Ali Rabani made the remarks Monday at the closing ceremony of a campaign aimed at reducing energy consumption by 10%.

He noted that the petrochemical industry comprises 73 production complexes and three utility units with a total nominal capacity of 96.6 million tons. Rabani added that high energy consumption in residential and commercial sectors during the cold season limits feedstock availability for petrochemical plants, affecting value creation in the industry.

He emphasized the need for cooperation among regulatory bodies and various sectors to help address energy imbalances, saying that if the 10% reduction campaign continues for five years, it could lead to a cultural shift in consumption patterns.

Rabani noted that the initiative has already reduced gas consumption by 41 million cubic meters compared with 1401. The average reduction in 36 of the 38 participating cities was around 24%, exceeding the campaign’s 10% target.

He added that, over the past four years, energy optimization projects at the National Petrochemical Company have saved 1.7 billion cubic meters of gas, and this year, the implementation of 84 new efficiency projects is expected to reduce consumption by an additional 260 million cubic meters.