Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, today (Tuesday, October 6) during his visit to the dispatch center of the National Iranian Gas Company, pointed out the importance of this center in managing the country's gas network. He stated: "The stability of energy supply, especially in the cold months of the year, requires complete coordination among the production, transmission, and distribution sectors of gas, and dispatching plays a key role in this regard."
Necessity of Following Up and Addressing Challenges
During this visit, Bord listened to the issues and concerns of the managers of the National Iranian Gas Company and emphasized the necessity of following up and addressing the existing challenges in this area. He also stressed the maximum utilization of the capacities of the gas industry to maintain the stability of the network and, appreciating the round-the-clock efforts of gas industry employees, stated: "Utilizing modern technologies, enhancing monitoring systems, and increasing operational readiness to face various conditions is essential."
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Actions for Gas Supply
Saeed Tavakoli, the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, during this visit explained the actions taken to maximize gas supply, saying: "This company has made every effort to increase production and has carried out part of the major repairs (overhaul) earlier than planned." He also mentioned the possibility of gas tension in some provinces of the country this winter and added: "Scenarios have been defined for all provinces so that the company can plan for managing the network and supplying gas according to the conditions of each region."
The managers and officials of the gas dispatch center provided a report on the process of gas supply, transmission, and distribution, the network's readiness for managing consumption, and the planned programs to maintain the stability of gas flow. They also shared the most important issues and challenges in various areas and their suggestions with the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil.
Hamid Bord was closely informed about the latest status of monitoring, managing, and controlling the national gas network during this visit and emphasized the importance of continuous gas supply in the cold seasons of the year.
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