NIGC: Iran sets record in sweet gas production, transmission
The deputy oil minister for gas affairs announced that daily sweet gas production in Iran’s refineries has reached a record high of 865 million cubic meters (mcm).
Saeid Tavakoli stated that with an optimized network arrangement, the daily gas transmission volume has also hit 865 mcm, Shana reported
The official highlighted that since the start of the current administration (August 2024), gas production in the country’s refineries has seen a significant increase, saying, “During this period, numerous records have been achieved, the latest being the daily production of over 865 mcm of sweet gas in the country’s gas refineries.”
He added that in the gas transmission sector, utilizing the maximum capacity of pipelines and compression facilities, coupled with an optimized network configuration, has enabled the daily transmission of 865 mcm of gas.
Tavakoli, who is also the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), pointed to the nationwide initiative to reduce gas consumption by 2%.
He emphasized that this campaign will help stabilize the gas network and ensure efficient use of this natural resource, particularly benefiting people in underprivileged and remote areas.
The official stressed the importance of saving energy amid falling temperatures and rising gas consumption across the country.
“Energy conservation is a fundamental and critical issue that must be taken seriously. It will help address the energy shortages and preserve national resources,” he noted.
Tavakoli further explained that maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature is the key to ensuring a stable supply of natural gas throughout the winter.
“Saving energy does not mean consuming less but consuming in a wise manner. An indoor temperature of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius is ideal, and if people adhere to this guideline, it will significantly alleviate energy deficit issues,” he concluded.