Iran sets new oil, gas production records despite sanctions, war

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s oil industry has posted record production levels of crude oil and natural gas despite facing sanctions, energy shortfalls and the impacts of war, according to government data.

SP Phase 11 gas output triples to 357 bcf

SHANA (Tehran) – Cumulative gas production from Phase 11 of the South Pars development has climbed to 357 billion cubic feet, up from 120 billion cubic feet at the start of the 14th administration — a threefold increase.

NIGC announces new projects, expansion during Gov’t Week

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced a series of major gas expansion projects set to launch during Government Week, including gas supply to five cities, 428 villages and 1,753 industrial units, along with the inauguration of 330 kilometers of new transmission pipelines.

Lawmaker praises Oil Ministry’s gas recovery efforts

SHANA (Tehran) –A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s performance in capturing associated petroleum gas, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national resource.

Weekly gas consumption nears 4.2 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Power plants, major industries, and the household sector accounted for the majority of Iran’s natural gas consumption last week (ended August 15), totaling over 4.177 billion cubic meters.

Gas transmission capacity completed on Eighth National Pipeline

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Gas Pressure Boosting Facilities Project at Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC) announced the launch of the third unit at the Shahid Qorbani Motlaq Gas Pressure Boosting Facility of Dehshir, stating that gas transmission capacity on the eighth national pipeline has been completed, strengthening network stability.

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).

Gas refineries undergoing overhauls on schedule: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has kept all refinery and transmission network overhauls on schedule this year, despite resource and parts constraints, according to Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli.

Gas deliveries to power plants rise 5% amid full-capacity supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company announced that power plants are currently receiving gas at full capacity, reporting a more than 5% increase in gas deliveries to power plants in the current Iranian calendar year (1404).

Major overhauls of 16 platforms completed in South Pars

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy of operations and support at Pars Oil and Gas Company said that major overhauls of 35 gas platforms in the South Pars field were planned for this year. So far, 16 platforms have been completed, one is underway, and the rest will be finished by the end of Mehr (late October).

Sustainable production in South Pars with advanced technologies

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that adopting advanced technologies in its refineries has significantly improved productivity, reduced pollutants and enhanced product quality—marking a major step toward sustainable production and environmental protection.

Extensive localization of industrial equipment at SP Refinery 7

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex announced the extensive localization of industrial equipment and items at the facility, calling it a significant step toward enhancing the country’s economic resilience.

Gas transmission network reliability improved

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the key role of the Iranian Gas Transmission Company in ensuring network stability and successfully overcoming crises, stating that reliability and stability in the gas transmission network have improved due to the efforts of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) and the increase in operational units and stations.

Mirjaveh connected to national gas grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Sistan and Baluchestan Province’s Gas Company announced that the border city of Mirjaveh, a strategic location in eastern Iran, has been connected to the national natural gas network. He described the move as a symbol of the government’s commitment to energy equity, poverty alleviation and sustainable development in the country’s eastern regions.

Gas transmission stability boosted on Iran’s sixth national pipeline

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Gas Transmission Operations District 10 said the pigging operation on a 195-kilometer stretch of the Sixth National Gas Pipeline in Bushehr Province was completed under extreme heat exceeding 50 degrees Celsius to enhance the safety and reliability of gas flow, particularly during peak consumption periods.

Steady production at South Pars Refinery 11 backed by domestic expertise

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the Refinery 11 at South Pars Gas Complex said stable production, enhanced quality, and upgraded infrastructure have continued through reliance on local expertise and partnerships with new technology-based firms (NTBFs).

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.

South Pars Second Refinery plays key role in downstream value chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the Second Refinery of the South Pars Gas Complex highlighted its strategic importance in the downstream value chain, noting that roughly 10% of the refinery’s gas output is converted into high-value products at Pars Petrochemical, helping supply critical feedstock to the country’s petrochemical industry.

Tehran, Baghdad stress resolving gas export, payment issues

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's oil minister emphasized resolving gas export and payment issues during a meeting with Iraq’s electricity minister, expressing optimism that both matters will soon be settled.

1.5 bcm of gas storage capacity added at Sarajeh field

SHANA (Tehran) — The gas storage capacity at the Sarajeh field will increase to 1.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year, with daily extraction rising to 15 million cubic meters, upon completion of its second development phase. This expansion will strengthen Iran’s gas network resilience during peak winter demand.

Third well ring of infill drilling project begins operation in SP

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the commissioning of the third well ring in the infill drilling project at the South Pars gas field, stating that daily gas extraction capacity has increased by 1.6 million cubic meters.

Overhaul of South Pars Refinery 10 completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The overhaul of Phase 10 of the South Pars Gas Refinery has been successfully completed, marking a major step toward improving operational efficiency and process stability, according to the plant’s director.

High-efficiency heaters to replace 4m old models

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has officially launched a nationwide project to replace millions of outdated gas heaters with high-efficiency models, aiming to optimize natural gas consumption and redirect saved resources toward industrial use, officials said.

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.

Overhaul begins at South Pars Gas Refinery 10

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 10 at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that major maintenance operations have begun on July 16 and will continue until July 30.

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.

SP overhauling operations kept going during 12-day war

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex described the overhaul process of the facility’s refineries, aimed at maintaining production stability, stating that the operations continued without interruption even during the challenging 12-day imposed war.

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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.