Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah addressed the gas imbalance conditions in the country during the tenth meeting of 'Together for Iran' held today (Tuesday, November 9). He pointed out that Iran has the highest per capita gas consumption in the world, stating that no country consumes gas per capita as much as Iran. Following damage to gas facilities in an enemy attack, 230 million cubic meters of the country's gas capacity have been removed from production cycles, leading to a gas shortage of 530 million cubic meters.
Share of Different Sectors in Gas Consumption
Ghaempanah referred to the share of different sectors in the country's gas consumption, saying: "About 200 million cubic meters of gas are consumed in the industrial sector, and the consumption of the household sector, small industries, and commercial units in the cold season reaches about 600 to 700 million cubic meters." The power generation sector also accounts for a significant portion of the country's gas consumption.
Efforts to Restore Gas Production Capacities
The Executive Vice President referred to the Oil Ministry's efforts to restore production capacities and added: "Despite sanctions and existing pressures, industry players have managed to return part of the lost gas capacity to production cycles." He also emphasized the necessity of continuing the operation of the country's industries, stating: "The goal is to ensure steel production does not stop and workers do not become unemployed. The winter cold should not lead to the cessation of industrial units' activities and an increase in unemployment, as a decrease in goods production also fuels price increases."
Ghaempanah advised the public to help navigate the winter conditions by managing consumption and saving gas, stating: "While there is a possibility of cutting electricity to a neighborhood, cutting gas to a neighborhood is not feasible due to its consequences for the people."
Resilience of the Iranian People
The Executive Vice President, referring to the resilience of the Iranian people in the face of difficulties, said: "The resilience of the Iranian people is renowned worldwide, and we must strengthen this capacity to enhance public participation and effectiveness in managing the country's conditions." These statements highlight the importance of cooperation and solidarity among people in crisis situations and emphasize the need for attention to energy resource management.
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