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NIGC calls for removal of legal barriers to gas investment

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) called for the removal of legal barriers to investment in the gas industry, saying the company’s investment portfolio includes a set of development and improvement projects that, if implemented in a coordinated manner, can help achieve national goals in energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Gas tariff reform focuses on fairness; about 90% of consumers unaffected

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said the gas tariff reform plan does not mean a price increase, noting that more than 88% to 90% of the country’s population will not be affected by the changes.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery processes 6 bcm in six months

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Hasheminejad Gas Refinery announced that the facility processed more than 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the first six months of this year.

Gas industry needs $42b in investment

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s gas industry will require about $42 billion in investment by the end of the Seventh Development Plan, a senior official said, emphasizing that the sector seeks not only financial input but also innovation, management expertise, and stronger international connections.

NIGC prepares investment packages for private sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has developed investment packages aimed at encouraging private-sector participation in the gas industry, the company’s managing director said, emphasizing that in the country’s current economic situation, investment is not optional but an unavoidable necessity.

South Pars Platforms at full swing of production after overhaul

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy director of operations and support at Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the successful completion of major overhauls on offshore platforms in the shared South Pars field, saying all platforms have now returned to production.

Statement of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting

SHANA (Doha) – In the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, the Ministers of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), convened on October 23, 2025 in Doha, State of Qatar, for the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting, at the gracious invitation of His Excellency Eng. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of the State of Qatar, and under the Presidency of His Excellency Dr Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas of the State of Libya, President of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting for the year 2025.

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.

Iran proposes measures to strengthen global standing of GECF

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general of OPEC, Assemblies, and International Organizations Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum said the Iranian oil minister will present a proposal to strengthen the international position of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) during its 27th Ministerial Meeting.

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.

GECF: From an Iranian idea to a global energy force

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), an institution with more than two decades of activity that holds over 70 percent of the world’s proven natural gas reserves, was born from an Iranian initiative. The forum is now preparing to elect its new secretary-general during its 27th ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar.

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.

South Pars pressure boosting: Key to managing Iran’s gas balance

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company said the South Pars pressure-boosting project plays a vital role in managing the country’s gas balance in the coming years and emphasized the need to prioritize its financing.

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.