Mohsen Paknejad
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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.
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No disruptions to Iran’s oil exports, Paknejad says
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Wednesday that Iran’s oil exports are continuing unchanged in volume and terms, adding, “At present, we have no concerns in this regard.”
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Paknejad attends funeral for martyrs of national sovereignty
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad joined a large crowd of passionate, revolutionary citizens in Tehran on Saturday to pay tribute to the heroic martyrs and soldiers of the homeland.
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Oil Ministry’s key role in fuel management during crisis
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s First Vice President praised the Oil Ministry’s effective role in ensuring stable fuel and energy management during the 12-day aggression by the Zionist regime, saying the ministry once again demonstrated its capability and resilience under difficult circumstances.
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Tribute to the nation, armed forces, and scientists
Paknejad highlights oil industry staff’s role in crisis
SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister paid tribute to the Iranian people, the armed forces, and martyred scientists, highlighting the oil industry’s preparedness and swift response to the Zionist regime’s aggression.
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Tehran governor general appreciates Oil Ministry for fuel supply
SHANA (Tehran) – Tehran Governor General Mohammad-Sadeq Motamedian said Tuesday that despite multiple attacks on fuel storage facilities by enemy forces, fuel delivery continued uninterrupted with the help of neighboring provinces and armed forces.
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Minister says no concerns about fuel supply
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad assured citizens that fuel supply in the country is being well managed and urged people not to worry about shortages.
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Oil minister visits Rey oil depot after attack
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister visited the Rey oil depot Sunday to assess the situation following an overnight attack by the Israeli regime on the facility.
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Paknejad condemns Zionist regime’s crime
Oil minister vows energy sector’s support for national security
SHANA (Tehran) – In a message condemning the Zionist regime’s attack that martyred a group of military commanders, prominent scientists, and defenseless women and children, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad called the crime another example of the regime’s inhumane nature.
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Paknejad: Iran ready to install rig in Arash field, pending border talks
SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s oil minister denied claims of declining oil exports, stating that the Oil Ministry is prepared to install a drilling rig in the Arash oil field.
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Paknejad:
Iran’s oil industry overcomes sanctions through domestic capabilities
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the oil industry achieved full self-sufficiency in development and production during tough sanction years, attributing the success to the relentless efforts of Iranian experts, specialists, and youth.
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Tehran, Kabul pledge closer collaboration on energy projects
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Afghanistan’s minister of mines and petroleum stressed the need to expand bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, discussing ways to enhance collaboration.
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Iran, Turkmenistan move to deepen gas cooperation
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Turkmenistan’s foreign minister emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, reviewing avenues for enhanced collaboration.
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Major oil, petchem projects to launch monthly: Paknejad
SHANA (Tehran) - Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced at a cabinet meeting Sunday that one major oil or petrochemical project will begin operations each month from late May through the end of the year.
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US policy of maximum pressure a failed experiment, says Paknejad
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister emphasized the diversification of the country’s crude oil sales portfolio, stating that the policy of maximum pressure is a repetitive slogan by the US and a failed experiment.
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Iran, Iraq stress need to expand joint cooperation
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Iraq’s electricity minister emphasized bilateral relations and joint cooperation during an official meeting.
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Oil minister reports on Iran Oil Show 2025 at cabinet meeting
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Moussen Paknejad provided a detailed report on the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) during a cabinet meeting on Sunday afternoon, May 11.
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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.
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Oil Minister Visits Iran Oil Show 2025 (2)
SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, pays a visit to the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9.
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Oil Minister Visits Iran Oil Show 2025 (1)
SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, visits the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9.
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Iran resumes exploration drilling in Caspian Sea (2)
SHANA (Tehran) -- The shallow water exploration drilling restarts in Caspian Sea during a ceremony held via video conference on the sidelines of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9 with Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, in attendance.
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Iran resumes exploration drilling in Caspian Sea (1)
SHANA (Tehran) -- The shallow water exploration drilling restarts in Caspian Sea during a ceremony held via video conference on the sidelines of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, also known as Iran Oil Show 2025, on Friday, May 9 with Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, in attendance.
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Paknejad:
Oil Ministry gears up oil contract approvals
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Friday that since the start of the current administration, a dedicated team at his ministry has worked to address delays in finalizing oil contracts, reducing the approval process from several years to about six months.
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Caspian Sea drilling operations resume after 3-decade halt on oil minister’s orders
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad ordered the restart of exploratory drilling operations in the shallow waters of the Caspian Sea, deploying the drilling rig of the Northern Drilling Company in the Rudsar structure in Block 18 at a water depth of 70 meters.
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President Pezeshkian visits Iran Oil Show 2025
SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian visited various sections of the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) on Thursday, shortly after its official opening by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
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Oil minister inaugurates Iran Oil Show 2025
SHANA (Tehran) – The 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) was officially inaugurated by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, who unveiled the event’s official logo.
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Crude exports continue at highest level despite sanctions
$10b investment transforms oil industry: Oil minister
SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced increased oil and gas production capacity, plans for $10 billion in projects by the end of the current Iranian year 1404 (March 2026), and new measures by the Oil Ministry to facilitate contracts, attract investment, and support new technology-based firms (NTBFs).
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Paknejad urges facilitating private sector participation in oil contracts
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister highlighted the potential of specialized oil and gas exhibitions and outlined measures by the Oil Ministry to streamline contract signings, attract investment, and increase private sector involvement under the 14th administration.
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Iran backs OPEC+ decisions to stabilize oil market
SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s oil minister emphasized that the Islamic Republic, as president of the OPEC Conference and a member of OPEC+, is closely monitoring global oil market developments in 2025.