Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, discussed the measures taken to prepare the national gas network ahead of the cold months of the year in an interview with the television program "On the News Line." He announced that all major repairs and necessary actions to increase the stability of the network in various sectors, including refineries, transmission networks, pressure boosting stations, and distribution networks, have been completed. Tavakoli expressed hope that this readiness would enable the gas network to enter the cold months of the year as planned.
Key Actions for Energy Supply
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, referring to efforts for reconstruction and debris removal, announced the return of 100 million cubic meters of gas to the supply cycle. He emphasized that the actions taken in this regard have led to record achievements in gas supply. Tavakoli also pointed to the energy imbalance that could affect gas supply stability in some provinces, stating that several provinces are sporadically affected by gas stress.
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Operational Scenarios and Consumption Management
Tavakoli also referred to various operational scenarios and action plans developed for managing energy imbalance. He stated: "Providing alternative fuel for power plants and other necessary sectors is one of the important topics of these plans." Tavakoli emphasized that in critical conditions, alternative plans have been anticipated for all scenarios, and these actions are being pursued in coordination with the provincial governors.
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company stressed the role of the public in managing energy consumption and called for avoiding excessive gas and other energy carrier consumption. He pointed out that reducing home temperature by one degree can help stabilize the gas network by 25 million cubic meters, urging subscribers to set the ambient temperature between 18 to 21 degrees Celsius.
Tavakoli also provided simple solutions for reducing gas consumption in homes and emphasized that energy consumption management can help alleviate pressure on the network and ensure sustainable energy supply. He reminded that even small actions by subscribers can have a significant impact on a national scale.
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