Iran’s Industrial Zones Temporarily Shut Down Due to Natural Gas Shortage
Iran Faces Energy Crisis Due to Gas Shortage
Iran has been forced to close most of its industrial areas in the north, northeast, and northwest of the country due to a gas shortage, according to Iran’s official news agency IRNA. At the “18th Young Producers and Managers Festival” in Tehran, Kaimpenah revealed the extent of the crisis, stating that the closure was necessary to prevent people from getting cold.
Despite the country’s natural gas need being 945 million cubic meters, Iran is only able to produce around 840 million cubic meters. This has led to a daily energy deficit of approximately 100 million cubic meters under normal weather conditions. Kaimpenah highlighted that over 620 million cubic meters of the country’s 945 million cubic meters of natural gas need are solely for households, commercial enterprises, and small industries.
According to data from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), Iran ranks second in the world for the highest gas reserves, with 34 trillion cubic meters. Russia holds the top spot with 47 trillion cubic meters of proven natural gas reserves.
As Iran grapples with this energy crisis, the government will need to take swift action to address the gas shortage and ensure the well-being of its citizens and the functioning of its industries.
