Hamid Bord today (Tuesday, November 3) emphasized the necessity of active private sector participation in reviewing future programs, formulating regulatory frameworks, and strengthening energy diplomacy centered around specialized organizations during a meeting with the president and members of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce. He stated: "The private sector can participate in the process of formulating and outlining future energy policies and programs."
The Role of the Private Sector in Energy Decision-Making
Bord added: "In this framework, the role of the private sector is not limited to the execution area; rather, the actors in this sector can also play a role in decision-making processes, visualization, and formulating regulatory frameworks." He also emphasized that, given the importance of developing energy diplomacy, he expects various sectors to cooperate to strengthen, interact, and advance the country's goals in this area.
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Compensating for Lost Gas Production Capacity
The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, referring to the country's energy supply conditions and the necessity of compensating for the lost gas production capacity, stated: "The Ministry of Oil is working tirelessly to pursue the necessary actions to restore the lost capacities so that we can return to previous production levels as soon as possible." Bord continued: "Compensating for the lost capacity requires the effort and cooperation of all sectors, and the collaboration of other agencies, industries, and the private sector is essential to overcome the current conditions."
Measures for Energy Consumption Management
He pointed out the necessity of revising some past decisions in the field of energy management, stating: "We must utilize all available capacities to reduce consumption, and in this regard, multiple programs for consumption management and maintaining favorable conditions in fuel storage are on the agenda." The caretaker of the Ministry of Oil also emphasized the importance of preparedness for the cold season and added: "We expect large industrial owners, especially in the steel and energy-intensive industries, to participate in the implementation of conservation plans and to utilize their capacities to reduce consumption."
The brainstorming session on the importance of sustainable natural gas supply in the cold season, the challenges facing the energy sector, and its effects on the country's economic and industrial activities was held today (Tuesday, November 3) with the presence of Hamid Bord, the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil, Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, and Mohammad Sadegh Azimi Far, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company.
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