Head of NIORDC Jalil Salari said with the implementation of the gasoline quality improvement plan of Shiraz Refinery, 71 percent of the country’s gasoline output will be under Euro 5 standards.
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While the world continues to strive towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is determined to shift from reliance on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and implementing carbon reduction policies, the trilemma of energy security, climate change, and economic growth persist.
On Friday, Brent fell 15 cents, or 0.19%, to $80.89 per barrel by 0810 GMT, while WTI fell 25 cents, or 0.32%, to $77.91.
The world price of crude oil today, August 15, 2024
Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $79.98 a barrel, recovering some of the previous day's losses. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $77.21 per barrel.
India purchased $2.8 billion worth of crude oil from Russia in July, becoming the second-largest buyer after China, largely due to discounted prices following Ukraine's invasion.
With the successful implementation of two new wells at the South Azadegan oil field, which Iran shares with its neighbor Iraq, the field’s production capacity has increased by 2,500 barrels per day.
The suggested nominee for the Petroleum Ministry Mohsen Paknejad has highlighted the importance of efficient oil industry human resources on his agenda for running the ministry.
Brent crude futures rose 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $81.10 a barrel by 0650 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude increased by 41 cents, or 0.5%, to $78.76 per barrel.
Vice-chairman of the Parliament’s Industries and Mines Committee Seyyedjavad Hosainikia says that the committee has started the examination of records, plans, and earlier performance of the proposed minister for running the Petroleum Ministry.
The global price of crude oil today, August 13, 2024
Global benchmark Brent crude futures fell 78 cents, or 0.95%, to $81.52 a barrel at 0330 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures slipped to $79.33 a barrel, down 73 cents, or 0.91%.
The Economic Council approved a plan proposed by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) to boost oil production in 34 oil fields.
Saudi crude oil exports to China are set to fall in September to about 43 million barrels, several trade sources said on Monday, citing monthly allocations for term buyers.
National Iranian Drilling Company dug and completed the digging operations of seven oil and gas wells during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year, an official with the company said.
Oil Industry Expert Reza Mokhtar believes developing petro-refineries is a necessity for completing the oil industry value chain, IRIB reported.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted the list of his proposed ministers to the parliament for approval where Mohsen Paknejad has been nominated as the Minister of Petroleum.
India's oil demand is likely to surge from 5.4 million barrels per day in 2023 to 8.3 million bpd by 2050. To meet this rise in oil demand, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) aims to increase their refining capacity from 70.25 million tonnes per annum to 88 million tonnes per year.
Iran has sent small shipments of crude oil to new destinations such as Bangladesh and Oman, according to shipping sources and data, Reuters reports.
The world price of crude oil today, August 9, 2024
Brent crude futures were up 1 cents to $79.17 per barrel by 0845 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 8 cents at $76.27 per barrel.
The US EIA has forecast that US oil markets will experience a closer balance between supply and demand this year. At the same time, the EIA has revised its forecast for 2025 crude prices downwards compared with its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), published in July.
India's Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) does not expect its shipments of diesel to Bangladesh to be affected by political upheaval in the neighbouring country, the company said on Friday.