﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS generated at Wednesday, August 5, 2026 12:36:29 PM--><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association RSS Feed</title><description>Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association RSS Feed</description><link>https://www.opex.ir</link><copyright>8/5/2026 12:36:29 PM Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association All Rights Reserved.</copyright><generator>RSS Generator</generator><managingEditor>info@opex.ir (Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association ) </managingEditor><webMaster>info@opex.ir (Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association ) </webMaster><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>South Pars Phase 11 set to reach full output in two months</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48164/South-Pars-Phase-11-set-to-reach-full-output-in-two-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bc24</guid><description>South Pars Phase 11, the final development phase of the world's largest natural gas field, is expected to reach its first production milestone within two months, according to the project's executive.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/08/487859_54454.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="85300"/><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:49:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paknejad urges continued oversight of refinery reconstruction, pension fund reform</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48145/Paknejad-urges-continued-oversight-of-refinery-reconstruction-pension-fund-reform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bc11</guid><description>Oil minister praised the oil industry's efforts to rebuild refineries damaged during the war and stressed the need for continued project management meetings and regular progress reporting.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/08/3140302_54433.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="87287"/><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:51:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Operator projects set to save nearly 1bcm of gas annually</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48088/Operator-projects-set-to-save-nearly-1bcm-of-gas-annually</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bbd8</guid><description>The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, announced that projects implemented by Operator companies are expected to save approximately 980 million cubic meters of natural gas annually.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/459274_54329.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="147831"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:20:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why is the IEA questioning the reliability of Persian Gulf producers?</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48066/Why-is-the-IEA-questioning-the-reliability-of-Persian-Gulf-producers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bbc2</guid><description>In an interview with the newspaper, The National, on July 8, 2026, when talking about the Strait of Hormuz situation, Dr Fatih Birol, the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said that PersianGulf oil exporters “need to regain their reputation as reliable exporters.”</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/464222_54303.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="97841"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:53:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil industry prioritizes high-impact social responsibility projects</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48033/Oil-industry-prioritizes-high-impact-social-responsibility-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bba1</guid><description>Iran’s oil industry is prioritizing high-impact social responsibility projects that deliver lasting benefits to local communities, according to Babak Darabi, director of supervision over development projects in oil-producing regions at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/2954633_54210.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="62573"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:14:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran launches free CNG campaign to cut gasoline use</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48032/Iran-launches-free-CNG-campaign-to-cut-gasoline-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bba0</guid><description>The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) launched a nationwide campaign offering free compressed natural gas (CNG) beginning July 23, with the voluntary participation of more than 1,000 CNG fueling stations across the country.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/346261_54211.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="55881"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:13:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Public cooperation, CNG key to fuel supply stability</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48031/Public-cooperation-CNG-key-to-fuel-supply-stability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb9f</guid><description>Public cooperation in reducing fuel consumption and greater use of compressed natural gas (CNG) will be essential to maintaining stable gasoline supplies during the peak travel months of Mordad and Shahrivar (August and September), despite damage to parts of Iran's energy infrastructure during the recent US-Israeli attacks, the head of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution and Refining Company (NIOPDC) said Saturday.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/3043954_54209.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="97620"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:12:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran launches energy-saving drive, starting with gov’t agencies</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/48014/Iran-launches-energy-saving-drive-starting-with-gov-t-agencies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb8e</guid><description>Iran's government has begun reducing energy consumption within its own executive bodies, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday, ordering ministries and other state bodies to cut waste and improve energy efficiency.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/3003749_54190.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="61285"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:11:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil workers sustain production despite recent crisis: Deputy minister</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47995/Oil-workers-sustain-production-despite-recent-crisis-Deputy-minister</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb7b</guid><description>Ahmad Zera’atkar, deputy oil minister for planning, praised oil industry workers for maintaining uninterrupted crude and gas production during recent difficult conditions, crediting their dedication and around-the-clock effort.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/2981702_54167.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="88446"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NIOPDC allocates 6m liters of diesel for Arbaeen transport fleet</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47994/NIOPDC-allocates-6m-liters-of-diesel-for-Arbaeen-transport-fleet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb7a</guid><description>The National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) has allocated about 6 million liters of diesel fuel to support buses and trucks transporting Arbaeen pilgrims and related cargo, a senior company official said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/394134_54166.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="126287"/><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:09:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New human capital research to shape oil industry workforce</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47971/New-human-capital-research-to-shape-oil-industry-workforce</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb63</guid><description>New, comprehensive research on human capital in oil industry is being launched as part of an initiative championed by the oil minister to leverage the expertise of leading industry specialists, the head of the Institute for International Energy Studies said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/2968070_54141.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="58966"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:29:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran to restore 100 mcm of gas output within months</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47970/Iran-to-restore-100-mcm-of-gas-output-within-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bb62</guid><description>Iran expects to restore 100 million cubic meters of gas production capacity within the next few months, according to Mohammad-Jafar Ghaempanah, the president's executive deputy.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/2977486_54140.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="121777"/><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:27:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>South Iran power grid reliability boosted</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47864/South-Iran-power-grid-reliability-boosted</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000baf8</guid><description>The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company has announced the completion and commissioning of the third steam unit at the South Pars Besat Combined Cycle Power Plant, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the reliability of southern Iran's electricity grid.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/2877237_53983.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="103976"/><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:59:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NIOC appoints caretaker of NICO</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47821/NIOC-appoints-caretaker-of-NICO</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bacd</guid><description>The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company appointed Ali-Akbar Pour-Ebrahim as the caretaker of the National Iranian Oil Company Trading (NICO).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/421424_53929.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="32020"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:55:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New energy plan rewards consumers for cutting fuel use</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47820/New-energy-plan-rewards-consumers-for-cutting-fuel-use</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000bacc</guid><description>The head of the Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization announced that the government is shifting its fuel consumption policy from price increases to a consumer incentive system.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/07/746087_53928.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="70296"/><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:54:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NPC outgoing CEO honored, interim chief named</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47746/NPC-outgoing-CEO-honored-interim-chief-named</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000ba82</guid><description>On the sidelines of the Oil Ministry's Deputy Ministers Council meeting on Monday, a ceremony was held to honor the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) outgoing CEO and introduce the company's interim chief.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2767446_53834.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="98709"/><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:21:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New pipeline strengthens Iran’s crude oil network</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47710/New-pipeline-strengthens-Iran-s-crude-oil-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000ba5e</guid><description>The newly commissioned Sabzab–Tang-e Fanni–Shazand sour crude oil pipeline marks a significant step in strengthening Iran's crude oil transportation infrastructure, providing a more reliable supply of feedstock to the Shazand refinery while showcasing the country's domestic engineering capabilities.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/461304_53779.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="187700"/><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multilateral diplomacy through BRICS</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47709/Multilateral-diplomacy-through-BRICS</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000ba5d</guid><description>Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad's visit to India was about far more than attending the 11th BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting. His agenda—ranging from bilateral talks with Indian officials and participation in the inauguration of the BRICS Centre of Excellence for Digital Technologies to presenting Iran's proposals on energy security and discussing investment in Iran's oil industry—underscored Tehran and New Delhi's efforts to chart a new roadmap for cooperation built on shared interests and centuries of historical ties.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2767217_53778.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="111392"/><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:39:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran’s oil industry in the post-agreement era</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47634/Iran-s-oil-industry-in-the-post-agreement-era</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000ba12</guid><description>With the signing of the agreement between Iran and the United States, and under the guidance and strategic vision outlined by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Iran is entering a new era of work, development and progress while remaining vigilant against the designs of its adversaries. The reality is that Iran’s oil industry learned and practiced self-reliance through the teachings of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, relying on domestic expertise, innovation and the capabilities of Iranian professionals. Today, the Leader of the Revolution has once again emphasized that same belief and approach.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/483691_53709.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="78667"/><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:07:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil Ministry targets major cut in gas flaring</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47602/Oil-Ministry-targets-major-cut-in-gas-flaring</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b9f2</guid><description>Iran aims to significantly reduce gas flaring and increase the recovery of associated petroleum gas, with officials targeting the collection of up to 35 million cubic meters per day by the end of the current administration, according to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/1790181_53670.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="56185"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:23:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICOFC unveils fast-track gas production plan</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47601/ICOFC-unveils-fast-track-gas-production-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b9f1</guid><description>Iran Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) unveiled a fast-track roadmap to boost natural gas production, aiming to offset part of the decline in processing capacity and output from the South Pars gas field.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/495727_53669.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="102251"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:22:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NISOC to boost processing capacity, crude output</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47555/NISOC-to-boost-processing-capacity-crude-output</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b9c3</guid><description>Iran’s largest oil producer plans to increase its processing capacity and crude oil output by the end of the year as development projects continue despite wartime challenges, according to the chief executive of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/370789_53604.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="69860"/><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New well lifts South Pars Phase 11 output</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47524/New-well-lifts-South-Pars-Phase-11-output</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b9a4</guid><description>A new production well has been brought online at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, boosting output from the project to more than 26 million cubic meters of rich gas per day, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/487859_53573.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="85300"/><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:42:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gas artery nears completion</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47523/Gas-artery-nears-completion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b9a3</guid><description>A strategic new natural gas pipeline in northwestern Iran is nearing completion after overcoming major technical, operational and legal challenges, with commissioning scheduled by late November, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2317855_53572.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="85501"/><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:40:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Soaring AI demand spurs roll-out of long duration energy storage</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47503/Soaring-AI-demand-spurs-roll-out-of-long-duration-energy-storage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b98f</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/Soaring AI demand spurs roll-out of long duration energ_53542.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="247100"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:17:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inside the Race to Control the World’s Lithium Supply</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47502/Inside-the-Race-to-Control-the-World-s-Lithium-Supply</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b98e</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/Inside the Race to Control the World’s Lithium Supply (1)_53541.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="124607"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:15:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulf oil, gas exporters grapple with losses from closed Strait</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47501/Gulf-oil-gas-exporters-grapple-with-losses-from-closed-Strait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b98d</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/Gulf oil, gas exporters grapple with losses from closed Strai_53540.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="149468"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:13:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ADNOC ACCELERATES GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGY THROUGH STRATEGIC MERGERS</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47495/ADNOC-ACCELERATES-GLOBAL-EXPANSION-STRATEGY-THROUGH-STRATEGIC-MERGERS</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b987</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/ADNOC ACCELERATES GLOBAL EXPANSION STRATEGY THROUGH STRATEGIC MERGERS_53534.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="76645"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:51:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petchem plants to be rebuilt with advanced technologies</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47472/Petchem-plants-to-be-rebuilt-with-advanced-technologies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b970</guid><description>The head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the company will support petrochemical holdings and firms affected by the recent conflict and emphasized that damaged facilities should be rebuilt and brought back into operation using advanced technologies.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2084736_53509.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="67228"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:14:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petrochemical supply up as market stability holds</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47471/Petrochemical-supply-up-as-market-stability-holds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b96f</guid><description>The supply of petrochemical products to Iran’s downstream industries is improving, with higher product availability and continued price stability helping the market move toward balance, according to a senior official at the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/319082_53508.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="89216"/><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:13:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Marun cuts flaring below 6%</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47451/Marun-cuts-flaring-below-6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b95b</guid><description>More than 94% of flare gas has been captured at Marun Oil and Gas Company following a series of operational improvements and infrastructure projects, the company’s CEO said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/414027_53492.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="76663"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:17:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fuel savings to support public welfare</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47450/Fuel-savings-to-support-public-welfare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b95a</guid><description>Oil minister said the government is reviewing a package of fuel demand-management measures aimed at reducing gasoline consumption and imports, with any savings potentially redirected toward improving people’s livelihoods.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2560742_53491.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="61572"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:16:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Russia offers support for Iran energy rebuild</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47406/Russia-offers-support-for-Iran-energy-rebuild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b92e</guid><description>Russia has expressed readiness to help compensate for damages and rebuild Iran’s energy infrastructure following losses incurred during the third imposed war, a senior Iranian energy official said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/1816009_53442.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="65628"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:46:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Clean energy cuts fuel use by 1.5b liters</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47405/Clean-energy-cuts-fuel-use-by-1-5b-liters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b92d</guid><description>Iran has saved more than 1.51 billion liters of fuel this year (since March 21) through the expansion of renewable energy projects and increased output from hydropower plants, a senior Energy Ministry official said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/455638_53441.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="24028"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:45:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gas network supplies up to 70% of Iran’s energy needs</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47404/Gas-network-supplies-up-to-70-of-Iran-s-energy-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b92c</guid><description>National gas network now supplies an estimated 60% to 70% of Iran’s energy demand, while gas service coverage has reached about 96% of the population, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/2459814_53440.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="74854"/><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:41:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Boiler retrofit program delivers record gas savings</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47382/Boiler-retrofit-program-delivers-record-gas-savings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b916</guid><description>The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported cumulative natural gas savings of 739.7 million cubic meters over the past five years through its nationwide boiler room optimization program, highlighting the growing impact of energy-efficiency measures across the country.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/407377_53418.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="88939"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:37:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NISOC launches three environmental projects</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47380/NISOC-launches-three-environmental-projects</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b914</guid><description>The National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) launched three research projects aimed at reducing environmental pollution, managing contaminated soils and improving environmental performance across its operational areas, a company official said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/452093_53416.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="206207"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:34:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SP refineries steering committee formed to accelerate reconstruction</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47357/SP-refineries-steering-committee-formed-to-accelerate-reconstruction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b8fd</guid><description>The Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) established a steering committee dedicated to the reconstruction of damaged South Pars refineries, aimed at safeguarding the nation’s strategic energy production capacity.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/374799_53386.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="168119"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fajr Jam Refinery begins repairs on facility damaged in 12-Day War</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47353/Fajr-Jam-Refinery-begins-repairs-on-facility-damaged-in-12-Day-War</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b8f9</guid><description>Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company has launched reconstruction efforts for a major sweetening and cooling unit damaged during the recent 12-day war, according to company officials.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/06/495883_53385.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="71500"/><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:54:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy consumption reform urgent: Lawmaker</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47263/Energy-consumption-reform-urgent-Lawmaker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b89f</guid><description>The head of the Parliament’s Joint Industries and Energy Committee said structural reforms in energy consumption are essential, warning that the current pattern of energy use and resource waste is no longer sustainable.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2214980_53273.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="51858"/><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 13:00:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No energy price hikes planned</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47262/No-energy-price-hikes-planned</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b89e</guid><description>Iran has no plans to increase energy prices, and instead will introduce an incentive-based system that rewards consumers for reducing energy use, according to Esmaeil Seqab-Esfahani, head of the Strategic Energy Management and Optimization Organization.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/746087_53272.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="70296"/><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 12:57:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil industry defies sanctions, war</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47236/Oil-industry-defies-sanctions-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b884</guid><description>Oil minister marked the anniversary of the discovery of oil in Iran and the Middle East, saying the country’s oil industry has remained resilient through 118 years of sanctions and imposed wars, preventing any halt in production and exports.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/1377711_53232.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="94183"/><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gas refinery repairs move ahead quickly</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47235/Gas-refinery-repairs-move-ahead-quickly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b883</guid><description>The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company said reconstruction work at gas refineries damaged during the 40-day war is progressing steadily, with detailed planning already in place.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2317732_53231.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="67311"/><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 11:57:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>State media urged to promote energy saving culture</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47209/State-media-urged-to-promote-energy-saving-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b869</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian said Sunday that Iran faces serious challenges if it fails to improve resource management and reform consumption patterns, stressing that state media can play a key role in promoting a culture of energy conservation.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2308068_53195.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="65425"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:05:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawmakers briefed on oil sector developments</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47208/Lawmakers-briefed-on-oil-sector-developments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b868</guid><description>Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad on Monday to discuss the latest developments in the country’s oil industry, particularly conditions following the third imposed war.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2317728_53194.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="104106"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 11:58:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy certificates seen as key to solving gas imbalance</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47182/Energy-certificates-seen-as-key-to-solving-gas-imbalance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b84e</guid><description>Officials at the National Iranian Gas Company say energy-saving certificates traded on Iran’s Energy Exchange could become a strategic tool for easing the country’s recurring gas imbalance while attracting private investment into energy optimization projects.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/494686_53166.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="82578"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:50:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Smart contracts, public participation key to tackling energy imbalance</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47181/Smart-contracts-public-participation-key-to-tackling-energy-imbalance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b84d</guid><description>The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company said Iran is relying on 77 strategic contracts with energy service companies and public cooperation to address the country’s energy consumption imbalance through smart technologies and efficiency measures.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/1984845_53165.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="63114"/><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:48:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran’s minister says sustainable food security is expanding in region</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47162/Iran-s-minister-says-sustainable-food-security-is-expanding-in-region</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b83a</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian, while appreciating the efforts of Iranian oil industry employees in maintaining uninterrupted fuel supplies and production under recent critical circumstances, has tasked the Ministry of Petroleum with two strategic missions: the optimal management of energy and petrochemicals.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/172877153_53146.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="82923"/><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:11:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lawmaker calls for ‘resistance economy’ in energy sector</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47128/Lawmaker-calls-for-resistance-economy-in-energy-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b818</guid><description>The head of the Parliament’s Economic Committee stressed the need to reduce gasoline consumption, saying current conditions require the implementation of a resistance economy model across multiple sectors, including fuel and energy.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2202577_53097.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="57963"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:02:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil industry workers prevented halt to national economy</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47127/Oil-industry-workers-prevented-halt-to-national-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b817</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran’s oil and petrochemical industry workers prevented the country’s production cycle and national economy from grinding to a halt through courage and self-sacrifice.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/1945025_53096.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="21826"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy consumption control essential, Pezeshkian says</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47110/Energy-consumption-control-essential-Pezeshkian-says</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b806</guid><description>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country must adopt responsible energy consumption patterns, warning that excessive use of electricity and gas could lead to serious challenges during both summer and winter.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2215027_53072.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="104409"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:28:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gasoline conservation an unavoidable necessity for Iran: President</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47109/Gasoline-conservation-an-unavoidable-necessity-for-Iran-President</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b805</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian said gasoline conservation has become an unavoidable necessity for the country, stressing that public cooperation in managing fuel consumption would help Iran maintain stability without major disruptions.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2206265_53071.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="91882"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:27:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gas consumption management can improve public welfare: Pezeshkian</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47078/Gas-consumption-management-can-improve-public-welfare-Pezeshkian</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b7e6</guid><description>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said revenues generated through better domestic gas consumption management could significantly improve people’s livelihoods and public welfare.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/463576_53041.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="74184"/><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:53:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parliament backs Oil Ministry in rebuilding damaged energy facilities</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47056/Parliament-backs-Oil-Ministry-in-rebuilding-damaged-energy-facilities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b7d0</guid><description>An Iranian lawmaker said Parliament will support the Oil Ministry in rebuilding energy infrastructure damaged during the third imposed war, praising the ministry’s management of fuel supply and energy production during the conflict.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2135941_53014.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="59149"/><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No oil spill reported in Persian Gulf: DoE</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47037/No-oil-spill-reported-in-Persian-Gulf-DoE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b7bd</guid><description>The head of Department of the Environment denied reports of any oil leakage from ships or pipelines following recent developments, saying a detailed assessment of the environmental damage caused by the recent war has been completed.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/440602_52994.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="45547"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:45:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>No fuel shortage during war due to Ministry of Oil’s management</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47036/No-fuel-shortage-during-war-due-to-Ministry-of-Oil-s-management</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b7bc</guid><description>Mohammad-Javad Askari, head of the Parliament Agriculture Committee, praised the Ministry of Oil’s performance during the third imposed war, saying that thanks to the ministry’s extensive management, people across the country faced no fuel shortages, particularly in gasoline supply.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2135947_52993.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="77003"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:33:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New decisions on gasoline to be implemented with public support</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/47017/New-decisions-on-gasoline-to-be-implemented-with-public-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b7a9</guid><description>The first vice president said any decision on gasoline consumption management must be implemented with public cooperation and support, emphasizing that protecting people’s livelihoods remains the government’s red line.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2127005_52971.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="56650"/><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 12:36:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Energy conservation central to neighborhood-based initiative</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46998/Energy-conservation-central-to-neighborhood-based-initiative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b796</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian said promoting a culture of energy conservation is one of the main objectives of Iran’s neighborhood- and mosque-centered initiative, stressing that the Iranian people are expected to regard responsible energy consumption as part of the country’s authentic cultural values.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/1452433_52940.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="61804"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:41:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>MPs back faster restoration of damaged petrochemical plants</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46997/MPs-back-faster-restoration-of-damaged-petrochemical-plants</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b795</guid><description>Members of parliament stressed the need to accelerate the return of damaged petrochemical units to production during a joint meeting of the Parliament’s Industries and Mines Committee and the Industry, Mining, Safety and Standards Faction, with legislative support pledged for the effort.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2122677_52939.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="137376"/><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:39:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Need for nationwide campaign to reform consumption patterns</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46986/Need-for-nationwide-campaign-to-reform-consumption-patterns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b78a</guid><description>President emphasized the need for a nationwide public mobilization campaign to reform consumption patterns, saying the government’s goal is not merely to implement a technical initiative but to foster a public culture focused on reducing energy consumption and making more efficient use of the country’s resources.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2109263_52930.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="73089"/><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 12:17:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran, Pakistan discuss strengthening rail cooperation, regional trade links</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46965/Iran-Pakistan-discuss-strengthening-rail-cooperation-regional-trade-links</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b775</guid><description>Islamabad, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Islamabad Reza Amiri Moghaddam and Pakistan’s Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi have held a meeting in the Pakistani capital city to explore ways to enhance bilateral railway cooperation and expand regional trade.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/172850197_52901.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="111269"/><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:26:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Continued oil production, exports during third imposed war praised</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46963/Continued-oil-production-exports-during-third-imposed-war-praised</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b773</guid><description>The vice chairman of the Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s performance during the war and under enemy attacks, saying the continued production and export of oil, fuel supply for the public, and gas distribution during the Third Imposed War were commendable.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/1510835_52900.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="55391"/><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oil Ministry to support tech projects damaged in third imposed war</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46908/Oil-Ministry-to-support-tech-projects-damaged-in-third-imposed-war</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b73c</guid><description>The Oil Ministry will support technology projects that sustained damage during the third imposed war, a senior official said.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2038536_52828.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="68110"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:05:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Russia’s economy is unlikely to collapse even if oil prices fall</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46880/Why-Russia-s-economy-is-unlikely-to-collapse-even-if-oil-prices-fall</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b720</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/Why Russia’s economy is unlikely to collapse even if oil prices fall_52792.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="215660"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:15:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>How the U.S. controls Iraq's oil revenues?</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46879/How-the-U-S-controls-Iraq-s-oil-revenues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b71f</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/How the US controls Iraq_s oil revenues_52791.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="125551"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 07:11:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Growing Gap Between Fossil Fuel Use and Finds</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46878/The-Growing-Gap-Between-Fossil-Fuel-Use-and-Finds</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b71e</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - 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news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/11_52784.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="226803"/><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 06:39:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New framework aimed to ease cooperation between oil sector, private companies</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46863/New-framework-aimed-to-ease-cooperation-between-oil-sector-private-companies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b70f</guid><description>The head of the Iranian Oil Industry Equipment Manufacturers Association said the Oil Ministry has drafted a new framework aimed at expanding collaboration with the private sector. The measure is intended to streamline processes, formalize partnerships and increase the presence of domestic manufacturers in oil industry projects.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/425428_52763.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="71524"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:22:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Opportunity to expand oil, gas capacity in Gachsaran</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46862/Opportunity-to-expand-oil-gas-capacity-in-Gachsaran</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b70e</guid><description>The CEO of the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company said achieving sustainable production requires a smart resource management approach and safeguarding workforce health, adding that the combination of mature and emerging fields in the region creates a unique opportunity to expand oil and gas capacity simultaneously.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/05/2024466_52762.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="84682"/><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 12:20:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Development of joint Azadegan field continues nonstop</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46838/Development-of-joint-Azadegan-field-continues-nonstop</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b6f6</guid><description>The managing director of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) said development of the joint Azadegan field is continuing without interruption despite recent conditions in the country, emphasizing the use of new technologies, capital attraction and designing strategies to bypass sanctions.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/453916_52730.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="84357"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Masjed Soleiman Oil and Gas Company delivers on production targets</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46837/Masjed-Soleiman-Oil-and-Gas-Company-delivers-on-production-targets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b6f5</guid><description>The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company praised the performance of employees at the Masjed Soleiman Oil and Gas Production Company, stating that despite enduring two imposed wars, the company has remained fully committed to meeting its production targets.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/1991341_52729.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="108624"/><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:41:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paknejad details fuel supply steps amid tensions</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46799/Paknejad-details-fuel-supply-steps-amid-tensions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b6cf</guid><description>The Iranian oil minister detailed steps his ministry is taking to manage fuel production, storage, supply and distribution during a government economic meeting, state media reported.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/1713296_52707.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="67901"/><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:09:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Araqchi Informs Pakistan of Iran’s Stances on Ceasefire</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46753/Araqchi-Informs-Pakistan-of-Iran-s-Stances-on-Ceasefire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b6a1</guid><description>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi briefed the Pakistani prime minister on Tehran’s positions regarding the latest ceasefire developments in the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, while also discussing bilateral ties and regional issues.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/140502051549106736532104_52677.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="59214"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:41:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Acceleration of operations at Azadegan Oil Field megaproject</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46752/Acceleration-of-operations-at-Azadegan-Oil-Field-megaproject</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b6a0</guid><description>The CEO of PEDEC emphasized prioritization in the country’s largest shared oil field and stressed the importance of sustaining and accelerating development activities at the Azadegan field.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/1969342_52676.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="84901"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:36:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran, Turkmenistan review transport, trade, energy issues</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46734/Iran-Turkmenistan-review-transport-trade-energy-issues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b68e</guid><description>Tehran, IRNA— Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and Turkmenistan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Rashid Meredov, in a phone call, have discussed land and air transport as well as trade and energy issues.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/172820526_52669.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="68194"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:11:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Need for support for petchem industry</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46733/Need-for-support-for-petchem-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b68d</guid><description>A member of the parliamentary Planning and Budget Committee, while praising the industry’s actions during the US-Zionist conflict, emphasized the need for support from both the government and parliament for the petrochemical sector.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/04/1958994_52668.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="110073"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:10:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Japan envoy seeks cooperation with Tehran Municipality</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46672/Japan-envoy-seeks-cooperation-with-Tehran-Municipality</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b650</guid><description>The ambassador of Japan to Iran has called for broader cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo during a meeting with Tehran’s municipal officials.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/172436106_52561.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="88017"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:11:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Strategic projects continue at Isfahan Refinery</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46671/Strategic-projects-continue-at-Isfahan-Refinery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b64f</guid><description>The CEO of Isfahan Oil Refining Company said infrastructure initiatives and optimization projects at the Isfahan refinery are continuing, adding that efforts to complete and support operating units and development plans are being pursued in earnest.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/401188_52560.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="106002"/><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:05:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lavan Refinery accelerates mazut quality upgrades</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46653/Lavan-Refinery-accelerates-mazut-quality-upgrades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b63d</guid><description>The CEO of Lavan Oil Refining Company said two major projects are underway to improve the quality of mazut, emphasizing the importance of producing low-sulfur mazut for marine bunkering in the Persian Gulf.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/323152_52528.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="83594"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:18:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Engineering, the hidden pillar of the oil industry</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46652/Engineering-the-hidden-pillar-of-the-oil-industry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b63c</guid><description>Iran’s oil industry is more than the story of discovering a resource beneath the ground; it is a narrative of engineering triumphing over the unknown. It is the story of knowledge that has transformed risk into calculation, uncertainty into models, and raw materials into national wealth. From the earliest exploratory wells to today’s smart refineries, engineers — drawing on science, creativity and bold decision-making — have built the unseen yet vital foundations of the country’s largest industry.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1920286_52527.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="125841"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:16:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TotalEnergies and Chevron fortify oil &amp; gas ties with Nigerian farm-out deal</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46617/TotalEnergies-and-Chevron-fortify-oil-gas-ties-with-Nigerian-farm-out-deal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b619</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/7_52463.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="38084"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:22:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shell Seeks New Well Approvals to Lift Oil and Gas Output in Italy</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46616/Shell-Seeks-New-Well-Approvals-to-Lift-Oil-and-Gas-Output-in-Italy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b618</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/photo_2026-02-23_13-50-45_52462.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="192059"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:21:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Middle East Energy Leaders Warn of Underinvestment in Oil, Bet on Digital Growth</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46615/Middle-East-Energy-Leaders-Warn-of-Underinvestment-in-Oil-Bet-on-Digital-Growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b617</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/photo_2026-02-23_13-48-48_52461.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="128197"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:19:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>China floods the world with gasoline cars it can't sell at home</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46614/China-floods-the-world-with-gasoline-cars-it-can-t-sell-at-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b616</guid><description /><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/photo_۲۰۲۶-۰۲-۲۱_۱۶-۲۰-۳۳_52460.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="192088"/><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:17:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Managing winter energy imbalances with record gas production</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46598/Managing-winter-energy-imbalances-with-record-gas-production</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b606</guid><description>Iran’s Oil Ministry in the 14th administration has reported unprecedented levels of raw natural gas production as the country grappled with persistent energy imbalances and a consumption basket heavily dependent on natural gas — challenges that have intensified in recent winters.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/488844_52431.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="76721"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:34:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Systematic engineering and indigenous technology drive oil industry transformation</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46597/Systematic-engineering-and-indigenous-technology-drive-oil-industry-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b605</guid><description>The deputy oil minister for engineering, research and technology, presenting a comprehensive report on the one-year performance of the department, emphasized that over the past year the focus has been placed on “systematic engineering” and the “development of indigenous technologies” to revitalize the industry’s research, technical and operational infrastructure.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/481710_52430.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="94575"/><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:30:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tehran, Moscow move to strengthen economic cooperation</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46567/Tehran-Moscow-move-to-strengthen-economic-cooperation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5e7</guid><description>A member of parliament’s Energy Committee said the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission presents a valuable opportunity to expand economic diplomacy and counter sanctions.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/352864_52394.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="62903"/><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:17:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran-Russia meeting in Tehran seen as key step toward Eurasian energy convergence</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46566/Iran-Russia-meeting-in-Tehran-seen-as-key-step-toward-Eurasian-energy-convergence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5e6</guid><description>The 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission in Tehran marks an important step toward greater energy convergence across Eurasia, a senior Iranian lawmaker said, adding that effective management grounded in national interests could transform sanctions into a geo-energy opportunity and reinforce Iran’s position in regional energy markets.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1847504_52393.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="98242"/><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:14:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>President: Iran-Russia economic cooperation pursued vigorously</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46546/President-Iran-Russia-economic-cooperation-pursued-vigorously</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5d2</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is determined to operationalize economic cooperation with Russia “with strength, speed and precision,” adding that implementation is advancing at a satisfactory pace across all agreed sectors.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1849837_52372.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="116811"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:56:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran-Russia economic agreements enter implementation phase, Paknejad says</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46545/Iran-Russia-economic-agreements-enter-implementation-phase-Paknejad-says</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5d1</guid><description>Iran’s oil minister said agreements reached with Russia have entered the implementation phase following the conclusion of the 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1847777_52371.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="84897"/><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:55:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Economic alliance against sanctions: A historic opportunity for Iran, Russia</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46516/Economic-alliance-against-sanctions-A-historic-opportunity-for-Iran-Russia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5b4</guid><description>The intensification of Western sanctions and shifting global power dynamics have opened a new phase in economic cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation, presenting a historic opportunity for both countries to expand their economies.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/460271_52338.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="63952"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:15:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Gas tariff reform aims to optimize consumption</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46515/Gas-tariff-reform-aims-to-optimize-consumption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b5b3</guid><description>The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said gas tariff reforms are designed to improve consumption patterns rather than increase government revenue, stressing that smart management of consumption data, stronger network maintenance and precise implementation of optimization programs have helped stabilize the country’s gas network.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1578787_52337.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="60266"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:12:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NISOC: A driver of energy stability and the national economy</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46490/NISOC-A-driver-of-energy-stability-and-the-national-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b59a</guid><description>The year 1404 can be regarded as a period in which the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) further consolidated its position as one of the strategic pillars of the country’s oil industry and a principal component of Iran’s energy portfolio. At a time when the stability of energy production plays a direct role in economic stability, national resilience, and the realization of the Seventh Development Plan’s objectives, the company’s performance can be assessed not merely as that of an operational entity, but as a key contributor to the broader energy economy.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1813034_52306.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="103711"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:21:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Iran, Russia to finalize six cooperation documents at joint commission</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46489/Iran-Russia-to-finalize-six-cooperation-documents-at-joint-commission</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b599</guid><description>Iran and Russia are set to finalize six separate cooperation documents following negotiations by 16 working groups during the first two days of the 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission, a senior Iranian oil official said Monday.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1813036_52305.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="79220"/><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:19:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pezeshkian: Iran determined to operationalize key transport corridors</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46464/Pezeshkian-Iran-determined-to-operationalize-key-transport-corridors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b580</guid><description>President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is firmly committed to operationalizing major transportation projects and the country’s vital arteries with “power, speed, precision, and high quality.”</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/172714953_52273.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="55291"/><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:24:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Petchem industry invests to optimize power plant fuel consumption</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46462/Petchem-industry-invests-to-optimize-power-plant-fuel-consumption</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b57e</guid><description>The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said optimizing fuel consumption at power plants can improve petrochemical feedstock availability while boosting efficiency and reducing emissions. He added that petrochemical companies investing in such projects will benefit financially while delivering significant national economic gains.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1804697_52272.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="55301"/><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:15:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stability in petrochemical decision-making to be ensured</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46447/Stability-in-petrochemical-decision-making-to-be-ensured</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b56f</guid><description>The CEO of Nouri Petrochemical Company emphasized the strategic and supervisory role of the National Petrochemical Company in the sector, saying investors are seeking stability in policymaking and decision-making in the petrochemical industry. He said pricing of utility services must be managed in a way that preserves the economic viability and attractiveness of production at downstream complexes.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/273610_52257.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="197721"/><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:58:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>NPC: Gov’t shifts petrochemical focus from capacity to value chain</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46446/NPC-Gov-t-shifts-petrochemical-focus-from-capacity-to-value-chain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b56e</guid><description>The petrochemical industry has entered a new phase of policy and implementation under Iran's 14th government, moving beyond the mere expansion of nominal capacity to focus on completing the value chain, increasing actual production, and boosting domestic value-added, according to the head of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC).</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1345408_52256.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="67709"/><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 11:55:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>APG in western Iran to enter consumption cycle</title><link>https://www.opex.ir/en/news/46422/APG-in-western-Iran-to-enter-consumption-cycle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000b556</guid><description>The head of integrated planning at the National Iranian Oil Company said all recoverable associated gas in western Iran will be fully returned to the consumption cycle by before next summer with the startup of the Dehloran gas compression station.</description><category domain="https://www.opex.ir">Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical products exports' association - news1</category><enclosure  url="https://www.opex.ir/opex_content/media/image/2026/02/1712430_52227.jpg" type="image/jpeg" length="107392"/><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:12:27 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>