South Pars Gas Complex CEO:

SP refineries inject 585 mcm of gas daily into national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Pars Gas Complex announced that the refineries are operating at full capacity to ensure a stable gas supply during the cold season as daily, over 855 million cubic meters of gas are delivered to the national network, with South Pars refineries contributing more than 585 million cubic meters. 

Gas cut off to over 2,000 vacant villas in Tehran Province

SHANA (Tehran) – In a bid to prevent gas pressure drops during peak demand, the Tehran Gas Company has disconnected gas service to more than 2,000 unoccupied garden villas across the province. 

MP: No short-term solution to energy deficit

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran's parliamentary Energy Committee said on Saturday that liquid fuel was not stored during the first half of the year and was instead consumed.

Veep: State-run bodies should halve energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The first vice president announced the government’s commitment to addressing imbalances, stating that energy consumption by government entities must be reduced by 50%. 

60 mcm of gas saving through participation in ‘2 Degrees Less’ campaign

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s minister of oil urged citizens to lower their home and business heating temperatures by 2 degrees, stating that this could save 50 to 60 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas, helping prevent pressure drops in the far reaches of the gas network.

Oil minister visits National Gas Dispatch Center as cold weather approaches

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad visited the National Gas Dispatch Center on Saturday to assess the current state of gas supply across the country as a new cold front hit Iran.

President stresses balanced focus between energy production, household consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the importance of simultaneously addressing both energy production and household consumption while managing energy imbalances and air pollution in major cities.

Deputy oil minister:

'Optimizing consumption', 'Investing in production' key measures to addressing energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company outlined strategies for addressing energy shortages, emphasizing the dual focus on optimizing consumption and increasing production through investment.

Senior officials call on public to join ‘2 degrees less’ energy-saving campaign

SHANA (Tehran) –Top Iranian officials highlighted the importance of public participation in optimizing energy consumption and called for nationwide involvement in the "2 degrees less" campaign.

Oil minister calls on citizens to join campaign to reduce heating temperatures by two degrees

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister underlined the importance of public participation in the "Reduce heating system temperatures by 2 degrees" campaign, saying he believes the current challenges can be overcome with public cooperation and without significant disruptions. 

President urges citizens to help maintain nationwide fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian president on Thursday evening called on the public to conserve gas, emphasizing that collective efforts are needed to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country.

National gas authority calls for nationwide conservation amid cold weather

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the National Gas Distribution Network has urged all gas consumers, particularly in northern, central, and northeastern provinces, to conserve gas as temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming week. 

Deputy oil minister urges public to lower indoor temperatures by two degrees

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company called on the public to reduce indoor temperatures by two degrees Celsius, a measure that could save an amount of gas equivalent to the output of two phases of the South Pars gas field.

Gas service cut off to 53,000 seasonal residences 

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of gas supply coordination at the National Iranian Gas Company announced on Thursday that gas service to over 53,000 seasonal residences has been cut off over the past three days by order of the president.

NIGC: Gas supply to vacant villas to be cut off

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that disconnecting gas supply to unoccupied villas is now being implemented to ensure stable gas delivery to regular consumers.

President: Reducing temp. by two degrees can save 50 mcm of gas

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said that lowering the temperature by just two degrees could save up to 50 million cubic meters of gas.

Oil minister:

Public cooperation needed to stabilize gas network

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian minister of oil outlined key decisions from the 189th (Ordinary) Meeting of the Conference of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), emphasizing the importance of public cooperation for stabilizing the gas network. 

Gas consumption in residential sector expected to reach 650 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the National Gas Network Operations Control Center announced that with the arrival of new cold fronts, daily gas consumption in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors hit a record high of 600 million cubic meters on December 9.

Iranian gas refineries on high alert for stable production: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that the country’s gas refineries are fully prepared as temperatures drop nationwide and an intense cold front is expected to hit next week.

Iranian Central Oil Fields Company produces over 25% of Iran’s gas supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of production management at the Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) announced that more than 25% of the country’s gas needs are met by this company.

NIOC exploration chief:

Iran’s High Exploration Council to be revived soon

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that the High Exploration Council is set to be reestablished in the near future as necessary correspondence with NIOC’s CEO has already been undertaken to facilitate its revival.

CEO:

South Pars Gas Complex focuses on achieving sustainable gas production

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Pars Gas Complex announced that employees are working tirelessly to ensure a stable gas supply for the winter season.

Deputy minister:

Residential gas consumption in Dec. 2024 hits Feb. 2023 levels

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that residential sector’s gas consumption on Saturday increased by 130 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year, matching the daily consumption levels recorded in February, 2023.

NIGC: Residential sector consumption makes up 70% of gas supplied to network

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 70% of the gas delivered to the national network on Sunday was consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. 

GECF’s role in boosting natural gas in global market

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) plays a crucial role in enhancing international relations between producers and consumers, fostering constructive cooperation, and increasing the prominence of natural gas in the global energy market, according to the president of the 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting. 

Paknejad: Iran’s annual natural gas production stands at 275bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad opened the 26th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting in Tehran, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the global energy sector, adding that the country’s annual natural gas production stands at 275 billion cubic meters.

Iran Expanding Gas Cooperation with Its Northern Neighbors

SHANA (Tehran) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian separately met with the Presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia, announcing new agreements to enhance gas cooperation.

CEO of NIGC:

Accidents Should Be Reduced to Zero

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeed Tavakoli, emphasized the importance of reducing accidents to zero in the gas industry and prioritizing human capital.