Pezeshkian announced at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit that Iran's natural gas production capacity has reached 300 billion cubic meters. This increase in capacity, especially under conditions where the country is under unilateral sanctions, is a sign of domestic capabilities and technical innovations in Iran's gas industry.
Sanctions and Challenges
Pezeshkian noted that years of sanctions have impacted the country's gas industry, emphasizing that these challenges have been managed by relying on domestic capabilities and international cooperation. He added: "By utilizing indigenous technologies and attracting foreign investments, we have succeeded in increasing gas production capacity."
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The Role of Natural Gas in the Economy
Natural gas plays a key role in Iran's economy as one of the clean and cost-effective energy sources. Pezeshkian also noted that this increase in capacity not only helps meet domestic needs but also provides an opportunity for gas exports to neighboring countries and other international markets.
At this summit, Pezeshkian also emphasized the need to develop the necessary infrastructure for gas transmission and distribution. He said: "The development of gas pipeline networks and related facilities will be one of our priorities in the coming years." Thus, despite existing challenges, Iran is continuously advancing in the gas industry and is striving to strengthen its role in the global energy market.
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