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.

President urges modification of consumption patterns for gas, gasoline, diesel, electricity

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian raised the question of whether the country’s consumption patterns for gas, gasoline, diesel, electricity, and other resources are appropriate.

President: Completing gas flaring prevention plans is essential

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized that Khuzestan is a precious gem, stating that addressing oil pollution, particularly gas flaring at upstream oil and gas facilities, must be prioritized through a comprehensive, expert-led program with the participation of all responsible agencies.

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.

President: Iran-Russia energy cooperation positive

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the positive trajectory of bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia in energy, industry, transportation, and trade, stating that the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between the two nations is a significant milestone in their relations.

President inaugurates polymer production units at Padjam Polymer Development Company

SHANA (Tehran) – Production lines 3,000 and 4,000 of the ABS unit at Padjam Polymer Development Company were inaugurated via video conference under the directive of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Iran, Turkmenistan emphasize expansion of gas cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – The president of Iran and the national leader of Turkmenistan stressed the importance of expanding gas cooperation and strengthening peace and trust in the region.

President stresses need for modern methods to optimize energy use

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized the importance of adopting modern techniques to optimize energy consumption, stating that proper energy use would allow the country to save resources and sell more oil and gas at global market prices.

Pezeshkian:

Unity in language, vision, policy vital for OPEC

SHANA (Tehran) - The president emphasized the importance of keeping OPEC away from political gamesmanship, stating, "I believe that if OPEC members act united and cohesively, the US cannot sanction or pressure any one member."

President urges public to assist gov’t in managing energy shortages

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for the public’s cooperation with the government in managing energy shortages during the cold months of the past year and referenced meteorological forecasts predicting a drop in temperatures in the coming days and called on citizens to once again support the government in addressing energy imbalances during the upcoming cold spell.

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.

President emphasizes efforts to address people's issues despite sanctions

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that efforts must be made to resolve the problems faced by the people, despite ongoing challenges, sanctions, and pressures.

President:

Inherited energy imbalances will be resolved

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his administration did not create the imbalances in gas and electricity but inherited them, vowing to address the issues through collective efforts.

President:

Iran, Azerbaijan to become strategic partners through continued cooperation

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that the continuation and strengthening of cooperation between Iran and Azerbaijan will transform the two nations into strategic partners.

President: Addressing imbalances requires adjusting consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that imbalances in water, electricity, fuel, finances, and the environment cannot be resolved without reforming consumption patterns.

Oil minister to accompany president on Russia visit 

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad will join the president on a trip to Moscow for strategic talks with senior Russian officials, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in various fields, including energy.

FM: Russia gas exports to Iran on agenda during president’s visit

SHANA (Tehran) – The foreign minister outlined the president’s agenda for his visit to Russia, stating that significant negotiations will take place in several areas, including the export of Russian gas to Iran and its transit through Iran, which could position Iran as a regional energy and gas hub.

President emphasizes need for transition to clean energy

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that transitioning to clean energy and revising development policies is essential.

President orders formation of Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization

SHANA (Tehran) – The president ordered the establishment of an Energy Optimization and Strategic Management Organization during a meeting of the working group on addressing gas sector energy imbalances. The meeting was attended by the heads of the three branches of government.

President stresses continued energy consumption management

SHANA (Tehran) – The president has called on all government officials to maintain strict oversight of energy consumption management in their respective departments.

President: Gov’t will certainly stop fuel smuggling

SHANA (Tehran) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the government's commitment to combating daily fuel smuggling, calling it a significant waste of national wealth. 

Pezeshkian urges energy efficiency education in gov’t bodies

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stressed the need for training programs on efficient energy use across all government bodies, as well as promoting public awareness and education on energy conservation.

Pezeshkian:

Gov’t plans to promote responsible consumption patterns

SHANA (Tehran) – The president announced that the government has devised plans to foster a culture of responsible consumption, aiming to address and mitigate related challenges.

President: Collaborative efforts help overcome challenges in energy supply

SHANA (Tehran) – The president emphasized that despite predictions of heightened energy imbalances in the ninth month of the current Iranian calendar year, the nation has successfully averted the anticipated challenges in energy and electricity supply.

President urges energy consumption management

Iran consumes $35b worth of gas annually

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that $35 billion worth of gas is consumed annually in the country, emphasizing the importance of conservation.

President: Improving consumption habits can manage energy imbalances

SHANA (Tehran) – The president stated that while Iran holds the largest combined reserves of oil and gas globally, its energy consumption—three to four times higher than Europe's—has caused a crisis as he emphasized that reforming consumption habits is key to managing energy imbalances.

Pezeshkian urges swift action to address illegal petroleum products distribution

SHANA (Tehran) –Iranian president stressed the importance of speeding up the process of identifying the points where petroleum products exit the legal distribution channels.

President: Resolving shortages, easing public challenges top priorities

SHANA (Tehran) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that the government is compelled to confront fundamental challenges, including structural imbalances.

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.”

Pezeshkian: We Will Overcome Energy Imbalance

SHANA (Tehran) - I hope that we can resolve the imbalances, especially the energy imbalance, by linking hands together.