Iran's Oil, Energy Ministries Coordinating to Manage Winter Energy Consumption: Tavanir

The head of Tavanir announced that the oil and energy ministries are coordinating on energy consumption management for the winter, saying that the gas and electricity networks can be kept stable at the same time through the cold months, provided the public cooperates.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Electricity Industry Exhibition on Sunday, Mohammad Allahdad said: "The enemy inflicted damage on the country in the gas and energy sector, but the people's intelligent cooperation and high culture in managing consumption showed that, without this unity and national responsibility, getting through the critical days would not have been possible."

Noting that every cubic meter of gas and every liter of diesel is equivalent to roughly four kilowatt-hours of electricity, he urged citizens to continue their cooperation to help keep the grid stable, warning that otherwise the Energy Ministry would have to impose restrictions.

Pointing to Tavanir's close cooperation with the Oil Ministry in overcoming the challenges of the cold season, the Tavanir CEO said: "Joint meetings and working groups have been formed between representatives of the electricity and gas sectors so that possible fuel and electricity restrictions are imposed in a coordinated manner and within a managed timeframe. Given that gas consumption rises dramatically in winter, joint management of gas and electricity is essential for grid stability, and the necessary coordination is being carried out continuously." - Shana