Refinery
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Refinery projects are coming online during Ten Days of Fajr
SHANA (Tehran) – Six major refinery projects are scheduled to come on stream during the Ten Days of Fajr at the Shiraz, Tehran and Isfahan refineries, aimed at improving fuel quality, cutting environmental pollution, diversifying products and optimizing water and energy use.
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Shiraz refinery project prevents release of 20 tons of sulfur
SHANA (Tehran) – The economic deputy of the Armed Forces Social Security Organization said the Shiraz refinery diesel quality upgrade project (DHT), comprising 13 processing units, has been completed and will prevent the daily release of 20 tons of sulfur into the environment.
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$183m project at Shiraz Refinery inaugurated, upgrades fuel to Euro 5
SHANA (Tehran) – The Shiraz Oil Refinery's Diesel Quality Improvement Project (DHT) was officially inaugurated Tuesday via videoconference by President Masoud Pezeshkian, accompanied by Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
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Earthquake causes no damage to SP refineries
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the South Pars Gas Complex said an earthquake that struck near the city of Asaluyeh early Sunday caused no damage to the complex’s refineries or facilities, and all production and operational activities are continuing as normal.
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NIORDC calls to speed up completion of Abadan Refinery Phase 2
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company visited operational units at the Abadan refinery, including Unit 70 and the project’s second phase, accompanied by senior officials and the Abadan lawmaker, to review progress on ongoing projects.
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Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery boosts gas intake, production
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Shahid Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery said the facility has increased its daily gas intake and production by 2.5 million cubic meters, driven by the implementation of technical projects, process improvements and equipment optimization.
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Bidboland Gas Refinery injects 43 mcm into national grid
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery said the plant’s output is nearing about 90% of capacity, with roughly 43 million cubic meters of gas injected daily into Iran’s national pipeline network.
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SP refinery after renovation of infrastructures
SHANA (Tehran) – Director of South Pars Gas Refinery No. 3 announced the successful execution of innovative and tech-based projects, using domestic capabilities, noting that the targeted move of the refinery towards renovation of infrastructures, indigenization of equipment and development of backup electricity has played an important role in boosting safety, efficiency and sustained production of gas.
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Stable crude oil transfer to Shazand refinery begins
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Sabzab–Tang-e Fani–Shazand sour crude oil pipeline said construction has been completed and crude oil transfer to the Shazand refinery has begun, marking the start of operations for the project.
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Oil minister visits Kangan petro-refinery facilities
SHANA (Tehran) – During a one-day trip to Asaluyeh, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited the Kangan Petro-Refinery following stops at South Pars Phase 13 platform, Fajr Jam refinery, and South Pars Phase 14 refinery.
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Damaged Fajr Jam unit returns to production
SHANA (Tehran) – The second train of the sweetening unit at the Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company, which was damaged during the 12-day war, has returned to production in the presence of Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad.
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Stable gas output at South Pars Phase 12 refinery
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the South Pars Phase 12 refinery said stable and maximum gas production during the cold season remains the top priority, noting that the refinery has set new production records by relying on domestic expertise, fully supporting Iranian manufacturers and strictly observing health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards.
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Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company ready to ensure stable gas supply in winter
SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said the company is fully prepared to operate at maximum capacity during the cold season, stressing that stable gas production in line with its commitments is a top priority and that all safety, health and environmental (HSE) requirements are being fully observed.
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LPG production at Fajr Jam refinery up 38%
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Company said the company produced nearly 19,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the first nine months of the current Iranian year, marking a 38% increase from the same period last year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.