Oil Ministry pursues solutions for petchem industry challenges

SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil is actively pursuing solutions to the challenges facing the country's petrochemical sector.

New, strategic Oil Ministry decisions support employee home ownership

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy for management and human capital development at the Oil Ministry emphasized diagnosing housing-related challenges for eligible active and retired employees under the ministry's housing plan, stating the process to form the Oil Ministry Housing Cooperative has been completed.

Shift in Oil Ministry discourse: Private sector as ‘investors,’ not ‘contractors’

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Oxyne Petroleum Middle East said a strategic shift in Iran's oil industry has changed the Oil Ministry's traditional discourse toward the private sector from that of "contractor" to "investor," increasing the private sector's confidence for long-term investment.

National selection body hails Oil Ministry as pioneer in AI, tech-driven hiring

SHANA (Tehran) – The secretary of the Supreme Selection Board praised the achievements of the Oil Ministry's Central Selection Board, stating that many national innovations in the selection field were first designed and implemented there, making it a leading model for the country.

Gov’t ready to eliminate barriers to investors

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his thanks to Oil Ministry staffs for their efforts in progressing the develop-based goals of the 14th administration in the oil and energy, especially on cooperation and attraction of private sector collaboration.

Oil Ministry steps up drive to end gas flaring

SHANA (Tehran) – For decades, flaring associated gas at oil fields has been an economic and environmental challenge for Iran, symbolizing the waste of national resources. Now, the Oil Ministry says it is moving decisively to halt the practice, posting a sharp increase in flare-gas collection under a coordinated national program. Official figures show a 460% rise in performance in this area.

Tehran, Moscow seek deeper strategic energy cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iran-Russia Joint Energy Working Group met under the leadership of Iran’s deputy oil minister for international affairs and commerce and Russia’s deputy energy minister, stressing the need to operationalize strategic memorandums of understanding between the two countries.

NIOC sees faster payment collection amid oil price decline

SHANA (Tehran) – Behzad Shamsi, chief financial officer of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), said global oil prices have dropped about 21% in recent months compared with previous periods—a significant decline. However, the oil ministry has partly offset the drop by boosting export volumes and reducing discounts.

Oil Ministry backs more than 80% of first-of-a-kind manufacturing projects

SHANA (Tehran) — More than 80% of Iran’s first-of-a-kind manufacturing projects have been carried out with the support of the Oil Ministry, a deputy oil minister said, underscoring the ministry’s long-standing policy of backing domestic production.

President praises Oil Ministry’s efforts

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday praised the Oil Ministry and its engineers and specialists for bringing the second train of the Central Processing and Export Terminal (CTEP) at the South Azadegan joint oil field online in record time.

Paknejad says oil sale discounts have declined

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said discounts offered on Iranian crude sales have steadily declined over the past year, while early data from a new gasoline policy show lower fuel consumption, though he cautioned against drawing short-term conclusions.

Oil minister appoints head of audit and general assemblies

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Fa’ezeh Daneshvar as director general of audit and general assemblies at the Ministry of Petroleum, according to a decree issued by Minister Mohsen Paknejad.

Savings should be directed to oil with sound policies

SHANA (Tehran) — A senior economic official said proper policymaking could make oil investments more profitable than gold, redirecting public savings toward the oil industry.

Technology annex key to innovation surge in oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology said a directive issued by the oil minister to organize research and technology activities in the oil industry has been communicated and assigns clear responsibilities, adding that under the directive, a priority roadmap for the industry was drafted within three months.

RIPI ready to help meet Oil Ministry goals under Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry said the institute is prepared to play a key role in meeting the Ministry of Petroleum’s commitments under Iran’s Seventh Development Plan by linking research to technology and production.

In praise of a nation that makes every victory possible

SHANA (Tehran) – Today marks one week since the launch of the country’s new gasoline distribution structure—a plan implemented across the vast geography of a large nation with complete order and calm, without any tension, and after six years since the last price adjustment. While the tremendous and tireless efforts of my colleagues in the oil industry to organize the technical and operational aspects of this plan are admirable and deserving of appreciation, the blessed tree of this “tension-free transformation” was planted by the people, and God willing, it is the people of Iran who will reap its fruitful results.

The ancestral home and the irretrievable years of longing

SHANA (Tehran) – In a candid and emotional interview, the daughter of martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondgouyan reflects on the bonds of earlier generations, the role of a father she never knew, years of unanswered longing and the deep scars the Iran-Iraq war left on her family. Her account weaves together layers of history, grief, hope and resilience.

Kindness and resolve: A father who guarded oil as a sacred trust

SHANA (Tehran) – In a candid conversation, the son of martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan remembers a father who was gentle at home and steadfast in action—a minister who viewed oil as a divine trust and defended it with unwavering conviction, ultimately sacrificing his life for that belief.

Paknejad urges faster implementation of Article 15

Oil Ministry pledges commitment to Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the Ministry of Petroleum will remain committed to meeting its targets through the end of the 14th administration and stressed the need to accelerate implementation of Clause (B) of Article 15 of the Seventh Five-Year Development Plan.

A one-way journey: Captivity of Martyr Tondguyan as told by his deputy

SHANA (Tehran) – Amid the fire and chaos at the outbreak of the imposed war, when Abadan was under heavy bombardment, Iran’s oil minister chose to remain alongside workers and operational forces—a decision that led to years of captivity and, ultimately, his lonely martyrdom. This account is told by the deputy of Martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan at the Ministry of Oil, the man who stood beside him on that very day and at that very moment: Behrouz Boushehri.

Oil Minister appoints director general of Ministerial Office

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister appointed Jalal Mirzaei as adviser to the minister and director general of the Ministry of Oil’s Ministerial Office.

30-Year timeline of the life of Martyr Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan

SHANA (Tehran) – From June 16, 1950, to Oct. 31, 1980, a span of just 30 years: Mohammad-Javad Tondguyan was born in Tehran, went to school, studied petroleum engineering at the Abadan Institute of Technology, joined the struggle against the monarchy, took part in the Islamic Revolution, became oil minister, was captured by the Baathist enemy and ultimately attained martyrdom.

Iran, Belarus review cooperation opportunities

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran and Belarus reviewed opportunities and capacities for cooperation in the oil sector as part of efforts to implement a bilateral memorandum of understanding.

Oil industry research shines at Testa exhibition

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general for research and technology affairs at Oil Ministry said two major ministry projects were selected as national winners at the Testa exhibition, noting that the projects were carried out in cooperation with Sharif University of Technology and Iran University of Science and Technology to boost oil recovery rates and improve the efficiency of domestically produced turbines.

Oil Ministry forms committee to strengthen organizational culture, professional ethics

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry has formed a committee to develop organizational culture and promote professional ethics across Iran’s oil industry, aiming to draw on global best practices and reinforce professional values, a deputy minister said.

Oil Industry inks over 310 research deals with universities, research centers

SHANA (Tehran) – The Deputy Minister of Oil for Engineering, Research, and Technology announced that 312 research contracts have been signed between his office and universities and research centers, valued at over 1,700 billion Iranian rials.

Oil Ministry among top agencies in handling public complaints

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Inspection Center for Public Services Oversight and Administrative Emergencies at Iran’s Administrative and Employment Affairs Organization said the Oil Ministry ranks among the country’s leading agencies in addressing public complaints, underscoring the importance of accountability, transparency and public oversight in promoting administrative integrity.

Oil Industry must shift from traditional approaches to research-led development

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil industry must move away from traditional approaches and toward targeted research and transformative technologies to maintain its position and ensure sustainable growth, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Administrative integrity requires broad participation

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s Inspection, Performance Oversight and Complaints Department stressed the importance of strengthening administrative integrity in the oil industry, saying preventive oversight systems, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct are essential to good governance and to safeguarding human and national capital in the strategic sector.

First Administrative Health Conference in oil sector to be held

SHANA (Tehran) – The first Administrative Health Conference in Iran’s oil industry will be held Monday at the Oil Ministry’s central headquarters, with senior ministry officials in attendance.