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NIGC: Gas supply to vacant villas to be cut off

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that disconnecting gas supply to unoccupied villas is now being implemented to ensure stable gas delivery to regular consumers.

Government spox: 

Domestically-produced gasoline meets Euro 4 standards

SHANA(Tehran) - The government spokesperson addressed recent reports regarding the quality of domestically produced gasoline, stating that it meets Euro 4 standards. 

President: Reducing temp. by two degrees can save 50 mcm of gas

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said that lowering the temperature by just two degrees could save up to 50 million cubic meters of gas.

Oil minister:

Public cooperation needed to stabilize gas network

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian minister of oil outlined key decisions from the 189th (Ordinary) Meeting of the Conference of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), emphasizing the importance of public cooperation for stabilizing the gas network. 

Gas consumption in residential sector expected to reach 650 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the National Gas Network Operations Control Center announced that with the arrival of new cold fronts, daily gas consumption in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors hit a record high of 600 million cubic meters on December 9.

Iranian gas refineries on high alert for stable production: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that the country’s gas refineries are fully prepared as temperatures drop nationwide and an intense cold front is expected to hit next week.

NIDC reports over 980 specialized drilling operations in eight months

SHANA (Tehran) – The Director of Special Drilling Services at the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) announced the completion of 981 specialized drilling operations during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (March 20-November 20).

Pezeshkian calls for reforming energy consumption to become shared responsibility

SHANA (Tehran) – President Massoud Pezeshkian said excessive consumption of gas and electricity puts a lot of pressure on the supply network, warning that “If we do not conserve, we may be forced to cut off gas supplies in winter.”

Iranian Central Oil Fields Company produces over 25% of Iran’s gas supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of production management at the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) announced that more than 25% of the country’s gas needs are met by this company.

Gas supply to vacant villas to be cut to ensure network stability

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Gas Control Center announced plans to disconnect gas services to vacant villas and garden properties in northern and colder regions of the country, starting Monday.

Gov’t spox:

Quick fixes no longer address structural energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said that the current structural energy shortages are not limited to the three years of late president Ebrahim Raisi’s administration or the eight years under president Hassan Rouhani.

NIOC exploration chief:

Iran’s High Exploration Council to be revived soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that the High Exploration Council is set to be reestablished in the near future as necessary correspondence with NIOC’s CEO has already been undertaken to facilitate its revival.

CEO:

South Pars Gas Complex focuses on achieving sustainable gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Pars Gas Complex announced that employees are working tirelessly to ensure a stable gas supply for the winter season.

Deputy minister:

Residential gas consumption in Dec. 2024 hits Feb. 2023 levels

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that residential sector’s gas consumption on Saturday increased by 130 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year, matching the daily consumption levels recorded in February, 2023.

NIGC: Residential sector consumption makes up 70% of gas supplied to network

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 70% of the gas delivered to the national network on Sunday was consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. 

GECF’s role in boosting natural gas in global market

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) plays a crucial role in enhancing international relations between producers and consumers, fostering constructive cooperation, and increasing the prominence of natural gas in the global energy market, according to the president of the 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting. 

Ministerial Statement of 26th Ministerial Meeting of GECF

GECF highlights pivotal role of gas in advancing UN Sustainable Development Goals

SHANA (Tehran) – The member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) highlighted the pivotal role of natural gas in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

GECF Secretary-General remarks at 26th Ministerial Meeting in Tehran:

Gas consumption expected to increase by 34% by 2050

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), speaking at the 26th Ministerial Meeting in Tehran on Sunday highlighted the organization’s growth and future goals.

GECF delegates visit Research Institute of Petroleum Industry

SHANA (Tehran) - Delegates from the ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) visited the scientific centers and laboratories of the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI). 

GECF Secretary-General:

Ensuring gas supply security requires adequate investment

SHANA (Tehran) - The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamed Hamel, said that supply and demand security are two sides of the same coin, noting that ensuring supply security relies on timely and sufficient investment.

GECF experts discuss gas markets in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - The Secretariat of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) held three specialized workshops on the sidelines of the 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting in Tehran.

Deputy minister:

GECF meeting represents opportunity to deepen understandings

SHANA (Tehran) - Ali-Mohammad Mousavi, Deputy Minister for Trade and International Affairs said on Saturday that GECF meeting represents opportunity to deepen understandings.

Need to enhance synergy among GECF members

SHANA (Tehran) - Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration among member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ahead of the group’s 26th ministerial meeting. 

Paknejad:

Attendance of GECF ministers in Tehran reflects Iran's stability

SHANA (Tehran) - The minister of oil said that the presence of energy and oil ministers from the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Tehran highlights Iran's resilience, stability, and high level of security under current conditions. 

Overhaul of South Pars gas platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) - The overhaul operations of the gas platforms in the South Pars joint gas field were successfully completed, thanks to a well-organized plan, collaboration among operational teams, and close oversight from the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) department of Pars Oil and Gas Company, all carried out under safe conditions.

GECF Secretary-General arrives in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohammad Hamel, the secretary-general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), arrived in Tehran early Wednesday to attend the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF.