South Pars

1st refinery unit of SP Phase 14 to be launched by yearend

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Managing Director of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) Mohammad Meshkinfam revealed the launch of first refinery unit of Phase 14 of South Pars Gas Field in late Oct. 2019.

South Pars 14 offshore sector to come online in Sep.

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The offshore section of Phase 14 of the giant offshore South Pars gas field is expected to come on stream later this year, according to the project manager Mohammad Mehdi Tavasolipour.

Iran saves $150m by domestically building 4 South Pars platforms

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran has saved as much as 150 million dollars by domestically manufacturing four platforms belonging to the massive South Pars gas field.

2,400-ton superstructure offshore platform installed in Phase 14-B of South Pars Gas Field

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A 2,400-ton superstructure platform was installed in Phase 14-B of South Pars Gas Field with reliance upon expertise and high potentials of domestic engineers.

Non-oil exports from South Pars customs at 23% hike

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Export of non-oil commodities from South Pars Customs increased 23 percent in terms of weight in the last month of the current year (May 21 – June 21).

Fire contained at SPD9 platform; no casualties

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The fire that gripped SPD9 Platform of South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday evening has been put out by fireboats in the area.

South Pars platform 14B shipped to be installed on offshore spot

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The third platform of Iran’s South Pars gas field’s phase 14 (14B) was shipped to be installed on its designated offshore spot, on Tuesday. 

Gas output in SPGF to increase by 60 mcm: CEO

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) Mohammad Meshkinfam said Sat. that gas output in South Pars Gas Field (SPGF) will increase by 60 million cubic meters in the current year.

Oil Min. Zanganeh:

All SP phases, except ph. 11, to come online by Mar. 2021

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh announced on Saturday that by March 2021, all phases of the South Pars gas field, except phase 11, will come online.

2mn barrels of condensate to be offered at IRENEX on Monday

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) is set to hold a new round of South Pars condensate offering at the international ring of Iran Energy Exchange (IRENEX) on Monday (June 3).

Oil Min. Zanganeh:

Sanctions probable reason preventing Chinese from completing SP11

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said on Tuesday that sanctions are a likely reason preventing Chinese from starting cooperation with Iran on completion of phase 11 of the South Pars gas field.

Light gas production in SP grew 17.6%

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – According to the latest report of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), production of light gas in South Pars gas field grew 17.6 percent in the last Iranian calendar year, 1397, (ended March 20, 2019), in comparison with the preceding year.

South Pars gas field phases 2, 3 producing at full capacity

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The phases 2 and 3 of the South Pars are producing their products with their highest capacity using internal capabilities and via indigenizing the equipment, Manager of the second refinery of South Pars Mehdi Gerami Shirazi announced on Saturday.

Domestic experts overhaul four SP offshore platforms

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Domestic Experts have successfully completed the operations to overhaul four offshore platforms of the giant South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf.

Plans under way to complete petchem value chain in Asaluyeh

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – An official with the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said the company viewed completion of the value chain in Asaluyeh, south Iran, as a strategy.

60 mcm/d to be added to South Pars capacity by Mar.2020

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Pars Oil and Gas company (POGC) Managing Director Mohammad Meshkinfam announced that by the end of the present Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2020), five gas platforms will come on line in South Pars gas field to add up to 60 million cubic meters per day (mcm/d) to the field's capacity.

SPGC eyes 7 bcm gas output growth

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The natural gas output of South Pars Gas Complex (SPGC) is expected to rise by 7 billion cubic meters this calendar year, which began on March 21, compared to the preceding year, SPGC CEO said.

Oil min.:

Iran inks contract with Chinese firm to develop SP phase 11

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh revealed the conclusion of a contract with Chinese company for the development of phase 11 of South Pars Gas Field.

Talks underway to complete South Pars phase 11

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) –Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh says negotiations are going on with a Chinese company to complete the South Pars oil field phase 11.

Gas accounts for 76% share of SPGC output

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Chief Executive of South Pars Gas Company (SPGC) Hadi Hashemzadeh Farhang said on Mon. that gas accounts for 76 percent share of the company’s total production volume.

Natural gas production rises by 12%

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The Managing Director of South Pars Gas Company Hadi Hashemzadeh Farhang says that the production of natural gas in the largest Iranian gas field has increased by 12%.

Rouhani calls on judiciary to sue US for crime against humanity

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani described US sanctions as ‘crime against humanity’ and called on the Judiciary Branch of the country to take legal action against US officials for imposing medicine and food sanctions against the Iranian nation.

US sanctions will not fulfill their objectives: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – President Rouhani described the goal of the United States by sanctions against Iran as making people concerned about the future and stressed that these sanctions are crimes against humanity and they should know that the people of Iran are in a single line and will not yield to them.

Iran launches South Pars Phases 13, 22-24 Refinery

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated the onshore refining facilities of phases 13 and 22-24 of the supergiant South Pars gas field in Assaluyeh, southern Iran.

Rouhani arrives in Bushehr to inaugurate South Pars phases

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani heading a delegation has arrived in Asalouyeh in Bushehr province to inaugurate a number of projects, including the new phases of South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran to operate 27 South Pars phases by March 2020

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zanganeh said the country would be recovering natural gas and crude oil from 27 phases of the massive South Pars gas field by late March 2020.

Pars special zone’s gas condensate exports rise

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) in southern Bushehr province exported over 1.43 million tons of gas condensate to global markets during the past Iranian month (Jan. 21- Feb. 19), a senior official said.

Rouhani to launch 2 South Pars Gas refineries

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) –President Hassan Rouhani will officially inaugurate gas refinery of South Pars Gas Field’s phases 13 and that of phases 22-24 on Sunday to take a major step forward in completion of the mega project’s development.