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SPGC head:

Funds must be directed toward development projects

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) said that in line with this year’s theme of "investment for production," a significant portion of capital should be directed toward development projects through careful planning and collective wisdom. 

NIDC completes 100 oil, gas wells in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the successful drilling and final completion of 100 oil and gas wells in 1403 (ended March 20, 2025), utilizing the company’s fleet in both onshore and offshore areas.

IGTC sets historic records amid unprecedented cold in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - Despite severe cold weather and a record surge in gas demand during the Iranian year 1403 (2024-25), the Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) successfully maintained the stability of the national gas network through smart management and full utilization of its capacities, setting seven new gas transmission records.  

Sustainable production, top priority for NIGC in 1404 

SHANA (Tehran) - The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said sustainable production, maintenance, mental health support and improved living conditions for employees will be among the company’s top priorities in 1404.  

POGC announces 15 mcm increase in gas extraction from South Pars

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced that during the final four months of the Iranian year 1403, an average of over 710 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas per day was extracted from the South Pars joint field. This figure represents an increase of more than 15 mcm compared to the preceding year.

NIGC head congratulates on Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a message, congratulated all colleagues and their respected families on the arrival of Nowruz, the ancient Persian New Year.

NIGC credits public-gov’t cooperation for overcoming winter difficulties

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs stated that the successful navigation of this winter was made possible by the efforts of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) employees, the support of the Oil Ministry, and the public. He emphasized that those who work sincerely, honestly, and passionately for the country will have their names etched in history.

GECF Secretary General:

Natural gas is not just a bridge to future

SHANA (Tehran) – The GECF launched the new edition of its Global Gas Outlook (GGO) report on Monday where Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General in his remarks said natural gas is not just a bridge to the future.

GECF Launches new edition of its Global Gas Outlook report

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) officially launched the latest edition of its annual flagship publication, the Global Gas Outlook (GGO), today at the GECF Secretariat via video conference.

South Pars refineries' safety systems upgraded with domestic equipment

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of safety and firefighting at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the safety and firefighting systems at the South Pars refineries are being modernized and updated using domestically produced equipment.

MP: Oil Ministry actively pursues collection of APG

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament's Article 90 Committee stated that the Oil Ministry is seriously pursuing the collection of associated petroleum gas (APG) but emphasized that the process needs to be accelerated.

Household gas consumption exceeds 550 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The consumption of gas in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors has surpassed 550 million cubic meters (mcm), accounting for 65% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.

MP:

South Pars pressure enhancement project a key step in boosting production

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Budget Integration Committee stated that leveraging domestic capabilities in the South Pars pressure enhancement project is a significant step toward achieving this year’s slogan of "boosting production with public participation, revitalizing industries, creating jobs, and fostering hope."

Pressure boosting more essential than daily bread: Lawmaker

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Energy Committee of the Iranian Parliament emphasized the importance of pressure boosting in the South Pars gas field, stating that it is "more essential than daily bread."

Enormous savings achieved in SP through indigenization: SPGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced great amount of savings resulting from the domestic production of strategic parts and equipment by local companies.

Over 850 mcm of natural gas supplied to national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 852 million cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were delivered to the national network on Saturday.

Senior MP: South Pars pressure boost plan to yield high economic benefits

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presiding board stated that the pressure enhancement plan for the South Pars joint gas field is a significant development that will bring substantial economic benefits to the country.

South Pars recovery rate to increases by 21% with pressure boost project

SHANA (Tehran) – The executive of the strategic pressure enhancement project for the South Pars gas field highlighted details of this massive and strategic initiative, stating that its implementation will increase the field’s recovery rate from 54% to 75%, generating an economic value of $780 billion for the country.

NDF urged to accelerate South Pars pressure boost project

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Energy Committee in Parliament emphasized that implementing the South Pars pressure enhancement project will alleviate concerns in the energy sector.

South Pars gas compression plan contracts signed in president's presence

SHANA (Tehran) – Contracts for the pressure boost plan of the South Pars gas field, valued at approximately $17 billion, was signed on Saturday, March 8, in the presence of the President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior oil industry officials.

Household sector accounts for 68% of natural gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Friday that 68% of the natural gas delivered to the network on the previous day was consumed by the household, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

HSE enhancement in petchem industry set as goal in Asaluyeh: NPC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the pursuit of major objectives to establish a centralized HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) structure in the Asaluyeh region.

13 women appointed to boards of subsidiary companies of NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced the appointment of 13 female colleagues to the boards of directors of the company’s subsidiaries for the first time.

Household gas consumption remains above 600 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial, and small industrial gas consumption continues to exceed 600 million cubic meters (mcm), accounting for 71% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.

South Pars Gas Complex overhauls to begin next month

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of maintenance engineering at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that major overhauls of the facility’s refineries will begin next Iranian calendar month.

Successful winter preparedness ensures smooth operations at SP refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company highlighted new records in gas supply from South Pars to the national grid, stating that the refineries' full preparedness allowed the country to successfully navigate a recent cold spell.

Turkmenistan begins gas exports to Turkey via Iran

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran’s Oil Minister announced the start of natural gas flow from Turkmenistan to Turkey through Iran, stating that the agreement has been finalized and gas is now being transported.

6% increase registered in natural gas consumption in residential sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported a 6% increase in natural gas consumption by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors on Tuesday (March 4) compared to the same day last year.

867 mcm of gas delivered to national grid in one day

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 867 million cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were delivered to the national grid on Monday.

Five provinces account for 45% of Iran’s gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s National Gas Dispatching Center announced that on February 26, gas consumption in the residential and commercial sectors reached 703 million cubic meters (mcm), stating that the provinces of Tehran, East Azarbaijan, Razavi Khorasan, Isfahan, and Mazandaran had the highest gas consumption, accounting for 45% of the country’s total gas usage.