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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to supply more than 2.25 million high-efficiency heaters as part of a long-delayed national program to replace outdated units, with officials predicting significant progress this year.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.

Gas transmission regions seen as vital to winter energy supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said the gas industry faces major responsibilities this winter in ensuring reliable service, with much of that burden falling on the Iranian Gas Transmission Company and its regional offices.

SPGC head urges full readiness for stable winter production

SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex called for the full use of technical, operational and management capabilities to ensure stable gas production ahead of the upcoming winter, describing the season as a critical and challenging period for Iran's gas industry.

NIGC pushes coordinated winter fuel plan

SHANA (Tehran) — Deputy oil minister and managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the country is preparing for the upcoming winter by strengthening energy demand management, expanding efficiency programs and improving emergency response coordination.

New head of PR appointed at NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy minister of oil for gas affairs appointed a new head of Public Relations at the National Iranian Gas Company.

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.