According to the National Iranian Oil Co., the company’s performance during the two years of the 14th administration shows that it has pursued higher production while managing existing capacity. The effort has resulted in new production records, increased gas deliveries and the commissioning of new wells and production capacity.

One of the clearest signs of that trend came during the winter of 2024, when average daily raw gas production increased by about 35 million cubic meters from the previous winter. The increase helped pave the way for new records in 2025.

In February 2026, daily raw gas production reached a record level that was 16 million cubic meters per day higher than the previous year’s record. It was the highest daily output recorded during the period, demonstrating that Iran’s gas production capacity could be expanded even during peak winter demand.

Monthly records tell a similar story. The raw gas production record in 1402 was about 41 million cubic meters higher than the 1401 record, and that mark was surpassed again in January 2026.

In other words, the production increase was not limited to a single day or short period. It was reflected in sustained monthly production as well.

Greater Output From Shared Fields

Development of shared fields has been a major priority because every additional unit of production from such fields is directly linked to protecting Iran’s share of common resources.

Production from the shared South Pars field reached a record 729.6 million cubic meters per day in December 2025.

A significant portion of the new capacity came from additional wells at South Pars. Seven new wells in Phase 11 were brought online with combined output of 15 million cubic meters per day. Seven wells in Phase 13 added 10.5 million cubic meters per day, while two new wells in Phase 14 added 3 million cubic meters per day.

Four new infill wells at Platforms 1 and 2, A19 and B19 added a combined 6 million cubic meters per day. Another well at Platform C13 increased production by 1.5 million cubic meters per day. A workover well in Phase 14 also returned to production, adding 800,000 cubic meters per day.

These efforts, together with optimized deployment of offshore drilling rigs for the drilling and completion of new wells, have helped maintain development momentum at the country’s largest gas field.

Growth Beyond South Pars

Gas production growth was not limited to South Pars. New capacity was also developed at several other fields.

At the Dey gas field, three wells were gradually brought online, with combined production reaching 3 million cubic meters per day. At Varavi, the launch of a pressure-boosting station added 4 million cubic meters per day to output.

New wells at Aghar, Mozduran, Dalan and Tang-e Bijar added 1.5 million, 1.6 million, 1.4 million and 500,000 cubic meters per day, respectively. At the NGL 1000 plant, bringing two injection wells into production added another 3 million cubic meters per day.

Development of the Tous and Khartang gas fields also contributed to the increase. The first well at Tous came online with a capacity of 1.5 million cubic meters per day, while two new wells at Khartang added a combined 3 million cubic meters per day. At Shanul, production from Well No. 19 increased gas output by 1 million cubic meters per day.

Crisis Management and Rapid Recovery

Gas production during the two-year period was not without disruptions. In March 2026, attacks on four South Pars gas-processing plants reduced raw gas production and deliveries to the third through sixth refineries by 250 million cubic meters per day. Deliveries of lean gas to the national grid subsequently fell by about 230 million cubic meters per day.

Under those circumstances, rapidly restoring lost capacity became critical. Emergency measures and the use of transmission capacity at other phases helped return a significant portion of raw gas production to service.

The experience underscored that resilience in the oil and gas industry is not simply about maintaining high production capacity. The ability to reconfigure the network and restore output quickly is also an important part of national energy capacity.

Production Growth Despite Maximum Pressure

The National Iranian Oil Co.’s gas production record during the two years of the 14th administration can be summed up in three areas: new production records, the development of new wells and capacity, and greater ability to deliver gas to the national grid.

At the same time, the development of shared fields, particularly South Pars, shows that a significant part of the effort has focused on maintaining and increasing Iran’s share of common resources.

The results are particularly significant given the conditions under which they were achieved. Sanctions and economic restrictions have complicated equipment procurement and project implementation, while security incidents and crises have at times directly affected production facilities. Despite those challenges, efforts to expand gas production have continued.

For an industry responsible for supplying one of the country’s most vital needs, the key achievements have been maintaining production, adding new capacity and demonstrating the ability to withstand disruptions and rapidly recover. Those gains underscore the technical and operational capabilities of Iran’s oil industry as an important pillar of the country’s economy and energy security.