Iran launches free program to convert gasoline cars to dual-fuel

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has begun registering privately owned gasoline vehicles, model year 2018 and newer, for free conversion to dual-fuel systems, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Co. announced.

Energy sector’s future hinges on major decisions, digital transformation

SHANA (Tehran) – The future of the energy industry depends on major policy decisions, digitalization and stronger organizational integration, the head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) said Wednesday.

Technology, innovation ecosystem seen as key to oil industry growth

SHANA (Tehran) — Closer cooperation among Iran’s Oil Industry University, the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) and the Oil Industry Innovation and Technology Park will play a critical role in advancing the country’s oil sector, a senior official said Wednesday.

Iran to begin imports of premium gasoline; fuel quotas unchanged

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran is set to begin importing premium gasoline to meet the needs of certain vehicles and balance supply and distribution in the domestic fuel network, the Oil Ministry announced.

Iran says no unsold oil remains on the water

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country has no unsold crude stored offshore, adding that all oil shipments are planned in line with market conditions.

Iran ends diesel imports, boosts reserves by 1.5b liters

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has halted diesel imports, a move that will save the country about $1 billion in foreign currency each year.

NPC calls for eco-friendly plastics in industry’s future

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company stressed the importance of encouraging downstream producers to manufacture environmentally friendly plastics, saying the approach must be a priority in the industry’s development plans.

Iran signs $14.7m deal to produce 25,000 dual-fuel cars

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran signed a $14.7-million contract Tuesday with automaker Iran Khodro to produce 25,000 dual-fuel vehicles in a bid to save more than 500,000 liters of gasoline per day.

SP Phase 11 gas output triples to 357 bcf

SHANA (Tehran) – Cumulative gas production from Phase 11 of the South Pars development has climbed to 357 billion cubic feet, up from 120 billion cubic feet at the start of the 14th administration — a threefold increase.

IEA confirms rise in Iran’s crude production

SHANA (Tehran) – The International Energy Agency reported that Iran’s crude oil production rose by about 200,000 barrels in July.

NIGC announces new projects, expansion during Gov’t Week

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced a series of major gas expansion projects set to launch during Government Week, including gas supply to five cities, 428 villages and 1,753 industrial units, along with the inauguration of 330 kilometers of new transmission pipelines.

Iran reports drop in diesel use, imports halted

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said diesel consumption in non-power plant sectors has fallen by about 5 million liters a day compared with last year, eliminating the need for imports.

Addressing South Pars pressure decline requires broad coordination

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of Pars Oil and Gas Company said the South Pars field has entered the second half of its life, and its natural pressure drop poses a major challenge for the country that requires high-level decisions and wide-ranging cooperation.

Lawmaker praises Oil Ministry’s gas recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) –A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s performance in capturing associated petroleum gas, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national resource.

Little time left for maximum output from oil fields: NISOC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) warned that there is little time left to maximize output from the country’s oil reserves, citing global fossil fuel conditions and environmental challenges.

Major safety milestone in overhaul of SP platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the replacement of 32-inch main emergency shutdown valves (ESDVs) on South Pars Gas Platform No. 10 to enhance safety and production stability.

Oil Ministry ensures winter supply with higher fuel reserves

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister highlighted the Oil Ministry’s strong measures to ensure winter fuel supply, stating that power plants’ liquid fuel reserves by Aug. 16 are approximately 60% higher than last year.

Weekly gas consumption nears 4.2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants, major industries, and the household sector accounted for the majority of Iran’s natural gas consumption last week (ended August 15), totaling over 4.177 billion cubic meters.

Oil Ministry’s Push to close the flare gas case

SHANA (Tehran) – For years, flares in southern Iran have burned relentlessly and aimlessly. These gases could have been economically viable—warming homes, powering industries—yet they have been wasted for decades. The oilmen, those who have breathed the dust of oil wells and dream of extinguishing these flames, have taken a serious step forward by implementing the NGL 3100 project.

Refining industry outlook through the lens of the Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Javad Beheshti, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), outlined three key objectives for the refining industry under the Seventh Development Plan: completing the value chain, upgrading and modernizing refining processes, increasing production capacity, and producing world-class petroleum products.

MP:

Ilam’s APG gathering project is lasting, valuable

SHANA (Tehran) – Asadollah Cheraghi, the representative of Dehloran, Darreh Shahr and Abdanan in Iran’s Parliament, said the national project to capture associated petroleum gas (APG) from oil fields in southern Ilam province is "lasting and highly valuable in all our minds."

First development well drilled at Yadvaran oil field

SHANA (Tehran) – The drilling operations for the first development well in a six-well project at the Yadvaran oil field have been completed using the Fat’h 92 drilling rig, announced the deputy CEO of National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling projects.

Paknejad:

Premium gasoline offered as new service, unrelated to fuel quotas

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Saturday that premium or special-grade gasoline is being introduced as a new service by the Oil Ministry and is not linked to fuel quotas.

NGL 3100 project turns wasted gas into economic opportunity

SHANA (Tehran) – Ramin Hatami, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), stated that the South Ilam Flare Gas Gathering Project (NGL 3100) will convert hundreds of millions of cubic feet of gas annually—which would otherwise be burned off—into feedstock for downstream industries and petrochemical plants.

President: Gov’t to support gas recovery projects

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government will provide any support possible to accelerate gas recovery projects, noting that the annual value of collected associated gas is estimated at $700 million.

Iran opens NGL 3100 facility to curb gas flaring, boost output

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran has inaugurated a $1.6 billion project to capture flare gas from oil fields in the southern part of Ilam Province, a move aimed at reducing pollution and preventing the burning of valuable natural resources.

Iran’s petrochemical roadmap: From value chain growth to global diplomacy

SHANA (Tehran) – The Director of Planning and Development at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has outlined Iran’s strategic development plans for the petrochemical sector, emphasizing the role of “petrochemical diplomacy” in achieving the industry’s growth objectives.

Tehran Oil Refinery projects accelerate under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The engineering manager of Tehran Oil Refining Company’s projects announced that the implementation of the refinery’s initiatives has been expedited under the 14th administration. Several projects, including urban wastewater treatment, industrial hexane production and connection to the national power grid, are set to launch in the coming months.

35m-ton jump in petchem capacity planned under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The Director of Planning and Development at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has announced a planned increase of 35 million tons in the country’s petrochemical production capacity through the implementation of 66 development projects under the Seventh Development Plan. He noted that in addition to expanding capacity, the plan aims to complete the value chain to reduce dependence on exports of basic products.

Oil minister’s advisor praises journalists as ‘Pioneers of Information in critical moments’

SHANA (Tehran) – During a visit to the SHANA newsroom on Journalist’s Day, the oil minister’s advisor praised reporters for their efforts, calling them pioneers in disseminating information across all fields and during critical times.