First block of South Pars Phase 11 to reach nameplate capacity of over 28 million cubic metres a day within two months

Keyvan Tariqati, head of the South Pars Phase 11 development project, told Shana on Monday, 3 August 2026 (12 Mordad 1405) that 11 wells in the phase have so far been brought into production, and that once drilling and commissioning of the wells now under way are complete, the first block of Phase 11 is expected to reach a nameplate capacity of more than 28 million cubic metres of raw gas per day, equivalent to 1 billion cubic feet, within the next two months, after which the project will move into a production stabilisation stage.

Phase 11, the last development phase of South Pars, is being carried out by Pars Oil and Gas Company on behalf of the National Iranian Oil Company at a value of close to $4 billion. The project's final target is sustained output of 2 billion cubic feet of raw gas per day from the border section of the shared field, and its scope covers offshore facilities at two border locations plus the drilling of 27 wells.

Tariqati said part of the drilling work coincided with the 12 day war and the more recent conflict, and that despite logistical constraints and heightened operational risk, two new wells were brought into production during that period. Preparations are also under way to begin drilling at the SPD11A location. He added that reaching nameplate capacity will make a significant contribution to domestic gas supply during the cold season, after which pressure boosting and production maintenance programmes will follow.