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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.

Bid Boland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery’s initiative;

Turning flare gas into wealth

SHANA (Tehran) – Out of 59 flares in the "Optimization and Construction of Flare Gas Gathering Facilities" project in East Karoun, 11 have been collected by the Bid Boland Persian Gulf Gas Refinery, adding approximately 120 million cubic feet per day to the refinery’s feedstock.

Phase 2 of Shourijeh Gas Storage Facility reaches 54% completion 

SHANA (Tehran) - The second phase of the Shourijeh gas storage facility project has surpassed 54% completion, with simultaneous progress in above-ground, underground, and main equipment construction, according to the acting head of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company.  

From development to supply:

Iranian gas industry over the past year

SHANA (Tehran) – The gas industry experienced many ups and downs in the year 1403 (2024-2025), navigating challenges from supply to development.

Accelerating gas industry development: Focus on key projects and domestic capabilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company reported progress on key projects and plans to expedite their operation, stating that sanctions have led domestic manufacturers to focus more on their capabilities but emphasized the need to improve product quality.

Gov’t advances major oil industry project with $17b gas pressure boost deal

SHANA (Tehran) – In the final days of the Iranian year 1403 (March 2025), the Oil Ministry signed nearly $17 billion in contracts with four domestic companies to build, install, and operate gas pressure booster platforms in the South Pars gas field—the world’s largest. This marks the first step in sustaining production and preventing a future gas crisis.

POGC:

Work never stops in Iran’s energy hub—even during Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (OGC) announced that 70% of Iran’s natural gas, 50% of petrochemical feedstock, and 40% of the feedstock needed for gasoline production come from the South Pars joint field.

From gas supply to gasoline production

SPGC plays key role in boosting Iran’s economy

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) highlighted the facility’s vital role in Iran’s economic growth, stating that in the past Iranian year (1403, ended March 20), the complex produced over 243 million barrels of gas condensates, more than 606,000 metric tons of granulated sulfur, over 2.5 million metric tons of butane, about 3.7 million metric tons of propane, and more than 1.8 million metric tons of ethane.

SPGC head:

Funds must be directed toward development projects

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) said that in line with this year’s theme of "investment for production," a significant portion of capital should be directed toward development projects through careful planning and collective wisdom. 

IGTC sets historic records amid unprecedented cold in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - Despite severe cold weather and a record surge in gas demand during the Iranian year 1403 (2024-25), the Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) successfully maintained the stability of the national gas network through smart management and full utilization of its capacities, setting seven new gas transmission records.  

Sustainable production, top priority for NIGC in 1404 

SHANA (Tehran) - The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said sustainable production, maintenance, mental health support and improved living conditions for employees will be among the company’s top priorities in 1404.  

POGC announces 15 mcm increase in gas extraction from South Pars

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced that during the final four months of the Iranian year 1403, an average of over 710 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas per day was extracted from the South Pars joint field. This figure represents an increase of more than 15 mcm compared to the preceding year.

NIGC head congratulates on Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a message, congratulated all colleagues and their respected families on the arrival of Nowruz, the ancient Persian New Year.

NIGC credits public-gov’t cooperation for overcoming winter difficulties

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs stated that the successful navigation of this winter was made possible by the efforts of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) employees, the support of the Oil Ministry, and the public. He emphasized that those who work sincerely, honestly, and passionately for the country will have their names etched in history.

GECF Secretary General:

Natural gas is not just a bridge to future

SHANA (Tehran) – The GECF launched the new edition of its Global Gas Outlook (GGO) report on Monday where Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General in his remarks said natural gas is not just a bridge to the future.

South Pars refineries' safety systems upgraded with domestic equipment

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of safety and firefighting at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the safety and firefighting systems at the South Pars refineries are being modernized and updated using domestically produced equipment.

MP: Oil Ministry actively pursues collection of APG

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Iranian Parliament's Article 90 Committee stated that the Oil Ministry is seriously pursuing the collection of associated petroleum gas (APG) but emphasized that the process needs to be accelerated.

Household gas consumption exceeds 550 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The consumption of gas in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors has surpassed 550 million cubic meters (mcm), accounting for 65% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.