South Pars

Gas production resumes at SPD 9

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Production of gas has started at a South Pars platform for Phases 6-8 (SPD 9) that had caught fire in June.

Offshore sections of 27 phases of S. Pars to be fully developed in 2020: Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The offshore sections of 27 South Pars phases would be fully developed in the first half of 2020, Iranian Minister of Oil Bijan Namdar Zangeneh informed on Tuesday.

Iranian oil min.:

Farzad-B oilfield may be developed by Iranian firms

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said that Farzad-B oilfield will likely be developed by Iranian companies.

Petropars to develop SP.11 alone as China pulls out

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said Sun. that China’s CNPC International had pulled out of a contract to develop South Pars Phase 11, adding Petropars Company would develop the project alone.

Iran gained self-sufficiency due to sanctions: Syrian petroleum min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Syrian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem said that self-sufficiency has been one of the positive aspects of the US imposed sanctions on Iran.

Syrian petroleum min. pays visit to South Pars gas field

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Syrian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Ali Ghanem paid a visit to South Pars gas field facilities in Asaluyeh, southern Iranian province of Bushehr, on Monday.

EU’s $15bn credit line has nothing do to with sanctions relief, says Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian oil minister Bijan Zanganeh said Sat. the France-proposed $15 billion credit line for Iran has nothing to do with the easing of US sanctions on the country.

Sanctions failed to stop Iran’s oil industry: Zanganeh

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said that US sanctions have failed to stop Iran’s oil industry.

Iran to begin SP.11 development before March 2020: official

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – An official with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said that the development project of South Pars Phase 11 would commence this Iranian calendar year (ending on March 20).

Iranian firm to develop South Pars oil layer under IPC

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – National Iranian Oil Company is set to grant the development project of the South Pars oil layer, in the Persian Gulf, to a domestic company, a senior official said.

3rd SP22-24 platform loaded

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – The third offshore platform of phases 22 to 24 of the South Pars gas field was loaded at SADRA Yard in Bushehr on Wednesday.

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.

Negotiations going on with Chinese on expansion of SP phase 11: POGC head

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Managing Director of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) Mohammad Meshkinfam said that talks are underway with Chinese on development of the Phase 11 of South Pars gas field.

Oil production to remain stable in Persian Gulf: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Energy Deputy of Iran's Passive Defense Organization said that oil production will always remain stable in the Persian Gulf and the region will be protected like a "precious pearl" by Iran.

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.