Oil minister: No current plans to change gasoline quotas, prices

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Monday there are currently no plans to change the quotas or prices for subsidized fuel in personal smart cards.

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Iran meets first-year oil targets under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that despite limited financial resources, all quantitative targets for the first year of Iran’s Seventh Development Plan have been fully achieved. He said experts estimate that meeting the plan’s overall objectives will require about $190 billion in funding.

Acceleration in gas flare recovery with 12 new contracts signed

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that gas flare recovery projects have accelerated following the president’s efforts, saying the signing of 12 new contracts will generate about $600 million in annual value for the country.

Minister Paknejad:

Human resolve, commitment are the strongest shields against threats

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the critical role of human resolve and commitment in safeguarding Iran’s oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, saying that hardware alone does not ensure resilience against threats.

Iran boosts gas supply by 6.7 mcm daily, diesel stocks up 130% for winter

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said gas delivery to the network has increased by about 6.7 million cubic meters per day and diesel reserves at power plants have risen 130%, putting Iran in a strong position heading into winter.

Minister: Oil industry leads Iran’s economic resilience

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the oil industry is the main pillar of Iran’s economic resilience and plays a leading role in overcoming the country’s challenges.

Iran elected to head GECF Executive Board, pushes for forum upgrade

SHANA (Doha) – Iran’s oil minister announced that the country has been elected chair of the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and that Tehran’s proposal to upgrade the forum into the “Organization of Gas Exporting Countries” was well received by member states.

Highlighting stronger GECF unity,

Paknejad calls for 'transformation into 'Organization of Gas Exporting Countries'

SHANA (Tehran) – Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad called on member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to stand united against aggression, resist sanctions, and strengthen cooperation to secure the global role of natural gas in the decades ahead.

Iran’s initiatives to boost GECF’s global influence

SHANA (Doha) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad described the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as a crucial event, emphasizing that as the forum’s founder, Iran will present new initiatives designed to safeguard the collective interests of member countries in the long term.

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Energy’s future depends on a new generation of skilled professionals

SHANA (Doha) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the evolving landscape of the global oil and gas industry calls for training a new generation of skilled professionals familiar with international frameworks and technological developments.

Tehran, Algiers seek synergy in energy ties

SHANA (Doha) – On the eve of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Iran’s Oil Minister met with Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines to discuss expanding cooperation between Tehran and Algiers in the energy sector.

Iran, Libya oil ministers discuss energy cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – Iran’s oil minister met with his Libyan counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in various energy sectors and leveraging shared capacities.

Tehran, Abuja strengthen energy cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – On the eve of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Qatar, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Nigerian Minister of Gas Resources Ekperikpe Ekpo to discuss expanding energy cooperation between Tehran and Abuja.

Oil minister leaves Tehran for Doha to attend GECF meeting

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, departed Tehran for Doha on Tuesday evening, heading to Qatar to attend the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

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Oil production growth, export records achieved despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister announced a daily production increase of more than 120,000 barrels and said crude exports have reached record levels in recent months despite sanctions. He added that the possible reactivation of the “snapback” mechanism poses no new concern for oil sales.

Oil Minister announces discovery of major gas, oil reserves

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister announced the discovery of significant new gas and oil reserves in the Pazan field, located in the southern part of Fars Province, saying the find could help offset the country’s future energy imbalance.

Oil minister reviews winter fuel supply preparedness

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister and his deputies convened a meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, to review the latest measures ensuring stable fuel supply across the country ahead of the cold season.

Measures by Ministry of Oil to increase production, ensure winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's oil minister outlined measures taken to ensure winter fuel supply this year, stating that actions have been implemented to increase raw gas production (both onshore and offshore), which will contribute to the amount of gas delivered to the national grid.

Oil production hits record high with development projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has broken its oil production record for the first time in seven years following new development measures in its oil fields, the oil minister said.

Paknejad honors firefighters, stresses safety in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad marked September 29, National Firefighting and Safety Day, as an opportunity to honor the tireless efforts of firefighters who work around the clock to save lives, protect national assets and safeguard the country’s vital facilities.

Oil minister:

Snapback mechanism won’t create new restrictions on oil sales

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday that the snapback mechanism would not create new obstacles to crude oil sales, stressing that the government has plans in place should challenges arise.

Iran boosts monthly oil exports by 630,000 barrels

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil exports have risen by an average of 630,000 barrels per month in the first four months of the current Iranian year compared with the same period in 1403, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Wednesday.

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Iran’s crude production capacity up by 127,000 bpd

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s crude oil production capacity has increased by 127,000 barrels per day over the past year, according to the country’s oil minister.

2,900 km of oil, product pipelines to be operational by end of 7th Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) - Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Friday that the development of infrastructure and pipelines for transferring crude oil and petroleum products has been a priority since the beginning of the current administration's term.

Oil product pipelines begin operation under president's order

SHANA (Tehran) - Two major oil product pipelines, the Bandar Abbas-Rafsanjan and the Sabzeab-Shazand lines, were officially inaugurated Friday with a combined length of approximately 800 kilometers (500 miles). The launch was ordered by President Masoud Pezeshkian via video conference and attended by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

Oil Minister outlines key achievements, priorities of gov’t

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad detailed the main actions of the Oil Ministry over the past year, emphasizing that the ministry aims to accelerate projects and pursue both short-term initiatives led by the private sector and long-term infrastructure plans.

Oil minister honors employees, hails workforce as engine of progress

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister marked Employee Day with a message praising oil industry employees for their dedication, describing them as being on the front line of public service and a pillar of the country’s energy security.

Paknejad’s first year: Leading Iran’s oil industry through war, sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – A year has passed since Mohsen Paknejad took office as oil minister in Iran’s 14th administration—a year marked by major events and challenges. His tenure reflects a clear blend of commitment and expertise that shaped the ministry’s performance during turbulent times.

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.

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.