Ilam Gas Refinery moves toward zero flaring

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refining Company said extensive measures are underway to reduce gas flaring and protect the environment, noting that flaring at the complex has been cut by about 50% and is moving toward complete elimination.

Sustained, uninterrupted gas production at South Pars refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex said all 13 refineries at South Pars are on full alert and gas production is continuing steadily and without interruption, driven by the round-the-clock efforts of the complex’s skilled and committed workforce.

Tech opportunities in refining industry are vast: NIORDC

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said opportunities for technology-driven and data-based work in Iran’s refining and distribution sector are extensive, stressing a shift toward data-oriented management and smart fuel-chain operations.

LPG flaring halted at Shazand refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The chief executive of Shazand Oil Refining Company said liquefied petroleum gas flaring has stopped at the facility, marking the first time in a year that no LPG was burned and all output was sold.

Refining quality upgrade projects gain momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) said the country has accelerated the rollout of refinery quality-upgrade projects in line with mandates under the Seventh Development Plan, adding that with the start of the 14th administration, resources and management have been deliberately focused on three national priority projects at the Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan refineries.

Low-sulfur fuel oil distributed to cut emissions

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy production manager of the Imam Khomeini Shazand Refinery said the complex is among the country’s most advanced and sophisticated refineries and has recently distributed low-sulfur fuel oil (ATR 140) to power plants nationwide to help reduce pollution.

85% of diesel supplied to Tehran power plants meets Euro 4 Standard

SHANA (Tehran) – The supply and distribution manager of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said 85% of the diesel fuel delivered to power plants in Tehran province now meets the Euro 4 standard, an 8% increase from the same period last year.

Reconstruction of Fajr Jam Gas Sweetening Unit nears completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said reconstruction of the refinery’s second gas sweetening and cooling unit is nearing completion.

Isfahan Oil Refinery flare gas recovery project progress at 85%

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Isfahan Oil Refinery said the refinery’s flare gas recovery project has reached 85% physical progress and is scheduled to come online by the end of 2025. The project is being implemented with a budget of more than 6.8 million euros and 520 billion rials.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery on winter standby to ensure stable production

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refining Company said regular overhauls, intelligent process management, and dedicated, round-the-clock efforts are key to the company's success, particularly in maintaining gas production during cold weather.

Stability in water supply at South Pars Refinery 10

SHANA (Tehran) – The fresh water production capacity at South Pars Gas Complex’s Refinery 10 has increased to 200 cubic meters per hour following specialized maintenance and innovative operational measures.

Abadan Refinery plans 66% boost in Euro-4 gasoline production

SHANA (Tehran) – Abadan Refinery has launched a plan to increase Euro-4 gasoline production by 66% as part of efforts to cut air pollution, improve fuel quality and enhance the quality of life for millions of residents in Khuzestan Province.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery’s major strides toward production stability, development

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Engineering and Development at Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced the implementation of a series of development, environmental, and safety projects at the refinery, stating that with scientific project management and the use of modern technologies, the path toward modernization and production stability at Fajr Jam is progressing rapidly.

Iran’s largest refinery overhaul boosts output by 2m liters

SHANA (Tehran) – The Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery in Shazand has completed the largest overhaul project in Iran’s refining industry, boosting fuel production capacity by at least 2 million liters per day, a senior refinery official said.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery takes steady steps toward greater efficiency

SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said the refinery continues to implement corrective programs and optimization projects across production processes. Despite being nearly 40 years old, these ongoing measures have improved the refinery’s overall efficiency while reducing energy consumption.

99.8% reliability of Fajr Jam Refinery in supplying Iran’s gas

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company, outlining the refinery’s strategic approach to overcoming the upcoming winter, said: “Fajr Jam’s main focus is not on increasing production, but on strengthening resilience, production stability, and maintaining reliability.” This key indicator—recorded at 99.8% performance—has made the refinery one of the most influential centers for sustaining the country’s energy flow.

Shazand Refinery undergoes unprecedented overhaul after 10 years, boosts output by 30%

SHANA (Tehran) – The Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery in Shazand has completed its most extensive overhaul in a decade, a $60 million project involving 5,000 specialized workers that increased production capacity by at least 30% and significantly improved operational reliability. The work ensures high-quality production for at least the next four years without interruption, refinery officials said.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery processes 6 bcm in six months

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Hasheminejad Gas Refinery announced that the facility processed more than 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the first six months of this year.

Increase in Persian Gulf Holding’s share of the capital market

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) announced a 42% increase in consolidated operating income and a 63% rise in net profit compared with the previous fiscal year, adding that the company’s share of the capital market has reached 14.92%.

Shazand refinery raises feedstock capacity, carries out overhaul after eight years

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Shazand Oil Refining Company announced that the refinery’s crude oil feedstock capacity has increased from 250,000 barrels per day to 265,000 barrels, enabling the production of more than 16 million liters of gasoline daily.

With Phase 2 completed,

Abadan Refinery products to see quality boost

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Abadan Oil Refining Company announced that efforts are underway to complete the remaining sections of Phase 2 and launch Phase 4 of the Abadan refinery to enhance the quality of refined products.

Khangiran Gas Refinery completes overhaul, ensures peak winter production

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the overhaul department at Khangiran Gas Refinery announced the completion of the refinery’s general overhaul, saying this round of maintenance has ensured stable and maximum production for the coming winter. “Safety and quality were the key achievements of this period, and all operations were carried out with the highest efficiency,” he said.

Iran refineries moving toward solar power

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian refineries are expanding efforts to conserve water and energy by building wastewater treatment plants and investing in solar power generation, a senior oil official said.

Ilam Gas Refinery boosts capacity, production stability in western Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refinery announced that the refinery was in service with 99.4% reliability during the winter and met all its production program commitments. He stated that the second phase of the company currently has 90% physical progress, and upon its completion, it will add 50% to the refinery's total capacity.

PGSOC adds 2m barrels of storage capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Star Oil Company announced the construction of two new 1-million-barrel storage tanks. With the addition of these tanks, the storage capacity for feedstock at the world's largest gas condensate refinery has increased by 2 million barrels.

Market Governance to be Redefined  

SHANA (Tehran) - Transporting oil to refineries, refining operations and distribution of refined petroleum products across the country, building treatment facilities, pipelines and telecommunications networks used to be done in an un-centralized manner, but in 1991, these activities became integrated with the establishment of National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC). After 35 years, NIORDC stands at a point to make its supply chain smart, in which case, AI can be instrumental in boosting productivity, reducing risk, uncovering smuggling and preventing fuel waste. Farzad Barzegar, advisor to the CEO of NIORDC in digital transformation, told “Iran Petroleum” that the company is set to launch its monitoring center soon.

South Pars gas refineries ready for winter demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company announced that the South Pars Gas Complex refineries are prepared to ensure stable natural gas supply throughout the winter season.

Bandar Abbas Refinery production soars with €1.7b upgrade

SHANA (Tehran) – The Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company announced a major quality upgrade plan worth €1.7 billion that is expected to triple or quadruple production of the refinery’s main products once fully implemented.

Iran to boost refining capacity by 180,000 barrels with new projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran will increase its oil refining capacity by 180,000 barrels per day by the end of 1404 (mid-March 2026) through the launch of major projects aimed at improving fuel quality and expanding output, the head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said.

Isfahan Oil Refinery to launch two major development projects

SHANA (Tehran) – Isfahan Oil Refining Co. will soon put two key projects into operation — the KHT kerosene sweetening unit and the Soffeh water supply project — in early-September, a senior company official said.