Ali Abadi, the Minister of Energy, announced on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 26th International Electricity Industry Exhibition that the power supply to petrochemicals in the country has increased by 11% compared to last year. This action is part of the Ministry of Energy's efforts to improve the infrastructure of the electricity industry and manage energy consumption in the country.
Growth of Electricity Industry Infrastructure
The Minister of Energy pointed out the significant growth of the electricity industry's infrastructure since the victory of the Islamic Revolution, noting that the country's electricity production capacity has increased approximately 14 times during this period. This increase in capacity is presented as a symbol of the country's industrial progress and demonstrates the capabilities of domestic specialists in technology and innovation.
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Ali Abadi also referred to the Ministry of Energy's efforts to manage energy consumption and said: "We strive to develop a precise plan to minimize pressure on the people and low-consumption subscribers, and the main burden of consumption management should fall on those who exceed standard patterns."
Attracting Investment and the Future of the Electricity Industry
The Minister of Energy announced the continuation of negotiations with regional countries, Russia, Belarus, and European countries, stating that it is expected that about one billion dollars will be attracted to the country's electricity industry. This could significantly contribute to the improvement and further development of electricity infrastructure in the country.
Ali Abadi continued: "For the first time in the history of the country's electricity industry, not only has the growth rate of consumption been controlled, but the demand for consumption has decreased by 2 to 3 percent at the beginning of the period, and the peak consumption has dropped from less than 88,000 megawatts to 75,000 megawatts." This reduction in electricity consumption is considered a significant step in protecting the environment.
The Minister of Energy regarding the fuel supply for power plants said: "The status of fuel reserves has improved significantly compared to the beginning of the period, and efforts are being made in cooperation with the Ministry of Oil to fill the reservoirs, although there are challenges due to sanctions."
He also pointed out the economic challenges in the electricity industry and emphasized: "Currently, we have about 110 trillion tomans in debts to various sectors, and on the other hand, our legal claims from the government are almost equal to this amount." Ali Abadi stressed that the Ministry of Energy is determined to settle these debts by selling its assets and to protect the sustainability of employment and production in the country.
