Latest Energy News in Iran – Iran’s economy, while diversified, is still heavily influenced by the state of the oil and gas market. Read more about recent news and developments in the sector here.
Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum has rejected claims by Iraq’s oil minister regarding the alleged seizure of Iranian oil tankers by the US, calling the reports "unfounded and politically motivated."
Iran has reported a new record in gasoline consumption as motorists take to the roads at the start of a busy travel season that coincides with the Persian New Year holidays.
The Iranian Ministry of Petroleum announced that the inclusion of Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's Minister of Petroleum, in the latest sanctions list by the US Department of the Treasury is a result of his extensive efforts to maximize Iran's oil sales, adding the US will not succed in hindering Iran's efforts to sell oil.
The Central Bank of Iran’s auditor has revealed that petrochemical companies have failed to return 30% of their export revenues this year, up from 12% the previous year.
According to the Legal Affairs Department of the Iranian President’s Office, the tribunal in the Crescent arbitration case has dismissed the UEA-based company’s claim that the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is liable for damages incurred by third parties (companies contracted by Crescent).
Iran’s oil minister has dismissed the US policy of imposing maximum pressure to halt Iran’s oil exports as a failed strategy, asserting that reducing Iran’s oil exports to zero is an unattainable goal.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) need to stay away from political games and remain united to foil threats of sanctions by the United States.
Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that oil exports from the country have reached a new record high despite a continued regime of US sanctions that seeks to cut Tehran’s oil exports to zero.
Iran plans to combat fuel smuggling through a new smart monitoring system, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), Mohammad Sadegh Azimi-Far, has announced.
A former Iranian representative to the OPEC Board of Governors, emphasized the need for Iran to pursue new trade opportunities with countries threatened by the US, rather than solely relying on nuclear negotiations for economic relief.
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stated that the Islamic Republic is planning to invest up to $120 billion in petroleum projects as the country seeks to increase its oil and gas production to respond to a rising demand for energy.
The first private oil dock in South Pars, located in Kangan, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, has commenced operations with the successful fueling of a Bangladeshi ship.
Iran’s oil exports rebounded sharply in the second half of December after a slump reported earlier in the month, according to an announcement by a major international tanker tracking service.
Iran has reached a new milestone in gas production, with a daily output of 865 million cubic meters of sweet gas, surpassing the ministry of petroleum's commitment of 845 million cubic meters.
Data by a major tanker tracking service revealed that Iran’s oil exports to China hit four-month low amid a rise in domestic demand for energy as well as regional tensions that affected the transport and removed customers from the market.
Several Iranian officials, including the government spokesperson, ministers and deputy ministers, and the head of the Environmental Protection Organization, have joined the Two Degrees Less initiative, proposed by President Massoud Pezeshkian to prevent gas pressure drops, power outages, and air pollution during the winter.
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has expressed alarm about Israeli attacks against Iran in recent months, warning that such moves pose serious risks to global energy chain.
Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has announced that there are no power outages currently across the country as the electricity supply has been stable, and sufficient fuel has been secured to prevent any blackouts.