Iran is facing a serious energy crisis on the eve of winter. The decrease in gas production in South Pars and the excessive increase in consumption have marked a dark future for the country. According to experts, the transition from a gas-based economy to an electricity-based economy is the only way out of this crisis.
After two years have passed since the inauguration of the helium production project with the presence of the minister of oil of the 13th government, the separation of helium has not yet been achieved.
Referring to the reasons for the energy imbalance in the country, a member of the leadership committee of the Parliament's Energy Commission said: We are witnessing serious mismanagement in fuel optimization, and in this regard, we are lagging behind the sixth development plan. While we should have included the variety of consumption in the fuel basket and also think about the conditions after the end of fossil fuel.
The deputy minister of oil for gas affairs stated that the gas transfer company is an original and well-established company whose forces are well-known, but unknown, and said: the hardworking forces of this company have been able to keep the flag of this company high by relying on their knowledge and capabilities. Transport natural gas sustainably.
While forecasts show that the gas pressure drop in South Pars will reach its peak in less than two years, if the pressure boosting plan is implemented in South Pars, it will be 70 years of gas extraction from this field without any problems; A project whose financing is the biggest obstacle to its implementation.
Iran's gas cooperation with Russia and Turkmenistan, in addition to meeting the needs of the country's industries, can provide a platform for turning Iran into a regional hub and exporting gas from North Iran to West and South Asia.
Iran burns huge amounts of gas in flares every year, while this gas can become a powerful tool to circumvent sanctions. By converting flare gas into electricity and then extracting digital currency, it is possible not only to avoid wasting this valuable resource, but also to create a new way to sell oil and bypass sanctions.
Referring to separate meetings with the presidents of Turkmenistan and Russia, the president announced new agreements to increase gas cooperation.
The number of Iran's missing gas is so large that it can cover a part of the country's gas imbalance and deficit.
The CEO of Fajar Energy announced the government's agreement with the company's proposal to determine the gas rate based on a specific formula and said: This decision is an important step towards creating greater competitiveness.