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.

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.

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.

NIGC announces new projects, expansion during Gov’t Week

SHANA (Tehran) — The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced a series of major gas expansion projects set to launch during Government Week, including gas supply to five cities, 428 villages and 1,753 industrial units, along with the inauguration of 330 kilometers of new transmission pipelines.

Gas refineries undergoing overhauls on schedule: NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) has kept all refinery and transmission network overhauls on schedule this year, despite resource and parts constraints, according to Managing Director Saeid Tavakoli.

Gas deliveries to power plants rise 5% amid full-capacity supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company announced that power plants are currently receiving gas at full capacity, reporting a more than 5% increase in gas deliveries to power plants in the current Iranian calendar year (1404).

Gas transmission network reliability improved

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized the key role of the Iranian Gas Transmission Company in ensuring network stability and successfully overcoming crises, stating that reliability and stability in the gas transmission network have improved due to the efforts of the Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) and the increase in operational units and stations.

Mirjaveh connected to national gas grid

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting head of Sistan and Baluchestan Province’s Gas Company announced that the border city of Mirjaveh, a strategic location in eastern Iran, has been connected to the national natural gas network. He described the move as a symbol of the government’s commitment to energy equity, poverty alleviation and sustainable development in the country’s eastern regions.

High-efficiency heaters to replace 4m old models

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran has officially launched a nationwide project to replace millions of outdated gas heaters with high-efficiency models, aiming to optimize natural gas consumption and redirect saved resources toward industrial use, officials said.

NIGC:

Bulk of gas consumption in summer goes to power plants

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that between 95% and 98% of Iran’s population has access to natural gas, adding that a significant portion of the country’s gas is used to fuel power plants during the summer.

NIGC prepares for winter: Early overhauls, supply fixes

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of production coordination and supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) outlined key measures to ensure stable gas supply in the second half of the year and a safe winter season. These include early major overhauls, reduced downtime, equipment supply chain improvements and the revival of preventive maintenance systems.

Digital Public Relations: A prerequisite for professional public opinion management

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs emphasized the strategic role of public relations in accurately representing the realities of the gas industry, stressing the need for digital tools, precise information, and a professional approach in organizational communications.

MoU signed to replace 1m low-consumption heaters

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) reported on the beginning gas heaters optimization plan with high efficiency.

Sustainable gas supply in winter: Result of integrated management at Oil Ministry

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, attributed the successful passage through the winter of 1403 (ended March 20) to integrated and coordinated management within the Oil Ministry. He stated that planning for the upcoming winter has been underway since the beginning of the year.

NIGC emphasizes expanding gas cooperation with Russia

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a meeting with the head of the Russian Oil and Gas Industry Association on the sidelines of the 29th International Oil, Gas, Refining & Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2025), highlighted the capabilities of Iranian experts in the oil and gas sector and stressed the importance of increased engagement with Russian partners, calling for expanded bilateral cooperation.

Iran-Turkmenistan gas cooperation: A step toward regional trade

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced new measures by the company to facilitate international contracts, attract investment and develop gas relations with neighboring countries. He said gas cooperation between Iran and Turkmenistan will pave the way for regional gas trade.

Gas industry operators are backbone of NIGC: CEO

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the importance of enhancing the knowledge and skills of gas industry operators, highlighting their key role in supplying and transmitting the country’s energy.

Gas coverage in Tehran nears 6m units

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Tehran Province Gas Company announced that over 94,000 new gas subscriptions were registered in the past year (ended March 20), bringing the total number of gas-covered units in the province to 5.97 million.

Bid Boland Gas Refinery Development Project:

A key step in addressing energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company launched the acid gas sales project at Bid Boland Gas Refining Company, aiming to enhance productivity, reduce environmental pollution, and help address the country’s energy imbalance.

Coop with Russia, Eurasia to accelerate Iran’s transformation into regional energy hub

SHANA (Moscow) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) emphasized the need to achieve the objectives of the Seventh Development Plan, announcing the start of negotiations and operational measures to connect to Russian gas supplies.

Key role of PRs in highlighting economic successes

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company emphasized that the duty of public relations (PR) departments is to effectively showcase the efforts of the country's economic sector workers through various mechanisms and modern tools, such as artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

Iran’s Region 8 gas transmission surpasses 32 bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of Iran’s Region 8 gas transmission operations reported that over 32 billion cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were transferred from the region in the past year (1403 in the Persian calendar), citing public participation as a key factor in maintaining the transmission network’s stability.

Iran unveils first domestic gas odorant monitor, boosting safety

SHANA (Tehran) - Hormuzgan Gas Company specialists have developed Iran’s first domestically produced odorant monitoring device for urban natural gas networks—a major step toward improving safety and advancing the country’s gas industry, said Saeid Tavakoli, deputy oil minister and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). 

Cooperation, awareness: Key to enhancing gas industry operations

SHANA (Tehran) - The deputy oil minister for gas affairs emphasized that mutual cooperation and awareness are two key factors in improving operational quality and advancing the gas industry.

Iran sets unprecedented gas transmission record in winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran Gas Transmission Company highlighted multiple gas transmission records set in winter 1403, stating that the latest record—a daily transmission of 880 million cubic meters of gas—was unprecedented in the history of Iran's gas industry.

Oil Ministry boosts gas supply to industries, delivers 6.5 bcm in 18 days

SHANA (Tehran) - Gas delivery to Iran’s industrial sectors increased in Farvardin 1404 (March 21–April 7, 2025) after successfully overcoming winter shortages and supply constraints. This marks a strong start for the production sector in the "Year of Investment for Production," as declared by the country’s leadership. 

Gas industry staff praised for ensuring stability during harsh winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) praised the unwavering efforts of the country’s gas industry workers, saying their dedication ensured the nation weathered one of the harshest winters in recent years.

From development to supply:

Iranian gas industry over the past year

SHANA (Tehran) – The gas industry experienced many ups and downs in the year 1403 (2024-2025), navigating challenges from supply to development.

Oil Ministry subsidiaries secure major oil, gas contracts in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) – Subsidiaries of Iran’s Oil Ministry achieved outstanding performance in 1403 by signing significant contracts in large and medium-scale transactions, marking a major step in developing the country’s hydrocarbon industry.