Flare gas recovery a key driver of national productivity

SHANA (Tehran) — The deputy head for productivity governance at the National Iranian Productivity Organization said flare gas recovery is a strategic project to boost efficiency across the country’s energy supply chain, calling it one of Iran’s most important national productivity initiatives.

Up to 15 mcf of gas collected daily in Gachsaran

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Gachsaran Oil and Gas Production Company said between 8 million and 15 million cubic feet of associated gas are collected daily at the Gachsaran 1 station, stressing the importance of capturing gas produced alongside oil. He said similar projects are underway or being pursued.

Flaring gas recovery a strategic priority for oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oilfields Company (NISOC) said collecting flare gas is among the oil industry’s most important and valuable initiatives to boost efficiency, complete the value chain and protect the environment.

Ascending trend for flare gas collection during last year

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said his company inaugurated major projects during last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2025), adding that flare gas collection witnessed a rising trend compared to previous periods.

SPGC eyes gas flaring drop to 3 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – The engineering manager of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced the reduction of flaring in the complex noting that the figure for daily gas flaring is targeted to decrease to 3 million cubic meters (mcm) by the end of the next Iranian year (March 20, 2027).

Oil Ministry steps up drive to end gas flaring

SHANA (Tehran) – For decades, flaring associated gas at oil fields has been an economic and environmental challenge for Iran, symbolizing the waste of national resources. Now, the Oil Ministry says it is moving decisively to halt the practice, posting a sharp increase in flare-gas collection under a coordinated national program. Official figures show a 460% rise in performance in this area.

Cheshmeh Khosh flare gas injected into national grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Iran’s Central Oil Fields Company said sweet gas produced at the Cheshmeh Khosh gas refinery and the NGL 3100 plant has been successfully injected into the country’s national gas pipeline.

Completion of flare gas recovery chain at Bidboland refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company said the Bidboland Persian Gulf Gas Refining Complex, the country’s largest flare gas recovery project, is now receiving 80% of its feedstock capacity and is supporting petrochemical plants.

President: Flaring-gas control must move faster

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said even a single day should not be lost in accelerating progress on projects aimed at capturing associated petroleum gas.

Major oil industry goal: Collecting 43 mcm of flare gas daily

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Oil Ministry’s flare gas recovery task force said that, following direct instructions from the president and special measures by the oil minister, projects to recover associated and flare gas are advancing at an unprecedented pace. The goal is to collect more than 40 million cubic meters per day of flare gas by the end of Iranian year 1406.

Gov't takes unprecedented steps to curb gas flaring:NIOC

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) described the 14th administration’s efforts to collect and curb flared gas as “unprecedented,” saying the company is working to accelerate gas recovery and reduce environmental challenges through new contracts and ongoing cooperation with environmental organizations.

MPs praise Oil Ministry’s success in gas flare collection

SHANA (Tehran) – Several members of Iran’s Parliament have praised the Oil Ministry’s efforts to curb gas flaring, saying the 14th administration has taken effective steps to reduce the waste of this national asset.

Acceleration in gas flare recovery with 12 new contracts signed

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announced that gas flare recovery projects have accelerated following the president’s efforts, saying the signing of 12 new contracts will generate about $600 million in annual value for the country.

Iran to cut gas flaring by 295 mcf a day by March 2027

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the country will gradually reduce gas flaring by about 295 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d) by the end of the Iranian calendar year 1405 (March 2027), following the signing of 12 new contracts on Saturday.

Iran to capture 90% of gas flares by mid-March 2028

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) aims to collect more than 90% of the country’s gas flares by mid-March 2028 through major investment and private-sector participation, the company’s chief executive said Saturday.

President praises Oil Ministry for speeding up gas flare recovery

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Oil Ministry on Saturday for accelerating the collection of flare gas and said the government is ready to remove any obstacles that may hinder the process.

Flare gas collection contracts signed under president’s order

SHANA (Tehran) – Contracts for collecting flare gas from 12 oil fields in southern Iran were signed Saturday via video conference under the directive of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Twelve gas flare collection contracts to be signed

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) is set to sign 12 contracts for the collection and sale of flare gas today under an order from President Masoud Pezeshkian. The agreements aim to harness private-sector investment and facilitate technology transfer through cooperation with domestic and international companies.

Fajr Jam Gas Refinery cuts gas flaring by 71%

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company said the volume of gas sent to flares has dropped by more than 71% since the Iranian year 1398 (2019), helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Iran controls 11 mcm of flare gas under 14th administration

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has managed to capture more than 11 million cubic meters of flare gas in recent months, calling it evidence that reforms in the country’s energy management are underway. He added that controlling flare gases could generate between $5 billion and $6 billion in annual revenue for the nation.

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.

Oil Ministry’s Push to close the flare gas case

SHANA (Tehran) – For years, flares in southern Iran have burned relentlessly and aimlessly. These gases could have been economically viable—warming homes, powering industries—yet they have been wasted for decades. The oilmen, those who have breathed the dust of oil wells and dream of extinguishing these flames, have taken a serious step forward by implementing the NGL 3100 project.

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Ilam’s APG gathering project is lasting, valuable

SHANA (Tehran) – Asadollah Cheraghi, the representative of Dehloran, Darreh Shahr and Abdanan in Iran’s Parliament, said the national project to capture associated petroleum gas (APG) from oil fields in southern Ilam province is "lasting and highly valuable in all our minds."

NGL 3100 project turns wasted gas into economic opportunity

SHANA (Tehran) – Ramin Hatami, integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), stated that the South Ilam Flare Gas Gathering Project (NGL 3100) will convert hundreds of millions of cubic feet of gas annually—which would otherwise be burned off—into feedstock for downstream industries and petrochemical plants.

Iran expands gas recovery to cut flaring, protect national assets

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s oil minister said the country has sharply increased its capacity to recover flare gas under the 14th administration, aiming to both protect the environment and prevent the waste of hundreds millions of dollars in national resources.

Plan to reduce gas flaring in southern oil-rich regions announced

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) announced plans to cut daily gas flaring by 200 million cubic feet this year.

Reduced flaring at South Pars Refinery 11

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 11 at the South Pars Gas Complex described the reduction in gas flaring as significant, stating that the volume of gas sent to flares has dropped from over 1 million cubic meters per day to less than 3,000 cubic meters.

Petchem companies invest $5b to collect gas flares

SHANA (Tehran) – The HSE director of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company (NPC) emphasized the industry’s role in reducing flare gas emissions, announcing a $5 billion investment by petrochemical companies to collect flare gases upstream and draft a strategic plan for flare gas management.

Energy savings at Isfahan Oil Refinery through flare gas recovery project

SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager of Isfahan Oil Refining Company said the implementation of a flare gas recovery system will save up to 3,000 cubic meters of gas per hour at the refinery. The initiative plays a key role in reducing environmental pollution by improving energy efficiency and economic productivity.

Completion of flare gas recovery operation at SP Refinery 7

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of South Pars announced the successful implementation of the flare gas recovery operation, stating that the project was completed with high quality, relying on domestic technical expertise and innovative measures. The installation of flare and utility line branches was fully executed.