The Minister of Oil said: "The amount of gas delivered to the network has increased by about 6.7 million cubic meters per day, and oil and gas reserves in power plants have also increased by 130 percent. In light of these efforts, we are entering the cold season this year with very favorable conditions."

The Director of Coordination of Gas Supply Affairs at the National Iranian Gas Company announced: "The new natural gas pricing system, in addition to supporting low-consumption and low-income groups, creates the necessary incentive to save and optimize consumption in unproductive economic sectors, and this is an important step towards sustainable energy supply and achieving justice in the distribution of subsidies."

The spokesperson for the National Iranian Gas Company announced that the implementation of the resolution to amend the natural gas consumption pattern has begun in early October, saying: "Since the period for reading subscribers' gas meters is 45 days, the gas bill amendments will be fully implemented from mid-November."

He pointed out that the National Iranian Gas Company has taken effective steps today towards efficiency and optimization of energy consumption, adding: "Among the projects implemented in this regard is the pilot of Karvar companies in seven provinces of the country, which, according to predictions, will lead to an increase in energy efficiency of more than 10 percent."

The CEO of the National Gas Company emphasized the need to reform the energy consumption pattern, develop micro-investments, and improve productivity at the International Conference on Investment and Financing of the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries.

Hossein Mirafazli, an energy expert, emphasized the need to change the home heating pattern, saying: "The high rate of gas consumption in the domestic sector indicates a huge waste of energy in the country, and the share of gas in home heating should be gradually reduced to 20 to 30 percent over five years, and replaced by electricity."

With the successful completion of major repairs on 35 South Pars platforms, Pars Oil and Gas Company announced that it is ready to provide the country with sustainable gas supply during the winter season. The operation was carried out over a six-month period and involved upgrading process and safety equipment.

The South Pars gas field, which supplies 70 percent of the country's gas, has entered a natural pressure drop phase. Implementing a pressure-boosting plan with the aim of maintaining production, preventing gas migration to Qatar, and increasing the recovery rate is a vital step in managing the country's gas balance.

Sepahdar Abbaszadeh, Deputy Chief of Operations of Pars Oil and Gas Company, announced the successful completion of major repairs to 35 production platforms in the South Pars Joint Field. The operation was completed with 150,000 man-hours and without incident, and has prepared the company for a stable gas supply during the cold season.

Saeed Pakseresht, Director of Integrated Planning at the National Iranian Gas Company, announced at the first meeting of the investment forum in the gas industry that comprehensive participation and diverse financial models have been envisaged for the implementation of priority projects. He emphasized that the investment path is transparent and that preliminary studies have been conducted.