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.

Senior MP: Diversifying Iran’s fuel mix is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s parliamentary Energy Committee said diversifying the country’s fuel mix is essential and has been clearly outlined in the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan.

Nine years of OPEC/non-OPEC cooperation strengthen global energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) – Today marks the ninth anniversary of the Declaration of Cooperation (DoC) between OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries, known as OPEC+. The declaration was signed during the first ministerial meeting between OPEC and non-OPEC nations on December 10, 2016, in Vienna, Austria. The agreement not only transformed the structure of the global energy market, but also opened a new chapter of cooperation, alignment and joint management of the oil market — a chapter whose effects remain evident in daily decisions across global energy markets.

Energy Strategy Management Organization charter approved

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management announced that the government has approved the organization’s charter, saying it was passed with full consensus during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.

Focusing on production isn’t enough

Policies must center on energy efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy planning director of the Oil Ministry said continuing a “production-centered” approach is not only uneconomical but technically unfeasible. He added that effective cooperation among executive bodies and coordination with Parliament and the private sector is essential for advancing the country’s new energy-efficiency agenda.

Policy changes determine success in energy optimization

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Organization for Energy Policy and Strategic Management said the charter for the newly formed Organization for Energy Optimization and Strategic Management has been approved through cooperation among the Oil Ministry, the Energy Ministry and the Plan and Budget Organization. But he emphasized that the creation of a new agency is not a cause for celebration unless it leads to meaningful policy changes and a break from past mistakes.

Failure to reform consumption led to energy crisis

SHANA (Tehran) – Failure to reform consumption patterns has led the country to an energy crisis, said the head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture’s Energy Commission.

New phase of 10% Energy Consumption Reduction Campaign launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The energy optimization director at the National Petrochemical Company announced the launch of a new phase of the national campaign to cut energy consumption by 10% in Mazandaran Province, along with new social and cash incentives to encourage greater public participation.

Gov’t agencies should lead in energy conservation

SHANA (Tehran) – The interior minister stressed that government agencies must take the lead in conserving energy, saying all relevant bodies have been instructed to use their full capacity to help supply the energy needed by the public.

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.