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Overhaul of South Pars Gas Refinery 7 relies on domestic expertise

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the seventh refinery at South Pars Gas Complex announced the start of the 2025 major overhaul operations, aimed at maintaining gas production stability and improving product quality, beginning May 22.

Gas infrastructure expansion to double storage capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced progress on strategic projects in gas storage, transmission, measurement, and optimization, stating that the country’s gas storage capacity will more than double with the launch of expansion projects in Sarajeh and Shourijeh.

Iran Ready for Gas Cooperation with Turkmenistan, Region

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday that Iran is not only interested in importing gas from Turkmenistan but also has the capacity and capability to export and swap gas to regional countries.

NIGC prepares for winter: Early overhauls, supply fixes

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production coordination and supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) outlined key measures to ensure stable gas supply in the second half of the year and a safe winter season. These include early major overhauls, reduced downtime, equipment supply chain improvements and the revival of preventive maintenance systems.

Overhaul of South Pars Phase 14 gas platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the completion of the overhaul of the South Pars Phase 14 gas platforms and their return to operation.

Iran, Turkmenistan move to deepen gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister and Turkmenistan’s foreign minister emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, reviewing avenues for enhanced collaboration.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran unveils first domestic gas odorant monitor, boosting safety

SHANA (Tehran) - Hormuzgan Gas Company specialists have developed Iran’s first domestically produced odorant monitoring device for urban natural gas networks—a major step toward improving safety and advancing the country’s gas industry, said Saeid Tavakoli, deputy oil minister and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). 

Cooperation, awareness: Key to enhancing gas industry operations

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy oil minister for gas affairs emphasized that mutual cooperation and awareness are two key factors in improving operational quality and advancing the gas industry.

NIGC official:

Not a single cubic meter of gas was lost in winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), referring to last year’s severe cold weather and high gas consumption, said the gas industry maintained the stability of the gas network across the country through the dedication and hard work of its employees—ensuring not a single cubic meter of gas was lost.