Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, announced the increase in gas supplied to small industries and businesses while detailing the performance of the first 6 months of this year. According to this report, despite the decrease in the volume of gas supplied to the network and reduced production in the South Pars gas field, the supply of gas to power plants and industries in the country continues.
Increase in the Volume of Gas Supplied to Small Industries
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company stated that in the first half of this year, the volume of gas supplied to small industries and businesses was one billion cubic meters more than the same period last year. This increase has occurred while the supply of gas to major industries, especially the steel and petrochemical industries, has continued without restrictions.
Maintaining the Share of Gas for Power Plants
Tavakoli also referred to the challenges of sustainable gas supply in the country and said: compared to the same period last year, the volume of gas supplied to the network has decreased by about 14%, but the share of gas supply to power plants has been maintained at nearly the same level. This year, 85% of the fuel basket needs of power plants have been met with gas, indicating the resilience of the country's gas network under difficult conditions.
Priority of Gas Supply for Power Plants
Tavakoli emphasized that the gas industry has prioritized fuel supply for power plants to prevent electricity imbalance, making every effort to ensure the flow of gas in the production and industrial sectors. These actions are particularly significant in the current challenging conditions where the country's economy is under pressure.
Ultimately, it seems that the main goal of the National Iranian Gas Company is to maintain stability and continuity of fuel supply for industries and power plants in critical conditions. These successes in crisis management and network stability reflect the strong determination of this company to meet the country's energy needs.
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