Integrated management, consumption control crucial as cold season begins

SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy oil minister emphasized the importance of integrated management, monitoring comfort temperatures, and closely tracking gas consumption as the cold season begins, following an increase in gas deliveries to power plants and industrial sectors since the start of the year.

63,000 school boiler rooms offer major energy-saving potential

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy education minister and head of the National Organization for Renovation, Development and Equipment of Schools said the country’s 63,000 school boiler rooms represent a significant opportunity to improve energy efficiency, stressing the importance of promoting a culture of responsible energy use in schools.

Residential gas use tops 480 mcm a day

SHANA (Tehran) – Residential, commercial and small-scale industrial gas consumption surged as temperatures dropped, reaching more than 481 million cubic meters on the first day of Azar (November 22), according to the National Iranian Gas Company.

Household gas use tops 400 mcm a day

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in Iran’s household, commercial and small industrial sectors surpassed 400 million cubic meters per day last week as colder weather set in, reaching about 2.726 billion cubic meters for the week. The highest daily use was recorded Wednesday at roughly 401 million cubic meters.

Tehran’s household gas use up 67%

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the Tehran Province Gas Company said household, commercial, and small industrial gas consumption in the province exceeded 57 million cubic meters in the past 24 hours — a 67% increase compared with the same day last week.

Rise in household gas use narrows gap with power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – Average gas consumption in the household, commercial and small industrial sectors increased significantly in the week ending October 24 as temperatures dropped, bringing their total consumption nearly equal to that of power plants. In the final three days of the week, household consumption surpassed that of power plants.

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.

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.

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.

Gas tariffs for high consumers to rise steeply

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Tehran Gas Company urged citizens to prepare for the cold season by following safety measures and using energy efficiently, warning that gas tariffs for high-consuming households will be calculated at the highest residential rate this winter if excessive use continues.

Rise in residential gas use begins; daily average reaches 206 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Data from the first week of the Iranian month of Mehr show that power plants continue to dominate natural gas consumption, while residential, commercial, and small industrial users recorded a steady increase, averaging more than 206 million cubic meters per day.

Gas injection into storage facilities up 13%

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas injection into underground storage facilities has increased by 13 percent compared with last year to ensure stable gas supply during the winter.

Iran sets new power plant gas consumption record at 27 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants in Iran consumed more than 27 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the summer months, setting a new record in fuel supply.

Iran’s weekly gas consumption tops 4.4 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) — Gas consumption in Iran’s power plants, major industries, and households exceeded 4.4 billion cubic meters during the fourth week of Shahrivar (Sept. 13–Sept. 19), according to official data.

Iran’s 74% reliance on gas sparks energy diversification warning

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s reliance on natural gas for about 73% to 74% of its energy mix is unprecedented worldwide and poses long-term risks, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said.

Power plants lead gas consumption, setting daily record of 329 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption across three main sectors — power plants, major industries, and households, businesses and small industries — reached about 4.49 billion cubic meters in the third week of September, with power plants recording a new daily peak of 329 million cubic meters on Sept. 9.

Boosting power plant efficiency, fuel diversity seen as key to narrowing Iran’s energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) — Increasing efficiency at power plants, diversifying fuel use and adopting high-efficiency equipment in industry are crucial to reducing Iran’s energy imbalance, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said Monday.

10% Energy Savings Campaign achieved without gov’t funding

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Petrochemical Company’s energy efficiency director said a campaign to cut energy consumption by 10% was carried out with the participation of 142,000 people across 38 cities without using government funds.

Gas delivery to power plants rises by 2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran increased natural gas delivery to its power plants by 2 billion cubic meters during the first half of the current Iranian year (started March 21), with total deliveries reaching 47.4 billion cubic meters.

Power plants lead weekly gas consumption with 303 mcm daily average

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants remained the largest consumers of natural gas in Iran during the second week of Shahrivar (Aug. 30–Sept. 5), using an average of 303 million cubic meters per day, according to official data.

NIOC CEO stresses winter gas production plans

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company emphasized the necessity of revising overhaul plans and focusing on sustainable and maximum gas production for the winter season.

Power plants top gas consumption with over 2 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran delivered more than 4.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the week ending August 29, with power plants consuming nearly half of the total.

Iran’s reliance on natural gas spurs efficiency push

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran relies on natural gas for more than 80 percent of its power plant fuel, a dependency far above the global average of 23 percent, a senior Oil Ministry official said Sunday.

Power plants set new daily gas consumption record at 312 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The daily gas consumption record for power plants was broken during the week leading up to Aug. 8, with Monday (Aug. 3) reaching an all-time high of 312 million cubic meters (mcm).

Power plants set new record for average daily gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas consumption by power plants remained at its highest level during the week ending Aug. 1, pushing the sector’s average daily consumption to over 306 million cubic meters.

OPEC’s pursuit of clean cooking for all: The role of LPG

SHANA (Tehran) – It is a statistic that is both unsettling and shocking. Roughly a quarter of the world’s population, about 2.1 billion people, depend on polluting fuels for cooking. Inefficient cooking fuels pose major health risks, leading to diseases and deaths. Household air pollution is responsible for around 3.2 million deaths per year.

Gas supports power plants; sustained fuel supply ensures stable electricity

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants remained the top natural gas consumers last week, receiving over 2.024 billion cubic meters of gas.

Weekly natural gas consumption tops 4.2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran consumed more than 4.2 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas across three major sectors—power plants, large industries, and residential, commercial, and small industries—during the week ending July 11.

NIGC:

Bulk of gas consumption in summer goes to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that between 95% and 98% of Iran’s population has access to natural gas, adding that a significant portion of the country’s gas is used to fuel power plants during the summer.

Gas consumption surges at power plants, hits 305 mcm in a single day

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants in Iran consumed more than 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas last week, accounting for the largest share of the country’s total gas usage across three main sectors: power generation, major industries, and residential-commercial-minor industries.