Fatemeh Mohajerani, in today's press conference (Tuesday, November 10), referring to the damage to gas refineries in recent enemy attacks and a 230 million cubic meter reduction in the country's gas production capacity, stated: In previous years, the gas imbalance in winter was about 300 million cubic meters, and considering the lost capacity and assuming the return of 100 million cubic meters from the damaged capacity, it is predicted that the gas imbalance this winter will reach about 430 million cubic meters.
Efforts to rebuild damaged facilities
Mohajerani, referring to the efforts of the oil and gas industry to rebuild damaged facilities, added: Given the forecasts of the Meteorological Organization and the conditions ahead for the country, necessary actions, including the reconstruction of facilities and planning for managing the imbalance, have been initiated long ago.
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The importance of gas network stability
The government spokesperson stated that some cities, especially in the northern and northeastern provinces, are located at the end of the gas supply network, emphasizing: These areas, due to their geographical location and being at the end of the network, are more susceptible to gas pressure drops, and therefore maintaining network stability in these provinces is of special importance.
Mohajerani emphasized the difference between managing the gas and electricity networks, saying: Unlike electricity, which can be reconnected after a cut, reconnecting gas after a cut is a time-consuming process; therefore, the stability of the gas network is very important, and disruptions must be prevented.
Consumption management and energy savings
She mentioned the coordination with the governors of the provinces at risk of gas pressure drops, stating: The governors of these areas have been informed of the potential conditions and planned initiatives since summer and have been empowered to implement necessary initiatives and actions. I appreciate the cooperation and efforts of the governors in this regard.
Regarding the possibility of gas cuts in Tehran, Mohajerani said: Citizens of Tehran are no different from other compatriots, and everyone must participate in consumption management and savings to get through the winter. The likelihood of gas cuts in Tehran, like other parts of the country, depends on consumption levels, and if consumption significantly increases, the possibility of gas cuts exists in any part of the country, including Tehran.
