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CBI governor:

Iran’s crude sales have not decreased

SHANA (Tehran) – The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stated that rumors suggesting China will reduce its purchase of Iranian oil in the future are completely false, noting that both oil production and investments are on the rise.

NIGC: Gas supply stable, no outages reported

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) explained the reasons for the energy imbalance and emphasized the importance of public participation in the "2 Degrees Less" campaign, stating: "Thanks to ongoing efforts, there have been no gas outages so far, and we hope to maintain this trend."

Vice president:

No plans to raise gasoline prices at present

SHANA (Tehran) – The vice president for executive affairs announced that the government subsidizes each liter of gasoline in Iran by 40,000 tomans (0.52 dollar), emphasizing that discussing imbalances in gasoline production and consumption does not imply an intention to raise prices under current circumstances.

PGPIC CEO:

Investing in R&D key to petchem industry growth

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) said that investment in research and development (R&D) is a key driver behind the growth of major global companies and highlighted the need for forward-thinking approaches to creating wealth in the petrochemical industry.

NIGC says gas delivery sets new record

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that gas deliveries to the national network reached a record-breaking 855 million cubic meters this year, surpassing the planned target of 845 million cubic meters.

Household daily gas consumption surpasses 670 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company announced that 671 million cubic meters of gas—equivalent to 78% of the total gas delivered to the national grid—were consumed in the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors.

President:

Iranians consume over two times more energy than Europeans

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the excessive energy consumption in Iran, stating, "We use more than two to three times the electricity and gas consumed by European countries.”

Oil minister:

New records in fuel supply achieved

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister announced the achievement of new records in fuel supply despite severe cold weather and an energy imbalance.

Development of joint oilfields, key strategy for gov't: VP

SHANA (Tehran) - The first vice president announced  that developing shared oilfields is a key strategy of the 14th administration. 

NIGC:

Daily household gas consumption reaches unprecedented 641 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) - The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company announced a record consumption of 641 million cubic meters of gas in the residential, commercial, and small-scale industrial sectors on Sunday which marks a new high for the current Iranian year (started March 20). 

Lawmaker says conserving gas is a national duty 

SHANA (Tehran) - A member of Iran’s Parliament Energy Committee said that conserving electricity and gas is a national responsibility, urging citizens to help address the energy imbalance through efficient consumption.

Record set for as production at South Pars: 712 mcm per day

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of Pars Oil and Gas Company announced a new record in gas production from South Pars, reaching 712 million cubic meters per day through the efforts of the company's employees.  

Residential gas consumption surpasses 600 mcm

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company announced that residential, commercial, and small-scale industrial gas consumption has reached 601 million cubic meters.

NIGC says modifying gas consumption in winter becomes necessary

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Saeid Tavakoli, said that shifting energy consumption patterns toward home heating during the cold season is a global norm.

MP says uncontrolled consumption is among main causes of energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – Alireza Nesari, a member of the Parliament’s Civil Committee, said that unmanaged and excessive consumption is a primary cause of the energy imbalance.

South Pars Gas Complex CEO:

SP refineries inject 585 mcm of gas daily into national network

SHANA (Tehran) – The managing director of South Pars Gas Complex announced that the refineries are operating at full capacity to ensure a stable gas supply during the cold season as daily, over 855 million cubic meters of gas are delivered to the national network, with South Pars refineries contributing more than 585 million cubic meters. 

Veep: State-run bodies should halve energy consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The first vice president announced the government’s commitment to addressing imbalances, stating that energy consumption by government entities must be reduced by 50%. 

60 mcm of gas saving through participation in ‘2 Degrees Less’ campaign

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s minister of oil urged citizens to lower their home and business heating temperatures by 2 degrees, stating that this could save 50 to 60 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas, helping prevent pressure drops in the far reaches of the gas network.

President stresses balanced focus between energy production, household consumption

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the importance of simultaneously addressing both energy production and household consumption while managing energy imbalances and air pollution in major cities.

Deputy oil minister:

'Optimizing consumption', 'Investing in production' key measures to addressing energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) - The managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company outlined strategies for addressing energy shortages, emphasizing the dual focus on optimizing consumption and increasing production through investment.

Senior officials call on public to join ‘2 degrees less’ energy-saving campaign

SHANA (Tehran) –Top Iranian officials highlighted the importance of public participation in optimizing energy consumption and called for nationwide involvement in the "2 degrees less" campaign.

Oil minister calls on citizens to join campaign to reduce heating temperatures by two degrees

SHANA (Tehran) – The oil minister underlined the importance of public participation in the "Reduce heating system temperatures by 2 degrees" campaign, saying he believes the current challenges can be overcome with public cooperation and without significant disruptions. 

NIOPDC:

Fuel delivery to power plants increases by 4b liters, up over 40%

SHANA (Tehran) – The CEO of Iran’s National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company (NIOPDC) announced a 43% increase in the delivery of liquid fuel to power plants compared to last year.

President urges citizens to help maintain nationwide fuel supply

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian president on Thursday evening called on the public to conserve gas, emphasizing that collective efforts are needed to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country.

National gas authority calls for nationwide conservation amid cold weather

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of the National Gas Distribution Network has urged all gas consumers, particularly in northern, central, and northeastern provinces, to conserve gas as temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming week. 

Gas service cut off to 53,000 seasonal residences 

SHANA (Tehran) – The director of gas supply coordination at the National Iranian Gas Company announced on Thursday that gas service to over 53,000 seasonal residences has been cut off over the past three days by order of the president.

Government spox: 

Domestically-produced gasoline meets Euro 4 standards

SHANA(Tehran) - The government spokesperson addressed recent reports regarding the quality of domestically produced gasoline, stating that it meets Euro 4 standards. 

President: Reducing temp. by two degrees can save 50 mcm of gas

SHANA (Tehran) - President Masoud Pezeshkian said that lowering the temperature by just two degrees could save up to 50 million cubic meters of gas.

Oil minister:

Public cooperation needed to stabilize gas network

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian minister of oil outlined key decisions from the 189th (Ordinary) Meeting of the Conference of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), emphasizing the importance of public cooperation for stabilizing the gas network. 

Speaking at 189th OPEC Meeting

Paknejad: OPEC continues cooperation with non-OPEC partners

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Oil Minister said OPEC continues cooperation with non-OPEC partners.