Iran urged to redefine role in global energy system

SHANA (Tehran) -- The head of the Institute for International Energy Studies on Saturday emphasized the importance of redefining Iran’s role in the evolving energy order, asking domestic institutions to collaborate on drafting a precise energy supply document.

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Young engineers key to unlocking oil industry challenges

SHANA (Tehran) – Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Saturday that young engineers in the oil industry have successfully addressed key challenges in the sector, emphasizing the government’s duty to support them and help resolve obstacles.

IOPTC inks two MoUs with NTBFs

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran Oil Pipelines and Telecommunications Company (IOPTC) signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in the field of pipeline physical monitoring with new technology-based firms (NTBFs).

Oil minister’s visit to Iran Oil Show 2025 on Second Day

SHANA (Tehran) – On the second day of the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025), at its busiest hour—when the sun hammered down on the metal roofs of the exhibition booths—Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad began touring the industry’s largest festival.

10 MoUs signed for Gachsaran oil, gas development projects

SHANA (Tehran) – On the second day of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition, Gachsaran Oil and Gas Company took a major step toward developing specialized equipment and supporting new technology-based firms by signing 10 contracts and memorandums of understanding with domestic firms.

Major transformation in IOTC' maritime fleet

SHANA (Tehran) – At the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025), the Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) unveiled a comprehensive plan to rebuild and modernize its maritime operational fleet. The initiative aims to enhance safety, boost productivity, reduce reliance on leased vessels, and increase operational capacity.

Oil exhibition provides opportunity for public-private sector collaboration

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Lavan Special Economic Energy Zone emphasized the need to realize the goal of "investment for production" in the oil industry, stating that the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) presents a valuable opportunity for cooperation between the public and private sectors.

Technology essential to move from research to operations

SHANA (Tehran) – At a specialized meeting, the deputy supervisor of production for shared oil and gas fields at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said Iran’s innovation and technology ecosystem has diverged from practical realities and must shift from a research-oriented approach to serving operational forces.

40% increase in liquid fuel delivery to power plants in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) announced a 40% increase in liquid fuel delivery to power plants in the Iranian year 1403 (ended March 20) compared to 1402, stating that 21.8 billion liters of liquid fuel were supplied to power plants last year.

Iran unveils digital system for oil laboratory data management

SHANA (Tehran) -- Iranian Oil Terminals Company unveiled a smart comprehensive laboratory information management system here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, aiming to integrate data, enhance laboratory services, and accelerate processes.

South Pars gas production to increase by 15 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex highlighted its role in supplying 73% of the country’s gas and announced the early start of major refinery overhauls, targeting a daily production increase of 10 to 15 million cubic meters (mcm) this winter.

MoU signed to develop oil export infrastructure

SHANA (Tehran) – A cooperation agreement was signed between the Iranian Oil Terminals Company and Sadra Company to develop export infrastructure.

Introducing investment opportunities at IOTC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) announced the development of diverse investment packages in key sectors of the oil industry, emphasizing their role in sustainable development.

Oil industry must double development efforts to meet 7th plan goals

SHANA (Tehran) -- A significant increase in oil industry development activities is required to achieve the objectives of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan, said the CEO of Oil Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) here on Friday.

Renewable energy development in petrochemical industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Persian Gulf Renewable Energy Development Company announced plans to manage the electricity supply for subsidiary petrochemical companies using renewable energy, converting gas currently used for power generation into feedstock for petrochemical units.

Petchem industry boosts market position through diversification

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of international affairs at Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the company’s focus on expanding export markets and enhancing its bargaining power in global trade.

Sustainable gas supply in winter: Result of integrated management at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, attributed the successful passage through the winter of 1403 (ended March 20) to integrated and coordinated management within the Oil Ministry. He stated that planning for the upcoming winter has been underway since the beginning of the year.

150,000-barrels increase in oil production under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of oil and gas production monitoring at the National Iranian Oil Company announced a 150,000-barrels increase in oil production in 1403 (ended March 20) despite a temporary halt in output from the Abouzar field.

Private sector welcomes investments in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the investment and marketing sector of the National Iranian Oil Company reported on the well reception of the private and public sectors in the oil industry’s investment plans and said although it has been a relatively short time from the investment event, we have received positive feedbacks.

Minister’s assistant’s emphasis on petchem chain value’s completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister’s assistant pointed to Iran’s petrochemical infrastructure development in the past three decades and emphasized the completion of its chain value.

NIORDC focuses on expanding modern transportation infrastructure

SHANA (Tehran) – A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to develop electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and establish shared battery swap stations at fuel stations across Iran. The agreement, aimed at expanding modern transportation infrastructure and promoting electric and shared mobility, was signed by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), Mapna Group, and the Oil Industry Research and Technology Fund.

Oil Industry supports NTBFs on path to industrial self-sufficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of petroleum for engineering, research, and technology announced the ministry’s diverse programs to support knowledge-based companies, identifying first-time production as one of the most important ways to enhance these companies' role in the oil industry’s value chain.

MoU inked to replace 20,000 gasoline-powered motorcycles with electric ones

SHANA (Tehran) – A memorandum of understanding was signed to replace 20,000 gasoline-powered motorcycles with electric ones in Tehran as part of efforts to promote clean transportation, reduce air pollution, and cut fuel consumption. The agreement was signed between the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, executive agencies, and companies active in urban logistics.