Oil Ministry takes major step in APG recovery with private sector partnership

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s simultaneous pursuit of large national projects and private sector capacity — backed by innovative contracts — has turned the long-standing ambition of flare and associated petroleum gas (APG) recovery into an achievable target.

Lawmaker: Gas flaring capture a top success for Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The collection of natural gas flared during oil extraction has emerged as one of the most active and successful sectors within Iran's Oil Ministry during the first year of the new administration and the implementation of the seventh five-year development plan, a lawmaker said.

APG collection seen as key step in protecting national assets

SHANA (Tehran) – A lawmaker praised the Oil Ministry’s performance in collecting associated petroleum gas and reducing flaring, saying faster implementation of the projects has helped curb waste, cut pollution, create jobs and boost value added across the hydrocarbon value chain.

Petrochemical feedstock secured through flare gas recovery

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the Oil Ministry under the 14th administration has developed and is implementing medium-term plans to offset idle capacity and ensure a stable supply of feedstock for the petrochemical industry, with large-scale investment in flare gas recovery among the most important measures.

APG in western Iran to enter consumption cycle

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of integrated planning at the National Iranian Oil Company said all recoverable associated gas in western Iran will be fully returned to the consumption cycle by before next summer with the startup of the Dehloran gas compression station.

Iran collects 9 mcm of APG, flared gas under 14th Administration

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has collected about 9 million cubic meters per day of associated and flared gas since the start of the country’s 14th administration, out of a total of roughly 16 million cubic meters now being recovered daily, the oil minister said.

Ending the era of gas flaring

SHANA (Tehran) – The Ministry of Oil, through the simultaneous implementation of major national projects and innovative contracts with the private sector, is transforming the environmental threat of gas flaring into a significant opportunity for production and investment.

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."