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 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.

Gas output surge plan launched

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil Ministry has launched an accelerated program to boost onshore natural gas production, with authorities mobilizing all available resources to increase supply alongside field development and associated gas recovery projects, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad 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.

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.

ICOFC gas output set for major increase

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) has set a target to increase its gas production commitment by a cumulative 12.6 billion cubic meters in the current Iranian year (1405) compared with the previous year.

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.

South Pars Phase 11 output equals 100m barrels of oil

SHANA (Tehran) – South Pars Phase 11 has produced a cumulative 16.6 billion cubic meters of rich gas, with an energy value equivalent to approximately 100 million barrels of crude oil, according to the project manager for the phase’s development.

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.

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.

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.

Gas consumption optimization projects advance through contractor partnerships

SHANA (Tehran) — Government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said the National Iranian Gas Company is pursuing targeted gas consumption optimization projects in cooperation with contractor companies across multiple provinces.

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.

Opportunity to expand oil, gas capacity in Gachsaran

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company said achieving sustainable production requires a smart resource management approach and safeguarding workforce health, adding that the combination of mature and emerging fields in the region creates a unique opportunity to expand oil and gas capacity simultaneously.

Masjed Soleiman Oil and Gas Company delivers on production targets

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company praised the performance of employees at the Masjed Soleiman Oil and Gas Production Company, stating that despite enduring two imposed wars, the company has remained fully committed to meeting its production targets.

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.

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.

Major reconstruction effort launched in oil industry; two refineries assigned to NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced the start of a major reconstruction effort in Iran’s oil industry, saying the real jihad now lies in rebuilding facilities damaged during the Ramadan war, including assigning responsibility for restoring two gas refineries in Asalouyeh to the National Iranian Gas Company.

Need to begin gas consumption management in gov't sectors

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company called for serious follow-up on consumption reform plans and optimization programs in 1405, emphasizing gas usage management in government sectors, particularly gas offices and affiliated companies.

NIGC head praises gas crews on New Year’s eve

SHANA (Tehran) — Deputy oil minister and head of the National Iranian Gas Company visited Tehran Province Gas Company emergency crews Friday evening as the country marked the arrival of the year 1405, coinciding with Eid al‑Fitr.

South Pars refinery employees safe; gas network stable

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohammadreza Julaei, director of coordination and production oversight at the National Iranian Gas Company, announced Wednesday that the recent attack on South Pars gas refineries caused no casualties and that gas production continues safely under stable network conditions.  

CNG offered for free at 90% of Tehran stations

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the CNG industry association announced that compressed natural gas is being offered for free at 90% of stations in Tehran province, stating that the development of the CNG sector is a key pillar of the country's energy strategy.

Private sector steps up gas flaring collection efforts

SHANA (Tehran) — The CEO of Hirbod Niroo Group said the private investor is accelerating efforts to curb gas flaring and protect national resources, with new contracts expected to collect about 110 million cubic feet of associated gas per day.