Nasrollah Pejmanfar, the head of the Article 90 Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, emphasized the importance of launching a gas savings measurement and validation system during a meeting on Sunday (November 1) attended by Ahmad Zar'atkar, the Deputy Minister of Oil for Planning, and other relevant officials. He stated that merely increasing gas production capacity cannot meet the country's needs during peak consumption days, and extensive savings and active public participation are required to overcome the imbalance.
The Necessity of Supporting Gas Operating Companies
Pejmanfar, referring to the importance of supporting gas operating companies, added: "The development of these companies' activities and public economic participation in reducing gas consumption requires the provision of executive mechanisms, financing, and guarantees for the government's commitments." These remarks come at a time when, due to increased gas consumption in the winter season, there is a felt need for immediate and effective actions in managing consumption.
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System Launch in 10 Days
The head of the Article 90 Commission of the Parliament regarded the operationalization of the gas savings measurement and validation system in the residential sector as one of the key resolutions of this meeting and stated: "It was decided that this system would be launched within 10 days in all provinces where contracts with operating companies have been signed." This system is designed to calculate and verify savings in gas consumption and regularly issue performance certificates.
Pejmanfar also announced the Commission's decision to expedite the issuance of prior certificates with the necessary guarantees and added: "Companies with effective performance will be prioritized for receiving these certificates to facilitate their financing and expand their activities." This action can help strengthen the economic activities of operating companies and encourage public participation in gas savings.
Creation of a Special Section on the Ministry of Oil's Websites
During this meeting, the establishment of a special section on the websites of the Ministry of Oil and the National Iranian Gas Company to introduce public gas savings systems was also emphasized. Utilizing the capacity of the media for informing and promoting the activities of operating companies was another resolution of this meeting. These actions are planned to increase public awareness and encourage people to participate in reducing gas consumption.
Given the current state of gas consumption and the need for immediate actions to manage it, the launch of the gas savings measurement and validation system can be considered an effective step in this direction. This system can help meet the country's gas needs during peak consumption days while also providing opportunities for public economic participation.
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