Iran’s first ground-based and clean flare in the petrochemical industry has been successfully commissioned at the Persian Gulf Sadaf Petrochemical Complex, bringing this strategic project to the threshold of receiving feedstock.
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Iran’s oil minister said colleagues at the South Pars Gas Field have set a historic daily production record despite ongoing sanctions.
A gas shipment of 2,797.109 metric tons arrived aboard the tanker GAS HUSKY at the Baniyas maritime terminal, the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) said on Saturday, marking the fourth tanker to reach Syria since the start of the household gas shortage crisis.
The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the major overhauls in the South Pars for the Iranian year 1405 (starts on March 21) will commence in the early days of the new year, stating that these operations will be carried out with an innovative approach, leveraging successful past experiences, and operational cohesion to increase equipment readiness and achieve record performance in the field of overhauls.
The first phase of a solar power plant at the Siraf Port export terminal has been commissioned, the engineering and development director of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said.
The head of the National Petrochemical Company said public relations plays a strategic role in aligning the petrochemical industry’s capacities, adding that PR units can help transform scattered achievements into a source of hope for society and industry stakeholders.
Brent crude futures rose by 33 cents (0.5%) to $71.99 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed by 62 cents (0.9%) to $67.05 per barrel.
The United States is engaged in “active negotiation” regarding the sale of Venezuelan oil to India, aimed at helping India diversify its sources of crude oil, US Envoy Sergio Gor said on Friday.
India is set to import the most crude from Saudi Arabia in more than six years this month, as the South Asian nation faces sustained US pressure to reduce purchases of Russian barrels.
Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has commented on the possibility of cooperation between Iran and the United States in the oil and gas sector, amid the ongoing nuclear negotiations between the two countries. He stated: “Everything is possible.” However, it remains unclear whether such oil and gas cooperation between Tehran and Washington will become operational at this stage.
Iranian Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) is moving ahead with plans to localize key marine equipment, including 6- to 9-megawatt-class turbogenerators for the Taurus 70 turbine, the company said.
Brent crude futures rose by 24 cents (equivalent to 0.3%) to $70.59 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by 28 cents (equivalent to 0.4%) to $65.47.
India’s state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has bought Venezuelan oil for the first time ever, while private refiner HPCL Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL) has purchased crude from the South American country for the first time in two years, three sources with knowledge of the deals said on Wednesday.
Canada to boost direct exports of crude, LNG & LPG to India; India to send more refined products back. Deal relaunches stalled energy dialogue post-diplomatic thaw, helping Canada diversify beyond US reliance & India secure varied supplies amid global shifts.
Iran’s oil minister said daily gas production at the South Pars joint field reached a record 730 million cubic meters, the highest level since the field began operations.
Brent crude futures rose by $0.18 (0.27%) to $67.60 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures increased by $0.25 (0.40%) to $62.50 per barrel.
China hasn’t brought in a single cargo of US liquefied natural gas (LNG) for a full year now, but that doesn’t mean it has completely walked away from the American supply.
India has sharply increased its purchases of discounted Russian crude oil since 2022, triggering tensions with the United States—including new tariffs under President Trump and threats of far steeper levies. Although a February 2026 trade deal brought some relief and a partial shift toward U.S. (and possibly Venezuelan) supplies, New Delhi continues to prioritize energy security for its 1.4 billion people and insists on maintaining strategic autonomy in sourcing oil—highlighting the deep geopolitical tug-of-war between Washington and Moscow over India’s growing energy needs.
Iranian Lawmakers approved allocating funds for the creation and expansion of natural gas storage infrastructure for the coming year.
Brent crude futures declined by 32 cents (0.47%) to $68.33 per barrel. In contrast, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose by 62 cents (0.99%) to $63.51 per barrel.