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.

The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex, coinciding with the 27th anniversary of the company's establishment, announced: "In the past 27 years, more than 2,363 billion cubic meters of natural gas have been sweetened in this complex and delivered to pipelines across the country."

Winter is coming, and like every year, the issue of reducing gas consumption in the domestic sector and the challenge of energy imbalance is once again highlighted. Energy expert Hossein Mirafazli warns that excessive dependence on gas for home heating is a strategic mistake that has faced the country with an energy imbalance crisis during the cold season. He emphasizes the need to establish a Ministry of Energy, promote incentive schemes, and utilize modern technologies to reduce gas consumption.

The CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, appreciating the efforts and sacrifices of the employees of the ten gas transmission operation regions, emphasized the complete readiness of the transmission network to enter the cold season and maintain the stability of gas flow throughout the country by managing priorities and changing approaches.