Mohammad Reza Samiei, the CEO of the Markazi Gas Company, announced that the volume of gas waste in this province has decreased to less than the standard limit set by the National Iranian Gas Company. He emphasized the impact of educational programs and cultural awareness in reducing accidents and improving gas consumption, stating that the gas distribution networks in the province have been registered in the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Heat Maps for Identifying Accident-Prone Areas
Samiei noted that based on existing data, heat maps have been created to identify areas with the highest incidents. After identifying accident-prone areas, educational and informational programs have been implemented in those regions, and studies have shown that the accident statistics in these areas have decreased. Therefore, the use of data to identify high consumption points and the implementation of targeted training for optimal gas consumption is being pursued.
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Gas Consumption Management with Comfort Temperature
The CEO of the Markazi Gas Company announced the comfort temperature to be between 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and said: "Adhering to this temperature range along with using appropriate seasonal clothing can help reduce gas consumption." He added that estimates suggest that lowering the ambient temperature by one degree can save about 6 percent in gas consumption. Therefore, adjusting the home temperature within a reasonable range, without having to endure unusual cold, plays an important role in managing consumption.
Samiei emphasized that if subscribers maintain the appropriate temperature instead of excessively heating the environment, significant national savings can be achieved.
Combating Gas Theft
The CEO of the Markazi Gas Company addressed the issue of gas theft, stating that this problem may occur in various sectors of the industry. Given the industrial nature of the province, the Markazi Gas Company is monitoring industrial subscribers more rigorously, and cases of gas theft have been identified and referred to judicial authorities.
Samiei regarded cultural awareness, continuous monitoring, and the enforcement of legal penalties as strategies to combat gas theft, emphasizing that in cases where consumption due to gas theft is confirmed, the calculation of gas costs will be based on the regulations and rates stipulated by law. Continuous monitoring and legal action can be effective in preventing these violations.
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