{"id":15641,"date":"2025-10-04T03:27:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=15641"},"modified":"2025-10-04T03:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T03:27:44","slug":"gas-industry-faces-pressure-from-overdependence-nigc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/15641\/","title":{"rendered":"Gas industry faces pressure from overdependence: NIGC"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0Iran\u2019s high dependence on natural gas has made the industry particularly sensitive, the head of the National Iranian Gas Company said Thursday.<\/p>\n

Saeid Tavakoli, the company\u2019s managing director, described last winter as one of the most challenging in the firm\u2019s history, citing fuel shortages, delayed maintenance and the transition between administrations as factors that compounded difficulties.<\/p>\n

\u201cDespite these challenges, the Oil Ministry, the National Iranian Gas Company and provincial gas managers and employees performed well,\u201d Tavakoli said at a gathering of provincial gas company executives ahead of the winter season. \u201cTheir efforts symbolized the honor and resilience of this company.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tavakoli said provincial gas companies function much like live television producers: \u201cYou work behind the scenes under constant pressure, but ultimately you are in the spotlight. Despite the challenges, you managed to maintain stable gas distribution.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stressed that effective crisis management relies on prioritizing issues and making difficult decisions at the right time. \u201cNo decision is without cost,\u201d he said. \u201cBut the key is to act when the cost is lowest.\u201d<\/p>\n

Energy imbalance remains one of the country\u2019s most pressing problems, Tavakoli said, emphasizing that local coordination with governors and provincial authorities is essential for unified crisis response.<\/p>\n

The gas chief also highlighted the need to improve efficiency and reduce waste, noting that some industries continue to neglect energy efficiency standards when purchasing equipment. \u201cSuch negligence, in the long run, harms everyone,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The National Iranian Gas Company is pursuing projects to optimize consumption, including introducing high-efficiency heaters, smart boiler-room controls and nationwide monitoring systems, Tavakoli said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is nothing more valuable than delivering gas to the people,\u201d he added. \u201cThrough collective effort, we aim to provide safe, reliable and sustainable gas services that improve public welfare.\u201d<\/p>\n

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