Iran’s gas output jumped by 30 mcm in 100 days: NIOC
The managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) announced that gas production in Iran has increased by approximately 30 million cubic meters since the start of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration (July 30).
According to Shana, Hamid Bovard highlighted the complexity of gas production processes and stated, “NIOC is responsible for upstream gas production, and through our measures, we’ve managed to boost gas output.”
“By bringing new wells online since the beginning of the 14th administration, we have added about 30 million cubic meters to the country’s gas production,” he said.
The official also pointed to the early onset of cold weather this fall, explaining that “each one-degree drop in temperature adds nearly 25 million cubic meters to gas consumption, highlighting inefficient gas usage.”
Bovard assured that all maintenance plans have been completed, and NIOC is committed to maximizing gas production. “We have no concerns about maintaining maximum gas production through the end of the year. However, we ask the public to conserve gas. In previous years, high consumption caused supply issues in some northern and northeastern cities,” he said.
He added that if people reduce gas consumption by just 10 percent, Iran can better manage the cold season and ensure adequate supply for industries and power plants.
The NIOC head concluded by emphasizing the high level of gas production in Iran, which exceeds one billion cubic meters per day. “Although we are among the world’s top three gas producers, excessive consumption continues to create supply challenges in some sectors.”