The public consultation meeting on natural gas, aligned with exploring ways to attract public participation in reducing gas consumption and benefiting from its advantages, was held today (October 4) with the presence of Ahmad Zera'atkar, Deputy Planning Minister of Oil, a group of gas and petrochemical industry managers, and several CEOs of operating companies.
The Necessity of Attracting Public Participation
In this meeting, the main topic was to examine effective ways to attract public participation in reducing gas consumption. Ahmad Zera'atkar, referring to the challenges facing the gas industry, emphasized the necessity of cooperation from the public and media in this regard. He noted that to achieve gas conservation goals, existing capacities must be utilized effectively.
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Utilizing Media Capacities
Another focus of this meeting was the use of media capacities and reflecting the efforts made to conserve gas consumption. Zera'atkar emphasized that the term "energy pulse" should be promoted as a key concept among the public. This term can make the concept of gas conservation and consumption management more understandable for the general public.
The presence of CEOs from operating companies at this meeting indicates the importance of this issue and the serious commitment of the gas industry to attract public cooperation. Zera'atkar further stated that reducing gas consumption would benefit not only the country's economy but also the environment. He stressed the importance of conveying this message to the general public and called for the cooperation of all relevant institutions and organizations.
Suggestions for Improving Gas Consumption
At the end of the meeting, suggestions were made to improve gas consumption and increase efficiency. These suggestions included conducting educational campaigns at the community level and creating suitable platforms for informing about the benefits of gas conservation. Zera'atkar, noting that the gas and petrochemical industry is currently facing challenges, emphasized the need for creating multilateral collaborations with social institutions and media.
This meeting is considered an important step towards promoting a culture of gas conservation and attracting public participation, and it can significantly help improve the status of gas consumption in the country.
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