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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Pars gas field production capacity increases

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the commissioning of the ninth well at Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, stating that its launch has increased the phase's gas production capacity to more than 22 million cubic meters per day.

Power plants lead weekly gas consumption with 303 mcm daily average

SHANA (Tehran) — Power plants remained the largest consumers of natural gas in Iran during the second week of Shahrivar (Aug. 30–Sept. 5), using an average of 303 million cubic meters per day, according to official data.

South Pars Phase 1 platforms complete overhaul

SHANA (Tehran) – The largest overhaul program for South Pars Phase 1 platforms has been successfully completed with more than 15,000 safe work-hours and no incidents, the head of Phase 1 production operations said.

South Pars gas refineries ready for winter demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company announced that the South Pars Gas Complex refineries are prepared to ensure stable natural gas supply throughout the winter season.

Iran rejects unilateral claims over Arash field

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday rejected unilateral claims over the Arash gas field and reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to dialogue with Kuwait to reach a fair and lasting agreement.

NIOC CEO stresses winter gas production plans

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company emphasized the necessity of revising overhaul plans and focusing on sustainable and maximum gas production for the winter season.

SPGC boosts sweet gas output by 6 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars South Gas Complex has increased sweet gas production by 6 million cubic meters per day at its 12th refinery, officials announced.

Iran expands gas efficiency from homes to refineries

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas, the dominant source in Iran’s energy mix, is at the center of dozens of efficiency and consumption management projects spanning households, government facilities, refineries and provincial gas companies. Officials say full implementation of these programs will help ease energy imbalances, strengthen the national gas network and support sustainable development.

Power plants top gas consumption with over 2 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran delivered more than 4.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the week ending August 29, with power plants consuming nearly half of the total.

Iran’s reliance on natural gas spurs efficiency push

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran relies on natural gas for more than 80 percent of its power plant fuel, a dependency far above the global average of 23 percent, a senior Oil Ministry official said Sunday.

Second jacket for South Pars Phase 11 loaded

SHANA (Bushehr) – The second wellhead jacket for Phase 11 of the South Pars gas field, weighing more than 2,000 tons, was loaded Sunday from the Bushehr industrial yard.

Bushehr governor general:

Domestic capacity key to overcoming sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) — The governor general of Bushehr said Sunday that Iran can overcome international sanctions by relying on its domestic capacities and resources.

Gas extraction from SP Phase 11’s second platform set for fall 2027

SHANA (Bushehr) – The managing director of Petropars said plans are underway to begin gas production from the second platform of Phase 11 in the South Pars gas field by fall 2027.

Iran aims to boost output from SP with Phase 11’s second jacket

SHANA (Bushehr) – The installation of a key platform jacket marks a major step in Iran's efforts to increase gas recovery from the offshore South Pars gas field, the world's largest, which it shares with Qatar.

Iran reports stable gas transmission of 260 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran Gas Transmission Company stably supplied 260 billion cubic meters of natural gas across the country in the 12-month period from September 2024 to August 2025, the company's managing director announced.

Iran targets daily gas output of 1.35 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Oil Company aims to boost daily gas production to 1.35 billion cubic meters by the end of the country’s Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), the company’s chief said Saturday.

Iran inks deal to develop Halegan, Shahini gas fields

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s National Iranian Oil Company signed a memorandum of understanding Saturday with IMIDRO, steel companies and MAPNA Group to develop the Halegan and Shahini gas fields in southern Fars province.

POGC:

SP infill drilling to boost gas output by 15 mcm/day

SHANA (Tehran) – The Pars Oil and Gas Company announced plans to complete and bring into production new wells under its South Pars infield drilling program, aiming to raise daily gas output from the shared field by more than 15 million cubic meters by the end of the year.

MoU to be signed for development of two gas fields

SHANA (Tehran) – A memorandum of understanding for a study on the development and operation of the Halegan and Shahini gas fields will be signed between the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), steel companies and Mapna Group.

Harsh winter, stable gas: From record output to crisis management

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran faced one of its coldest winters last year, marked by unprecedented low temperatures and soaring natural gas demand. Yet, through careful planning and coordinated action by the Oil Ministry and the National Iranian Gas Co., the country not only avoided widespread outages but also set historic records in gas production and transmission, underscoring the resilience of its energy sector.

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.