Electric heating, the key to freeing Iran from deadly dependence on domestic gas
Energy expert Hossein Mirafazli believes that the way out of the gas consumption crisis is to reduce dependence on gas and expand the use of electricity in home heating; a model that many developed countries in the world have adopted for years.
Get to know the Persian Gulf Star Refinery, the largest gasoline producer in Iran
The Persian Gulf Star Refinery, Iran's largest gasoline producer and the world's largest gas condensate refinery, plays an unparalleled role in Iran's energy supply by producing more than 45 percent of the country's fuel portfolio.
Iran’s oil discount to China reaches its highest level in a year
As a new wave of sanctions from the United States, Britain and the European Union target sales of Russian and Iranian oil, trade sources told Reuters that discounts on Iranian oil for Chinese customers have reached their widest in more than a year, reaching as much as $10. Reduced oil import quotas for independent Chinese refiners have also added to the pressure.
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The Ministry of Petroleum is the leading agency in implementing the Free Access to Information Law
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Article 90 Commission visits the Oil Monitoring Center to examine industry challenges
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Announcement of the Ministry of Oil’s Technology Development Roadmap; Complementing the Comprehensive Research and Innovation System
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Moscow’s energy exports to Central Asia are decreasing; can Iran replace Russia?
Following Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries and the reduction in the country's fuel exports to Central Asia, Iran has a unique opportunity to fill Russia's void in regional markets. But can Iran seize this opportunity despite sanctions and domestic challenges?
Excessive consumption of household gas: the secret behind two-thirds of winter air pollution in Iran
Hossein Mirafazli, an energy expert, emphasized the need to change the home heating pattern, saying: "The high rate of gas consumption in the domestic sector indicates a huge waste of energy in the country, and the share of gas in home heating should be gradually reduced to 20 to 30 percent over five years, and replaced by electricity."
South Pars is ready for winter; ensuring the sustainability of gas production in the cold season
With the successful completion of major repairs on 35 South Pars platforms, Pars Oil and Gas Company announced that it is ready to provide the country with sustainable gas supply during the winter season. The operation was carried out over a six-month period and involved upgrading process and safety equipment.
The economic value of gas extracted from South Pars exceeded $520 billion
The South Pars gas field, which supplies 70 percent of the country's gas, has entered a natural pressure drop phase. Implementing a pressure-boosting plan with the aim of maintaining production, preventing gas migration to Qatar, and increasing the recovery rate is a vital step in managing the country's gas balance.
Yadavaran field development enters new phase; official production from first well of capacity expansion plan
With the successful launch of the F43 well in the Yadavaran joint field, the plan to increase production in this field has entered the implementation phase. As the first of 24 new wells, this well has achieved sustainable production by relying on domestic capacity and complying with safety and environmental requirements.
Abadan, the Origin of Iranian Oil: The Story of the Country’s Largest Refinery
The Abadan Refinery, as the first and largest oil refinery in the Middle East, with a history of over a century, continues to play a key role in supplying petroleum products to Iran and the region. At its peak, the refinery became the largest refinery in the world, with a refining capacity of 520,000 barrels per day, and is a symbol of the self-sufficiency and resilience of the Iranian oil industry.
Major repairs of 35 South Pars platforms completed without incident
Sepahdar Abbaszadeh, Deputy Chief of Operations of Pars Oil and Gas Company, announced the successful completion of major repairs to 35 production platforms in the South Pars Joint Field. The operation was completed with 150,000 man-hours and without incident, and has prepared the company for a stable gas supply during the cold season.
National Iranian Gas Company presented various financial models for implementing priority projects
Saeed Pakseresht, Director of Integrated Planning at the National Iranian Gas Company, announced at the first meeting of the investment forum in the gas industry that comprehensive participation and diverse financial models have been envisaged for the implementation of priority projects. He emphasized that the investment path is transparent and that preliminary studies have been conducted.
Crescent case referred to Supreme Court
Following Iran's formal objection to the UK Court of Appeal's ruling on the confiscation of the Oil Industry Pension Fund building, the case was referred to the Supreme Court for reconsideration. The disagreement among the judges of the Court of Appeal has paved the way for a review of the ruling and created new hope for a reversal.
joint oil and gas fields; A test for Iran’s energy future
Joint oil and gas fields are the underground aquifers that several countries share. If Iran does not harvest, the neighbors will suck with their wells; A fortune whose every barrel is lost forever.
