China becomes self-sufficient in propylene production with Iranian methanol

China becomes self-sufficient in propylene production with Iranian methanol

Iran exports millions of tons of methanol to China annually at a meager profit, while the country has created hundreds of times more value added by converting the same methanol into propylene, the “petrochemical caviar,” and has achieved 96 percent self-sufficiency in propylene production. An opportunity that Iran could have used to complete its petrochemical value chain by investing in domestic MTP units and move from selling crude to creating sustainable wealth.
If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, who is the first victim?

If the Strait of Hormuz is closed, who is the first victim?

A member of the Majlis National Security Commission still threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, while such a speech may seem attractive to the general audience, in fact deepest disregard for Iran's economic and geopolitical realities. The key question is if the Strait of Hormuz really closes, who is most damaged? The answer is clear, Iran itself. Even if the country's oil exports reach 6,000 barrels a day, there is still no other way than to cross the same strait.
Winter Fuel Supply Meeting; Full Preparation for Early Cold

Winter Fuel Supply Meeting; Full Preparation for Early Cold

A meeting to review winter fuel supply plans was held with the participation of the Minister of Oil and his deputies, with the aim of reviewing the latest necessary measures to ensure the sustainability of the country's fuel supply on the eve of the cold season; statistics indicate a significant increase in liquid fuel and natural gas reserves compared to the same period last year.