The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) announced that by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March 2026), the nominal production capacity of the petrochemical industry is expected to reach 105 million tons, with exports of approximately 34.8 million tons worth about $13.6 billion.
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Iran’s first vice president announced that Iran is ready to cooperate with Niger in agriculture and energy, adding that the two nations can also share expertise in new technologies and artificial intelligence.
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) expressed deep sorrow over the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas of Hormuzgan Province offering condolences to Iran’s government and people.
Iran and Azerbaijan are enhancing trade relations through joint projects, border trade exchanges, and transit corridor development, leveraging cultural, historical, and geographical similarities.
The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations announced the drilling and completion of eight oil and gas wells using the company’s rigs during Farvardin (March 21–April 20), the first month of the Iranian calendar year.
Iran’s oil minister emphasized the country’s readiness to expand and strengthen bilateral cooperation in oil, gas, refining and petrochemicals during a meeting with Bolivia’s minister of energy and hydrocarbons.
The head of the Chamber of Commerce for Northeast Oman said Iran’s West Azarbaijan province offers exceptional development potential, adding that Oman is ready to invest in the region.
The director-general of HSE at the Ministry of Oil announced the deployment of expert and HSE teams from the ministry and the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) in response to the incident at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.
Iran’s first vice president announced the country’s readiness to accelerate Africa’s industrial growth through petrochemical exports.
Iran has launched its annual overhaul of gas platforms at the South Pars field to ensure stable output during the high-demand winter months, a senior official said.
Persian Gulf Star Refinery is operating under safe conditions, and the explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas of the southern province of Hormuzgan has no connection to the refinery’s oil storage tanks or facilities.
The manager of Karun Petrochemical Complex announced that the facility broke Iran’s monthly isocyanate production record over the past four years.
Arvand Petrochemical has significantly increased production of various PVC grades by addressing challenges and implementing development strategies, playing a key role in stabilizing Iran’s PVC market.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a modest improvement in Iran’s economic outlook, with the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 1.1 percent in 2026.
Iran plans to increase its crude oil production by 400,000 barrels per day (bpd) within the next eight months, according to the head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the need to achieve the objectives of the Seventh Development Plan, announcing the start of negotiations and operational measures to connect to Russian gas supplies.
The supervisor of the 35-well infill drilling project at South Pars Field announced that drilling has begun on the fifth well in the project, located in phases 15 and 16.
Iran’s oil minister said the potential for trade and economic cooperation between Iran and Russia is far greater than $5 billion, adding that the goal is not just to reach $10 billion but to elevate relations to even higher levels through agreed-upon frameworks.
South Pars field produces 4.5 million barrels of crude oil daily, supplying Iran's gas and gasoline production, and accounting for 40% of the country's consumed gas and gas condensates.
Iran’s ambassador to Russia announced that Iran and Russia are determined to expand bilateral cooperation in various fields, including the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC), transit projects and gas transfers.
