Iran oil

Iran to Cut Dependence on Hormuz Strait for Oil Exports via 1,000-km Pipeline

The Iranian president says Iran is building a major pipeline to transferring oil from west of the Persian Gulf to its east, cutting dependence on Hormuz Strait for oil exports.

Ministers Weigh Plans for Iran-Iraq Oil Cooperation

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh and his Iraqi counterpart Ihsan Abdul Jabbar have discussed the ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the oil industry.

No One Can Stop Iran-Venezuela Trade Ties: Tehran

Iran says as long as Tehran and Caracas are determined to do business with each other, the mutual exchanges will definitely continue, and those who seek to disrupt the trade ties must know troubles can be created for them too.

Iran Displayed Its Power by Shipping Fuel to Venezuela: IRGC

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Iran has exhibited its power by sending oil tankers to Venezuela.

Fire at Tehran Oil Refinery Kills One, Injures Another

A huge fire at Tehran's oil refinery has left a staff member killed and another worker injured, an Iranian official says.

Iran to Exclude Oil Revenues from Its Income Basket

Iran says the country’s top priority is to put aside the oil and just depend on non-oil revenues to handle the country’s economic issues.

Fourth Iranian Tanker Sails into Venezuela Waters

The fourth Iranian tanker, named Faxon, has entered the Venezuelan waters to deliver much-needed gasoline to the fuel-starved country.

Iran Denies Receiving Tonnes of Gold from Venezuela in Exchange for Gasoline

As Iran’s third oil tanker sails into the Venezuelan waters to deliver its much-needed gasoline cargo, the Iranian envoy to the South American country dismisses the claims that Tehran has received nine tonnes of gold from Caracas in exchange for the fuel.

Venezuelan Armed Forces Escort Second Iranian Tanker

After escorting the first Iranian tanker Fortune, the Venezuelan army has released footage of escorting the second vessel, named Forest, carrying gasoline to the fuel-starved country.

Second Iranian Oil Tanker Enters Venezuelan Waters

The second Iranian oil tanker, named Forest, has entered the Venezuelan waters to deliver its much-needer gasoline cargo.

Iran’s First Tanker in Venezuela to Deliver Much-Needed Gasoline

The first of five tankers carrying Iranian gasoline to Venezuela has arrived in the Latin American country despite the US threats.

President Warns US of Retaliation If Iran’s Tankers Threatened

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has cautioned the US that causing any trouble for the country’s oil tankers, be it the Caribbean Sea or any other part of the world, will make Washington face troubles in turn.

Iran Warns US against Interference with Its Fuel Transfer to Venezuela

Iran has warned the United States against any interference with the transfer of fuel by Iranian tankers to Venezuela.

‘US Sends 4 Warships to Caribbean for Possible Encounter with Iran Tankers’

The US Navy has sent its P8-Poseidon patrol aircraft from the VP-26 Tridents as well as four warships to the Caribbean region for possible encounter with a group of Iranian super-tankers moving fuel to Venezuela, a report says.

Iran to Publicly Sell Shares of Four State-Owned Oil Refineries

Iran’s government spokesman says shares of four refineries will begin to be offered to the public soon.

COVID-19 Punishes Those Who Sanctioned Iran’s Oil: First VP

Iran’s First Vice President says the coronavirus took severe revenge on the countries that sought to harm the Islamic Republic by imposing sanctions on the Iranian oil.

Time to Wean Global Economy Off Oil Earnings: Analyst

An analyst says recent developments indicate the world economy will no longer be dependent on oil revenues in the future.

Resolving Oil Market Issues Requires Global Cooperation: Iran Minister

Iranian oil minister says the OPEC alone cannot solve the problem of the oil market, noting that resolution of the oil market issues requires global cooperation.

Sanctions Kept Iran Fit for Oil Price Drop, VP Says

The dramatic plunge in oil prices would not have a huge impact on Iran’s economy, since the country was already prepared for such conditions under the pressure of American sanctions, First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says.

Iran Exempted from OPEC+ Output Cut Deal: Minister

The Iranian petroleum minister says Iran, along with Libya and Venezuela, has been exempted from cutting oil output as they are under sanctions.

Oil Price Falls Most since 1991 War, Plunges to $31

Oil prices crashed on Monday by around 30% in what analysts are calling the start of a price war.

Iran Says OPEC’s Friday Meeting among Its ‘Worst Ever’

Iranian Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh says an OPEC meeting on Friday was one of the group’s “worst ever” after it failed to reach an agreement on more oil cuts.

Iran’s Petropars Developing South Pars Gas Field Alone

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the Iranian energy company Petropars is now developing the Phase 11 of South Pars Gas Field alone after China’s CNPC International and France’s Total fully abandoned the project.

Iran to Open Pavilion at Omani Energy Exhibition

The knowledge-based companies from the Islamic Republic of Iran are going to take part in the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) in March 2020.

Researchers Remove Sulfur from Petrol to Decrease Air Pollution

Iranian researchers at the University of Isfahan have conducted a study on removing sulfur from petroleum compounds, as a major step towards better automotive performance.

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