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Iran Fuel System Fully Functional in 2 Days: Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji told visiting Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Ministry of Petroleum that over 3,000 filling stations are active and the whole fuel system of the country would become fully operational within the next one to two days.
2021-10-27 13:22
3rd Iran-Germany Energy Working Committee Held

TEHRAN (Shana) – The Director General of Europe, US and Caspian Neighbors Office of the International Affairs and Trade Department of the Ministry of Petroleum said: "Considering Germany's membership in the European Union, the Energy Working Committee can play an effective role in expanding relations with other European countries and provide a good basis for cooperation with EU members."
2021-10-26 14:57
Owji Receives Turkmen FM

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji hosted a meeting with a Turkmen delegation headed by Rashi Muradov, Turkmen Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran on Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
2021-10-26 14:31
Investigations ongoing to Resolve Smart Fuel System Glitch: MOP PR

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The General Directorate of Public Relations of the Ministry of Petroleum said efforts are underway to resolve an issue with the smart fuel system of the country, adding experts at National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) are dealing with the matter.
2021-10-26 13:04
No Price Rise Planned for Energy Carriers

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The head of the Planning and Budget Organization said denied any increase in the price of energy carriers in the 1401 budget.
2021-10-25 16:03
3rd Iran-Germany Joint Energy Committee Meets

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The third meeting of the Iran-Germany Joint Energy Committee will be held on Tuesday, October 25.
2021-10-25 12:53
NIOC CEO Appoints PEDEC Chairman

TEHRAN (Shana) – CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Mohsen Khojastehmehr appointed Abouzar Sharifi as a full member of the board of directors and CEO of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC).
2021-10-23 11:41
Compensatory Projects Needed to Ensure Iran Sustainable Gas Supply

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said the country would need to invest $65 to $89 billion to develop its oil and gas fields otherwise it will become a gas importer in the coming years.
2021-10-23 11:30
NISOC CEO Appointed

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) issued a decree appointing Alireza Daneshi as the CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC).
2021-10-19 14:58
New IOOC CEO Appointed

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) issued a decree to appoint Alireza Mehdizadeh as the CEO of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC).
2021-10-19 14:55
Owji meets with Venezuelan FM

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji met with the Venezuelan Foreign Minister and his accompanying delegation on the 15th floor of the Ministry of Petroleum headquarters on Monday.
2021-10-18 15:59
Venezuelan FM meets with Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji received visiting Venezuelan Foreign Minister Felix Plasencia Gonzalez and his entourage at the Ministry of Petroleum headquarters.
2021-10-18 15:39
$4.5b earmarked to Develop Upstream Gas Sector in Fars

FARS (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said plans are underway to invest $4.5 billion for the development of the upstream gas sector in the southern province of Fars.
2021-10-14 13:44
NIDC, SeaLand Ink Drilling Agreement

TEHRAN (Shana) – The National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) and SeaLand Engineering & Well Services have signed an agreement for the supply of two heavy drilling rigs to be used in the development plan of Bibi Hakimeh Oilfield.
2021-10-14 12:41
CBI Full Support Needed for Oil Barter Deals: Ex-Official

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The former director of international affairs of the National Iranian Oil Company said that the success of selling oil through barter depends on the cooperation between the Ministry of Petroleum and the Central Bank of Iran.
2021-10-12 13:15
Good News on Oil Contracts, Barter Underway

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said: "Soon, good news will be announced about the diversity of contracts for crude oil, gas condensate and oil barter."
2021-10-10 16:58
Crude Oil Sales being Pursued Seriously: Official

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The head of the Planning and Budget Organization said: "We have serious measures on the agenda in the field of energy; we are seriously pursuing the sale of crude oil and we hope to be able to establish the same relations as before following the negotiations we have started with neighboring countries, especially Turkmenistan."
2021-10-10 16:40
Plans Underway to Invest $22 b to Maintain Gas Production

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said the country would need to invest $22 billion in the gas sector given the drop in gas pressure within the next 6 to 8 years.
2021-10-08 23:21
New AOGC Caretaker Appointed

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) issued a decree to appoint Abdullah Azari as the caretaker of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company (AOGC).
2021-10-05 09:08
New IOOC Caretaker Appointed

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) issued a decree to appoint Alireza Mehdizadeh as the caretaker of the Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC).
2021-10-05 09:03
NIOC CEO Appoints NISOC Caretaker

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) issued a decree appointing Alireza Daneshi as the caretaker of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC).
2021-10-05 08:57
OPEC+ Agrees to Increase 400,000 bpd in Oil Output in Nov.

TEHRAN (SHANA) -- The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies reached an agreement on Monday to raise their total crude oil output by 400,000 bpd for November.
2021-10-04 17:36
21st OPEC+ Meeting Begins

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The 21st meeting of the oil and energy ministers of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC countries began a few minutes ago via videoconference.
2021-10-04 16:50
Petchem Industry Could Revive Iran Economy: Official

TEHRAN (Shana) – The secretary general of Iran's Association of Petrochemical Industry Corporation (APIC) said the petrochemical industry can revive Iran's economy.
2021-10-03 15:55
Owji Appoints Assistant for Oil, Gas Condensate Sales

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji issued a decree appointing Mohammad Javad Bavand as "Assistant Minister for Oil, Gas Condensate and Products Sales and Supervision of Naftiran Intertrade Company".
2021-10-03 11:08
Owji Visits Gachsaran Petchem Project

YASOUJ (Shana) -- Javad Owji, Minister of Petroleum of the 13th administration, arrived in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province this morning (Friday, October 1) along with President Seyed Ibrahim Raisi, on the sidelines of a one-day trip to start the Chamshir Dam construction project. He then visited the ongoing project of Gachsaran Petrochemical Plant and Sarbisheh Gachsaran Industrial Development.
2021-10-01 22:25
MOP to Launch 62 CSR Plans in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad

YASOUJ (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said over 62 corporate social responsibility plans are scheduled to be implemented in the western province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.
2021-10-01 22:15
Completing Unfinished Projects, Main MOP Agenda: Min.

YASOUJ (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said completion of the petroleum industry’s half-finished projects is the main concern of the Raisi administration.
2021-10-01 22:04
Russian Ambassador meets with Owji

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in Tehran, Levan Dzhagaryan, in his Tehran office on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
2021-09-29 09:26
Owji Receives Sri Lankan Energy Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji met with Sri Lankan Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila to discuss Tehran-Colombo energy cooperation.
2021-09-26 16:29