The increase in daily production of 28 million cubic meters of gas in Phase 11 of South Pars has been achieved with the completion of the twelfth well in position B of this phase. This gas extraction capacity has reached one billion cubic feet (approximately equivalent to 28 million cubic meters) per day, which means a steady and powerful flow into the country's gas network ahead of the cold season.
Development of Phase 11 and Its Challenges
The development of Phase 11 of South Pars was halted for years due to the exit of foreign companies and sanctions. However, a strategic shift towards domestic capabilities has managed to rebuild the drilling value chain at sea. Conducting over 50,000 meters of complex drilling in the waters of the Persian Gulf without halting the rigs demonstrates Iran's technological independence in the upstream oil industry.
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In recent years, Iran's economy has faced the challenge of energy imbalance, especially in the gas sector. Every cubic meter of gas extracted from shared fields means reducing industrial outages and providing heating for households during the cold season. Position B of Phase 11, which previously produced less than 400 million cubic feet with four wells, has now reached the ceiling of one billion cubic feet with 12 active wells.
Consequences of Increased Production Capacity
This more than double increase in capacity prevents gas migration to the Qatari side of the field and creates a strong backup for the distribution network. The update for autumn 1405 shows that platform A has reached its nominal production ceiling and the construction of its upper deck has surpassed 50% completion.
The development of Phase 11 initially faced serious challenges due to the breach of commitments and the exit of foreign companies, but now it has reached production levels relying on domestic engineering capabilities. The result of these efforts will be the continued supply of sustainable fuel for power plants, major industries, and the residential sector during peak winter consumption.
Reaching the production capacity ceiling of the southernmost block of South Pars is not only an engineering success but also a significant economic victory in ensuring Iran's energy security. The steady injection of 28 million cubic meters of gas into consumption arteries demonstrates Iran's high capacity for self-reconstruction and overcoming sanctions barriers.
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