Saeed Tavakoli, the CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, referring to the gas supply situation in the country, reported a gas imbalance of approximately 400 million cubic meters. This imbalance has arisen following a reduction in gas supply capacity by 130 million cubic meters this year. Tavakoli stated that previously, they managed to restore 100 million cubic meters of the total 230 million cubic meters of lost capacity following attacks on the facilities of four refineries on March 18, 2023.
Challenges of Gas Supply and Consumption Management Solutions
Tavakoli added: The gas imbalance in previous years was estimated to be between 250 to 300 million cubic meters during peak consumption. Accordingly, the current assessment shows that we are facing a reduction of 400 million cubic meters during this year's peak consumption. Simple solutions for managing consumption are suggested, including using thick curtains, sealing windows, and preventing cold air from entering buildings. Additionally, setting the home temperature between 18 to 21 degrees Celsius will be another effective solution.
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Campaign "20" and Its Impact on Gas Consumption
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company announced the launch of the "20" campaign, aimed at encouraging people to maintain their home temperature at 20 degrees Celsius. Tavakoli stated that for every degree reduction in temperature, nearly 25 million cubic meters of gas consumption will be saved, an amount equivalent to the production of one phase of South Pars, which can assist the country's gas network. He also emphasized the importance of closing air conditioning vents during the cold season and setting the temperature of boilers and heating systems between 55 to 60 degrees Celsius.
Development of the Gas Supply Network and Consumption Challenges
Tavakoli further referred to the development of the gas supply network in the country and stated: The length of gas transmission and distribution lines in Iran is 11.5 times the circumference of the Earth. He emphasized that the country's energy basket is of great importance and special attention must be paid to the efficiency of infrastructure and systems. Tavakoli also pointed out the impact of increased gas consumption in the residential sector on other sectors, stating that if residential gas consumers use more gas, we will inevitably have to use liquid fuel in power plants and production sectors.
The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company concluded by noting: While using alternative fuels in power plants is not problematic, the location of some of these power plants within cities can lead to the emission of pollutants and environmental pollution.
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