Abbas Aliabadi, the Minister of Energy, stated at the inauguration ceremony of water supply projects and water quality improvement in the city of Bajestan that sanctions should not hinder the development of the country's energy infrastructure. He emphasized that with proper management, Iran can continue to develop its energy industry, referring to domestic capacities and the capabilities of the private sector.
Improving the Electricity Imbalance
Aliabadi further pointed to the country's electricity imbalance, stating: "At the beginning of the fourteenth government, the electricity imbalance was about 20,000 megawatts, but this situation has improved, and it is expected that next year's electricity supply will be better than this year's." These statements reflect the government's serious determination to improve energy infrastructure under sanctions.
Advancements in Wind Turbine Technology
The Minister of Energy also referred to the development of wind turbine technology in the country and announced that the first wind turbine designed by one of the engineers of the Ministry of Energy was inaugurated yesterday. He added: "Iran possesses technology and a position in the design and manufacture of wind turbines, and just as we have achieved significant technical knowledge in gas turbines, we have also reached a suitable position in wind turbine technology." These statements indicate Iran's continuous efforts for self-sufficiency in modern energy technologies.
International Cooperation in Water Sector
Aliabadi also emphasized the country's capabilities in water technology, stating: "Iran has achieved self-sufficiency in many areas of water technology and is ready to cooperate and exchange this knowledge and technology with other countries." These statements are particularly important in providing safe drinking water for various regions of the country.
Confronting Sanction Challenges
The Minister of Energy stated that sanctions should not halt the development of the country's energy infrastructure, asserting: "Iran, relying on domestic capabilities and the private sector, can continue to develop the water and energy industry." This stance reflects the government's serious determination to confront the challenges posed by sanctions.
Aliabadi also referred to the country's wartime conditions and the imposition of war by American and Zionist enemies against our country, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with the government and the Islamic Consultative Assembly, utilizes all capacities to provide honest service to the people and improve the situation and resolve the issues and problems of society. He stressed the resilience of the Iranian nation in the face of difficulties, stating that the Iranian people have lived with hardships for thousands of years and will overcome challenges through their faith and sacrifice.
