Iran Eyes Petchem Hub in Kermanshah

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran has devised plans to convert the western province of Kermanshah into the third petrochemical hub of the country.

Veep orders Construction of Islamabad-West Petchem Project

TEHRAN (Shana) – First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered start of the executive operation for construction of Islamabad-West Petrochemical Project with an annual production capacity of 120,000 tons of polypropylene.

80% non-Rotating Equipment Domestically Made in Oil Industry: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said more than 80% of the non-rotating equipment of the oil industry is made domestically.

Zangeneh Stresses Cooperation with Foreign Firms

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh voiced his support for the cooperation of Iranian companies with foreign partners in oil and energy projects.

Iran Able to Build 80% of Oil Equipment: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the country is able to supply 80% of the items and parts used in the petroleum industry.

Zangeneh on Iran Oil Exports with Biden as US President:

Let's Wait a Few Days

KHUZESTAN (Shan) -- In response to whether the sale of Iranian oil will be facilitated with the beginning of Joe Biden's presidency, Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said: "Let's wait a few days to see what happens."

Iran Gas Flaring Zero by March 2023: Zangeneh

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the country would no longer flare associated petroleum gases by March 2023.

Zangeneh Announces Creation of new Capacities for Oil Export, Money Transfer under Sanctions

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh announced Iran's creation of new capacities in the field of oil sales as well as transmission and receiving oil money despite the sanctions on the country.

NIOC Inks 8 Oil Deals with Local Firms

TEHRAN (Shana) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has signed 8 contracts for boosting and maintaining production at Iranian oil fields with domestic companies.

Iran Spends $1b in Petchem Projects in Western Provinces 

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country has launched petrochemical projects in the western provinces of Urmia, Ilam and Hamedan which are totally worth a billion dollars in investment. 

Iran, Azerbaijan Oil, Energy Ministers Meet in Tehran

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hosted a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart here in Tehran to discuss oil and energy issues concerning the two neighbors.

Iran, Russia Stress Need to Deepen Energy Cooperation

MOSCOW (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh and the Russian Deputy Prime Minister, Alexander Novak, called for deepening cooperation between the two countries in various fields, especially energy.

Iran Petroleum Minister meets with Russian Deputy Prime Minister

MOSCOW (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh met with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of Russia in Moscow.

Iran Oil Minister to Visit Moscow on Sunday

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh is to leave Tehran for Moscow on Sunday, December 20, to review the latest developments in the global crude oil markets with Russian officials.

Ramping up Iran Oil Exports to 2.3 mbd, Practical: Min.

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the country could build up its crude oil exports to 2.3 million barrels per day, saying: "Boosting oil production is Iran's right and it does not ask for anyone’s permission to do that."

Iran Petchem Output to hit 100mt/y by 2022

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country’s petrochemical production capacity would reach 100 million tons per year by 2022, 80% more than the 2013 levels.

Zangeneh Addresses 22nd GECF Ministerial Meeting

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh called the US sanctions unfair which barred Iran’s access to billions of dollars in oil revenues, adding despite all geostrategic challenges, Iran had progressed significantly in the energy sector.

Zangeneh says US Ban Makes him more Resolute

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the US move to impose sanctions on him and a number of senior Iranian oil and energy officials on Monday only made them more determined to pursue their goals.

Iran Minister Shrugs off US Sanctions on Key Energy Officials

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh played down the US Treasury’s move to impose sanctions on him and a number of key Iranian oil and energy officials, saying, “I have no assets or wealth outside of Iran to be subject to the sanctions.”

Zangeneh Announces Opening Single Channel for Importing Goods thru Oil Exports

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said President Rouhani had signed off on the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum's proposal to create a single window for the import of goods through oil exports with the aim of speeding up the work.

Zangeneh Condoles with Kuwait in Death of Emir

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh sent a message of condolence to his Kuwaiti counterpart on the death of Kuwaiti Emir His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Tuesday.

Universities Studying 50% of Iran Oil, Gas Reserves

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country’s universities and research centers were currently conducting research studies on nearly half of the country’s oil and gas reserves.

Gas Pars Output 2.5 Times Up in 7 Years

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said Iran’s gas production from the South Pars gas field has increased by 2.5 times since 2013 from 280 million cubic meters per day to currently 700 mcm/d.

Iran Creates 2.6 mb of Refinery Capacity by Developing Gas Supply Network since 2013

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said, "Thanks to the development of South Pars and the implementation of gas supply projects in the last seven years, an equivalent to 2.6 million barrels of refining capacity fuel has been distributed and consumed in the country."

Success of Oil Industry despite Sanctions

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Iranian Minister of Petroleum said the country made great achievements in oil and gas projects despite the sanctions.

Iran Gas Exports at 16bcm/y

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country’s natural gas exports amounted to 16 billion cubic meters per year.