Gas Production

Iran confirms plan to extend gas export contract with Turkey

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) says Iran’s gas export contract with Turkey will definitely be extended.

Iran elected to head GECF Executive Board

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s oil minister announced that the country has been elected chair of the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Iran proposes new initiatives to boost GECF global influence

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister, Mohsen Paknejad, announced that Tehran will present strategic proposals at the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) aimed at strengthening collective interests.

Overhaul of 29 platforms in South Pars Gas Field completed

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The head of production and operations at the Pars Oil and Gas Company announced the completion of major overhauls on 29 offshore gas platforms in the South Pars gas field.

Iran’s steel output up 3.2% in H1: ISPA

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Steel Producers Association (ISPA) says that the country’s steel production volume has registered a 3.2 percent growth in the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025).

Iran min. declares discovery of major gas, oil reserves in S.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has announced the discovery of new gas and oil reserves in the Pazan field in the south of Fars Province, saying this find could help offset the country’s future energy imbalances.

Oil output hits 7-year high with development projects: min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has said that the country’s oil production volume hit a seven-year high record with the development of projects in the oilfields and round-the-clock efforts of staff of the oil industry.

Iran's gas delivery to power plants rises by 2 bcm

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iran increased natural gas delivery to its power plants by 2 billion cubic meters during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21), with total deliveries reaching 47.4 billion cubic meters.

Iran targets daily gas output of 1.35 bcm

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The National Iranian Oil Company aims to boost daily gas production to 1.35 billion cubic meters by the end of the country’s Seventh Development Plan (2024-28), the company’s chief said Saturday.

In one year;

Cumulative gas production at South Pars Phase 11 triples

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) –  The cumulative gas production from the South Pars Phase 11 development project has tripled under the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian, Pars Oil and Gas Company announced on Wednesday.

Daily gas extraction from SP Phase 11 increases by 60%

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – 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.

In South Pars;

Iran starts gas production from another infill well

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran has started gas production from another infill well in its section of South Pars, the world’s largest gas field, which straddles the maritime border between the country and Qatar in the Persian Gulf.

Iran, Turkmenistan move to deepen gas coop.

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s oil minister and Turkmenistan’s foreign minister emphasized expanding bilateral cooperation in oil and gas, reviewing avenues for enhanced collaboration.

South Pars gas output volume to increase by 15 mcm per day

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex highlighted its role in supplying 73% of the country’s gas and announced the early start of major refinery overhauls, targeting a daily production rise of 10 to 15 million cubic meters.

Iran’s Polymer Powerhouse:

How HDPE & LDPE Are Shaping Global Industries

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Not surprisingly, Iran is standing out among the top 10 producers of different types of polyethylene known as HDPE and LDPE.

Iran’s supply of gas to power plants at record levels

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran is supplying record amounts of natural gas to its power plants amid a sudden rise in temperatures that has pushed up demand for cooling.

Iran, Russia pursuing coop. in oil sector: Director General

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Director General of Office of Europe, America and the Commonwealth of Independent States at the Ministry of Oil Mostafa Barzegar has said that the oil cooperation between Iran and Russia is followed up strictly.

Iran aims to collect 16bcm APG by end of 7th Development Plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated that burning associated petroleum gas (APG) signifies the waste of the country’s natural resources.

Iran awards $17bn contracts to boost pressure in South Pars

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iran has awarded some $17 billion worth of contracts to domestic companies for a major pressure-boosting project in South Pars, the world’s largest gas field that straddles the maritime border between Iran and Qatar.

Pezeshkian acknowledges energy challenges, calls for unity

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged on Saturday that Iran faced a difficult winter but praised the efforts of the oil, energy, and interior ministries for helping the nation navigate the challenges.

Turkey starts importing Turkmen gas via Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Turkey has begun receiving Turkmenistan's gas via Iranian territory under a barter scheme, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said on Tuesday.

Iran’s GDP grows 3.1% in 9 months, fueled by oil sector

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 3.1% year-over-year in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20–December 20, 2024), including oil.

NIGTC ready to meet all gas needs in freezing cold weather

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Transmission Company (NIGTC) stated the company is fully prepared to supply necessary gas as freezing cold weather sweeps the country.

Iran to raise daily natural gas output by 250 mcm in 5 years

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s natural gas production will increase by a fourth of its existing capacity in the next five years despite US sanctions targeting the country’s energy sector, according to an Oil Ministry official.

After US, Russia:

Iran world’s 3rd largest gas producer

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iran is currently the third largest producer of natural gas in the world after Russia and the United States with producing 252 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas per annum.

Daily gas extraction from South Pars hits 716 mcm: NIOC

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The CEO of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announces a record daily extraction of 716 million cubic meters from the South Pars field in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s petrochemical output up 3.5% y/y in 9 months

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran has increased its petrochemical output this year despite energy supply restrictions imposed on industries in the country.

In 5-month period:

Iran reports gasoline output has increased 10 million liters

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Oil Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar has said that the average daily gasoline production volume in the country has surged 10 million liters in the recent five months.

CEO:

IGTC announces 2 bcm increase in gas transmission this year

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA)–The chief executive of the Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) says the country’s gas transmission volume has increased to 2 billion cubic meters in the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).