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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.

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.

Iran sets unprecedented gas transmission record in winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Transmission Company highlighted multiple gas transmission records set in winter 1403, stating that the latest record—a daily transmission of 880 million cubic meters of gas—was unprecedented in the history of Iran's gas industry.

Ninth well drilled in Kish Gas Field development project

SHANA (Tehran) – The operator of the Kish Gas Field development project announced the completion of drilling the ninth well, stating that the upstream section of the project has now achieved the capacity to produce 18 million cubic meters of gas per day.

SPGC takes major strides toward sustainable production

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting supervisor of Site 2 at South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced extensive plans to boost production, enhance operational flexibility, reduce flaring, and improve employee housing infrastructure, stating that the measures taken will ensure safe and stable production in the upcoming winter.

Handover of Refinery 13th to Pars Oil & Gas Company   accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced that the handover process of the 13th refinery from Pars Oil and Gas Company to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has accelerated, following approval by the CEOs of NIOC  and NIGC in the new year. 

Dehshir Gas Booster Station begins operations

SHANA (Tehran) - The caretaker of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company announced the launch of the Shahid Qorbani-Motlaq (Dehshir) gas booster station in Yazd Province after the completion of a 72-hour test of its two main units.  

Over 130 items localized in Iran’s Gas Transmission Operation Zone 8

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of Iran’s Gas Transmission Operation Zone 8 announced self-sufficiency in 16 essential items in 1403 and said that, relying on domestic capabilities, the total number of localized items in the region has reached 132.

Overhauling begins at South Pars Gas Refinery 9

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 9 at the South Pars Gas Complex announced the start of its major maintenance operation, aimed at ensuring sustained gas production and improving product quality. The 13-day operation began on April 7.

Oil Ministry boosts gas supply to industries, delivers 6.5 bcm in 18 days

SHANA (Tehran) - Gas delivery to Iran’s industrial sectors increased in Farvardin 1404 (March 21–April 7, 2025) after successfully overcoming winter shortages and supply constraints. This marks a strong start for the production sector in the "Year of Investment for Production," as declared by the country’s leadership. 

Full focus on overhauling SP gas refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized that precise and regular monitoring of major overhauls must be a top priority, stating that deviations from the schedule are unacceptable.

Gas industry staff praised for ensuring stability during harsh winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the unwavering efforts of the country’s gas industry workers, saying their dedication ensured the nation weathered one of the harshest winters in recent years.

South Pars Refinery 1 produces over 10 bcm of gas

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the first South Pars Gas Refinery said domestic experts enabled the facility to produce over 10 billion cubic meters of sweetened gas in 1403 (2024-25), exceeding its target by 5%.

244 mcm of gas delivered to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – A sum of 244 million cubic meters of natural gas were delivered to power plants across the country on Monday to meet fuel demand.

Necessity of capturing APG highlighted

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) emphasized the necessity of capturing associated petroleum gas (APG).

Over 19 bcm of gas sent to national grid from South Pars Phase 5 Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Phase 5 refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that more than 19 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas were delivered to the national grid in the year 1403 (2024-25), emphasizing the facility’s vital role in meeting the country’s energy needs.

Gas supply to NGL 3200 project increases

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Yadvaran oil field development project announced an increase in the volume of gas supplied to the NGL 3200 project.