Energy
Latest Energy News in Iran – Iran’s economy, while diversified, is still heavily influenced by the state of the oil and gas market. Read more about recent news and developments in the sector here.
Iran says has defused Western sanctions on gas condensates exports
Iran’s oil minister says the country has rendered the US-led Western sanctions on gas condensates exports completely ineffective.
Iran’s non-oil trade hits $36bn over last four months
According to the Head of Iran's Customs Administration (IRICA), the country's non-oil foreign trade, comprising exports and imports, reached $36 billion during a four month period from 20 March to 21 July 2024.
Iran dismisses reports oil tankers involved in collision near Singapore carrying Iranian crude
The Iranian Oil Ministry in a statement on Saturday rejected reports that a large oil tanker that collided with a supertanker and caught fire off Singapore's coast was carrying Iranian crude oil.
Iranian youths’ ‘sacrificial effort’ save country from nationwide blackout
A leak in a turbine condenser knocked a power plan in the southern Iranian city of Ahwaz offline and caused power outage in large parts of the Khuzestan province that is experiencing an average temperate of nearly 50 degrees Celsius.
Iranian oil minister: Oil output raised to 3.6mn. bpd
Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji says the country’s outgoing administration has managed to increase crude production to 3.6 million barrels per day.
Iran and Turkmenistan sign gas swap deal to supply Turkmen gas to Iraq
Iran and Turkmenistan signed a gas swap agreement that will transfer Turkmen gas to Iraq through Iran.
Iran 4th largest OPEC oil exporter: Report
Tehran has become the fourth largest oil exporter within the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to a surge in oil production and sales, according to a report.
Eurostat says Turkey resumed oil imports from Iran after 4 years
Figures by the European Union’s statistics agency, Eurostat, have shown that Ankara resumed importing oil from Tehran in March 2024 nearly four years after it cut shipments to zero to comply with US sanctions on Iran.
EI data finds Iran had 2nd largest growth in oil production in 2023
Figures by a major energy data agency indicate that Iran had the second largest growth in oil production in the world in 2023 despite continued pressure from the US sanctions on its oil exports.
Iran ranks 7th in electricity generation in world
Iran’s minister of energy says the country has experienced a leap in electricity production, citing a recently released report by Energy Institute (EI) on the surge in energy production in different countries.
Iran says Tehran-Moscow MoU on gas transfer to serve bilateral ties, regional interests
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between Tehran and Moscow on potential transfer of Russian gas to Iran would help boost bilateral ties and serve the interests of the two sides and the region, Acting Iranian President Mohammad Mokhber has stated.
Iran and Russia sign strategic partnership deal for gas
Iran and Russia sign a strategic energy deal to transfer Russian gas to the Islamic Republic.
Iran minister says oil production surged by 1.4mn barrels in current administration
Iran’s crude production increased by 1.4 million barrels per day during the late President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration despite over 600 new sanctions imposed by the West on exports, the country’s oil minister says.
Iran signs contracts worth $2bn to develop oil industry
Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum has signed four new contracts worth over 2 billion dollars with the private sector to develop its oil and gas fields.
Iranian oil min.: Tehran-Moscow ties will continue growing
Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji says Tehran will continue the policies of late president Ebrahim Raisi including in the energy sector.
Iran, Azerbaijan inaugurate Qiz Qalasi dam on Aras River
The Qiz Qalasi dam on the Aras River in northwestern Iran, tipped as the most important water project for Iran and the neighboring Republic of Azerbaijan, became operational on Sunday.
Iranian, Azerbaijani presidents to inaugurate dam on Aras River on Sunday
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi will jointly inaugurate with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev a dam on the Aras River on Sunday.
India downplays US sanction threat over Iran’s port contract
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has downplayed US threat of sanctions after New Delhi signed a landmark contract with Tehran to operate the Chabahar Port in Iran, stressing the project will “benefit the entire region".
Foreign investors win bid to develop seven oil fields in Iran
Iran is pushing its policy to draw foreign investors in the oil sector by putting then on seven oil fields in the south of the country, the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says.
Minister: Iran oil production increased 60 percent
Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji said oil production in the country has jumped 60 percent in the past 2 ½ years.
Pakistan says to block any external interference on Iran gas project
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has reiterated that Islamabad will deter external interference when it comes to complying with the terms of a natural gas import contract with Tehran.
1st concrete pouring for Karun nuclear island set for fall: Iran revives dormant power plant
Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, announced that the construction of the first nuclear concreting island at the Karun site in southern Iran will commence in the fall.
Iran oil exports hit 6-year high amid US sanctions: Report
Tehran is exporting more oil than at any time for the past six years, giving its economy a $35bn-a-year boost, the Financial Times has reported.
Report: Iran ahead of other OPEC members in terms of rise in crude output in March
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Iran took the lead among oil producers in March 2024 when it produced 3 million 188 thousand barrels per day (bpd) of crude, 28,000 bpd more that its output in February.
Pakistan says reserves right to import gas from Iran despite US objections
Pakistan has stressed it is within its rights to import natural gas from Iran despite the US objections to fresh attempts by Islamabad to revive a 2009 gas supply agreement with Tehran.