energy

Iran should generate up to 12% of electricity from nuclear power, atomic energy official says

Iran should generate between 8% and 12% of its electricity from nuclear power given its installed generation capacity of around 100,000 megawatts, a senior official at the country’s atomic energy agency said on Sunday.

Joint Chambers

President Pezeshkian says subsidized energy must boost production

President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that subsidized energy must be directed towards boosting production, employment and productivity, warning against its misuse for smuggling or wasteful activities.

Energy

Iran Chamber official urges remote schooling in autumn to save energy

Head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce’s energy commission has proposed shifting schools to remote learning in the autumn to reduce fuel consumption and curb air pollution, as the country grapples with energy supply challenges.

Commissions

Iran lifts electricity rationing for industries as cold spell eases

Iran has suspended planned electricity cuts for its industrial sector following a slight rise in temperatures and improved natural gas supplies to power plants, a senior energy official said on Monday.

Energy

Non-industrial subscribers responsible for 75% of Iran’s gas consumption

A new report by the Oil Ministry suggests that households and commercial units collectively accounted for 75% of the total gas consumed in Iran on Friday.

Energy

Iran chamber chief backs new three-tier gasoline pricing system

The president of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture on Monday voiced support for the country’s newly introduced three-tier gasoline pricing system, saying it led to a sharp fall in fuel consumption on its first day of implementation and was carried out without disruption.

Iran Chamber

President Pezeshkian vows to resolve energy crisis

President Masoud Pezeshkian says his administration is determined to overcome the country’s energy challenges, highlighting progress in power generation and renewable energy development.

Energy

Iran imports equipment to build 7,000 MW of solar power capacity

Iran has imported equipment enough to develop solar farms with a combined daily capacity of about 7,000 megawatts (MW) of green electricity, an official in charge of renewable energy planning at the Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) said on Tuesday.

Energy

Pezeshkian vows no energy cuts for industries amid reduced rainfall

President Masoud Pezeshkian says the government has no intention of cutting off water, electricity or gas supplies to industries, despite reduced rainfall in recent years.

Energy

Iran, Russia take first step toward uniting regional energy exchanges

Iran’s Energy Exchange (IEE) and the St. Petersburg International Mercantile Exchange (SPIMEX) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at laying the groundwork for joint trading and closer regional cooperation in energy markets.

Energy