South Pars
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Daily gas extraction from South Pars Phase 11 increases by 60%
SHANA (Tehran) – Daily gas extraction from South Pars Phase 11 has risen by 60% during the first 10 months of the 14th administration, increasing from 12 million cubic meters (mcm) to 20 mcm per day.
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South Pars gas production rises with second infill well coming online
SHANA (Tehran) - The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the completion of the second infill drilling well at the SPD1 platform in Phase 1, stating that its operation has increased South Pars gas field’s daily production capacity by 1.8 million cubic meters.
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Reduced flaring at South Pars Refinery 11
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of Refinery 11 at the South Pars Gas Complex described the reduction in gas flaring as significant, stating that the volume of gas sent to flares has dropped from over 1 million cubic meters per day to less than 3,000 cubic meters.
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Overhaul of SP phases 17, 18 platforms gas field completed
SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the South Pars gas platforms' overhaul operations announced that the major maintenance of offshore platforms in Phases 17 and 18 of the South Pars gas field has been successfully completed, with more than 1,300 operational work orders executed.
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Completion of flare gas recovery operation at SP Refinery 7
SHANA (Tehran) – The head of operations at the seventh refinery of South Pars announced the successful implementation of the flare gas recovery operation, stating that the project was completed with high quality, relying on domestic technical expertise and innovative measures. The installation of flare and utility line branches was fully executed.
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Record-breaking overhaul at South Pars Phase 14 refinery
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced a new record in executing 13,000 work orders during the major overhaul of the South Pars Phase 14 refinery.
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SPGC’s role in strengthening national power grid
SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that the Besat Power Plant, part of the complex, has been steadily generating electricity. In addition to supplying energy to 13 refineries, it feeds surplus power into the grid of four neighboring counties, playing a key role in reinforcing the regional power network.
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Silent dedication: The men behind South Pars gas Refinery 9
SHANA (Tehran) – Under the unbearable heat and heavy humidity of Asaluyeh, the workers at Refinery Nine of the South Pars Gas Complex stand steadfast—humble yet diligent—despite the hardships of their work, lack of amenities, and economic pressures. While, according to managers, the Ministry of Oil has taken steps to improve the conditions of operational staff, the path toward full justice in payments and enhancing workers’ welfare is still ongoing.
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Overhaul of two Phase 12 platforms in South Pars completed
SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy head of operations and production at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) announced the safe completion of a major simultaneous overhaul of two gas platforms in Phase 12 of South Pars, involving more than 700 work orders.
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Overhauls at SP refineries boost reliability without disrupting supply
SHANA (Tehran) – Major overhauls at South Pars gas refineries began in March with the goal of maintaining steady production and improving energy efficiency through domestic capabilities. These operations, supported by extensive manpower, new technology-based firms (NTBFs), and strict adherence to safety protocols, prepare the refineries to reliably supply gas through the winter.
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SP’s Refinery 12 plans for sustainable production
SHANA (Tehran) – The manager of the 12th refinery at South Pars Gas Complex announced targeted plans to increase production capacity, improve product quality, reduce pollutants, and enhance equipment reliability.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.