Reza Noshadi, during a visit to the project site on Tuesday, highlighted the project’s unique focus on the well-being of operational personnel and environmental considerations.

He stated that the infrastructure built for the comfort and welfare of employees in non-industrial facilities should serve as a model for other gas industry projects.

Noshadi emphasized that the project adopts a human-centered approach, viewing employees not merely as tools for energy production and transmission but as valued individuals.

This philosophy also extends to respecting and considering the needs of local communities living near gas industry projects, even if they are not directly affiliated with the company.

Expanding gas storage capacity

The Sarajeh field development project aims to increase gas storage capacity from 1 billion cubic meters to 1.5 billion cubic meters annually.

Additionally, the project has effectively managed the challenge of water production encountered in its first phase.

Noshadi shared insights from the company’s experience in advancing gas storage projects across seven targeted fields, noting that while the Yourtsha field in Varamin was deemed unsuitable for storage, valuable lessons were learned from the effort.

He explained that the team is now applying data extracted from the Yourtsha reservoir to the Nasrabad salt dome in Kashan, aiming to operationalize gas storage in caverns. This demonstrates how even unsuccessful experiences can create new opportunities.

Collaboration, tech advancements

Noshadi described the uncertainties surrounding gas fields as an intriguing challenge for industry professionals.

In the Nasrabad salt dome project, several experienced contractors and consultants are collaborating to explore various aspects and ensure successful outcomes.

He also highlighted progress in the Shourijeh field development project, where drilling has reached five times the level of subsidiary oil companies, achieving 50% completion.

Advanced compressors capable of operating at pressures of several hundred bars, a technological output of the Shourijeh project, will soon be introduced to the gas industry. These innovations are expected to benefit other sectors of the country’s economy.

Noshadi commended the tireless efforts of the natural gas storage project teams, who remained undeterred by administrative challenges in recent years.

He praised their talent, expertise, and unwavering focus on technical issues, which have significantly contributed to revitalizing the discourse on gas storage in Iran.

Their dedication, he noted, has played a crucial role in advancing the country’s gas storage capabilities.