Oil Ministry adviser:

Fixing energy imbalance requires expert commitment

SHANA (Tehran) – The Oil Ministry’s energy optimization adviser said addressing Iran’s energy imbalance requires firm determination and expert-driven action, free from political influence.

Roots of imbalance, rising winter pressure on gas resources

SHANA (Tehran) – The deputy chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Energy Committee said broad subsidies, shallow-tiered tariffs, and declining upstream investment are the main roots of the country’s energy imbalance. He added that the high share of gas in power generation, the slow pace of renewable energy development, and increased electricity use for heating in some regions have intensified pressure on gas resources during the winter.

Transparency, public awareness key to tackling energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The social adviser to the president said addressing the country’s energy imbalance requires transparency, open dialogue with the public, and cultural awareness, warning that without social reforms, imports and investments will be ineffective.

Main causes of Iran’s gasoline imbalance identified

SHANA (Tehran) – The head of Iran’s Oil Refining Industry Employers Association said excessive consumption, fuel smuggling and weaknesses in the domestic auto industry are the main causes of the country’s gasoline supply imbalance.

Speaker:

Gov’t should address energy imbalance with a logical plan

SHANA (Tehran) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf stressed that resolving the energy imbalance is an urgent and fundamental duty of the government, saying the public must be assured that the government has a logical plan for this issue and that the first economic benefits will go to the people.

President urges addressing energy imbalance challenge with diverse solutions

SHANA (Tehran) – The president outlined the government’s general framework for reducing energy consumption intensity, stating that past experiences have clearly shown the current state structure in this field is inadequate. "We must move toward a networked structure involving elites, community-based institutions, and reference groups," he said.

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.

Deputy minister calls for innovative financing models for renewable energy

SHANA (Tehran) – Omid Shakeri, Deputy Oil Minister for Engineering, Research, and Technology, emphasized that relying solely on increased production and storage to resolve Iran’s gas imbalance is a mistake.

Raeisi says his administration has inherited widespread energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The 13th (incumbent) administration has inherited widespread imbalances in energy area including power, gas and gasoline sectors, Iran’s President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said here on Tuesday.