Seyyed Mahdi Hashemi, the head of the Infrastructure and Production Commission of the Expediency Discernment Council, held the eighth meeting of this commission to review the energy supply status in the current winter season. This meeting was held under special circumstances due to the Ramadan War and aimed at the optimal management of the country's energy resources.
Challenges of Energy Supply in Winter
Hashemi explained that energy supply in winter in previous years has faced imbalances, and accordingly, reviewing the readiness of infrastructures and the energy supply status was put on the agenda. He stated, "This year, due to the special circumstances arising from the war, special measures need to be taken for managing consumption and ensuring sustainable energy supply."
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Report from the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Energy
In this meeting, the deputies of the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Energy presented a report on the energy supply status. Hashemi, referring to these reports, said, "With the efforts and actions taken by the staff of the Ministry of Oil and the Ministry of Energy, most of the damages caused by the war have been compensated." He added that the utilization of some capacities that normally required more time has been expedited due to the current conditions, and these capacities have been made available to the country's energy sector sooner.
The head of the Infrastructure Commission also noted that good proposals for managing the energy supply status in winter were presented in this meeting, and it was decided to hold a supplementary meeting of the commission for a more detailed examination of the issue and to make necessary decisions.
The Role of the Public in Energy Consumption Management
Hashemi emphasized that the energy supply conditions this year will be more difficult than in previous years. He pointed to the forecast of harsher cold this winter compared to last year and said, "More serious measures must be considered for managing energy consumption." He also stressed the role of the public in energy consumption management and, highlighting the importance of public participation, expressed hope that with the planned measures, we can pass through the winter season with peace of mind.
In conclusion, Hashemi expressed hope that with the decisions made in the next meeting, the necessary conditions for successfully passing through the cold season and ensuring adequate energy supply will be provided.
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