Successful launch of internal fuel network

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of energy management at the Tehran Oil Refining Company announced the successful launch of the country’s first internal refinery fuel network, stating it has created a secure, fast, and independent infrastructure for exchanging fuel consumption data within the refinery's internal platform.

South Pars gas field production capacity increases

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the commissioning of the ninth well at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, stating that its launch has increased the phase's gas production capacity to more than 22 million cubic meters per day.

Nowruz Oil Field production increases with offshore cable operation

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil production from the Nowruz field has increased by 1,500 barrels per day following the completion of a complex offshore power cable operation, according to an Iranian offshore oil company official.

Petrochemical sector key to national economy amid sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – The petrochemical industry is central to supporting the national economy, said the secretary-general of the Petrochemical Industry Employers Association.

Persian Gulf Holding takes major strides to complete value chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. said the petrochemical industry holds a distinguished place in the national economy, stating that the holding company has taken major strides toward reducing the sale of raw materials and producing diverse products by implementing large development projects and moving to complete the value chain.

Iran to ratify first private petchem contract for gas field development

SHANA (Tehran) – The first petrochemical contract for the development of gas fields will be ratified soon, the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said Monday.

Iran aims to boost polymer production to 16m tons by 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The production capacity of polymer products is projected to reach 16 million tons by the end of Iran's Seventh Development Plan (2028), according to the CEO of the National Petrochemical Company.

IranPlast exhibition sets record for domestic participation

SHANA (Tehran) – The IranPlast exhibition set a new record for domestic participation this year, the event’s manager said Monday.

IranPlast 2025 expo kicks off in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) – The 19th IranPlast International Exhibition opened on Monday, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

Leader: Greater activity required for oil exports

SHANA (Tehran) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of the cabinet on September 7, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah of Tehran, according to khamanei.ir.

Power plants lead weekly gas consumption with 303 mcm daily average

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants remained the largest consumers of natural gas in Iran during the second week of Shahrivar (Aug. 30–Sept. 5), using an average of 303 million cubic meters per day, according to official data.

Unprecedented growth ahead for Iran’s petchem industry by 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The capacity of Iran’s petrochemical industry is set to jump by 35 million tons, reaching 131.5 million tons by the end of the Seventh Development Plan through the completion of 66 projects. This growth will not only expand output but also significantly enhance Iran’s global position in the sector.

Fourth drilling rig begins operations at Sepehr, Jofeir fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the development of the Sepehr and Jofeir oil fields announced that the fourth drilling rig, named "MAPNA Nour-2," has begun operations to accelerate progress on the national development project.

PGSOC adds 2m barrels of storage capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Star Oil Company announced the construction of two new 1-million-barrel storage tanks. With the addition of these tanks, the storage capacity for feedstock at the world's largest gas condensate refinery has increased by 2 million barrels.

Market Governance to be Redefined  

SHANA (Tehran) - Transporting oil to refineries, refining operations and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country, building treatment facilities, pipelines and telecommunications networks used to be done in an un-centralized manner, but in 1991, these activities became integrated with the establishment of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC). After 35 years, NIORDC stands at a point to make its supply chain smart, in which case, AI can be instrumental in boosting productivity, reducing risk, uncovering smuggling and preventing fuel waste. Farzad Barzegar, advisor to the CEO of NIORDC in digital transformation, told “Iran Petroleum” that the company is set to launch its monitoring center soon.

IranPlast exhibition opens Monday, featuring over 760 companies

SHANA (Tehran) - The 19th IranPlast International Exhibition opens tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 8, at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds. The four-day event will feature more than 700 domestic and 67 foreign companies.

National roadmap needed to address plastic pollution

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the policy council for the conference “Plastic Pollution Crisis: New Challenges and Opportunities” stressed the need for a national roadmap to strengthen Iran’s position in petrochemical industry development while protecting the environment.

Financial support, tech transfer key to success of Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Minister for International Affairs and Trade at the Ministry of Oilstated that plastic is not inherently polluting; rather, it is mismanagement that creates true waste. He emphasized that the plastic pollution treaty can only succeed if real financial support and technology transfer are provided to developing countries.

Active participation of petchem industry paves way for environmental pollution reduction

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Department of the Environment stated that the country's petrochemical industry has recognized the inevitability of moving towards environmental conservation. She expressed optimism about the active involvement of the petrochemical sector, hoping that this initiative would lead to positive outcomes in reducing pollution.

Developed countries hold the lion's share for plastic pollution crisis

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company stated that developed countries have the greatest responsibility for the plastic pollution crisis and, therefore, must be committed to addressing the issue, emphasizing that the global plastics treaty should focus on the transfer of technologies for recycling and waste management.

Implementation of 800 technical operations on wells in eight oil fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company announced that 800 technical and engineering operations have been carried out by the company’s technical affairs and operations management units on oil wells across its eight fields.

South Pars Phase 1 platforms complete overhaul

SHANA (Tehran) – The largest overhaul program for South Pars Phase 1 platforms has been successfully completed with more than 15,000 safe work-hours and no incidents, the head of Phase 1 production operations said.

Isfahan Refinery upgrades kerosene to Euro-5 standard

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Isfahan Oil Refining Co. said Thursday that the refinery has completed a project to upgrade kerosene from Euro-2 to Euro-5 standards, adding that the current unit has a daily capacity of 19,000 barrels with potential for expansion.

Completion of overhaul operations at 7 South Pars refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced the completion of overhaul operations at refineries 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 10, noting that the work was carried out by specialists and employees using key measures and innovative ideas, ahead of schedule and without delays.

Medium gasoline import license issued

NIORDC: Cooperation key for refining growth

SHANA (Isfahan) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) emphasized the necessity of securing financial resources and comprehensive inter-agency cooperation to sustain the refining industry's development.

Refining industry ensures stable fuel supply despite constraints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) stated Thursday that the country's refining sector has guaranteed a reliable and stable fuel supply despite existing limitations.

Commemorating OPEC'S 65th anniversary

Five men, five nations, one idea

SHANA (Tehran) – The Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) marked the organization's 65th anniversary by paying tribute to its founders in a post on its official account.

Iran produces 32m tons of petrochemicals in five months, Exports $5.5b

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran produced 32 million tons of petrochemical products from March 21 through August 22 despite challenging conditions, the head of the National Petrochemical Company said Wednesday.