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NIGC orders operational plans to ease winter gas demand

SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy oil minister for gas affairs called for immediate operational planning and targeted energy efficiency measures, warning that the country's natural gas network could face significant strain this winter if preparations are delayed.

NIGC reports zero gas leaks in some provinces

SHANA (Tehran) — Some Iranian provinces have reduced natural gas leaks across their distribution networks to zero by turning consumption constraints into an opportunity to modernize infrastructure and improve efficiency, Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs Saeid Tavakoli said.

CNG’s untapped potential to curb gasoline demand

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s compressed natural gas (CNG) network has significant unused capacity that could help curb rising gasoline consumption and reduce fuel costs for households, according to data from the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC).

Gas sector prepares 12 scenarios for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s National Gas Company has developed 12 operational scenarios to strengthen emergency preparedness and ensure the safe and stable supply of natural gas during the winter season, a senior official said.

Gas output drive aims to ease energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – A lawmaker of Parliament Energy Committee said the Oil Ministry’s emergency plan to boost onshore gas production is a key measure to help manage the country’s energy supply-demand imbalance.

Tehran launches smart gas network monitoring hub

SHANA (Tehran) – Tehran has launched a new gas network monitoring center aimed at enhancing real-time oversight of its distribution system, improving operational management and increasing the reliability of gas services across the province.

First-of-its-kind compressor set for Dehaq gas boost station

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced significant progress on the construction, installation and commissioning of the sixth unit at the Dehaq 2 and 3 gas pressure-boosting facilities in central province of Isfahan, saying the station will become the first in Iran to use an E-design compressor capable of transferring 40 million cubic meters of gas per day.

Gas efficiency takes center stage

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas industry has made energy efficiency and consumption optimization a top priority as rising demand and production constraints place increasing pressure on the national gas network, a senior official said.

South Pars phases 22-24 set for gas output boost

SHANA (Tehran) – The operator of the South Pars phases 22-24 development project said new drilling operations are set to begin soon, with the completion of remaining project sections expected to increase the phases’ rich gas production capacity.

Gas artery nears completion

SHANA (Tehran) – A strategic new natural gas pipeline in northwestern Iran is nearing completion after overcoming major technical, operational and legal challenges, with commissioning scheduled by late November, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company.

New well lifts South Pars Phase 11 output

SHANA (Tehran) — A new production well has been brought online at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, boosting output from the project to more than 26 million cubic meters of rich gas per day, according to the head of Pars Oil and Gas Company.

Iran nears completion of nationwide gas expansion

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s nationwide natural gas expansion program is approaching its final stage, with only a limited number of remote areas still awaiting connection, according to a senior official at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Gas efficiency drive gains momentum through operator companies

SHANA (Tehran) – Efforts to improve energy efficiency in natural gas consumption are advancing through the operator program, a government-backed initiative that brings private-sector expertise into energy-saving projects across the country.

Gas output recovery gains momentum

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has restored 30 million cubic meters per day of sweet gas processing capacity through integrated management and targeted engineering measures implemented after the Third Imposed War, according to the head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC).

Gas savings target set at 1 bcm in 1405

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company expects to save about 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the 1405 (2026/27) fiscal year through the implementation of a key initiative aimed at improving energy efficiency and managing gas consumption.

NIGC:

Homes key to gas savings drive

SHANA (Tehran) – Deputy oil minister for gas affairs said the country faces a difficult year ahead in addressing energy imbalances, emphasizing that the residential and commercial sectors hold significant potential for reducing natural gas consumption.

Fast-tracking projects through smart management

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the need to prioritize major projects, including the reconstruction of infrastructure damaged during the Third Imposed War, saying that precise resource management, strict adherence to safety standards and maximizing the potential of human capital are key factors in ensuring projects are completed on time.

Smart contracts, public participation key to tackling energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company said Iran is relying on 77 strategic contracts with energy service companies and public cooperation to address the country’s energy consumption imbalance through smart technologies and efficiency measures.

Energy certificates seen as key to solving gas imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) — Officials at the National Iranian Gas Company say energy-saving certificates traded on Iran’s Energy Exchange could become a strategic tool for easing the country’s recurring gas imbalance while attracting private investment into energy optimization projects.

Operational energy scenarios to be developed for each province

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company stressed the importance of consumption management and maintaining the stability of Iran’s gas network ahead of the coming winter, saying operational scenarios for each province must be developed and rehearsed before the cold season begins.

Energy service operators offer opportunity to manage consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said 77 energy service operator contracts have been signed in provinces across the country, calling the plan a good opportunity to manage, optimize and control energy consumption nationwide.

75 firms join nationwide gas-saving push

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of National Iranian Gas Company said 75 operator companies have signed agreements with provincial gas firms as part of Iran’s broader strategy to optimize natural gas consumption and improve energy efficiency nationwide.

NIGC:

Reconstruction begins on gas refineries damaged in third imposed war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company announced the start of reconstruction work on two gas refineries damaged during the third imposed war, saying efforts are underway to bring them back online on schedule.

Over 50 contractor companies authorized to help optimize gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company announced the issuance of temporary licenses for 52 applicant contractor companies, calling the move the beginning of a new chapter in gas consumption optimization.

Hasheminejad refinery sets record for gas extraction from storage reservoirs

SHANA (Tehran) — The Shahid Hasheminejad Gas Refinery set a new record by extracting 19.5 million cubic meters of gas from storage reservoirs, the refinery’s managing director said.

Oil industry workers compensated for war damage in short time

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s first vice president said oil industry workers performed exceptionally during the recent 40-day war and succeeded in a short time in compensating for damage caused by the American-Zionist enemy’s attack.

NIGC outlines four main strategies for managing consumption

SHANA (Tehran) — The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said four main strategies will guide natural gas consumption management in 1405, citing replacement and efficiency improvements, smart rationing and limits, prioritization, and public awareness campaigns.

National effort needed to sustain energy stability

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, in a meeting with managers from the Isfahan Provincial Gas Company and Gas Transmission Operations Region 2, praised gas industry employees for their efforts during the war and emphasized the need for a nationwide role in maintaining energy stability.

Unified management helps gas industry navigate challenges

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company praised the oil minister’s support and the dedicated efforts of employees, particularly during crises such as the imposed war, and emphasized the importance of integrated, specialized and collaborative management in the energy sector.

Deputy oil minister visits South Pars refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister visited damaged refineries at the South Pars Gas Complex and praised employees for maintaining operations during the third imposed war.