From Asaluyeh to Mahshahr; Methanol production reaches zero
The methanol industry recorded a heavy picture in May, where the decline in production was directly caused by the war. The consequences of the imposed war in March and April, from damage to utility infrastructure to disruptions in food supplies, reached their peak in this month and brought production to the brink of shutdown. Meanwhile, Kharg Petrochemical did not enter the circuit at full capacity due to its strategic location on the island and security requirements, and in the wake of these circumstances, it did not publish a report on its performance in April and May.
Introducing Pars Glycol; one of the new olefin units in the country
The Pars Glycol Petrochemical Complex, previously known as Pars Phenol, with an annual production capacity of more than 550,000 tons of ethylene glycol, has been put into operation as one of the key projects of Iran's petrochemical industry in the second phase of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone.
What is the story of the secret passage of invisible oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz?
The Strait of Hormuz has become a strange scene in the global energy market these days, with ships having to disappear to pass through it.
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Head of the Energy Commission: There is good interaction between the Ministry of Oil and Energy / We hope the summer will be without blackouts
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First oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz after Iran-US peace deal announced
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CEO of the Southern Oil Regions: Increasing crude oil processing capacity and production by the end of the year / Handing over three new processing units to the private sector
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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.
Injecting $545 million from the National Development Fund to collect associated gases
The financing of $545 million of the credits required to implement the associated gas collection project in the southern Ilam region in the Dehloran region came from the National Development Fund.
Major repairs of South Pars Refinery 1 begin with the aim of sustaining production in winter
The manager of the first refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the start of major repairs to the refinery with the technical and support teams fully prepared.
Arash Square cannot be saved through diplomacy alone
Energy expert Hedayatollah Khademi warned about the situation of the joint Arash oil field, saying that relying solely on diplomacy cannot protect Iran's interests, and that practical and technical measures in this field need to be initiated simultaneously with negotiations.
Some mini-refineries export gasoline to Afghanistan
For years, mini-refineries have denied any gasoline exports and have denied accusations of fuel smuggling; but now the CEO of Shazand Petrochemical Company is openly saying that some of these units export gasoline to Afghanistan, and their exit routes are through the Dogharoon and Milak borders.
Denial of connection between fire and Behran Oil Company
Officials at Behran Oil Company announced that the recent fire has no connection to the company. The HSE unit and the refinery firefighting team have also been deployed to the site with three fire extinguishers to carry out containment operations in the event of a possible spread.
Completion of drilling of the first development well in the Yadavaran field
The Deputy Managing Director of the National Iranian Drilling Company for Drilling Projects announced the completion of drilling operations and the completion of the first development well of the 6-well project in the Yadavaran oil field using the Fatah 92 drilling rig.
From billion-dollar investment to production halt; why did Gachsaran Petrochemical plant go bankrupt?
Gachsaran Petrochemical, a huge project with a billion-dollar investment that was supposed to produce one million tons of ethylene annually and feed four other petrochemical units, was halted and suffered losses after its early launch, despite the 13th government’s haste to complete it, due to lack of coordination in planning and lack of consumers. The petrochemical plant had drawn criticism from the National Petrochemical Industries Company, claiming that NPC was one of the factors that put Gachsaran in this situation. However, Saeed Baghbani, the director of production control at the Petrochemical Industries Company, denies these claims.
What impact does the government’s pricing of special refining products have on refineries?
Refining industry experts warn that government intervention in pricing special products threatens the future profitability of refineries. According to refining industry expert Mehdi Mohseni, experience has shown that mandated pricing not only suppresses production, but also erodes industries' profit margins and creates the basis for rents.
Increase in petrochemical industry capacity by 35 million tons with the implementation of 66 development projects
Announcing an increase of 35 million tons in the petrochemical industry capacity by implementing 66 development plans in the Seventh Development Plan, the Planning and Development Manager of the National Petrochemical Company said: "In addition to increasing production capacity, completing the value chain with the aim of reducing dependence on exports of basic products is targeted in this plan."
