Mahmoud Najafi Arab, President of the Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, emphasized the necessity of private sector participation in the development of gas fields at the sixteenth meeting of the Energy and Environment Commission of this chamber. He pointed out the accumulated problems in the energy sector, noting that the country has faced multiple imbalances in the past, and the occurrence of war has exacerbated these issues.
The necessity of clarifying energy supply
Najafi Arab emphasized the necessity of clarifying the status of energy supply during the cold season, adding: "The private sector and economic activists need to know what conditions await industries in the coming months so they can plan their activities." He also referred to the necessity of managing energy consumption in commercial and retail centers and called for a review of consumption patterns and the operating hours of these centers.
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Participation in the development of oil and gas fields
The President of the Tehran Chamber emphasized the necessity of serious attention to reforming consumption patterns in the residential sector, stating: "The residential sector accounts for the largest share of gas consumption." He also stressed the need for cooperation with responsible agencies to utilize alternative fuels and complete liquid fuel reserves.
Najafi Arab pointed out the capacity for private sector participation in the development of oil and gas fields, stating: "The groundwork must be laid for the effective presence of the private sector in development and exploitation projects of the fields." He also emphasized the necessity of removing barriers to competition and the participation of private and public companies in tenders to utilize the investment capacity and technical capabilities of the private sector.
Reduction of 200 million cubic meters of gas injection
Continuing, Saeed Tajik, President of the Energy and Environment Commission of the Tehran Chamber, referred to concerns about gas supply for industries, stating: "Initial estimates indicate that this winter, approximately 200 million cubic meters less gas may be injected into the network daily compared to last year." This issue could create limitations for consumers in various sectors. Tajik also emphasized the necessity of developing alternative scenarios to cope with military tensions and announced the readiness of the private sector to participate in consumption optimization projects.
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