Saeid Tavakoli, speaking about the incident on one of the upstream platforms belonging to the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), said that communication, coordination, and integrated management between the oil and gas entities played a major role in maintaining the stability of the national gas network.

Describing gas consumption conditions in the Iranian month of Aban, he added that with the transition from the warm season to the cold season, the country typically experiences a period in which actual gas consumption at times runs slightly above forecasts.

Referring to gas consumption levels in Tehran Province and across the country, the NIGC managing director said that this morning, gas consumption in Tehran Province hit a record of 95 million cubic meters, while nearly 450 million cubic meters of gas were consumed nationwide in the household and commercial sectors.

Inviting the public to join the "20 Degrees" campaign, Tavakoli said the call to fellow citizens is to join the campaign and help ensure stability in gas supply this autumn and winter.

Following the fire on one of the Phase 14 gas platforms in South Pars, firefighting operations were carried out promptly by operational and safety crews, and the blaze has been brought under control. Simultaneously with containing the fire, evacuation of the platform was immediately put on the agenda.