The Ministry of Oil has aimed to return 80 million cubic meters of gas from the South Pars field to the production cycle by the end of Azar to meet the fuel needs for winter. Reza Sepehvand, the spokesperson for the Energy Commission of the Parliament, elaborated on the status of production and fuel supply in a meeting attended by the head and members of the commission and the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil.
Status of Production and Fuel Supply
In this meeting, Sepehvand announced that the damages inflicted on four South Pars refineries due to enemy attacks have caused a gas imbalance. However, part of the lost capacity has returned to production, and about 100 million cubic meters have been injected into the network by mid-summer. With the measures taken, it is expected that another 80 million cubic meters will be injected into the network by the end of Azar, thus compensating a large part of the 230 million cubic meters of lost gas.
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Liquid Fuel Supply for Power Plants
Sepehvand also mentioned regarding the supply of fuel for power plants: "Positive reports have been provided about supplying liquid fuel instead of gas. Given the imbalance in gas supply for power plants, this shortfall must be compensated by timely provision of liquid fuel for thermal power plants. Alternative fuel reserves have been secured, and there is no concern about the reserves of alternative fuel for power plants."
He added that for the first time, the country's gas network has been completed in a "loop" format, and this new infrastructure allows for crisis management and gas transfer from various points to the northern regions of the country in case of pressure drops. However, it may be necessary to impose cuts or restrictions on gas supply in large industries and some small industries during very cold days.
Balance of Gasoline Production and Consumption
Sepehvand also discussed the status of fuel and gasoline in the country, stating: "Currently, the country's gasoline production has reached about 115 million liters per day, matching the consumption level. The implementation of the scheme to organize free fuel cards and rationing in 11 provinces has led to a daily reduction of about 6 million liters in gasoline consumption, and it is expected that with the continuation of this trend over the next month, the need for gasoline imports will reach zero, and the market will be completely balanced."
Sepehvand also announced regarding the fuel for the agricultural sector that in joint meetings of the National Oil Products Distribution Company with the Ministry of Agriculture, the amount of diesel consumption for agricultural equipment is being finalized. The previous quota of 14 liters based on working hours is now being revised to about 13.5 liters per hour.
Increase in Gas Tariffs and Foreign Revenues
He also expressed concern about the 239% increase in gas tariffs for the industrial sector, stating: "This heavy cost imposes additional pressure on the production sector, which requires reconsideration." In conclusion, Sepehvand announced that the supervisory meetings of the Energy Commission will continue, and the next joint meeting with the Minister of Energy and the caretaker of the Ministry of Oil will be held to ensure more precise coordination for fuel supply to power plants during the cold season.
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