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.

Iran expands refining projects with €840m investment

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) launched six major projects over the past year with investments totaling about €840 million, aimed at boosting refining capacity and strengthening fuel infrastructure. Another €2 billion worth of projects are underway and expected to be completed by year’s end.

Refining industry transformation:

Energy sustainability through increased gasoline, diesel production

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Ministry of Oil has prioritized increasing domestic refining capacity and ensuring a stable supply of strategic products, particularly gasoline, since the start of the current administration. This focus comes after years of challenges in the production-consumption balance due to rising domestic demand, infrastructure limitations, and sanctions impacting equipment supply, which risked increasing import dependence and straining foreign currency reserves.

Iran undertakes major overhauls at 10 refineries to ensure stable fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) is conducting extensive maintenance at 10 refineries across the country to ensure a stable and secure supply of fuel, a senior company official announced.

Refining industry outlook through the lens of the Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Javad Beheshti, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), outlined three key objectives for the refining industry under the Seventh Development Plan: completing the value chain, upgrading and modernizing refining processes, increasing production capacity, and producing world-class petroleum products.

Tehran Refinery moves toward sustainable water supply through wastewater treatment

SHANA (Tehran) – The operations manager of Tehran Oil Refining Company announced the launch of the first phase of the refinery’s wastewater treatment project, stating that approximately 15,000 to 20,000 cubic meters of municipal water have been replaced with treated water. Once fully operational, the project will not only meet the refinery’s entire water demand but also provide a sustainable water supply for ancillary industries.

Gas refineries undergoing overhauls on schedule: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has kept all refinery and transmission network overhauls on schedule this year, despite resource and parts constraints, according to Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli.

Extensive localization of industrial equipment at SP Refinery 7

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the extensive localization of industrial equipment and items at the facility, calling it a significant step toward enhancing the country’s economic resilience.

Steady production at South Pars Refinery 11 backed by domestic expertise

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the Refinery 11 at South Pars Gas Complex said stable production, enhanced quality, and upgraded infrastructure have continued through reliance on local expertise and partnerships with new technology-based firms (NTBFs).

South Pars Second Refinery plays key role in downstream value chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the Second Refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex highlighted its strategic importance in the downstream value chain, noting that roughly 10% of the refinery’s gas output is converted into high-value products at Pars Petrochemical, helping supply critical feedstock to the country’s petrochemical industry.

Deputy Parliament speaker thanks operational teams at Abadan Oil Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy speaker of Iran’s Parliament praised the operational teams at the Abadan Oil Refinery for containing the fire at Unit 70 of the facility.

SP overhauling operations kept going during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex described the overhaul process of the facility’s refineries, aimed at maintaining production stability, stating that the operations continued without interruption even during the challenging 12-day imposed war.