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Gas industry faces pressure from overdependence: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s high dependence on natural gas has made the industry particularly sensitive, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said Thursday.

Iran delivers 50.2 bcm of gas to power plants in H1

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran supplied 50.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power plants in the first half of the irannian year 1404, marking a 2 billion cubic meter increase compared with the same period last year, the Oil Ministry announced.

Gas industry staff ensure steady energy flow across Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the dedication and tireless efforts of the country’s gas workers in maintaining a secure and uninterrupted gas supply nationwide.

Khangiran gas field powers eastern Iran with safe overhauls

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Khangiran operational zone said that despite sandstorms, extreme heat, and even a 12-day war, the workforce carried out more than 170,000 safe work hours of overhauls to prepare the facilities for maximum production in winter.

SP Phase 14 refinery handed over to SPGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The Phase 14 refinery of the South Pars gas field has been handed over to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) as its final operator.

Tehran installs emergency gas vent towers to boost safety

SHANA (Tehran) – The Tehran Gas Company has begun installing emergency gas vent towers in the capital as part of a project to strengthen the city’s resilience to earthquakes and natural disasters.

Iran sets new power plant gas consumption record at 27 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants in Iran consumed more than 27 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the summer months, setting a new record in fuel supply.

EOGPC ready to produce 65 mcm of gas in winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of East Oil and Gas Production Company (EOGPC), a subsidiary of Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) announced the company’s full readiness to produce gas during the cold season, saying this winter’s assigned program is to produce 65 million cubic meters of gas per day from northeastern fields to help meet the needs of the northeast and northern regions of the country.

Iran’s weekly gas consumption tops 4.4 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) — Gas consumption in Iran’s power plants, major industries, and households exceeded 4.4 billion cubic meters during the fourth week of Shahrivar (Sept. 13–Sept. 19), according to official data.

Ensuring stable gas production with the new pipeline of SP Phase 16

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager of the new pipeline for South Pars Phase 16 at the Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company outlined the details of the offshore and onshore pipeline project, saying that the initiative has secured stable gas production from the platform.

Iran’s 74% reliance on gas sparks energy diversification warning

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s reliance on natural gas for about 73% to 74% of its energy mix is unprecedented worldwide and poses long-term risks, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said.

Power plants lead gas consumption, setting daily record of 329 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption across three main sectors — power plants, major industries, and households, businesses and small industries — reached about 4.49 billion cubic meters in the third week of September, with power plants recording a new daily peak of 329 million cubic meters on Sept. 9.

South Pars refineries ready for winter, official says

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Co. is accelerating strategic projects and boosting efficiency at South Pars refineries to ensure stable gas production during the cold season, a senior official said.

NIGC chief calls for industry standards to curb ‘virtual gas exports’

SHANA (Tehran) –National Iranian Gas Company CEO Saeid Tavakoli said standardizing industries is essential to prevent so-called virtual gas exports.

Boosting power plant efficiency, fuel diversity seen as key to narrowing Iran’s energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) — Increasing efficiency at power plants, diversifying fuel use and adopting high-efficiency equipment in industry are crucial to reducing Iran’s energy imbalance, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said Monday.

Ilam Gas Refinery boosts capacity, production stability in western Iran

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refinery announced that the refinery was in service with 99.4% reliability during the winter and met all its production program commitments. He stated that the second phase of the company currently has 90% physical progress, and upon its completion, it will add 50% to the refinery's total capacity.

Gas delivery to power plants rises by 2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran increased natural gas delivery to its power plants by 2 billion cubic meters during the first half of the current Iranian year (started March 21), with total deliveries reaching 47.4 billion cubic meters.

South Pars gas field production capacity increases

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the commissioning of the ninth well at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, stating that its launch has increased the phase's gas production capacity to more than 22 million cubic meters per day.

Power plants lead weekly gas consumption with 303 mcm daily average

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants remained the largest consumers of natural gas in Iran during the second week of Shahrivar (Aug. 30–Sept. 5), using an average of 303 million cubic meters per day, according to official data.

South Pars Phase 1 platforms complete overhaul

SHANA (Tehran) – The largest overhaul program for South Pars Phase 1 platforms has been successfully completed with more than 15,000 safe work-hours and no incidents, the head of Phase 1 production operations said.

South Pars gas refineries ready for winter demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company announced that the South Pars Gas Complex refineries are prepared to ensure stable natural gas supply throughout the winter season.

NIOC CEO stresses winter gas production plans

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company emphasized the necessity of revising overhaul plans and focusing on sustainable and maximum gas production for the winter season.

SPGC boosts sweet gas output by 6 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars South Gas Complex has increased sweet gas production by 6 million cubic meters per day at its 12th refinery, officials announced.

Iran expands gas efficiency from homes to refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas, the dominant source in Iran’s energy mix, is at the center of dozens of efficiency and consumption management projects spanning households, government facilities, refineries and provincial gas companies. Officials say full implementation of these programs will help ease energy imbalances, strengthen the national gas network and support sustainable development.

Power plants top gas consumption with over 2 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran delivered more than 4.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the week ending August 29, with power plants consuming nearly half of the total.

Iran’s reliance on natural gas spurs efficiency push

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran relies on natural gas for more than 80 percent of its power plant fuel, a dependency far above the global average of 23 percent, a senior Oil Ministry official said Sunday.

Second jacket for South Pars Phase 11 loaded

SHANA (Bushehr) – The second wellhead jacket for Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, weighing more than 2,000 tons, was loaded Sunday from the Bushehr industrial yard.

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Domestic capacity key to overcoming sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) — The governor general of Bushehr said Sunday that Iran can overcome international sanctions by relying on its domestic capacities and resources.

Gas extraction from SP Phase 11’s second platform set for fall 2027

SHANA (Bushehr) – The managing director of Petropars said plans are underway to begin gas production from the second platform of Phase 11 in the South Pars gas field by fall 2027.

Iran aims to boost output from SP with Phase 11’s second jacket

SHANA (Bushehr) – The installation of a key platform jacket marks a major step in Iran's efforts to increase gas recovery from the offshore South Pars gas field, the world's largest, which it shares with Qatar.