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Challenging gas transfer operations amid winter production-consumption imbalance
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) outlined the company’s special measures to maintain stable gas flow during the cold days of 1403 (2024-2025), stating: "Despite the imbalance between production and consumption, household gas usage reached 76% of the country’s total consumption on some days, making this one of the most difficult operational periods in recent years."
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Sarajeh gas storage capacity to increase to 1.5 bcm
SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company announced that the gas storage capacity at the Sarajeh field will increase to 1.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year upon completion of its second phase.
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POGC announces official start of gas compression project in South Pars
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) outlined necessary measures to advance the gas pressure-boosting project in South Pars, including providing a comprehensive operational plan, making timely decisions and meeting set deadlines.
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MoU signed to replace 1m low-consumption heaters
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported on the beginning gas heaters optimization plan with high efficiency.
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Sustainable gas supply in winter: Result of integrated management at Oil Ministry
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, attributed the successful passage through the winter of 1403 (ended March 20) to integrated and coordinated management within the Oil Ministry. He stated that planning for the upcoming winter has been underway since the beginning of the year.
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NIGC emphasizes expanding gas cooperation with Russia
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a meeting with the head of the Russian Oil and Gas Industry Association on the sidelines of the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025), highlighted the capabilities of Iranian experts in the oil and gas sector and stressed the importance of increased engagement with Russian partners, calling for expanded bilateral cooperation.
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Iran-Turkmenistan gas cooperation: A step toward regional trade
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced new measures by the company to facilitate international contracts, attract investment and develop gas relations with neighboring countries. He said gas cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan will pave the way for regional gas trade.
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Gas industry operators are backbone of NIGC: CEO
SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the importance of enhancing the knowledge and skills of gas industry operators, highlighting their key role in supplying and transmitting the country’s energy.
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South Pars aims for maximum gas output in winter
SHANA (Tehran) - The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company detailed this year’s major maintenance plans for South Pars gas platforms, emphasizing efforts to maximize gas extraction this winter to meet the country’s needs.
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Power plant gas consumption surpasses household use
SHANA (Tehran) – An analysis of recent three-day data shows that gas consumption by power plants continues to rise. The gap between power plant and household consumption reached over 96 million cubic meters (mcm) between Friday (May 2) and Sunday (May 4).
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150 foreign companies to attend Iran Oil Show 2025
SHANA (Tehran) – The 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025) will kick off in Tehran on May 8, showcasing Iran’s pivotal role in the global energy supply chain. The event, which runs for four days, will draw participation from over 2,000 domestic and foreign companies, including 150 international firms from 14 countries.
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Sustainable gas production at Sarkhoon and Qeshm Gas Refinary
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Sarkhoon and Qeshm Gas Refining Company stated that through major overhauls, self-sufficiency in supplying parts, and incident-free production, the refinery had a successful performance in 1403, effectively serving the public and ensuring stable energy supply.
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Gas coverage in Tehran nears 6m units
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Tehran Province Gas Company announced that over 94,000 new gas subscriptions were registered in the past year (ended March 20), bringing the total number of gas-covered units in the province to 5.97 million.
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South Pars platforms begin overhaul for safe winter operations
SHANA (Tehran) – The major maintenance period for South Pars gas platforms has begun at the start of the warm season to ensure safe and sustainable gas production this winter. The overhaul is expected to be completed within six months through precise execution of repair plans.
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NIDC drills eight oil, gas wells
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy CEO of the National Iranian Drilling Company (NIDC) for drilling operations announced the drilling and completion of eight oil and gas wells using the company’s rigs during Farvardin (March 21–April 20), the first month of the Iranian calendar year.
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Iran, Russia agree on first phase of gas imports via Azerbaijan
SHANA (Moscow) – Iran’s oil minister announced that a preliminary agreement has been signed to import 55 billion cubic meters of gas annually (equivalent to roughly 150 million cubic meters per day) from Russia to Iran. He stated that transfer routes were evaluated, and both sides ultimately agreed on a land-based route through Azerbaijan.
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South Pars Refinery 2 focuses on sustainable production
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of South Pars Refinery 2 announced significant achievements in sustainable gas production and operational self-sufficiency.
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South Pars Fourth Refinery produces 30m barrels of gas condensate
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of South Pars' fourth refinery said innovative technology and the exclusive use of domestic goods enabled the facility to produce nearly 30 million barrels of gas condensate in the Iranian calendar year 1403.
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Overhaul of South Pars Gas platforms begins
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of operations and support department at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the start of annual overhauls at South Pars gas platforms.
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Implementing benchmark models to address SP gas field challenges
SHANA (Tehran) - Saeid Pakseresht, the integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Gas Company, said precise and systematic planning is essential to implement benchmark models and resolve key challenges at the South Pars Gas Complex.
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Iran’s oil opportunities: Natural gas liquids
SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas liquids (NGLs) have recently become one of Iran’s top non-oil exports, according to official statistics. However, the country has far greater potential in this sector, and with new investments, it can secure a larger share of the global NGL market.
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Iran’s oil opportunities: LNG development
SHANA (Tehran) – One of the investment opportunities introduced by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) at the Transformation in Investment and Upstream Oil and Gas Development event is liquefied natural gas (LNG) development.
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Historic gas transmission records achieved during challenging winter of 1403
SHANA (Tehran) – The winter of 1403 brought unprecedented challenges to Iran’s gas industry, including early and prolonged cold spells, high-level management changes, and increased household gas demand.
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17 mcm of gas sent from SP Refinery 8 to national network
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the eighth South Pars refinery announced the transfer of over 17 million cubic meters (mcm) of sweetened gas to the national pipeline and the production of 19 million barrels of gas condensates in the year 1403.
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Iran’s oil opportunities: Gas refinery development
SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) has plans to introduce an investment opportunity in gas refinery development with a daily refining capacity of 20 million cubic meters at the "Transformation in Investment and Development in Iran’s Oil and Gas Upstream" event.
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South Pars Phase 11 gas production hits 20 mcm
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of drilling and the start of operations at the eighth well in South Pars Phase 11, stating that gas extraction from this phase has increased to 20 million cubic meters (mcm) per day.
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Iran’s oil opportunities: Gas pressure boosting stations
SHANA (Tehran) – Five sour gas pressure boosting station projects, aimed at collecting, pressurizing and transferring up to 108 million cubic meters per day of associated gas, will be introduced to investors at the Transformation in Investment and Development in Iran’s Upstream Oil and Gas event.
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Gas transmission reliability depends on regular maintenance
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Transmission Company emphasized the importance of timely and precise maintenance programs for pipelines and pressure-boosting facilities to ensure stable gas supply.
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South Pars Gas Complex improves overhaul process
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex emphasized that this year’s overhaul process has been more organized than in previous periods and announced that refineries are being prepared for stable production ahead of the upcoming winter.
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Iran’s Region 8 gas transmission surpasses 32 bcm
SHANA (Tehran) – The director of Iran’s Region 8 gas transmission operations reported that over 32 billion cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were transferred from the region in the past year (1403 in the Persian calendar), citing public participation as a key factor in maintaining the transmission network’s stability.