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A Look at Iran’s Unaccounted-For LPG Revenues
In a recent speech at the Iranian Association of Chemical Engineering, Malek Shariati Niasar, an MP and a member of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Commission, criticised the lack of accountability for the sale of LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) in Iran. He complained that the National Iranian Oil Ref
Iran’s Pipe Dream to Export Gas to Europe
The European Union’s sanctions on Russian gas imports in reaction to that country’s invasion of Ukraine last year rekindled Iran’s long-standing ambitions to export natural gas to Europe. But these ambitions were yet again thwarted by Iran’s escalating diplomatic rift with the West. These tensions c
How Iran Lost its Clout on World Energy Markets
Despite Iran’s record levels of oil and gas reserves, the country is losing its strategic position in the global energy security scene due to its poor performance as an exporter, comparative data shows.In terms of hydrocarbon reserves, Iran has the fourth-largest oil reserves and second-largest gas
What’s in the Toxic Mix of Iran’s Polluted Air?
Chronic air pollution has smothered Iranian cities for decades, portending potentially fatal health effects for its residents and an unresolved conundrum for the government. Experts generally assess air pollution as a complex issue caused by multiple factors. However, Iran’s particular problem
The energy insecurity of Iran’s gas hub
In terms of energy supply, the small Persian Gulf coastal town of Asalouyeh is both Iran’s strategic strong point and its greatest vulnerability. Located in the Bushehr province, east of the Strait of Hormoz, Asalouyeh has been reshaped by the development of the nearby, supergiant South Pars gas fie
The Islamic Republic’s Oil Deal with China Costs Iran $84 Million per Week in Lost Sales
Iran’s strategic alliance with China is costing the Islamic republic $84 million per week in lost oil sales, according to Iran Open Data’s analysis of oil industry figures. Two recent global developments, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the escalation of U.S. sanctions on Iran, have both benef
Why gas-rich Iran fails to provide heating to its households
Gas heating supply cuts have become a recurring theme in Iran for the past several winters, with the government regularly recommending that households turn off their heaters for 6 or more hours per day. For many, this is an inexplicable situation in a country with the second-highest gas reserves in
Iran’s nuclear power contributes little to its energy needs
Iran’s controversial nuclear program provides the country with less than 1% of its electricity, even as its citizens bear the burden of crippling economic sanctions targeted at controversial nuclear enrichment its leaders maintain is for power generation and other peaceful purposes. For the pas
Who controls and benefits from companies in Latin America and the Caribbean?
At Iran Open Data, we have been working to make resources about open data and access to information available to open data advocates in Iran. The following blog post from Open Ownership Organisation is one of the resources we have made available in Persian. This post originally appeared here. From
Regional Refining Cash Margins - 2022
This data is taken from Better Policies for Better Lives website. َUnit: U.S. Dollars Per Barrel
Regional Refining Cash Margins - 2022
This data is taken from Muse Stancil website.
Refining Margins - 2022
This data is taken from Muse Stancil website.