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.

From Qatar’s domination to Iran’s failure; The story of the failure of three projects of LNG

From Qatar’s domination to Iran’s failure; The story of the failure of three projects of LNG

While Qatar has become the world's liquefied natural gas export giant using the South Pars joint field and has earned more than $ 5 billion in the year, Iran has failed with three huge gas liquid projects. Iran LNG, Pars LNG and Persian LNG's projects, which were supposed to be Iran's entry into the world market, were under pressure from sanctions and the withdrawal of foreign companies into semi -finished structures in Assaluyeh; An unfinished dream that has taken the opportunity to consolidate Iran's position in the global energy industry.

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Announcing Iran’s oil sales price in June

Announcing Iran’s oil sales price in June

According to the National Iranian Oil Company, the price of Iranian light oil in June 2025 for Asian customers will be slightly higher than last month, nearly $2 above the base price (Oman/Dubai crude oil price).
Details of transferring fuel quota to a bank card

Details of transferring fuel quota to a bank card

A pilot plan to transfer fuel quotas from fuel cards to bank cards was launched yesterday; the plan was initially implemented on a limited, pilot basis at one of the gas stations and is set to be gradually expanded after a thorough review of possible issues.
Leading the country’s oil exploration by relying on modern technologies

Leading the country’s oil exploration by relying on modern technologies

The Deputy Minister of Petroleum, announcing that we are ahead of the plan and capacity set for exploration in the country, stated: "I hope that by utilizing new technologies, we will be able to reach new fields (although smaller) and provide the basis for the presence of the private sector in the form of IPC contracts or other contractual models."
Major repairs of refineries in the face of energy imbalance

Major repairs of refineries in the face of energy imbalance

The Director of Coordination and Supervision of Production at the National Iranian Gas Company announced the early start of major repairs to the country's refineries, saying the operation will be completed by October. This issue has always been associated with challenges regarding the supply of electricity to power plants due to energy imbalances and the refineries' need for gas.
Even with the shutdown of industries, domestic gas is running low!

Even with the shutdown of industries, domestic gas is running low!

An energy expert warned about a sharp decline in gas production in the country, emphasizing that without immediate investment of up to $70 billion in gas fields, Iran's gas production will drop to 500 million cubic meters per day within 3 to 5 years, while domestic consumption in the winter will reach 650 to 700 million cubic meters.
Iran will transform from an exporter to an importer of petrochemical products within the next three years

Iran will transform from an exporter to an importer of petrochemical products within the next three years

A petrochemical expert warns that the country's excessive focus on the limited production of certain products such as methanol and urea is the Achilles' heel of the petrochemical industry, and says that if balanced development is not carried out in this area to produce MTO units and the like, within the next few years Iran will not only not be able to export petrochemical and chemical products, but will also become an importer.