Saeed Tavakoli, CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company, announced that the extension of the gas export contract to Turkey is certain, emphasizing that this issue is one of the main priorities in energy negotiations. He expressed hope that the new contract will be finalized by 2026.

The Ministry of Oil announced that by implementing 12 new flare gas collection contracts, in addition to reducing pollution and saving national resources, 180 million cubic feet of light gas per day will be added to the production cycle. This measure is part of the country's energy consumption optimization program and addressing the country's energy imbalance.

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."

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.

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.