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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.

Gov’t spokesperson: Gasoline price hike not on agenda despite supply imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said that while the imbalance in gasoline supply is a reality, there are no plans to increase gasoline prices.

Pezeshkian calls for reforming energy consumption to become shared responsibility

SHANA (Tehran) – President Massoud Pezeshkian said excessive consumption of gas and electricity puts a lot of pressure on the supply network, warning that “If we do not conserve, we may be forced to cut off gas supplies in winter.”

Gov’t spox:

Quick fixes no longer address structural energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – The government spokesperson said that the current structural energy shortages are not limited to the three years of late president Ebrahim Raisi’s administration or the eight years under president Hassan Rouhani.

Exports of Techno-engineering Services Neutralize Sanctions: MP

SHANA (Tehran) - Malek Shariati, who is a member of the Parliament’s Energy Committee, said on Thursday that the efforts by the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company (NIORDC) have neutralized the illegal sanctions and have earned a reputation for Iran in the world.

More Foreign Companies at Iran Oil Show Indicates Failure of Sanctions Project: MP

SHANA (Tehran) -- Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee Mostafa Nakhaei noted on Wednesday that the increase in the number of foreign companies participating in the 28th Iran International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2024) is an indicative of the failure of the sanctions project.