Iran

  • Gas, diesel deliveries exceed targets this winter

    Gas, diesel deliveries exceed targets this winter

    SHANA (Tehran) – Gas and diesel deliveries during the winter of the current year surpassed the predetermined quotas, with average daily gas supply to the network exceeding 870 million cubic meters in the month of Bahman (Jan. 19-Feb. 18).

  • Over $9b from petchem exports returned to national economy

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    Over $9b from petchem exports returned to national economy

    SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that the total exports of the petrochemical industry over the past 11 months amounted to approximately $12 billion, of which $9.14 billion reinjected into the country’s economic cycle.

  • Iranian crude oil OSP for March announced by NIOC

    Iranian crude oil OSP for March announced by NIOC

    SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has set the official selling prices (OSP) for Iranian crude oil in March. According to the company, Iran’s light crude oil will be priced $4.35 above the benchmark price (Oman/Dubai crude) for Asian customers.

  • Development cannot be sustainable without environmental benefits: NIGC

    Development cannot be sustainable without environmental benefits: NIGC

    SHANA (Tehran) – Saeid Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), stated that achieving sustainable development and progress is impossible without considering environmental benefits.

  • President highlights efforts to address imbalances

    President highlights efforts to address imbalances

    SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that upon taking office, the administration faced significant imbalances in various sectors, including water, electricity, and gas. He emphasized that blaming one another will not solve the problem.

  • Residential sector consumes 660 mcm of gas

    Residential sector consumes 660 mcm of gas

    SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 660 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas were consumed by the residential, commercial, and small-scale industrial sectors yesterday.

  • Bid Boland Gas Refinery takes steps to reduce gas flaring

    Bid Boland Gas Refinery takes steps to reduce gas flaring

    SHANA (Tehran) – The Bid Boland Gas Refinery has implemented an acid gas collection project aimed at addressing energy imbalances, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and preventing pollutants from entering the environment.

  • 65 oil, gas fields discovered in 45 years

    65 oil, gas fields discovered in 45 years

    SHANA (Tehran) - Iran sits atop the world’s largest oil and gas reserves combined, amounting to 1,200 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe).

  • Oil 2024, Quick Review

    Oil 2024, Quick Review

    SHANA (Tehran) – The world oil market did not experience much volatility in 2024. North Sea Brent traded between $83 and $85 a barrel in the 1H2024, which was weakened to even $71 a barrel during the third and fourth quarters due to lower demand.

  • Iran Stays OPEC 3rd Producer in Dec. 2024

    Iran Stays OPEC 3rd Producer in Dec. 2024

    SHANA (Tehran) - Iran maintained its position as the third largest producer of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) last December, supplying 3.314 mb/d of oil, OPEC said in a report.

  • Iran’s heavy crude oil prices surge in January, OPEC reports

    Iran’s heavy crude oil prices surge in January, OPEC reports

    SHANA (Tehran) – According to the latest monthly report from OPEC, Iran’s heavy crude oil prices rose significantly in January, increasing by $6.65, or 9.1%, compared to December, 2024.

  • Tehran, Ashgabat to expand oil cooperation

    Tehran, Ashgabat to expand oil cooperation

    SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Turkmenistan’s foreign minister emphasized deepening cooperation between the two countries in the fields of oil and gas, exploring avenues to expand collaboration.

  • Iran’s oil industry achievements in focus 

    Iran’s oil industry achievements in focus 

    SHANA (Tehran) – Over the past 45 years, Iran's oil industry has faced numerous challenges, including imposed war and sanctions. Despite these obstacles, it has continued to develop and progress, thanks to the dedication and expertise of its workforce, earning a distinguished position on the global stage. This photo gallery highlights some of the industry's key achievements, driven by the unity, specialized skills, and unwavering determination of the Iranian people behind the scenes.

  • Iran's oil industry: A story of resilience and progress

    Iran's oil industry: A story of resilience and progress

    SHANA (Tehran) – The story of Iran's oil industry on the eve of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution must be told differently—not through official reports, but through the real, hard-fought efforts of men and women who, at the cost of their lives during years of war and sanctions, ensured that not a single day of Iran's oil production and exports was halted, even without the presence of foreign companies.

  • Iran maintains position as OPEC’s third-largest producer

    Iran maintains position as OPEC’s third-largest producer

    SHANA (Tehran) – According to the first 2025 report from the Secretariat of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Iran maintained its position as the third-largest producer in the organization, with daily oil output reaching 3.314 million barrels in December, 2024. 

  • Iran’s petchem industry generates $16b despite sanctions: MP

    Iran’s petchem industry generates $16b despite sanctions: MP

    SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliamentary Oversight Board on the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries announced that this year marks the 60th anniversary of Iran’s petrochemical industry, which has achieved the remarkable milestone of generating approximately $16 billion in revenue for the country despite sanctions.

  • Iran Oil Show 2024 Wraps Up (2)

    Iran Oil Show 2024 Wraps Up (2)

    SHANA (Tehran) -- The 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024, wraps up on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The photos show last day of the exhibition.

  • Iran Oil Show 2024 Wraps Up (1)

    Iran Oil Show 2024 Wraps Up (1)

    SHANA (Tehran) -- The 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024, wraps up on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The photos show last day of the exhibition.

  • Government’s Spokesman Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    Government’s Spokesman Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran’s government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi pays a visit to the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024, on Saturday, May 11.

  • NPC Chief Participates in Press Conference

    NPC Chief Participates in Press Conference

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Managing Director of National Petrochemical Company of Iran (NPC) Morteza Shahmirzaie attends a press conference held here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2024.

  • IGTC Head’s Press Conference

    IGTC Head’s Press Conference

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Managing Director of the Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) Gholam-Abbas Hosseini attends a press conference held here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024.

  • NISOC Head Attends Press Conference

    NISOC Head Attends Press Conference

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Managing Director of National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) Alireza Daneshi participates in a press conference held here on Saturday on the sidelines of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024.

  • Iran to Launch 15 Petchem Projects by Yearend: NPC Chief

    Iran to Launch 15 Petchem Projects by Yearend: NPC Chief

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran is to launch 15 petrochemical projects by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (to end on March 20, 2025), said the managing director of National Petrochemical Company of Iran (NPC) here on Saturday.

  • Belarusian Delegation Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    Belarusian Delegation Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    SHANA (Tehran) -- A delegation from Belarus visited the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024, on Wednesday, May 8.

  • Deputy Petroleum Minister Participates in Press Conference

    Deputy Petroleum Minister Participates in Press Conference

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran’s Deputy Petroleum Minister for Refining and Distribution Jalil Salari attends a press conference held here on Friday on the sidelines of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024.

  • Iran Invests $6.5b in Oil Industry Upstream Sector

    Iran Invests $6.5b in Oil Industry Upstream Sector

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Some 6.5 billion dollars were invested in oil industry’s upstream sector on average per year under the incumbent administration, managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said here on Friday.

  • NIGC Head Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    NIGC Head Visits Iran Oil Show 2024

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Managing Director of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Majid Chegeni pays a visit to the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024, on Friday, May 10.

  • ICOFC CEO Attends Press Conference

    ICOFC CEO Attends Press Conference

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Managing Director of Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) Mehdi Heydari participates in a press conference held here on Friday on the sidelines of the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, ‎Refining and ‎Petrochemical Exhibition, also ‎known as Iran Oil Show 2024.

  • Petroleum Minister Meets with GECF Sec. Gen.

    Petroleum Minister Meets with GECF Sec. Gen.

    SHANA (Tehran) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji held talks with the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohammed Hamel on Thursday and discussed latest development in global gas market.

  • African States Welcome Collaboration with Iran on Oil, Gas Projects

    African States Welcome Collaboration with Iran on Oil, Gas Projects

    SHANA (Tehran) -- The ambassadors of Uganda, Kenya, Senegal and Burkina Faso in Tehran discussed the updates about their countries in the energy field, expressing their readiness to collaborate with Iran in the "Perspective of Oil and Gas Industry in Africa" meeting.