancing the oil industry’s objectives, stating that the country’s economy remains reliant on oil and that active participation from private sector associations is essential for the industry’s development.  

Energy Exchange CEO:

Market reforms needed to fix Iran’s energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Iran’s Energy Exchange highlighted the country’s significant capacities in oil, gas and other energy carriers, stressing that the only viable solution to address imbalances in the energy market is leveraging transparent and competitive mechanisms through the Energy Exchange.  

Oil and Gas Investment Fund to help rebuild infrastructure

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee overseeing the implementation of the Seventh Development Plan said the newly established Oil and Gas Investment Fund has played a critical role in rapidly restoring infrastructure damaged during the recent 12-day conflict.

Paknejad calls for peaceful pathways in global energy

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that aggression against energy-producing countries violates international law and threatens global stability, stating that the energy industry—particularly oil—requires peace and stability to fulfill its role in enhancing prosperity at national, regional, and global levels.