From reckless policymaking to official warning to petrochemicals; Iran’s propylene market at risk
Despite the special capabilities in developing the propylene value chain, due to excessive licensing and lack of sound policymaking by the National Petrochemical Company, this market is becoming saturated and is on track to suffer a similar fate to methanol production units.
Get to know one of the most modern refineries in Iran, Bandar Abbas Oil Refinery
Bandar Abbas Oil Refining Company, as one of the 10 largest refineries in the country, plays a key role in providing Iran with the energy and products it needs. The refinery was built on an area of about 770 hectares, 20 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas city and on the northern shore of the Persian Gulf, and went into operation in 1997 with an initial capacity of 232,000 barrels per day.
Iran’s electricity is caught in false pricing; power plants don’t even cover their maintenance costs
The CEO of Jamco said: "The electricity economy in Iran is paralyzed; power plants are not even making ends meet for their repairs, let alone building new ones." He warned that incorrect electricity pricing has caused investors to flee the sector and that the electricity imbalance is deepening every year.
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“Arvand”, a major player in the PVC industry, entered the stock market
Arvand Petrochemical Company (Public Joint Stock Company) with the symbol "Arvand" was listed on the Tehran Stock Exchange on August 18, 1404, after obtaining legal permits and approval from the Admissions Board.
Oil Technology Park with three strategic missions, on the path of digital transformation and consumption management
The head of the Oil Industry Technology and Innovation Park, emphasizing that no technological development is possible without networking and real cooperation between knowledge suppliers and problem owners, said: The Oil Industry Park pursues three major missions in the field of the oil industry value chain, smartization and digital transformation, and consumption management, and is trying to use technologies to solve strategic issues in the oil industry with a business-oriented perspective.
Formation of a special working group to accelerate the collection of flare gases
The head of the Ministry of Oil's Flare Gas Collection Working Group, emphasizing the need to accelerate associated gas collection projects, said: "By order of the Minister of Oil, a special working group with broad powers has been formed to achieve complete collection of associated gases before the end of the Seventh Development Plan by monitoring, facilitating, and removing obstacles."
Synergy between university, research institute, and technology park; the driving force behind innovation in the oil industry
The Deputy Minister of Petroleum for Engineering, Research and Technology emphasized the importance of synergy between the University of Petroleum Industry, the Petroleum Industry Research Institute, and the Petroleum Industry Technology and Innovation Park, saying: "The cooperation of these three complexes not only provides the basis for the technological development of the oil industry, but can also create job opportunities for the country's youth and strengthen the motivation to stay and serve within the country."
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.
Iran’s new oil production record in July: 3.27 million barrels per day, approved by the Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency reported an increase of about 200,000 barrels of Iranian crude oil in July.
Developing energy infrastructure with private sector participation; Iran on the path to attracting capital and regional competition
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Association of Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Contractors (APEC), stating that EPC contracts are the main contract governing the country's construction industry, said: "To achieve development, it is necessary to facilitate oil contracts and synergize the government and the private sector."
Gas exports to Iraq and Türkiye remain intact
The Deputy Minister of Oil announced in a press conference the export of gas to Iraq and the possibility of extending the long-term contract for gas exports to Türkiye.
Deputy Oil Minister Admits to 350 Million Cubic Meters of Gas Unbalance
In today's press conference, the Deputy Minister of Oil announced the stable supply of gas to petrochemicals last year without complete interruption and announced that despite an imbalance of 300 million cubic meters of gas, the Ministry of Oil's careful planning has increased power plant reserves by 60 percent this year.
Minister of Energy: We have passed this year’s electricity peak
The Minister of Energy said: "We have left the electricity peak behind us, but we still need the support of subscribers until the end of the summer to end the blackouts."
