Gas supply peaks at record 886 MCM as winter demand soars
Iran's natural gas production and transmission reached 886 million cubic meters (MCM) on Friday, setting a new record for the country's supply system, SHANA reported on Saturday.
The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) statistics showed Friday's volume of sweet gas produced and transmitted to the national grid reached 886 million cubic meters. The new achievement was realized during the winter season amid sharply increased demand for domestic and commercial gas consumption, reflecting sustainable capacity building and optimal operation of production facilities, transmission lines, and pressure booster stations across the country's gas network.
Winter operations for the national gas network this year are being implemented with precise planning, preventive maintenance, and maximum utilization of production capacity from gas fields, including South Pars, to the country's refineries. According to SHANA, this cohesive performance has further underscored the vital role of gas infrastructure in ensuring national energy security under harsh climatic conditions and maintaining the domestic production cycle.
According to IRNA, the latest figures from the NIGC showed consumption by the domestic, commercial and small industries sector on Friday reached 589 million cubic meters, accounting for 66 percent of the country's total gas production.
Analysis of recent daily consumption data for this sector indicates a decline in the intensity of domestic gas usage, with Thursday's consumption recorded at 592 million cubic meters, Wednesday at 549 million cubic meters, Tuesday at 558 million cubic meters, and Monday at 589 million cubic meters.
Observing optimal consumption patterns, especially during the coldest days of the year, helps maintain network stability and facilitates gas supply to industrial consumers.
The all-time peak for gas consumption in the domestic, commercial and small industries sector was recorded on January 22 at 737 million cubic meters, equivalent to 85 percent of the country's total gas production at that time.