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South Pars gas capacity restoration accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) – National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli said the first gas train of the sixth refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex has returned to production this year, adding that efforts to restore lost gas-processing capacity are progressing rapidly.

NIGC floats 'virtual refinery' model to cut gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Gas Company said a new approach it calls a "virtual refinery" could free up gas capacity by reducing consumption rather than building costly new facilities, an official said.

NIGC says fuel supply stable despite South Pars output drop

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company said the country maintained stable fuel supplies to power plants and industry in the first six months of the year, even as production at the South Pars gas field declined.

Iran holds first gas retail trade on Energy Exchange

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Gas Company has offered and traded about 44 million cubic meters of natural gas for the first time under a retail gas model on the Iran Energy Exchange, NIGC Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli said.

NIGC bets on demand management to ease energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of energy and carbon at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) described demand management through "operator" companies, which carry out consumption-optimization projects, as the fastest and cheapest way to address the energy imbalance.

NIGC: 109 operator contracts signed as Iran gets ready for winter gas imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 109 contracts have been signed with energy "operator" companies, of which 70 now operational across 29 provinces, and that type-one operators have begun work.

Gas theft uncovered at crypto-mining site

SHANA (Tehran) –National Iranian Gas Company has uncovered and shut down an illegal gas connection at a cryptocurrency mining facility in Eshtehard, hidden through a tunnel and connected to the station’s 4-inch inlet pipeline, NIGC Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli said.

Iran begins CNG conversion drive for ride-hailing cars

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has begun a nationwide program to convert high-mileage ride-hailing vehicles to dual-fuel systems, with 600 cars converted over the past two weeks, the head of the CNG project at the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company said.

South Pars loads first propane export from second tank

SHANA (Tehran) – The second propane storage tank at the South Pars phases 22-24 refinery has come on stream using domestically manufactured cryogenic pumps, with the first export shipment successfully loaded from the facility.

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One degree cut equals a South Pars phase to gas grid

SHANA (Tehran) — Lowering indoor temperatures by just one degree Celsius this winter could feed roughly 25 million cubic meters of gas back into Iran's national network — equivalent to the output of one phase of the South Pars field — according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Company.

Gas operator mechanism enters operational phase

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said the mechanism for gas operator companies has officially entered the operational phase, emphasizing that sustainably addressing the country’s energy imbalance cannot rely solely on increasing gas production and supply.

National gas network stabilized within an hour of mid-March incident

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company said the country lost about one-third of its gas production capacity during the March 18, 2026, incident, but the national gas network was brought under control in less than an hour, preventing a disruption to its stability.

Gas sector accelerates recovery, efficiency drive

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said 7,924 gas facilities were damaged during the third imposed war, temporarily taking 230 million cubic meters per day of the country’s gas production capacity offline — about one-third of total capacity at the time.

Keeping Iran’s energy lifeline alive

SHANA (Tehran) – As President Masoud Pezeshkian’s 14th administration marks its second year, Iran’s oil and gas industry has faced war twice — first during the 12-day war and later in the third imposed war.

Gas storage capacity hits 3.16 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s underground natural gas storage capacity increased to 3.16 billion cubic meters under the 14th administration, strengthening the country’s ability to stabilize the gas network and manage demand during peak consumption periods.

Winter gas records: How Iran pushed output past 1.1 bcm a day

SHANA (Tehran) – One billion, 117 million cubic meters — the most significant daily gas production record set by Iran's 14th administration, achieved in winter 1404 (2025-26) despite gas supply imbalances and ongoing sanctions.

Iran gas industry posts broad gains under 14th gov’t

SHANA (Tehran) – The achievements of the National Iranian Gas Co. (NIGC) during the first two years of the 14th administration go beyond record production, transmission-line expansion and gas supplies to cities and villages.

South Pars sets new gas production record

SHANA (Tehran) – After more than two decades of production, the South Pars gas field has reached a new milestone, recording 730 million cubic meters of rich gas output per day — the highest production rate in the history of the shared field and a record set during Iran’s 14th administration.

Gas output rises under pressure

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas is more than a hydrocarbon product for Iran’s economy. It is a continuous energy stream that reaches homes, power plants, industries and production facilities. That makes increasing raw gas output one of the oil industry’s most challenging tasks as domestic consumption, industrial demand and field development needs rise simultaneously.

Gas transfer capacity gets a boost

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has increased its natural gas transmission capacity by commissioning new sections of the national pipeline network and bringing additional compressor stations online, the CEO of the Iran Gas Transmission Company said.

Major gas discovery boosts Iran’s reserves by 7.5 tcf

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said Sunday that more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet of gas has been discovered in a field in southern Fars province, with about 5.4 trillion cubic feet recoverable based on an estimated 72% recovery rate.

Gas savings on the path to energy commercialization

SHANA (Tehran) – The issuance of the first certificate for saving 5 million cubic meters of natural gas marks a major operational step toward commercializing energy savings and developing a gas-efficiency market under contracts with energy service companies.

First gas-savings certificate issued

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has issued its first natural gas savings certificate, covering 5 million cubic meters, for an energy-efficiency project in Yazd province carried out under a contract with a gas service company, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said.

Gas workers as unsung heroes keeping Iran running

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company praised the industry’s employees as “unsung but highly respected soldiers and workers,” saying they quietly keep public services running across the country with dedication and a spirit of selfless service.

South Pars Phase 11 set to reach full output in two months

SHANA (Tehran) – South Pars Phase 11, the final development phase of the world's largest natural gas field, is expected to reach its first production milestone within two months, according to the project's executive.

Iran signs deals for 2.25m high-efficiency heaters in nationwide swap

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has signed contracts to supply more than 2.25 million high-efficiency heaters as part of a long-delayed national program to replace outdated units, with officials predicting significant progress this year.

Efficiency, smarter consumption key to industry’s future

SHANA (Tehran) – More than 70% of Iran’s energy demand is supplied by natural gas, making energy imbalance the country’s biggest challenge, according to Saeid Pakseresht, director of integrated planning at the National Iranian Gas Company. He said the industry's future depends on improving energy efficiency, diversifying the energy mix and reforming consumption patterns.

Gas transmission network ready for winter peak demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Transmission Company said the national gas transmission network is fully prepared for the upcoming cold season, following extensive maintenance, continuous monitoring of pipelines and facilities, operational planning, and strengthened regional capabilities to ensure a stable gas supply during winter peak demand.

Operator projects set to save nearly 1bcm of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, announced that projects implemented by Operator companies are expected to save approximately 980 million cubic meters of natural gas annually.

NIGC launches major gas-saving initiative

SHANA (Tehran) — The head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the government's new "Operator Companies" initiative is one of the country's largest efforts to address the imbalance between natural gas supply and demand by improving energy efficiency and reducing consumption.