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Gov’t entities should slash energy consumption by half: VP
Mohammadreza Aref, speaking on Saturday during a meeting with members of the Reformist Front in southwestern Tehran Province, said, “We face numerous challenges today, but there is no doubt that the government’s strategies have been effective. We are committed to curbing inflation while promoting production and addressing shortages,” Shana reported.
Referring to these imbalances, Aref noted, “Continuing on the current path would be far less costly for the current administration, but we have a responsibility to consider future generations. We cannot deplete all the oil revenues and leave nothing for those who come after us.”
He continued, “We will no longer allow electricity and gas to be cut off for industries during peak working hours. Instead, we have started addressing this issue with government and administrative agencies, and we are resolute in this effort. All government officials with excessive energy consumption will be reprimanded.”
Meanwhile, on Saturday, Iranian minister of oil urged citizens to lower their home and business heating temperatures by two degrees, stating that this could save 50 to 60 million cubic meters (mcm) of gas, helping prevent pressure drops in the far reaches of the gas network.
During a visit to the National Iranian Gas Company’s Dispatching Center, Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad told reporters that oil industry workers are currently working around the clock to ensure adequate gas supplies across the country.
He confirmed that all gas refineries are operating at full capacity to process raw gas from upstream production, and all main pipelines and pressure booster stations are functioning as needed.
Paknejad emphasized that colder weather typically leads to higher home heating demand, which may force the country to limit gas supply to other sectors in order to meet residential needs.
The minister urged citizens to help ensure a stable gas supply by reducing the temperature of their heating systems by at least 2 degrees.
This collective action would contribute significantly to maintaining gas flow in the northern and northeastern parts of the country, where pressure drops are a concern.
The minister also referenced a meeting held the previous morning at the Ministry of Interior, where officials discussed measures to optimize fuel distribution during winter.
Top Iranian officials in unison have placed a premium on the importance of public participation in optimizing energy consumption and called for nationwide involvement in the “2 Degrees Less” campaign.
Following the invitation by President Massoud Pezeshkian and Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, various officials issued statements urging citizens to join the initiative aimed at reducing energy consumption and ensuring adequate winter fuel supplies, Shana reported.
The Iranian president on Thursday evening called on the public to conserve gas, emphasizing that collective efforts are needed to ensure the uninterrupted supply of fuel across the country.