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Iran Unveils 5.7 Trillion Cubic Feet Gas Discovery

8/24/2026

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Summary

Iran Discovers Gas

Iran discovered a major onshore natural gas field in Fars Province containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet.
The field holds about 5.7 trillion cubic feet (?161.4 billion cubic meters) of commercially recoverable gas.
Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the find adds tens of billions of dollars to national wealth.
The sweet gas has low hydrogen sulfide, reducing processing costs.
Iran says the discovery strengthens self-sufficiency and export capacity.

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Paknejad Announces

Secretary General Erfan Afazali warned that U.S. and Israeli attacks cut South Pars output by roughly one-third.
Paknejad announced a new gas deposit near South Pars only days after Afazali’s warning.
The attacks raise concerns of gas shortages across Iran during the approaching winter season.
Iran’s oil ministry said the discovery helps offset the damaged production capacity.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 the South Pars/North Dome field, jointly run by the National Iranian Oil Company and Saudi Aramco, became the world’s largest offshore gas reservoir. The new onshore gas deposit in Fars Province gives Iran extra supply to protect winter energy security and maintain export earnings as regional markets adjust to reduced offshore output.

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Iran Discovers Gas

Iran discovered a major onshore natural gas field in Fars Province containing over 7.5 trillion cubic feet.
The field holds about 5.7 trillion cubic feet (?161.4 billion cubic meters) of commercially recoverable gas.
Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the find adds tens of billions of dollars to national wealth.
The sweet gas has low hydrogen sulfide, reducing processing costs.
Iran says the discovery strengthens self-sufficiency and export capacity.

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