Natural gas is one of Iran’s most important energy and economic resources, playing a vital role in electricity generation, industrial fuel supply, and foreign exchange earnings. With the world’s second-largest proven natural gas reserves, Iran has significant potential for production, domestic consumption, and export.

From an export perspective, Iran supplies natural gas via pipelines to neighboring countries such as Turkey, Iraq, and Armenia. Although the export of LNG (liquefied natural gas) remains limited due to infrastructure constraints, it represents a long-term strategic opportunity.

Iran’s competitive advantages include vast and low-cost gas reserves, a strategic geographic position near major Asian and European markets, and well-developed domestic infrastructure for gas transmission and distribution. These factors have made natural gas a cornerstone of Iran’s sustainable development and national energy security strategy.