Mohsen Paknejad

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  • oil 2025-05-09 15:06

    Over 2,200 companies attend West Asia's biggest oil industry gathering in Tehran

    TEHRAN - Iran's oil industry, a key economic driver, is showcasing its latest achievements at the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) in Tehran, where over 2,200 domestic and international companies have convened.

  • paknejad 2025-04-13 12:40

    Iran’s oil minister to visit Iraq for energy talks

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced plans to travel to Iraq in the coming days at the invitation of his Iraqi counterpart, highlighting strong bilateral ties across various sectors, particularly in the oil industry and joint petroleum projects.

  • paknejad 2025-04-12 14:17

    Iran invites foreign investment in oil sector ahead of major energy expo

    TEHRAN - Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the country welcomes the participation of foreign investors—particularly from neighboring states—in its oil industry, as Tehran prepares to host several key energy events in the coming weeks.

  • refinery 2025-04-05 16:18

    Refinery projects prioritized to accelerate development, boost fuel output

    TEHRAN - Iran is streamlining its refinery development strategy by prioritizing projects that offer higher returns and can be brought online more quickly, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said during a visit to the Tehran Oil Refinery.

  • paknejad 2025-03-17 12:02

    Lawmakers condemn U.S. sanctions on oil minister as violation of international law

    TEHRAN - Iranian lawmakers condemned U.S. sanctions on Oil Minister Masoud Paknejad, calling the move a violation of international law and a sign of Washington’s failure to pressure the country’s energy sector.

  • oil 2025-03-14 12:41

    U.S. sanctions Iran’s oil minister for efforts to maximize oil sales

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has been placed on the latest U.S. sanctions list by the U.S. Department of the Treasury for his extensive efforts to sell Iranian oil despite ongoing sanctions.

  • محسن پاک نژاد در آیین افتتاحیه کارخانه نمک زدایی اهواز 2025-02-09 20:30

    It is just a wish for US to zero out Iran’s oil export: minister

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Sunday that zeroing out Iran’s oil export through renewing the “maximum pressure” policy, which had already ended in failure, is purely an illusion.

  • oil 2025-02-05 15:10

    Unilateral sanctions destabilize oil markets: Iran’s oil minister

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said on Wednesday that imposing unilateral sanctions against major oil producers and exerting pressure on OPEC is a clear attempt to destabilize global oil and energy markets, ultimately harming consumers worldwide.

  • paknejad 2024-12-25 14:51

    Iran to sign $6b contracts to boost gas recovery from South Pars

    TEHRAN - Iran's oil minister announced plans to finalize $6.0 billion worth of contracts to boost pressure at the South Pars gas field, which is a top national priority.

  • paknejad 2024-12-11 13:12

    Paknejad elected OPEC president for 2025

    TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has been elected as the rotating president of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for 2025.

  • gecf 2024-12-08 13:49

    Iran hosts GECF meeting, highlights gas demand amid global challenges

    TEHRAN – Iran has increased its annual natural gas production to 275 billion cubic meters despite U.S. sanctions, while warning that geopolitical tensions are threatening global energy supply chains. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad made the comments at the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on Sunday in Tehran.

  • gas 2024-12-07 14:47

    Attendance of GECF ministers in Tehran reflects Iran's stability

    TEHRAN - The minister of oil said that the presence of energy and oil ministers from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Tehran highlights Iran's resilience, stability, and high level of security under current conditions.

  • paknejad 2024-12-06 14:15

    Optimizing gasoline consumption a priority, no price changes yet: Paknejad

    TEHRAN – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that optimizing gasoline consumption is a top priority for the ministry, adding that no decision has been made regarding changes to gasoline prices.

  • paknejad 2024-11-26 12:57

    Oil exports continue as usual: Paknejad

    TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad says following President Trump’s election in the United States, Iran is taking new measures to ensure that the country’s oil exports continue without or with minimal challenges.

  • mousavi 2024-11-06 12:38

    Mousavi appointed as Iran’s deputy oil minister for intl. affairs

    TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has appointed Ali-Mohammad Mousavi as his deputy for international and commercial affairs, Shana reported.

  • Paknejad 2024-10-06 19:24

    Oil minister visits Kharg to check oil installations security

    TEHRAN- Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad arrived in Kharg island, in the Persian Gulf, on Sunday to visit the hub of Iran’s oil exports and meet the employees of the island’s operational zone, in the second day of his visit to Bushehr province, in southwest of Iran.

  • gecf 2024-09-22 14:01

    GECF secretary general writes appreciation letter to Iranian oil minister

    TEHRAN - Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohamed Hamel, who visited Tehran earlier this month to discuss and coordinate holding the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the forum in late October, has written a letter to Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad thanking him for his hospitality.

  • paknejad 2024-09-10 13:35

    Iran can be West Asia’s energy transit gateway: oil minister

    TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said the country can be a suitable gateway and crossroad for energy trade and transit in the region, given its geopolitical position.

  • bovard 2024-08-30 15:36

    NIOC’s new head appointed

    TEHRAN - Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has appointed Hamid Bovard as the Deputy Oil Minister and Head of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

  • azimifar 2024-08-26 15:05

    Azimifar appointed as NIORDC’s new head

    TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad appointed Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar as the new head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC), Shana reported.

  • atabak 2024-08-23 14:18

    Iran’s new oil minister outlines short-term plans

    TEHRAN – Iran’s new Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has outlined the ministry’s short-term plans, stressing resolving the energy imbalance in the country as a priority, Shana reported.

  • Energy 2024/08/17

    By M.A. Saki

    Challenges of the new oil minister

    TEHRAN - Writing an article in the Tehran Times on Saturday, the proposed oil minister Mohsen Paknejad pointed to the importance of energy security in the world, Iran’s abundant fossil fuel resources (ranking first in the world in terms of total oil and gas reserves), the great and attractive foreign investment opportunities in Iran’s oil and gas industries, energy diplomacy, and other pressing issues.

  • Iran oil 2024/08/16

    By Mohsen Paknejad (oil minister nominee)

    Future energy perspective & investment opportunities in Iran's petroleum industry

    TEHRAN- 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.