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.

Iran boosts gas supply by 6.7 mcm daily, diesel stocks up 130% for winter

SHANA (Tehran) — Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said gas delivery to the network has increased by about 6.7 million cubic meters per day and diesel reserves at power plants have risen 130%, putting Iran in a strong position heading into winter.

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.

Round-the-clock effort at SP ensures steady winter gas supply

SHANA (Tehran) – Thousands of hours of nonstop work at South Pars are keeping Iran’s natural gas flowing without interruption. With offshore and onshore teams operating day and night, the field’s staff are working tirelessly to maintain stability in gas production ahead of the winter season. Careful maintenance planning and equipment overhauls have played a crucial role in sustaining energy supply across the country.

SP supplies 73% of gas during peak consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of South Pars Gas Complex announced that the complex supplied more than 73% of the country’s gas needs during peak winter demand, describing it as the backbone of Iran’s energy supply.

Ready for winter: Khangiran gas refinery operating at full capacity

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the Khangiran gas refinery announced that the facility achieved a record output of 58.042 million cubic meters of gas per day last winter — the highest in its 42-year history. He said the refinery, the only producer of natural gas in northeastern Iran, is now fully prepared for the cold season.

Real synergy in Iran’s gas refining, transmission, distribution chain

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said this year the entire chain of gas refining, transmission, and distribution has seen an integrated and coordinated approach across different sectors of the gas industry and the Oil Ministry. “Instead of a fragmented view, we are now witnessing real synergy and cooperation,” he said.

Oil Ministry ensures energy stability from summer heat to winter cold

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian Oil Ministry successfully managed the country’s gas supply to power plants during peak summer demand in 1404 and is now preparing to ensure a stable energy supply for the upcoming winter through refinery overhauls, expanded gas storage injections, and increased liquid fuel reserves.

Gas injection into storage facilities up 13%

SHANA (Tehran) – Gas injection into underground storage facilities has increased by 13 percent compared with last year to ensure stable gas supply during the winter.

Oil minister reviews winter fuel supply preparedness

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister and his deputies convened a meeting Saturday, Oct. 4, to review the latest measures ensuring stable fuel supply across the country ahead of the cold season.

Measures by Ministry of Oil to increase production, ensure winter fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's oil minister outlined measures taken to ensure winter fuel supply this year, stating that actions have been implemented to increase raw gas production (both onshore and offshore), which will contribute to the amount of gas delivered to the national grid.

Gov’t spox: Fuel reserves improved

SHANA (Tehran) — Iran’s government spokesperson said Tuesday that the country’s fuel reserves have improved compared with last year, despite being about 40% to 45% lower at the start of September 2024.

EOGPC ready to produce 65 mcm of gas in winter

SHANA (Tehran) – The caretaker of East Oil and Gas Production Company (EOGPC), a subsidiary of Iranian Central Oil Fields Company (ICOFC) announced the company’s full readiness to produce gas during the cold season, saying this winter’s assigned program is to produce 65 million cubic meters of gas per day from northeastern fields to help meet the needs of the northeast and northern regions of the country.

South Pars refineries ready for winter, official says

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Gas Co. is accelerating strategic projects and boosting efficiency at South Pars refineries to ensure stable gas production during the cold season, a senior official said.

Iran plans for winter energy needs to prevent shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – A meeting of the "Headquarters to Address Shortfalls" on the subject of winter energy and fuel supply was held with the deputies of the oil and power ministers in attendance, a member of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee said.

NIOC CEO stresses winter gas production plans

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company emphasized the necessity of revising overhaul plans and focusing on sustainable and maximum gas production for the winter season.

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.

Oil Ministry ensures winter supply with higher fuel reserves

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister highlighted the Oil Ministry’s strong measures to ensure winter fuel supply, stating that power plants’ liquid fuel reserves by Aug. 16 are approximately 60% higher than last year.

Historic gas transmission records achieved during challenging winter of 1403

SHANA (Tehran) – The winter of 1403 brought unprecedented challenges to Iran’s gas industry, including early and prolonged cold spells, high-level management changes, and increased household gas demand.

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.

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Residential gas consumption in Dec. 2024 hits Feb. 2023 levels

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that residential sector’s gas consumption on Saturday increased by 130 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year, matching the daily consumption levels recorded in February, 2023.

9-Month Output of Ilam Gas Refinery up 9%

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of Ilam Gas Refining Company announced a 9% increase in output and a 16% rise in sales of the company's items in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 21.

Fajr Jam Refinery Processes 15 bcm Gas in 9 Months

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The CEO of Fajr Jam Gas Refining Company, referring to the cold season of the year and the stability of production in this company, stated: “In the first 9 months of this [calendar] year, about 15 billion cubic meters of gas have been processed in this company.”

Production Maximum at Independent Gas Fields in Iran: Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) -- The Iranian Minister of Petroleum warned over-consumers of gas in the domestic sector: “Wherever gas consumption is out of the pattern, we will first give a warning and then cut off the gas flow.”

Preparations Made for Gas Supply on Cold Days: Minister

TEHRAN (Shana) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said: “Our colleagues in the Ministry of Petroleum and the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) are on full alert on the production platforms and upstream and downstream fields, refineries and transmission lines, and the gas network is stable.”

POGC Ready for Maximum Gas Production at South Pars

TEHRAN (Shana) – The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) voiced its full readiness for maximum gas production during winter.