South Pars gas compression project: Ensuring Iran’s energy security

SHANA (Tehran) – The executive of the South Pars gas compression project emphasized the need for general contractors to set clear operational milestones, calling the project vital for sustaining production and safeguarding the country’s economic interests and strategic energy security in the coming years.

Overhaul of South Pars Gas Refinery 7 relies on domestic expertise

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the seventh refinery at South Pars Gas Complex announced the start of the 2025 major overhaul operations, aimed at maintaining gas production stability and improving product quality, beginning May 22.

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.

Overhaul of South Pars Phase 14 gas platforms completed

SHANA (Tehran) – The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the completion of the overhaul of the South Pars Phase 14 gas platforms and their return to operation.

South Pars aims for maximum gas output in winter  

SHANA (Tehran) - The production and operations manager of Pars Oil and Gas Company detailed this year’s major maintenance plans for South Pars gas platforms, emphasizing efforts to maximize gas extraction this winter to meet the country’s needs.  

South Pars platforms begin overhaul for safe winter operations

SHANA (Tehran) – The major maintenance period for South Pars gas platforms has begun at the start of the warm season to ensure safe and sustainable gas production this winter. The overhaul is expected to be completed within six months through precise execution of repair plans.

Domestic goods used in overhaul of SP 9th Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the ninth refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex announced the complete use of domestically produced goods in carrying out the major overhaul operations at the refinery.

South Pars Refinery 2 focuses on sustainable production

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of South Pars Refinery 2 announced significant achievements in sustainable gas production and operational self-sufficiency.

South Pars Fourth Refinery produces 30m barrels of gas condensate

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of South Pars' fourth refinery said innovative technology and the exclusive use of domestic goods enabled the facility to produce nearly 30 million barrels of gas condensate in the Iranian calendar year 1403.

Drilling begins on fifth infill well at South Pars field

SHANA (Tehran) – The supervisor of the 35-well infill drilling project at South Pars Field announced that drilling has begun on the fifth well in the project, located in phases 15 and 16.

Overhaul of South Pars Gas platforms begins

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of operations and support department at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the start of annual overhauls at South Pars gas platforms.

Implementing benchmark models to address SP gas field challenges  

SHANA (Tehran) - Saeid Pakseresht, the integrated planning manager of the National Iranian Gas Company, said precise and systematic planning is essential to implement benchmark models and resolve key challenges at the South Pars Gas Complex.  

Domestic goods used in South Pars overhaul 

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) emphasized the importance of high-quality maintenance operations and the use of domestic goods, stating that precise planning and implementation of safety measures during this period are essential.  

Daily production at SP gas field equivalent to 4.5m barrels of crude oil

SHANA (Tehran) – The gas production at South Pars field is equivalent to 4.5 million barrels of crude oil per day, according to the oil and gas engineering director of Pars Oil and Gas Company. He noted that this significant output supplies the majority of Iran’s consumed gas and gas condensates, as well as feedstock for 40% of the country’s gasoline production.

17 mcm of gas sent from SP Refinery 8 to national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the eighth South Pars refinery announced the transfer of over 17 million cubic meters (mcm) of sweetened gas to the national pipeline and the production of 19 million barrels of gas condensates in the year 1403.

South Pars Phase 11 gas production hits 20 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of drilling and the start of operations at the eighth well in South Pars Phase 11, stating that gas extraction from this phase has increased to 20 million cubic meters (mcm) per day.

South Pars Gas Complex improves overhaul process

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex emphasized that this year’s overhaul process has been more organized than in previous periods and announced that refineries are being prepared for stable production ahead of the upcoming winter.

South Pars: An attractive destination for oil industry investors

SHANA (Tehran) – The economic development and investment director of the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone described investment in oil and gas projects, downstream petrochemical industries, and conversion industries as attractive, stating that completing infrastructure and processing industries will create numerous job opportunities in the region.

SPGC takes major strides toward sustainable production

SHANA (Tehran) – The acting supervisor of Site 2 at South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced extensive plans to boost production, enhance operational flexibility, reduce flaring, and improve employee housing infrastructure, stating that the measures taken will ensure safe and stable production in the upcoming winter.

Handover of Refinery 13th to Pars Oil & Gas Company   accelerates

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced that the handover process of the 13th refinery from Pars Oil and Gas Company to the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) has accelerated, following approval by the CEOs of NIOC  and NIGC in the new year. 

Overhauling begins at South Pars Gas Refinery 9

SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 9 at the South Pars Gas Complex announced the start of its major maintenance operation, aimed at ensuring sustained gas production and improving product quality. The 13-day operation began on April 7.

11,700 parts indigenized at SPGC

SHANA (Tehran) – The commercial manager of the South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) announced the localization of approximately 11,700 goods and equipment, stating that this initiative aims to strengthen domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, and support Iranian manufacturers in line with the year’s slogan.

Over 19 bcm of gas sent to national grid from South Pars Phase 5 Refinery

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the Phase 5 refinery at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that more than 19 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas were delivered to the national grid in the year 1403 (2024-25), emphasizing the facility’s vital role in meeting the country’s energy needs.

Accelerating gas industry development: Focus on key projects and domestic capabilities

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of Iran Gas Engineering and Development Company reported progress on key projects and plans to expedite their operation, stating that sanctions have led domestic manufacturers to focus more on their capabilities but emphasized the need to improve product quality.

Gov’t advances major oil industry project with $17b gas pressure boost deal

SHANA (Tehran) – In the final days of the Iranian year 1403 (March 2025), the Oil Ministry signed nearly $17 billion in contracts with four domestic companies to build, install, and operate gas pressure booster platforms in the South Pars gas field—the world’s largest. This marks the first step in sustaining production and preventing a future gas crisis.

POGC:

Work never stops in Iran’s energy hub—even during Nowruz

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (OGC) announced that 70% of Iran’s natural gas, 50% of petrochemical feedstock, and 40% of the feedstock needed for gasoline production come from the South Pars joint field.

From gas supply to gasoline production

SPGC plays key role in boosting Iran’s economy

SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) highlighted the facility’s vital role in Iran’s economic growth, stating that in the past Iranian year (1403, ended March 20), the complex produced over 243 million barrels of gas condensates, more than 606,000 metric tons of granulated sulfur, over 2.5 million metric tons of butane, about 3.7 million metric tons of propane, and more than 1.8 million metric tons of ethane.

Record-breaking gas production: A defining achievement of Iran’s cold winter of 1403

SHANA (Tehran) - Repeated record-breaking achievements in gas extraction and production have been among the most significant accomplishments of Iran’s Oil Ministry in the early months of the 14th administration.

POGC announces 15 mcm increase in gas extraction from South Pars

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced that during the final four months of the Iranian year 1403, an average of over 710 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas per day was extracted from the South Pars joint field. This figure represents an increase of more than 15 mcm compared to the preceding year.

South Pars refineries' safety systems upgraded with domestic equipment

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of safety and firefighting at the South Pars Gas Complex announced that the safety and firefighting systems at the South Pars refineries are being modernized and updated using domestically produced equipment.