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Senior MP announces strong parliamentary support for oil industry

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry’s cooperation with the committee and other specialized parliamentary panels, emphasizing that committee members unanimously support Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and the oil industry.  

MP:

South Pars pressure enhancement project a key step in boosting production

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s Budget Integration Committee stated that leveraging domestic capabilities in the South Pars pressure enhancement project is a significant step toward achieving this year’s slogan of "boosting production with public participation, revitalizing industries, creating jobs, and fostering hope."

Agreement inked to transfer gasoline quotas to bank accounts

SHANA (Tehran) – The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) and the Tehran Municipality signed an agreement to pilot the transfer of gasoline quotas from fuel cards to vehicle owners' bank accounts.

Parliament speaker orders comprehensive report on energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The Speaker of the Parliament tasked the Energy Committee with preparing a detailed report on the energy imbalance to be presented during an open session of the Parliament.

Minister: Energy imbalance problem decades in the making

SHANA (Tehran) – Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad stated on Tuesday that the current imbalance in energy carriers is not the result of decisions made over the past three months, three years, or even six years.

President highlights efforts to address imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that upon taking office, the administration faced significant imbalances in various sectors, including water, electricity, and gas. He emphasized that blaming one another will not solve the problem.

Energy Committee pursues establishment of Energy Optimization Organization

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Energy Committee in Parliament stated that the legislature, particularly the Energy Committee, is seeking to establish an Energy Optimization Organization.

Misuse of water, gas, electricity leads to dead end, Pezeshkian warns

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Sunday that, improper management of water, gas, and electricity resources, is leading the country toward a dead end.

Media urged to showcase national industrial achievements

SHANA (Tehran) – Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani emphasized the crucial role of media in highlighting the country’s industrial achievements to the younger generation.

President to producers:

Gov’t after facilitating production activities

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that producers and exporters should believe the government is a facilitator of their activities, not an obstacle.

Speaker of Parliament:

Solving energy issues does not mean making it more expensive

SHANA (Tehran) – Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament, emphasized that solving the country’s energy issues does not mean making energy more expensive.

Parliament speaker:

Optimizing consumption could save over $100b

SHANA (Tehran) - Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf emphasized that raising energy prices is not the only solution to address energy imbalances,stating that the public must be involved in reducing energy consumption, and their benefits should be considered, allowing them to share in the resources. 

Head of Parliament's Energy Committee:

Measures to reduce energy imbalance are effective 

SHANA (Tehran) - The head of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee said steps to reduce energy imbalances are positive.

Target set for 4.5m barrels of oil production by end of Seventh Development Plan

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament’s presiding board announced that the country aims to produce 4.5 million barrels of oil per day by the end of the Seventh Development Plan (2028).

Energy imbalance discussed in Parliament

SHANA (Tehran) – The spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Parliament noted the presence of the oil minister at the commission's meeting, stating that the minister empasized his ministry's efforts to ensure citizens face minimal challenges in the energy sector.

Energy imbalance result of years of mismanagement: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – The representative of Malekan and Leylan (in northwestern province of East Azarbaijan) in Parliament stated that the energy imbalance is the result of years of mismanagement and is not related to the past four months.

Member of Parliament’s Energy Committee:

Aging power plants are a key cause of energy imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that one of the main reasons for energy imbalance is the aging infrastructure of power plants.

Iran’s petchem industry generates $16b despite sanctions: MP

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliamentary Oversight Board on the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries announced that this year marks the 60th anniversary of Iran’s petrochemical industry, which has achieved the remarkable milestone of generating approximately $16 billion in revenue for the country despite sanctions.

MP: Energy imbalance cannot be resolved in four months

SHANA (Tehran) –The deputy chairman of the parliamentary Energy Committee praised the Oil Ministry's efforts to ensure winter fuel supplies but emphasized that resolving the country's energy imbalance requires time and cannot be achieved within three or four months.

Oil Ministry committed to addressing energy imbalances: Lawmaker

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Presiding Board praised the Oil Ministry's efforts in producing and distributing natural gas and petroleum products, emphasizing its commitment to resolving energy imbalances.

Lawmaker admires efforts by Oil Ministry in energy supply amid challenges

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of the Iranian Parliament's Presidium praised the Oil Ministry's performance in ensuring energy supply despite high fuel consumption and a sharp drop in temperatures across various regions.

Head of Parliament’s Energy Committee:

Energy shortages have accumulated over years

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of the Parliament’s Energy Committee stated that the issue of energy imbalances is not new, adding that challenges in this sector have built up over time and culminated in the current situation as he emphasized the need for short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to address the problem.

Parliament speaker urges managing energy consumption with effective methods

SHANA (Tehran) – The Speaker of Parliament said that when citizens were asked to reduce their energy consumption by two degrees, they cooperated, resulting in daily savings of over 40 million cubic meters of gas, as he emphasized the need to manage energy consumption through proper methods.

MP:

Conservation campaigns contribute to promotion of energy consumption culture

SHANA (Tehran) –A member of the Industries and Mines Committee of the Iranian Parliament emphasized that conservation campaigns play a crucial role in promoting a culture of reduced energy consumption in the country.

Paknejad:

Oil Ministry, Parliament’s Energy Committee join hands to address energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said that discussions with members of the Energy Committee of the Parliament resulted in a consensus around enhancing mutual cooperation to address energy shortages, adding that “The goal is to ensure fuel supply with minimal repercussions.”

Interior minister says changing energy use behaviors is a nat’l responsibility

SHANA (Tehran) – The interior minister said that fossil fuels, which take millions of years to form, are a shared inheritance for us and future generations.

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.

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.

Lawmaker:

2°C lower indoor temp equals two SP phases saved gas

SHANA (Tehran) - The vice chairman of the Energy Committee in the Iranian Parliament said reducing the indoor temperature by 2 degrees Celsius could save as much energy as the production of two phases of the South Pars gas field.

MP: No short-term solution to energy deficit

SHANA (Tehran) – A member of Iran's parliamentary Energy Committee said on Saturday that liquid fuel was not stored during the first half of the year and was instead consumed.