The brainstorming session on the importance of sustainable natural gas supply during the cold season was attended by Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, Mohammad Sadegh Azimi Far, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company, and the president and members of the board of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture.
The Necessity of Sustainable Fuel Supply in the Cold Season
The purpose of this session was to examine the challenges and solutions for sustainable fuel supply in the winter season. Given the forecasts regarding the increased demand for natural gas during this season, the officials present emphasized the importance of planning and preventive measures in this regard. In particular, considering Iran's natural gas production capacity, estimated at about 250 billion cubic meters per year, there is a need for optimal and efficient resource management to meet domestic and export needs.
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Energy Challenges and Their Impact on the Economy
During this session, the challenges facing the energy sector and their impact on the country's economic and industrial activities were discussed. The officials pointed out the negative effects of fuel shortages on industries and national production, emphasizing the necessity of close cooperation between the Ministry of Oil and the private sector. According to Mohammad Sadegh Azimi Far, sustainable fuel supply is crucial for industries, and special attention must be paid to ensuring gas resources to prevent disruptions in production.
Saeed Tavakoli also referred to the key role of the National Iranian Gas Company in supplying gas to industries and power plants and reported on the plans made to increase gas supply during the cold season. He added, "To ensure sustainable fuel supply, all sectors need to cooperate and make the best use of existing capacities."
This brainstorming session aimed to create greater coordination between the Ministry of Oil and the private sector regarding the sustainable supply of natural gas during the cold season, and it is expected that its results will lead to improved fuel supply conditions and reduced existing challenges in this area.
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