Nigeria’s Philip Mshelbila elected as new secretary general of GECF

SHANA (Doha) – On October 23, 2025, during the 27th Ministerial Meeting held in Doha, Qatar, members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) elected Philip Mshelbila as their fifth Secretary General.

Qatar says natural gas driving the global energy transition

SHANA (Doha) – Qatar’s Minister of Energy said natural gas has emerged as one of the main energy options in the global transition, as countries around the world seek cleaner energy sources. He emphasized that the role of gas in meeting energy demand and reducing emissions has become increasingly significant.

GECF president:

Fair energy transition requires producers-consumers cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Libya’s minister of oil and gas and president of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), said Thursday that expanding cooperation between gas producers and consumers is essential to achieving a fair and sustainable energy transition.

GECF secretary-general: Golden age of natural gas is ahead

SHANA (Doha) – The Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) said global gas consumption reached a record high in 2024 and is expected to grow by about 6% this year, marking the beginning of the “golden age of natural gas.”

Overhaul completed on South Pars phases 2, 3 platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The major overhaul of the SPD3 and SPD4 gas platforms in South Pars has been completed with a total of 9,346 man-hours of work and 808 maintenance tasks carried out without incident.

South Zagros Oil & Gas Production Company ready for maximum gas production during winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Zagros Southern Oil and Gas Production Company announced that, thanks to the tireless efforts of its employees and extensive overhaul operations, the company is ready to boost its daily gas output to 168 million cubic meters to help ensure a warm winter for the nation.

Four secretaries-general, Four paths: The evolution of the GECF

SHANA (Tehran) – A review of the tenures of the four secretaries-general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) shows the organization has undergone a significant structural and conceptual evolution over the past decade. These leaders from Russia, Iran and Algeria, each with a distinct approach, have shaped the organization's structure, solidified its international standing and charted a course for the global gas industry.

SPGC plays vital role in national revenue

Protecting South Pars is a national responsibility, CEO says

SHANA (Bushehr) – The South Pars Gas Complex supplies 73 percent of Iran’s natural gas, provides feedstock for 65 percent of the nation’s petrochemical plants, produces 45 percent of its gasoline and fuels 60 to 65 percent of power plants, the company’s CEO said Tuesday.

27 years of steady production:

South Pars Gas Complex from 1998 to 2025

SHANA (Tehran) - The South Pars Gas Complex has processed and delivered more than 2.36 trillion cubic meters of natural gas to Iran’s national grid over the past 27 years, the company’s managing director said, marking the 27th anniversary of its founding.

Power plants lead, but households close the gap in weekly gas use

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption by households, businesses and small industries continued to climb in the third week of October, reaching more than 1.604 billion cubic meters, while power plants used about 1.763 billion cubic meters during the same period — marking a close competition between the two major consumers.

Gas transmission network fully prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the dedication and sacrifices of employees across the country’s 10 gas transmission districts, emphasizing full readiness of the transmission network for the cold season and continued stability of gas flow nationwide through improved management and modernized approaches.

How has Iran’s gas transmission network prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – In the first half of 1404, the Iranian Gas Transmission Company implemented its most extensive overhaul, pipeline expansion, and compressor station capacity increase programs to ensure a safe and stable passage through the winter peak. Despite seasonal changes, the volume of gas transmission across the country has remained nearly constant.

Round-the-clock effort at SP ensures steady winter gas supply

SHANA (Tehran) – Thousands of hours of nonstop work at South Pars are keeping Iran’s natural gas flowing without interruption. With offshore and onshore teams operating day and night, the field’s staff are working tirelessly to maintain stability in gas production ahead of the winter season. Careful maintenance planning and equipment overhauls have played a crucial role in sustaining energy supply across the country.

SP supplies 73% of gas during peak consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that the complex supplied more than 73% of the country’s gas needs during peak winter demand, describing it as the backbone of Iran’s energy supply.

Uninterrupted, above-target gas production at Khangiran Gas Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The Khangiran Gas Refinery in northeastern Iran maintained uninterrupted and above-target gas production during the four cold months of 1403, marking the most stable performance among the country’s gas refineries, according to the plant’s operations chief.

Iran’s daily household gas consumption exceeds 214 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Domestic, commercial and small-scale industrial gas consumption rose in mid-Mehr (October 4-10), reaching a daily average of 214.5 million cubic meters, according to official data.

South Pars offshore platform overhauls near completion

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production and operations at the Pars Oil and Gas Company announced that major overhaul operations on South Pars’ offshore platforms will be completed by the end of Mehr.

Pazan holds Iran’s largest onshore gas reserve

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pazan field has been identified as Iran’s largest onshore gas reservoir in terms of both gas-in-place and recoverable reserves, according to Mohyeddin Jafari, director of exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

More than 80% of recoverable gas extracted from Nar field

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Zagros Oil and Gas Production Company highlighted the critical role of gas compression stations in maintaining production from gas fields, saying that more than 80% of the recoverable gas from the Nar field has been extracted so far.

ICOFC Plans 10 mcm boost in gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The Engineering and Construction Department of the Iranian Central Oilfields Company (ICOFC) announced plans to increase daily natural gas production by up to 10 million cubic meters from the Dey, Tous, and Khartang fields, while maintaining output from other operational fields.

Battle of water and fire: South Pars ready for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The 1404 major overhaul operations of the South Pars offshore gas platforms have reached over 90% completion and are now in their final stages. The overhaul, launched earlier this year to boost production stability, enhance safety, and prepare for the cold season, is nearing completion thanks to the round-the-clock efforts of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) personnel.

South Pars sets new record in propane, butane production

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Pars Gas Complex announced a new record in propane and butane production during the first half of the current Iranian year, crediting the achievement to improved efficiency, optimized production processes, and the round-the-clock efforts of the company’s workforce.

Gas tariffs for high consumers to rise steeply

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Tehran Gas Company urged citizens to prepare for the cold season by following safety measures and using energy efficiently, warning that gas tariffs for high-consuming households will be calculated at the highest residential rate this winter if excessive use continues.

Khangiran Gas Refinery completes overhaul, ensures peak winter production

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the overhaul department at Khangiran Gas Refinery announced the completion of the refinery’s general overhaul, saying this round of maintenance has ensured stable and maximum production for the coming winter. “Safety and quality were the key achievements of this period, and all operations were carried out with the highest efficiency,” he said.

Well pressure equalization completed on South Pars platforms

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production and operations at Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the successful completion and operation of the well pressure equalization project on South Pars platforms, aimed at improving the restart process of wells after production shutdowns and reducing the time required to resume output.

Roots of imbalance, rising winter pressure on gas resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said broad subsidies, shallow-tiered tariffs, and declining upstream investment are the main roots of the country’s energy imbalance. He added that the high share of gas in power generation, the slow pace of renewable energy development, and increased electricity use for heating in some regions have intensified pressure on gas resources during the winter.

Ready for winter: Khangiran gas refinery operating at full capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Khangiran gas refinery announced that the facility achieved a record output of 58.042 million cubic meters of gas per day last winter — the highest in its 42-year history. He said the refinery, the only producer of natural gas in northeastern Iran, is now fully prepared for the cold season.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery increases byproduct output

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced higher production of gas condensate and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during the first half of this year.

Overhaul of 29 South Pars platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of production and operations at the Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of major overhauls on 29 offshore gas platforms in the South Pars field, adding that maintenance work on the remaining six platforms will be finished in the coming days, ahead of the country’s peak gas consumption season.

Rise in residential gas use begins; daily average reaches 206 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Data from the first week of the Iranian month of Mehr show that power plants continue to dominate natural gas consumption, while residential, commercial, and small industrial users recorded a steady increase, averaging more than 206 million cubic meters per day.