Gas
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Roots of imbalance, rising winter pressure on gas resources
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said broad subsidies, shallow-tiered tariffs, and declining upstream investment are the main roots of the country’s energy imbalance. He added that the high share of gas in power generation, the slow pace of renewable energy development, and increased electricity use for heating in some regions have intensified pressure on gas resources during the winter.
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Ready for winter: Khangiran gas refinery operating at full capacity
SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Khangiran gas refinery announced that the facility achieved a record output of 58.042 million cubic meters of gas per day last winter — the highest in its 42-year history. He said the refinery, the only producer of natural gas in northeastern Iran, is now fully prepared for the cold season.
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Fajr Jam Gas Refinery increases byproduct output
SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company announced higher production of gas condensate and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) during the first half of this year.
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Overhaul of 29 South Pars platforms completed
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of production and operations at the Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of major overhauls on 29 offshore gas platforms in the South Pars field, adding that maintenance work on the remaining six platforms will be finished in the coming days, ahead of the country’s peak gas consumption season.
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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.
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Ethane production rises 7.5% at South Pars Gas Complex
SHANA (Tehran) – The South Pars Gas Complex has set a new record in ethane production, with output reaching more than 2.15 million metric tons in the first half of 1404, according to the company’s managing director.
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Oil Ministry ensures energy stability from summer heat to winter cold
SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Oil Ministry successfully managed the country’s gas supply to power plants during peak summer demand in 1404 and is now preparing to ensure a stable energy supply for the upcoming winter through refinery overhauls, expanded gas storage injections, and increased liquid fuel reserves.
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Development activities begin at North Pars Gas Field
SHANA (Tehran) – The development of Iran’s independent North Pars gas field has officially begun following the signing of a contract for the construction of the jacket for the field’s first phase, according to the project manager.
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€150m gas projects launched
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced the launch of 680 kilometers of gas transmission pipelines and nine turbocompressor units across four gas compressor stations, with a total investment of €150 million under the 14th administration.
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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.
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Gas industry faces pressure from overdependence: NIGC
SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s high dependence on natural gas has made the industry particularly sensitive, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said Thursday.
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Iran delivers 50.2 bcm of gas to power plants in H1
SHANA (Tehran) – Iran supplied 50.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas to power plants in the first half of the irannian year 1404, marking a 2 billion cubic meter increase compared with the same period last year, the Oil Ministry announced.
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Gas industry staff ensure steady energy flow across Iran
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the dedication and tireless efforts of the country’s gas workers in maintaining a secure and uninterrupted gas supply nationwide.
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Khangiran gas field powers eastern Iran with safe overhauls
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Khangiran operational zone said that despite sandstorms, extreme heat, and even a 12-day war, the workforce carried out more than 170,000 safe work hours of overhauls to prepare the facilities for maximum production in winter.
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SP Phase 14 refinery handed over to SPGC
SHANA (Tehran) – The Phase 14 refinery of the South Pars gas field has been handed over to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) as its final operator.
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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.
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EOGPC ready to produce 65 mcm of gas in winter
SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of East Oil and Gas Production Company (EOGPC), a subsidiary of Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) announced the company’s full readiness to produce gas during the cold season, saying this winter’s assigned program is to produce 65 million cubic meters of gas per day from northeastern fields to help meet the needs of the northeast and northern regions of the country.
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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.
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Ensuring stable gas production with the new pipeline of SP Phase 16
SHANA (Tehran) – The project manager of the new pipeline for South Pars Phase 16 at the Iranian Offshore Engineering and Construction Company outlined the details of the offshore and onshore pipeline project, saying that the initiative has secured stable gas production from the platform.
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Gas network completion leads to enhanced transmission resilience
SHANA (Tehran) – The completion of a series of pipeline projects, pressure booster stations and storage plans during the 14th administration has played a fundamental role in completing the country's gas transmission rings, enhancing national energy security and fostering economic development in various regions, said the CEO of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company (IGEDC).
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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.
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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.
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South Pars refineries ready for winter, official says
SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Co. is accelerating strategic projects and boosting efficiency at South Pars refineries to ensure stable gas production during the cold season, a senior official said.
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NIGC chief calls for industry standards to curb ‘virtual gas exports’
SHANA (Tehran) –National Iranian Gas Company CEO Saeid Tavakoli said standardizing industries is essential to prevent so-called virtual gas exports.
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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.
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Iran plans for winter energy needs to prevent shortages
SHANA (Tehran) – A meeting of the "Headquarters to Address Shortfalls" on the subject of winter energy and fuel supply was held with the deputies of the oil and power ministers in attendance, a member of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee said.
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Ilam Gas Refinery boosts capacity, production stability in western Iran
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Ilam Gas Refinery announced that the refinery was in service with 99.4% reliability during the winter and met all its production program commitments. He stated that the second phase of the company currently has 90% physical progress, and upon its completion, it will add 50% to the refinery's total capacity.
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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.
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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.
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NPC chief urges energy conservation, highlights value creation from gas
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s National Petrochemical Company stressed the need to promote energy conservation, saying the petrochemical industry plays a key role in creating value from natural gas through feedstock use and value-chain development.