Domestic consumption makes up 70% of gas supplied to grid: NIGC
The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) announced that 70% of the gas delivered to the national grid on Sunday was consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors, marking a 25% increase compared to the same period last year.
Talking to Shana on Monday, Hassan Mousavi stated that on December 8, a total of 859 million cubic meters of sweet gas was injected into the national network, adding that of this amount, 600 million cubic meters were consumed by the residential, commercial, and small industrial sectors, accounting for 70% of the total gas delivered to the network.
Iran is one of the largest natural gas producers in the world, and its domestic consumption of natural gas is equally significant. The country heavily relies on gas for a variety of purposes, including residential heating, electricity generation, and industrial use.
A large portion of the gas is consumed in the residential sector, particularly during the colder months, as heating is a major energy need for Iranian households.
Meanwhile, the CEO of NIGC announced on Sunday that the residential sector’s gas consumption on Saturday increased by 130 million cubic meters compared to the same period last year, matching the daily consumption levels recorded in February, 2023.
Saeid Tavakoli made the statement during the 13th Winter Fuel Supply Coordination Meeting, held via videoconference with senior officials and provincial gas company managers.
Addressing the nation’s gas production and consumption, he emphasized the critical need for a national approach to managing gas usage while prioritizing essential needs.
“As we have repeatedly stressed, maintaining a stable gas supply for households remains the top priority principle for the NIGC during the cold season,” Tavakoli said.
The deputy minister of oil for gas affairs compared current consumption levels with last year, noting a significant rise in residential, commercial, and small industrial gas usage due to recent temperature drops.
Tavakoli also highlighted the supply of gas to power plants, stating that ensuring adequate supply for this sector is the company’s second priority after households.