Iran’s refineries are far from Nelson’s global standard; the future of the refining industry is uncertain

Iran’s refineries are far from Nelson’s global standard; the future of the refining industry is uncertain

While refineries around the world have achieved a high level of complexity by relying on new technologies and extensive investments, Iranian refineries are still significantly behind global standards. Morteza Behrouzifar, an energy expert, says that our problem is not just a lack of capital; even if we assume that we have sufficient financial resources to implement projects, there is still no possibility of serious upgrading of refineries due to limited access to modern technology and equipment.

New secret to increasing oil production revealed; Iran turns to injecting low-salt water

New secret to increasing oil production revealed; Iran turns to injecting low-salt water

Energy expert Saeed Saviz has unveiled a new method for increasing oil recovery for the first time. He says that using low-salt water injection could offset the decline in production in Iran's oil fields and even increase production capacity in the long term. In addition to relying on indigenous knowledge, the method will also respond to concerns such as water crises and land subsidence by reducing pressure on freshwater resources.

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China’s 13.6% dependence on Tehran’s oil

China’s 13.6% dependence on Tehran’s oil

According to data received from tanker trackers, China imported an average of 1.38 million barrels of oil per day from Iran in the first half of 2025, equivalent to more than 13.6 percent of the country's total oil imports.
Free fuel at 500 CNG stations

Free fuel at 500 CNG stations

This project has been launched in cooperation with the National Petroleum Products Distribution Company in provinces such as Isfahan, Zanjan and Qazvin, and the number of participating stations is expected to increase in the coming days.
Fear and flight of giant oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz

Fear and flight of giant oil tankers from the Strait of Hormuz

Following the escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States, two super-heavy oil tankers named Coswisdom Lake and South Loyalty, each with a capacity to carry 2 million barrels of crude oil, changed their course near the Strait of Hormuz and retreated south.
Threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz; The world awaits Iran’s response, oil on the verge of a jump

Threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz; The world awaits Iran’s response, oil on the verge of a jump

The US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities and official participation in the Israeli operation is the largest military action by the West against Tehran since the 1979 revolution. Despite the renewed missile barrage by Iran on Israel, there has been no decisive response to the United States yet. However, the initial positive vote by the Iranian parliament to close the Strait of Hormuz has sounded the alarm bell for the global oil market.
Trump’s Dangerous Gambling: What are the Consequences of Closing the Strait of Hormuz?

Trump’s Dangerous Gambling: What are the Consequences of Closing the Strait of Hormuz?

Approximately 30 percent of the world’s oil and a third of the world’s LNG (liquefied natural gas) pass through the Strait of Hormuz every day. With tensions escalating between Iran and Israel and the US joining the war, closing the Strait of Hormuz is one of the options on the table for Iran to pressure its enemies, a move that would immediately reduce global oil supplies and drive up prices.
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