Iran Launches New System to Prevent Fuel Smuggling

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iran has launched a new system that is aimed at preventing fuel smuggling in the country.

Iran Quadruples Export of Petroleum Products in 8 Years

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said, "Export of Iranian petroleum products in 2019 compared to 2012 has increased four times and for the first time 23 million tons of products were exported from the country, which is unprecedented in the history of the country."

Jask Oil Export Terminal Fully Operational by March 2022

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the Jask terminal and the Goreh-Jask oil pipeline would be fully operational by March 2022.

Zangeneh Appreciates OPEC’s Message

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Bijan Zangeneh, spoke at the 181st Ordinary Meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ Conference after he received OPEC’s remarks honoring him for his contributions to the organization. In his remarks, he said:

Iran Gas Supply Network Covering 95.1% Population

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said 95.1 percent of the country’s population is covered by the gas supply network.

Iran says Oil Revenue Fell over $100b since 2018

TEHRAN (Shana) -- In a report on oil sales performance during the escalation of sanctions and the economic war, Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said that in the three years of the economic war, Iran’s oil revenues fell by more than $100 billion.

Zangeneh:

"No disruption in production of Refining Products"

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Bijan Zangeneh, said: "The fire incident of Tehran Oil Refinery is under control and no disruption has been caused in the production of refinery products of Tehran Refinery and the country."

Zangeneh: We Will Return to the Market once a Deal is Struck

TEHRAN (Shana) -- Iran’s Minister of Petroleum, Bijan Zangeneh, said on Tuesday that we will return to global oil market once a deal is struck and sanctions are lifted.

Oil Minister Calls for Building Capacity for 6.5mbd Crude Oil Output

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh stressed the need to enhance Iran's crude oil production capacity, and said: "I think any administration that comes to power should put the daily production of 6.5 million barrels of oil in its first plans."

Tehran, Baghdad Discuss Settling Iraq Gas Debt to Iran

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh hosted a meeting with an Iraqi delegation here in Tehran on Saturday to discuss how to settle Baghdad's gas dues to Iran.

Iran Eyes 100mt/y Petchem Output by 2022

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the country is planning to launch 10 petrochemical projects by 2022 which will bring the country’s annual petrochemical production capacity to 100 million tons.

Iran Self-Sufficient in Hexane, Pentane Production

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of Takht-e Jamshid Pars Assaluyeh Petrochemical Plant said by commissioning the Elixir Halal Assaluyeh Petrochemical Plant, Iran has become self-sufficient in production of hexane and pentane.

Iran Boosts Petchem Output by 21.5 mt in 1399

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh said the country had enhanced its petrochemical production capacity BY 21.5 million tons per year during the calendar year of 1399 which ended on March 20.

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.