Mohammad Kaab-Amir, in his recent meeting with reporters, introduced the high dependence of 70 to 80 percent of the country's energy basket on gas as a serious challenge and stated: "The current conditions of gas production and sustainable supply are facing limitations, and there is a need to diversify the energy basket."
Development of Renewable Energy
Kaab-Amir emphasized the necessity of developing electricity and renewable energies and clean fuels, adding: "The world is moving towards reducing the consumption of fossil fuels and developing clean energy sources, and Iran must also accelerate the development of solar power plants and other renewable resources."
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Management of Energy Imbalance
He also referred to the country's need for a unified command center to manage energy imbalance, stating that this center could coordinate policies and integrate the processes of energy supply and distribution. Kaab-Amir identified the petrochemical, steel, and cement industries as the drivers of production and currency generation for the country, saying: "Gas limitations in these industries can severely impact their activities."
Use of Alternative Fuels
The Vice Chairman of the Energy Commission of the Parliament considered the use of alternative fuels in industries where technical feasibility exists as one of the effective solutions for reducing gas consumption. He stated: "This action will help move towards clean fuels."
Consumption Management and Cultural Promotion
Kaab-Amir further emphasized the necessity of consumption management in the short term, saying: "Currently, there is no expectation of a significant increase in gas supply capacity in a short time, and we must prioritize consumption control and reduce network waste alongside cultural promotion."
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