Kish Gas Field Refinery to Be Constructed Soon

TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at a press conference on the third day of the 29th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition, CEO Touraj Dehghani stated that out of 14 wells drilled in the Kish gas field, 9 to 10 are completed and ready for production. These wells are expected to yield about 28 million cubic meters of gas per day—equivalent to one phase of the South Pars gas field.

He added that the first phase of the planned refinery in the Aftab Kish region is underway. The Kish gas field is considered a major field with the potential to match three to four phases of South Pars in terms of daily output.

Dehghani also mentioned that tenders for the North Pars field—located 130 km west of Assaluyeh—and for Kish field—200 km from South Pars—have been launched. Gas production from North Pars is expected to begin within three to four years.

Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts for Aftab Kish are set to start in the first half of this year, including the initiation of phases 2 and 3.

Dehghani described the Kish field as one of the country’s largest gas reserves, offering significant investment opportunities for major industries and end-users.

Addressing issues in the South Pars field, Dehghani confirmed that pressure drops have begun, with phase 12 being the most severely affected. Similar issues are also emerging in some eastern blocks.

He noted that contracts for gas pressure boosting were signed in March of last year, and operations are expected to begin soon to counteract the reservoir pressure decline in South Pars.

Major maintenance work on phase 14 has been completed due to warmer weather and reduced domestic gas consumption. Maintenance on other phases is set to commence shortly.

According to Dehghani, the company is responsible for producing 720 million cubic meters of refined gas per day from South Pars to supply the national grid.

He emphasized the strategic management role of the company in overseeing pressure boosting projects, with coordination meetings ongoing with contractors across seven hubs in South Pars. These projects will soon be launched by domestic contractors.

He described pressure enhancement as critical for sustaining the country’s long-term gas production.

Dehghani also provided updates on the crude oil pipeline from Khuzestan to Jask port in the Makran region, stating that the Goreh-Jask pipeline has achieved 70–80% progress with a $1 billion investment. The project is expected to deliver crude oil to the Jask export terminal by the end of the year.

He noted that the company currently operates seven offshore drilling rigs, which are active within the field. He stressed the country’s urgent need for additional drilling rigs, anticipating a high demand over the next decade.