NIGC

CEO of NIGC:

Iran to attain self-sufficiency in gas industry within 5 yrs.

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati said that the country will attain self-sufficiency in the gas industry from refining to distribution within the next five years.

NIGC saves $9bn by liquid fuel exports

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said by investing a sum of $4 billion in urban and rural gas projects in recent years and in return for exporting liquefied fuel, NIGC has saved roughly $9 billion in the gas sector.

Iran gas output hits 810 mcm/d

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – An official with the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said the country’s current natural gas production capacity stands at 810 million cubic meters per day.

NIGC to launch 40 gas projects by March 2020

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said some 40 major gas projects would come on stream by the end of the current fiscal year (March 2020).

Iran gas distribution network in final stages: NIGC

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said that the gas distribution network of the country was nearing its final stages of development as it covers almost the entire Iranian territories.

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.

CEO of NIGC:

Turkey keen to boost gas import from Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Chief Executive of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati said on Monday that neighboring Turkey is vehemently interested in increasing volume of gas purchase from the Islamic Republic of Iran.

2nd platform of Iran’s SP phases 22-24 installed

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The second offshore platform of South Pars Gas Field’s phase 22-24 development project, in the Persian Gulf, was successfully installed late on Thursday.

Iran, 3rd largest natural gas producer: BP

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The latest statistical report by British Petroleum (BP) suggests that by the end of 2017, Iran was ranked third among the world's largest natural gas producers.

Iran natural gas output at 800 mcm/d

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s natural gas output currently stands at 800 million cubic meters per day, a senior energy official said Saturday.

Iran continues gas exports to Iraq, payments in euro

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Managing Director of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hassan Montazer Torbati says despite the US sanctions, the gas exports to neighboring of Iraq and Turkey are continuing.

NIGEC CEO:

Talks underway for exporting Iran’s gas to Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Gas Export Company (NIGEC) Mehran Amir-Moeini said that talks are underway with the Omani side on export of Iran's gas to Oman.

Deputy oil min.:

Iran enjoys high capability to boost oil exports at intl. level

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Minister of Oil and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hamid-Reza Araghi said that Islamic Republic of Iran is able to increase its oil exports volume in international level.

Iran’s gas export rises by 9% in Q1: official

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Dispatching Manager of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Mehdi Jamshidi Dana put the country’s gas exported in the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year in 1397 (March 21-June 22) at over three billion cubic meters, showing a considerable nine percent hike as compared to the last year’s corresponding period.

Iran to export 10 mcm gas to Baghdad: Official

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Managing Director of Iranian Gas Transmission Company (IGTC) Saeed Tavakkoli said that daily gas transmission capacity will hit over one billion cubic meters in 2025.

1st phase of supplying gas to Chabahar Power Plant to launch soon

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The director for gas supplying in National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Saeid Mo'meni said that the first phase of supplying gas to Chabahar Power Plant will be put into operation in the very near future.

IPC’s data must be in compliance with national interests

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The need to provide comprehensive, timely, precise and accurate information on petroleum contracts, salaries and wages of chief executives of oil industry was emphasized in an expert-level meeting held at the venue of the Ministry of Oil.

NIGC:

Gas sales to Turkey’s BOTAŞ irrelevant to Turkmenistan case

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that the new sales contract inked with neighboring Turkey’s BOTAŞ has nothing to do with Iran-Turkmenistan gas dispute.

NIGC still after exporting gas to Georgia

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Managing Director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) Hamidreza Araghi said that the contract to export Iran’s gas to Georgia is still being negotiated between private sector, Georgia, Armenia, and Iran.

Iran resumes gas exports to Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian oil minister said gas export to Iraq had been resumed as of Wednesday June 21.

Iran, Russia to export condensed gas to east Asia

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A Russian official said that National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) and Russia's Gazprom will sign an agreement to construct a compressed gas plant in Iran products of which will be exported to Asian countries.

Iran to resume gas exports to Iraq soon

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – NIGC managing director said negotiations had been held with the Iraqi side over banking issues and 50 million cubic meters of gas will be deployed to the neighboring country.

Iran to liquidate two gas companies

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Deputy oil minister, while pointing to dissolution of two NIGC subsidiaries, said they will be liquidated due to their non-economic activities.

3 scenarios for gas exports to Pakistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Deputy oil minister, while describing three scenarios for gas exports to Pakistan, said termination of the gas sale deal to the neighboring country is a possible option on the table.

Iran to construct new gas export pipeline to Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – An official announced that Iran has launched construction of the second pipeline for exports of natural gas to Iraq.

Iran to sue Türkmengaz for halt in gas exports

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Deputy oil minister has announced that Iran will soon take legal action against Türkmengaz company for bringing gas exports to a halt.

Tehran makes new gas proposal to Moscow

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Deputy oil minister said Iran welcomes Russia’s partnership in construction of the 9th cross-country gas pipeline with 2.5 billion dollars of investment.

Tehran, Baghdad to inaugurate joint gas pipeline

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Spokesperson of National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said Iran-Iraq gas pipeline will be unveiled on Tuesday though exports to the neighboring country will still remain in a halt.