From the perspective of managers:

Opportunities and challenges during 46 years of Iranian oil industry (Part One)

SHANA (Tehran) – The development of South Pars and the oilfields of West Karoun, the capabilities of Iranian exploration and production companies, the factual nationalization of the oil industry, the fostering of self-reliance and independence, and more are among the most significant achievements of this industry over the 46 years since the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Oil production to increase by 10,000 bpd with development of three oilfields

SHANA (Tehran) – The development plan for three oilfields namely Soumar, Saman, and Delavaran in western Iran officially began on Saturday in the attendance of the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

Oil minister:

Crude production projected to reach 4.6 mbd by 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister stated that, according to the Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), Iran’s crude oil production is expected to reach approximately 4.6 million barrels per day (mbd) by 2028, with the southern oil-rich regions bearing the primary responsibility for this increase.

Minister: Ahvaz Desalination Plant Phase 2 boosts daily crude output

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister, in a live televised address, announced the launch of the second phase of the Ahvaz desalination plant under the directive of the president, stating that the project will increase daily crude oil production by more than 40,000 barrels by the end of the year (March 20).

Second phase of Ahvaz oil desalination plant set for inauguration

SHANA (Tehran) – The second phase of the Ahvaz Central Desalination Plant will be inaugurated during the president’s visit to Khuzestan province, with the oil minister in attendance.

Meeting held for development plan of three oilfields

SHANA (Tehran) – The 25th meeting of the Joint Management Committee (JMC) for the development plan of the Cheshmeh Khosh, Dalpari, and Paydar-e Sharq oilfields was held Monday in Tehran.

IOTC:

Iran’s crude exports unstoppable

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iranian Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) stated that oil exports, as the cornerstone of economic development, continue uninterrupted thanks to the dedicated efforts of employees across all operational regions.

NISOC increases crude oil production

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Engineering and Development Department of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) announced the use of downhole pumps to boost and maintain production from low-pressure wells.

High-quality supplies essential for joint oilfield projects: PEDEC

SHANA (Tehran) – The procurement and logistics manager of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) emphasized the importance of securing high-quality supplies for strategic projects in shared oilfields as quickly as possible.

NIOC to accelerate hydrocarbon discovery operations

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohyeddin Jafari, head of Exploration Department at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), emphasized the need to improve the execution of drilling projects, stating that the discovery of hydrocarbon resources will accelerate as obstacles are removed and new onshore and offshore rigs are added to the exploration fleet.

Pilot water injection project aims boosting oil extraction

SHANA (Tehran) – Farokh Naseri-Karimvand, technical director of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC), announced that a pilot water injection project could significantly increase recoverable oil reserves in southern oil-rich regions by more than 5 billion barrels if successful.

NISOC:

Crude production of 5 mbd possible

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) said achieving a crude production capacity of 5 million barrels per day (mbd) is not out of reach, though it may be delayed due to global shifts away from fossil fuels.

AOGPC increases oil output by 40,000 bpd 

SHANA (Tehran) –The CEO of Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company (AOGPC) announced that the company’s daily oil output has increased by 40,000 barrels over the past four months.

Overhaul completed at Shazand Oil Refinery 

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Region 5 of the Imam Khomeini Oil Refinery of Shazand announced that an overhaul of the refinery has been completed using domestic capacities, local equipment, and Iranian experts. 

Target set for 4.5m barrels of oil production by end of Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presiding board announced that the country aims to produce 4.5 million barrels of oil per day by the end of the Seventh Development Plan (2028).

15th Khuzestan oil exhibition kicks off in Ahvaz

SHANA (Tehran) – The 15th Khuzestan Specialized Exhibition of Petroleum Industry, Equipment, Manufacturing opened in Ahvaz on Saturday.

Iran's oil exports continue despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil exports keep on despite the ongoing and intensifying US sanctions targeting the country's oil industry and speculation about a decline in Iran's oil exports is entirely unfounded.

Gov’t Spokesperson:

Iran’s crude production has not decreased

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson stated that oil production has not declined and emphasized that currency price management is underway, noting that the drop in oil prices and the rise in exchange rates is unrelated to oil production.

Oil production increase in South Azadegan joint field

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Arvandan Oil and Gas Company announced a 2,000-barrel increase in oil production from the South Azadegan joint field.

SP first private sector oil dock begins operations

SHANA (Tehran) – The first private sector oil dock in the South Pars region has successfully entered operational service after completing its first fueling operation.

Development of phase 2 of Azar Oilfield to begin soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager for the Azar Oilfield development said the Economic Council's approval for the second phase of the field’s development, under new oil contracts with an investment forecast exceeding $1 billion, has been granted.

NDF to play greater role in boosting oil production

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Development Fund’s executive board said that the Economic Council of Iran has approved a plan to increase daily oil production by 250,000 barrels, as the fund is participating in its financing.

MoU signed for boosting low-yielding oil wells

SHANA (Tehran) – A tripartite agreement was signed to implement the executive guidelines for Article 13 of the Economic Council’s resolution regarding the boosting production of low-yielding oil wells.

PEDEC emphasizes on preserving Hur al-Azim in Sohrab Oilfield development

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) emphasized the importance of protecting the Hur al-Azim wetland during the development of the Sohrab Oilfield at the ninth Joint Management Committee (JMC) meeting for the project. 

Oil minister:

Iran’s oil production capacity to increase by 250,000 bpd

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced plans to increase oil production capacity by approximately 250,000 barrels per day.

Crude production hike of 30,000 bpd targeted for Sepehr, Jofeir fields

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pasargad Exploration and Production Company announced that oil production from the Sepehr and Jofeir fields has surpassed 50,000 barrels per day, with hopes to achieve a further increase of 30,000 barrels daily next year. 

Head of Parliament’s Energy Committee:

Energy shortages have accumulated over years

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that the issue of energy imbalances is not new, adding that challenges in this sector have built up over time and culminated in the current situation as he emphasized the need for short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address the problem.

Gov’t spox:

Past policy missteps behind current energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson stated that current imbalances are the outcome of flawed policies from the past, emphasizing that these issues did not arise overnight.