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Monthly gas consumption of household sector surges topping 19 bcm
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors surpassed 19 billion cubic meters in Dey 1404 (December 22, 2025-January 20, 2026), with the daily average exceeding 640 million cubic meters.
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Registration for 30th Iran Oil Show to begin Feb. 8
SHANA (Tehran) – Registration for the 30th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition will open Sunday, Feb. 8.
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Flaring gas recovery protects national assets
SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran’s Parliament Energy Committee said recovering flared gas is not only a major step toward sustainable development and environmental protection but also a clear example of safeguarding national assets and helping balance the country’s energy supply.
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Oil minister dismisses concerns over possible US deals with Tehran’s customers
SHANA (Tehran) – Oil minister said there is no need for concern that the United States, after gaining control of Venezuelan oil, could strike deals with Iran’s long-standing oil customers such as China.
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OPEC oil basket price rises nearly $2
SHANA (Tehran) – The price of the OPEC oil basket rose by nearly $2 on Thursday (Jan. 29), according to the organization’s secretariat.
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Gas consumption reaches 641 mcm in residential sector
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the residential, commercial and small industrial sectors reached 641 million cubic meters per day, accounting for 73% of the total gas delivered to the national network.
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NIORDC calls to speed up completion of Abadan Refinery Phase 2
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company visited operational units at the Abadan refinery, including Unit 70 and the project’s second phase, accompanied by senior officials and the Abadan lawmaker, to review progress on ongoing projects.
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Households account for 75% of total gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors reached 658 million cubic meters per day over the past 24 hours, accounting for 75% of the total gas delivered to the national network.
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Removing productivity barriers requires institutional coordination
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Aghajari Oil and Gas Production Company underscored the need for coordination and synergy among key decision-making bodies at the highest levels of government to remove barriers to productivity and accelerate efforts to collect associated gas.
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New investment model drives transformation in crude oil processing
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Axon Holding said the use of fast-track crude oil processing and desalting units offers an effective way to accelerate oil production, noting that public-private partnership models and build-own-operate contracts have enabled the creation of new processing capacity and sustained production at wells ready for operation.
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Over 165 bcm of sweet gas injected from South Pars refineries
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the South Pars Gas Complex said 165.5 billion cubic meters of sweet gas were injected into Iran’s national grid from the start of the current year through Feb. 3, adding that all 13 refineries in the complex are fully prepared to maintain energy stability during peak winter demand.
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1,700 NTBFs partner with NPC
SHANA (Tehran) – More than 1,700 new technology-based firms (NTBFs) and domestic manufacturers are now working with Iran’s petrochemical industry, with more than 120 trillion rials ($12 trillion tomans) allocated last year to expand these capabilities, an industry official said.
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Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery boosts gas intake, production
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Shahid Hashemi-Nejad Gas Refinery said the facility has increased its daily gas intake and production by 2.5 million cubic meters, driven by the implementation of technical projects, process improvements and equipment optimization.
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Flare gas recovery a key driver of national productivity
SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy head for productivity governance at the National Iranian Productivity Organization said flare gas recovery is a strategic project to boost efficiency across the country’s energy supply chain, calling it one of Iran’s most important national productivity initiatives.
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Household sector accounts for 77% of total gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industries sectors reached 672 million cubic meters on the seventh day of Bahman (January 27), accounting for 77% of the total gas injected into Iran’s national grid.
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Up to 15 mcf of gas collected daily in Gachsaran
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company said between 8 million and 15 million cubic feet of associated gas are collected daily at the Gachsaran 1 station, stressing the importance of capturing gas produced alongside oil. He said similar projects are underway or being pursued.
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Bidboland Gas Refinery injects 43 mcm into national grid
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery said the plant’s output is nearing about 90% of capacity, with roughly 43 million cubic meters of gas injected daily into Iran’s national pipeline network.
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Public engagement in energy conservation a priority: NIGC
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said public participation in energy conservation and efficient consumption must be a top priority, warning that maintaining the stability of the gas network under current sensitive conditions is impossible without broad public cooperation.
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Use of personal fuel cards rises after new gasoline plan
SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for Iran’s fuel station operators said the use of personal fuel cards has increased, while reliance on station-issued cards has declined following the implementation of a new gasoline policy.
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Flaring gas recovery a strategic priority for oil industry
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) said collecting flare gas is among the oil industry’s most important and valuable initiatives to boost efficiency, complete the value chain and protect the environment.
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Oil Ministry pursues solutions for petchem industry challenges
SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil is actively pursuing solutions to the challenges facing the country's petrochemical sector.
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New energy governance model launches with contracts between NIGC, private sector
SHANA (Tehran) - A new, data-driven energy governance model centered on "Operator Companies" officially began with the signing of 22 strategic contracts between the National Iranian Gas Company and the private sector.
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Gas grid remains stable during peak demand
SHANA (Tehran) - The stability of the country's gas grid during peak consumption periods is due to the efforts of oil and gas industry personnel.
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19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission to be held in Tehran
SHANA (Tehran) — The 19th Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission will be held in Tehran from Feb. 16 to 18, with both sides expressing optimism about the expanding scope of bilateral cooperation, Iran’s deputy oil minister for international affairs and commerce said.
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Growth of crude production, exports in H1 amid economic stagnation
SHANA (Tehran) – Statistics by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) show a 1.1-percent growth in crude oil production and exports during first six months of the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2025), an indicative achieved amid economic as a 0.6-percent drop registered in growth domestic production of the country.
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Household gas consumption on Sunday stood at 683 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption by the household, commercial and small-scale industrial sectors reached 683 million cubic meters on Sunday, January 25, as temperatures rose slightly.
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New, strategic Oil Ministry decisions support employee home ownership
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy for management and human capital development at the Oil Ministry emphasized diagnosing housing-related challenges for eligible active and retired employees under the ministry's housing plan, stating the process to form the Oil Ministry Housing Cooperative has been completed.
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How Iran kept its gas grid running as winter demand hit record levels
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s nationwide gas network remained stable during a prolonged winter cold spell and a record surge in consumption, as the Oil Ministry coordinated production increases and supply-demand management to prevent pressure drops across the system.
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Iran reports mazut quality upgrades, emissions cuts in push to reduce air pollution
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has upgraded mazut quality at its refineries, launched crude-oil desulfurization projects and cut daily gas flaring by up to 14 million cubic meters as part of broader efforts to curb air pollution, the head of the Environmental Protection Organization said.
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Five provinces account for nearly half of Iran’s gas consumption
SHANA (Tehran) — The head of dispatching at the National Iranian Gas Company said five provinces — Tehran, Khorasan Razavi, Isfahan, East Azarbaijan and Mazandaran — together account for nearly 50% of the country’s total natural gas consumption.