Golestan Province Gas Company has designed three gas consumption management scenarios considering the specific conditions of the province in the upcoming winter. These scenarios include normal, warning, and critical scenarios specifically tailored to respond to consumer needs and manage gas network pressure.
Consumption Management Based on Forecasts
Abdolfazl Narsi, CEO of Golestan Province Gas Company, stated that these scenarios are based on four key indicators including temperature, consumption patterns in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, transmission network capacity, and momentary pressure at pressure reduction stations. Weather forecasts are considered the basis for determining the level of these scenarios.
Measures for Emergency Conditions
Narsi added that in the event of a cold wave, crisis management protocols will be activated quickly, and necessary actions will be taken to maintain the stability of the gas supply network. The company's priority is to maintain the stability of gas flow in the distribution network and ensure gas supply for sensitive centers including medical facilities, power plants, and residential areas.
The CEO of Golestan Province Gas Company also referred to the readiness of operational forces and rescue units, explaining that operational teams are on full alert to take corrective actions quickly in case of any pressure drop or technical failure in the network.
Technical Challenges and Pressure Management
Narsi pointed out the technical challenges arising from the geographical position of Golestan Province at the end of gas transmission lines, stating that this position necessitates precise pressure management of the network. Pressure drops during peak consumption days are considered one of the major challenges facing the province's gas supply network. To address this challenge, pressure at gas pressure reduction stations (CGS) is continuously monitored, and the gas distribution process is controlled using monitoring and oversight systems.
Narsi concluded by stating that multiple development and infrastructure projects are underway to strengthen the gas supply network, which includes upgrading pressure reduction stations, reinforcing regional transmission lines, and enhancing pressure monitoring and surveillance equipment. These actions aim to prevent pressure drops in the terminal sections of the network and maintain gas flow stability at all points.
