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.

Paknejad:

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.

Iran expands gas recovery to cut flaring, protect national assets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country has sharply increased its capacity to recover flare gas under the 14th administration, aiming to both protect the environment and prevent the waste of hundreds millions of dollars in national resources.

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.

Tehran, Baghdad stress resolving gas export, payment issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil minister emphasized resolving gas export and payment issues during a meeting with Iraq’s electricity minister, expressing optimism that both matters will soon be settled.

Oil minister denies report of 40m barrels of Iranian oil stranded at sea

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil minister has rejected claims by foreign media that more than 40 million barrels of Iranian oil are stranded at sea, calling the reports baseless.

OPEC+ monitoring committee holds meeting with oil minister in attendance

SHANA (Tehran) - The 61st meeting of the OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) was held via video conference with the oil minister as the 2025 OPEC Conference president in attendance.  

Iran vows to maintain oil exports, plans for sanctions snapback

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized the continuation of the country’s oil exports, stating that the Ministry of Petroleum has necessary plans in place to address sanctions and the potential activation of the "snapback" mechanism.

Paknejad:

Fuel station inspections show no signs of water mixed with gasoline

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized that periodic and regular inspections of fuel stations by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) have found no evidence of water mixed in gasoline. He added that no consumer complaints have been received regarding the issue.

Oil production, exports continuing under favorable conditions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said Wednesday the country’s crude production and exports are ongoing and stable, though he declined to provide specific figures.

Decoding the message behind the Pezeshkian’s Oil Ministry visit

SHANA (Tehran) - Masoud Pezeshkian’s first visit as president to the Ministry of Oil was not merely a ceremonial gesture but carried a clear and strategic message for the vast family of Iran’s oil industry—a message blending gratitude for their resilience during the toughest days and emphasizing the industry’s irreplaceable role in safeguarding national resilience, energy security, and the country’s economic strength.

Oil minister’s message after president’s visit:

Oil industry unity is key to overcoming crises

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister said the president’s visit to the Oil Ministry boosted the morale of petroleum industry workers. In a message, he thanked employees for their efforts during the days of the Zionist regime’s aggression, calling the solidarity of the oil industry’s workforce the key to overcoming crises.

Fuel supply held steady in war: Minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad welcomed and thanked the president for his unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on Sunday, calling it a morale booster for petroleum industry employees. He stated that during the 12-day war, the oil industry remained resilient and ensured uninterrupted fuel supply across the country.

Oil Ministry praised for key role in 12-day war effort

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on Sunday, praising the round-the-clock efforts of oil industry workers during the 12-day war.

Pezeshkian lauds Oil Ministry’s crisis management during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced visit to the Oil Ministry on Sunday where he met with Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and senior officials.

Paknejad calls for peaceful pathways in global energy

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that aggression against energy-producing countries violates international law and threatens global stability, stating that the energy industry—particularly oil—requires peace and stability to fulfill its role in enhancing prosperity at national, regional, and global levels.