Peyman Khazraei said that the gas supply this winter faces difficulties, given the damage to South Pars refineries during the third imposed war and the imbalance between production and consumption (the gas deficit). He said full readiness of facilities and integrated operations management across the transmission and distribution network are key to maintaining stability, keeping gas transmission services running and delivering gas, especially to cold-climate and northern regions and to the ends of the transmission and distribution network.

Stressing the need for a preventive, scenario-based approach to managing the gas network, he said that as the cold season approaches, maintaining network stability and preparing for special operational activities at facilities, so as to get through the peak consumption period, are at the center of IGTC's operational plans.

Referring to this winter's conditions, particularly in the north and northeast of the country, Khazraei said this year's operational strategy is being pursued with greater effort and cohesion than in previous years. He said careful assessment of technical and operational scenarios in these regions plays a decisive role in preserving the balance and stability of the gas transmission network.

Facilities upgraded and scenarios drawn up for the cold season

Speaking of the work done to raise the readiness of gas transmission facilities for the cold season, Khazraei said updating, renovation and the necessary maintenance measures have been carried out on schedule.

He added that various scenarios have been anticipated and drawn up for the best configuration of the gas transmission network, matched to production levels and consumption volumes in the cold months, so that gas flow can be managed effectively and network capacity used well under different conditions this winter.

Lessons from last winter: 55 operational crews deployed around the clock

Referring to the experience of winter 1404 (2025–26) and the operational measures taken to manage the network, the IGTC managing director said that, despite a significant rise in household gas consumption, 55 operational crews were deployed around the clock last year to carry out operational reconfiguration at points across the country, particularly in hard-to-access areas. Thanks to the efforts of National Iranian Gas Company staff, he said, network management and gas supply to consumers were achieved.

Khazraei added that managing the network this year will undoubtedly be much more difficult than in previous years. To that end, and in line with production and consumption conditions, the number of operational control points for reconfiguring the network has been increased, so that gas transmission across the country continues with greater stability.

IGTC's mission and energy management programs

Outlining IGTC's mission in the country's energy supply chain, he said the company is responsible for transmitting gas produced in the south of the country to all parts of the country, and for operating, maintaining and repairing the extensive network of high-pressure gas pipelines.

The IGTC managing director also spoke of energy management programs at gas transmission facilities. He said that, to offset part of the company's energy consumption, energy management indicators have been designed and implemented in an integrated manner, and a number of solar power plants of appropriate capacities have been designed and installed at the company's facilities around the country.

Stressing the development of clean energy infrastructure at IGTC facilities, he said this measure will undoubtedly contribute to efficiency and to reducing the fuel used to power equipment and light gas pressure-boosting stations. As a result, it will help save gas and offset part of the gas deficit.