{"id":14302,"date":"2025-05-24T04:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T04:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=14302"},"modified":"2025-05-24T04:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T04:30:33","slug":"gas-infrastructure-expansion-to-double-storage-capacity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/14302\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas infrastructure expansion to double storage capacity"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0The caretaker of Iranian Gas Engineering and Development Company announced progress on strategic projects in gas storage, transmission, measurement, and optimization, stating that the country\u2019s gas storage capacity will more than double with the launch of expansion projects in Sarajeh and Shourijeh.<\/p>\n

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Behnam Mirzaei noted that the company, as the executor of major projects for the National Iranian Gas Company, is developing infrastructure for the gas industry.<\/p>\n

He said the firm is tasked with designing, constructing, and operating high-pressure transmission pipelines, compressor stations, storage projects, measurement systems, and refinery development.<\/p>\n

One of the key ongoing storage projects is the Sarajeh facility in Qom, which has an annual capacity of 1 billion cubic meters and is set to become operational this year. Gas is injected into these storage sites during eight warmer months and withdrawn during four colder months to balance supply and demand, preventing shortages.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Shourijeh gas storage capacity to double<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mirzaei said another major project is the expansion of the Shourijeh field, which will have an annual capacity of 2.025 billion cubic meters and help address supply imbalances in the northern and northeastern gas networks. The Shourijeh D development project is 55% complete, covering upstream, downstream, and general operations.<\/p>\n

The project involves drilling 28 storage wells and installing three high-capacity compressors\u2014the first of their kind in Iran\u2014which will increase pressure from 50 bar to 345 bar. Once completed, Shourijeh\u2019s storage capacity will reach 4.5 billion cubic meters per year, with operations expected to begin by mid-2025.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Accelerating gas transmission, storage infrastructure<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mirzaei also highlighted the natural gas underground storage project in Kashan\u2019s Nasrabad salt domes, which will improve supply stability due to its central location and access to transmission lines.<\/p>\n

The company has been assigned to build about 2,700 kilometers of gas pipelines, with 1,000 kilometers slated for completion this year. Key projects include the 56-inch Ahvaz-Kouhdasht pipeline, being executed in four phases with domestic contractors.<\/p>\n

Other ongoing projects include three compressor stations on the seventh and eighth national pipelines, measurement systems at 28 exchange points between refineries and consumers, and infrastructure development at the Iran Gas Transmission Company.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Modernizing project management with technology<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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To expedite priority projects, the company has implemented changes in both software and hardware systems. A project management office was established two years ago, shifting from traditional to modern methods. So far, 35 employees have earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with 60 more currently in training.<\/p>\n

Mirzaei emphasized stakeholder management, requiring contractors and consultants to appoint project managers for better coordination. Innovations like microtunneling\u2014used for the first time in Iran on the Ahvaz-Kouhdasht pipeline due to defense requirements and Karun River crossing\u2014have improved safety and cost-efficiency.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Skilled workforce as key asset<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Collaboration with knowledge-based firms and universities, including a research agreement with Sharif University of Technology, is a strategic focus. Mirzaei stressed that the company\u2019s greatest asset is its skilled workforce, enabling significant progress in Iran\u2019s gas infrastructure through expertise and advanced technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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