Meeting between Iranian oil minister, Tajik energy minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, and Tajikistan's Minister of Energy and Water Resources Daler Juma, met and held discussions on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at the headquarters of Iran's Oil Ministry in Tehran.

Power outage in Tehran not due to fuel shortage for power plants, says oil minister

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that the recent power outage in Tehran was not caused by a lack of fuel supply to power plants.

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Trump's wish will not come true

SHANA (Tehran) – Recent remarks by Iran's oil minister have garnered widespread attention in global media.

Oil minister: Iran's crude oil exports will not stop

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that the presence of the people in public demonstrations strengthens the authority of the Islamic Republic of Iran, stating that while the US president speaks of reducing Iran's oil exports to zero, this goal will never be achieved. 

Minister:

Oil industry managed without foreign dependence

SHANA (Tehran) – The minister of oil stated that when foreign entities left the oil industry, it might have been difficult for them to believe that local colleagues and workers could manage this complex industry without their presence as today, we witness self-sufficiency in various sectors of the oil industry.

Minister Paknejad:

Iran breaks 10-year oil export record

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister announced that the country has broken a 10-year record in oil exports this January, attributing the achievement to the efforts of oil industry workers and divine will.

In a meeting with OPEC secretary-general;

Oil minister warns unilateral sanctions destabilize oil markets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Haitham al-Ghais, Secretary-General of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), on Wednesday, emphasizing that unilateral sanctions against major oil producers threaten global energy market stability and harm consumers worldwide.

Oil minister:

Crude production projected to reach 4.6 mbd by 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stated that, according to the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), Iran’s crude oil production is expected to reach approximately 4.6 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2028, with the southern oil-rich regions bearing the primary responsibility for this increase.

Paknejad details two-day visit to Khuzestan Province:

Oil minister bent on addressing challenges faced by Khuzestan

SHANA (Tehran) –Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad outlined the specifics of his two-day trip to Khuzestan Province, emphasizing his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the local population.

Minister: Ahvaz Desalination Plant Phase 2 boosts daily crude output

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister, in a live televised address, announced the launch of the second phase of the Ahvaz desalination plant under the directive of the president, stating that the project will increase daily crude oil production by more than 40,000 barrels by the end of the year (March 20).

Paknejad:

Domestic manufacturers account for 85% of oil industry’s largest desalination facility

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that domestic manufacturers contributed 85% of the equipment for the oil industry’s largest desalination facility.

Tehran, Baku to continue oil, gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the continuation of energy cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan during a meeting with the Azerbaijani Prime Minister’s deputy on Tuesday.

Paknejad to travels to beating heart of Iran’s oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister will accompany the president on a two-day trip to Khuzestan Province, where he will attend development and managerial meetings related to the oil and gas industry.

Paknejad:

Iran’s oil sector offers great investment opportunities for Russians

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry is a treasure trove of investment opportunities, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Friday, adding that favorable conditions exist for Russian companies to invest in the sector.

Oil minister to accompany president on Russia visit 

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad will join the president on a trip to Moscow for strategic talks with senior Russian officials, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, including energy.

Paknejad announces $120b investment to boost oil, gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that a total of $120 billion is needed to achieve the quantitative goals of the 7th Development Plan, aimed at increasing oil and gas production capacity.

Oil minister:

All legal capacities to be used to remove private sector obstacles

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized the need for collaboration with private sector players in the oil industry to develop and sustain the sector, stating that the private sector is the path to the country’s progress and salvation.

Minister:

Leveraging petrochemical refineries to reduce crude exports

SHANA (Tehran) – The minister of oil discussed plans to reduce crude oil exports, emphasizing the importance of petrochemical refineries and mini-refineries.

Clarifying fuel smuggling situation is a public demand: Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohsen Paknejad, the minister of oil emphasized that clarifying the situation of fuel smuggling in the country is a public demand.

Oil minister:

Iran’s oil production capacity to increase by 250,000 bpd

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced plans to increase oil production capacity by approximately 250,000 barrels per day.

Oil minister highlights continued diesel supply to power plants

Daily production of diesel grows by over 10m liters 

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced that the country’s daily diesel production has increased by 10-12 million liters and assured the continuation of efforts to meet the fuel needs of power plants amid approaching colder weather.

Paknejad:

Oil Ministry, Parliament’s Energy Committee join hands to address energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said that discussions with members of the Energy Committee of the Parliament resulted in a consensus around enhancing mutual cooperation to address energy shortages, adding that “The goal is to ensure fuel supply with minimal repercussions.”