Wetland ecosystems under severe drought and land use change pressure

Wetland ecosystems under severe drought and land use change pressure

The secretary of the country's climate change scientific network said: "The dried-up wetland and the surrounding bare land will become active dust centers. Exactly what we are witnessing today; dust storms of internal origin such as around Tehran, Qom, and Markazi, which disrupt life in metropolitan areas."
Power plant gas consumption exceeds 305 million cubic meters

Power plant gas consumption exceeds 305 million cubic meters

Statistics show that out of the total consumption of more than 4.3 billion cubic meters of natural gas in the three sectors of power plants, major industries, and household, commercial, and small industries last week, more than 2 billion cubic meters were consumed by power plants, which peaked on Monday and exceeded 305 million cubic meters.
Major repairs of 11 South Pars platforms completed

Major repairs of 11 South Pars platforms completed

The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company said: "During the 12-day war, the South Pars platforms continued to operate without interruption, and in addition to maintaining a stable flow of gas extraction, the overhaul operations also proceeded according to plan, so that the overhaul of 11 platforms has been successfully completed so far."
Iran’s oil market heats up in China; exports rise, sanctions remain on paper

Iran’s oil market heats up in China; exports rise, sanctions remain on paper

While Donald Trump has claimed to have paved the way for Iranian oil exports to China, statistics show that China's oil imports from Iran reached a record 1.8 million barrels per day in June; a record that experts attribute to increased seasonal demand, regional war, and the attractiveness of Iranian oil prices, not necessarily the result of the official lifting of sanctions.