This initiative is considered one of the most effective and valuable projects undertaken by the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

According to the NIGC, Mohammadreza Joulaei, the company’s director of production coordination and supervision, spoke at a contract signing ceremony on Saturday for the sale of acid gases produced at the Bid Boland Gas Refinery. The event was attended by senior executives from NIGC, Bid Boland Refinery, and the knowledge-based company responsible for the project. Joulaei emphasized that in light of Iran’s gas shortages and energy imbalances, such projects are crucial for reintroducing gas into the distribution cycle and mitigating some of the challenges in this sector.

Joulaei noted that changing energy consumption patterns through various methods can have a significant impact. "Adopting smarter energy consumption practices is a wise strategy that requires focused efforts," he said. He also highlighted the importance of increasing gas supplies from upstream sources and optimizing distribution and consumption through intelligent control systems.

The NIGC official described refining as another critical area for improvement, explaining that the goal is to minimize production losses and maximize output at refineries. "One of the key methods we are actively pursuing is the collection of flare gases," Joulaei said.

"So far, we have signed contracts for flare gas collection at all our refineries except two, and these projects are progressing well. We hope to add approximately 40 million cubic meters of gas annually to the network by finalizing contracts for the remaining two refineries."

Joulaei added that while only 20% of the country’s total flaring occurs within NIGC facilities, this amount is still significant. "By implementing this project, we can improve production conditions and reduce environmental impact," he said.

He credited the contract’s success to the efforts of the NIGC CEO and all colleagues at the Bid Boland Refinery. Joulaei emphasized the environmental benefits of the project, stating that it would prevent 600 tons of gas from being released into the atmosphere, including 300 tons of CO2 that would otherwise be sent to flares.

"This project not only generates significant environmental benefits but also prevents CO2 from entering the ecosystem, which is crucial for environmental preservation," he said.