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.

IGTC sets historic records amid unprecedented cold in 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - Despite severe cold weather and a record surge in gas demand during the Iranian year 1403 (2024-25), the Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) successfully maintained the stability of the national gas network through smart management and full utilization of its capacities, setting seven new gas transmission records.  

Sustainable production, top priority for NIGC in 1404 

SHANA (Tehran) - The director of coordination and production supervision at the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said sustainable production, maintenance, mental health support and improved living conditions for employees will be among the company’s top priorities in 1404.  

NIGC head congratulates on Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), in a message, congratulated all colleagues and their respected families on the arrival of Nowruz, the ancient Persian New Year.

Paknejad:

Winter fuel supply showcases magnificent collaboration in vast oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad thanked all industry colleagues for their relentless, round-the-clock efforts to secure winter fuel supplies, stating: “What transpired was a display of magnificent collaboration, interaction, and tireless work across various managerial, operational, and administrative levels in the vast oil industry to meet the nation’s energy needs.”

NIGC credits public-gov’t cooperation for overcoming winter difficulties

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy oil minister for gas affairs stated that the successful navigation of this winter was made possible by the efforts of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) employees, the support of the Oil Ministry, and the public. He emphasized that those who work sincerely, honestly, and passionately for the country will have their names etched in history.

Household gas consumption exceeds 550 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The consumption of gas in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors has surpassed 550 million cubic meters (mcm), accounting for 65% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.

Over 850 mcm of natural gas supplied to national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 852 million cubic meters (mcm) of natural gas were delivered to the national network on Saturday.

Household sector accounts for 68% of natural gas consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said on Friday that 68% of the natural gas delivered to the network on the previous day was consumed by the household, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

13 women appointed to boards of subsidiary companies of NIGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced the appointment of 13 female colleagues to the boards of directors of the company’s subsidiaries for the first time.

Household gas consumption remains above 600 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Household, commercial, and small industrial gas consumption continues to exceed 600 million cubic meters (mcm), accounting for 71% of the total gas delivered to the national grid.