Household gas use nears 3 bcm in one week

SHANA (Tehran) - Natural gas consumption in household, commercial and small industrial sectors reached nearly 3 billion cubic meters during the final week of Aban as colder weather drove up demand.

Gas deliveries to power plants exceed plan

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said gas supplied to power plants during late October to late November was far above the levels agreed to in the company’s plan.

Household gas use tops 400 mcm a day

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption in Iran’s household, commercial and small industrial sectors surpassed 400 million cubic meters per day last week as colder weather set in, reaching about 2.726 billion cubic meters for the week. The highest daily use was recorded Wednesday at roughly 401 million cubic meters.

Iran’s gas network remains stable amid rising winter demand

SHANA (Tehran) – The national gas network is operating steadily, according to the National Iranian Gas Company.

Household sector leads gas consumption with 2.44 bcm in seven days

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s natural gas consumption across its three main sectors — power plants, major industries, and the household-commercial-small industries group — totaled about 5.15 billion cubic meters over the past week. The household, commercial, and small industries sector accounted for the largest share, consuming more than 2.44 billion cubic meters.

Household gas consumption nears 380 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) – Household gas use is surging, reaching 378.44 million cubic meters on Friday, as residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors take the lead in overall consumption for mid-November.

High-efficiency heaters save 466 cubic meters of gas annually per unit

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Commerce Co. said each high-efficiency heater can save about 466 cubic meters of natural gas annually on average, noting that the saved gas in households can be redirected to productive sectors such as industry.

Gov’t, private sector, academia urged to unite for gas industry growth

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said service companies could become an effective arm of the gas industry in advancing energy justice, reducing consumption, and protecting the environment — provided that cooperation among the government, the private sector, and universities continues.

Transparency, integration key pillars of digital transformation in gas industry

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of integrated planning at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that data integration across organizations and transparent implementation of upstream regulations on data security and privacy are two key pillars of digital transformation in the gas industry.

New governance system at NIGC built on NTBFs

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of research and technology at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced the implementation of a new governance system that leverages the capabilities of new technology-based firms (NTBFs) to meet the strategic needs of the gas industry.

Digital transformation vital for gas industry

38% of gas allocated to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) stressed the importance of digital transformation, saying 39% of the nation’s gas supply went to industries last year, 38% to power plants, and less than 20% to the residential sector.

Gas storage up 16% in 1404

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced a 16% increase in natural gas storage at the Sarajeh and Shurijeh underground reservoirs, adding that more than 3.15 billion cubic meters of gas have been delivered to power plants this year compared with the previous year.

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Gas network stability a top priority amid sensitive conditions

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the importance of protecting and maintaining the stability of the country’s gas network, saying that infrastructure resilience and social stability are two key elements of passive defense.

Gas deliveries to power plants up 3.1 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has supplied more than 3.1 billion cubic meters of additional gas to power plants since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21), compared with the same period last year, signaling stable production and effective use of existing capacity, the company’s managing director said.

NIGC calls for removal of legal barriers to gas investment

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) called for the removal of legal barriers to investment in the gas industry, saying the company’s investment portfolio includes a set of development and improvement projects that, if implemented in a coordinated manner, can help achieve national goals in energy efficiency and sustainable development.

Gas tariff reform focuses on fairness; about 90% of consumers unaffected

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company said the gas tariff reform plan does not mean a price increase, noting that more than 88% to 90% of the country’s population will not be affected by the changes.

Hasheminejad Gas Refinery processes 6 bcm in six months

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of Hasheminejad Gas Refinery announced that the facility processed more than 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas during the first six months of this year.

Gas industry needs $42b in investment

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s gas industry will require about $42 billion in investment by the end of the Seventh Development Plan, a senior official said, emphasizing that the sector seeks not only financial input but also innovation, management expertise, and stronger international connections.

NIGC prepares investment packages for private sector

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has developed investment packages aimed at encouraging private-sector participation in the gas industry, the company’s managing director said, emphasizing that in the country’s current economic situation, investment is not optional but an unavoidable necessity.

Inside Iran’s record gas transmission push

SHANA (Tehran) – The record-breaking performance and resilience of Iran’s gas transmission network in harsh conditions demonstrate how its pipelines and compressor stations continue operating even amid freezing weather and security threats.

Power plants lead, but households close the gap in weekly gas use

SHANA (Tehran) – Natural gas consumption by households, businesses and small industries continued to climb in the third week of October, reaching more than 1.604 billion cubic meters, while power plants used about 1.763 billion cubic meters during the same period — marking a close competition between the two major consumers.

Gas transmission network fully prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the dedication and sacrifices of employees across the country’s 10 gas transmission districts, emphasizing full readiness of the transmission network for the cold season and continued stability of gas flow nationwide through improved management and modernized approaches.

How has Iran’s gas transmission network prepared for winter

SHANA (Tehran) – In the first half of 1404, the Iranian Gas Transmission Company implemented its most extensive overhaul, pipeline expansion, and compressor station capacity increase programs to ensure a safe and stable passage through the winter peak. Despite seasonal changes, the volume of gas transmission across the country has remained nearly constant.

Lawmaker says fuel reserves in good condition

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s Industries and Mines Committee said reports indicate that the country’s fuel reserves are in good condition and that, with public cooperation, Iran will get through the winter with minimal problems.

Iran’s daily household gas consumption exceeds 214 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Domestic, commercial and small-scale industrial gas consumption rose in mid-Mehr (October 4-10), reaching a daily average of 214.5 million cubic meters, according to official data.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tehran installs emergency gas vent towers to boost safety

SHANA (Tehran) – The Tehran Gas Company has begun installing emergency gas vent towers in the capital as part of a project to strengthen the city’s resilience to earthquakes and natural disasters.