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Iran is facing a deepening electricity crisis, with a record 25,000-megawatt shortfall threatening homes, businesses, and the national grid itself. Daily blackouts are already becoming the norm, and with summer looming, energy officials are sounding the alarm. Iran is staring down a deepening electr

Iran is losing roughly 20% of its potential oil export revenues as it tries to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to a new analysis by Iran Open Data (IOD). Iran is losing roughly 20% of its potential oil export revenues as it tries to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to a new analysis by Iran Open Da

Nearly half of Iran’s 2025 military budget will be paid in crude oil, funding secretive projects linked to the IRGC. Iran Open Data breaks down the details. Nearly half of Iran’s military budget this year will be paid not in cash, but in crude oil, a new analysis by Iran Open Data (IOD) shows.Iran’s

The Crescent Petroleum contract worsens for NIOC as the English High Court orders the transfer of a valuable London property, the 'NIOC House,' to satisfy a $2.4 billion arbitration award. This loss is compounded by millions spent refurbishing the property. The Crescent Petroleum contract

Iran’s oil industry, hindered by sanctions and underinvestment, lags behind in fuel quality. While Europe adheres to Euro 6 diesel standards, Iran is 20-25 years behind, producing high-sulfur fuels that contribute to environmental and public health issues like acid rain. Iran has fallen behind its n

Once a regional leader in oil refining, Iran now struggles with outdated technology and underinvestment. Despite its capacity, the country produces low-quality products. Modernization is crucial to regain competitiveness and improve efficiency in the energy market. Historically, Iran led the Middle

Iran is grappling with an energy crisis driven by rising consumption and inefficiency. Despite lower GDP per capita, Iran's energy use surpasses countries like Turkey. Criticism of the low efficiency of car engines in Iran and their high fuel consumption is common but only highlights part of th

Iran’s LNG ambitions are obstructed by outdated technology, sanctions, and insufficient investment. These challenges hinder its ability to compete with other regional and global LNG producers, casting doubt on Iran’s prospects in the LNG sector. Major reforms are crucial for progress. Iran has long

For nearly a decade, Iran led in converting power stations to natural gas. However, over the last 15 years, corruption and mismanagement forced the government to limit industrial power to prevent outages, impacting growth. For nearly a decade (1999-2008), Iran led the Middle East in terms of convert

Since January 2020, Iran has been burning unsold fuel oil in power stations, causing severe air pollution, while importing costly low-sulfur fuel oil for international obligations, leading to economic losses. Since January 2020, Iran has been struggling to sell its fuel oil and, as a result, has bee

This data is taken from table number 9-8 from page 93 of the report Indicators of energy exchange activity - 2020 - 2023.

This data is taken from table number 9-8 from page 93 of the report Indicators of energy exchange activity - 2020 - 2023.