Mustafa Rajabi Mashhadi, Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy, told the Ilana news agency on Saturday, November 14, that the war with America and the oil captives destroyed 130 million cubic meters of Iran's gas capacity per day, and this year it will be more difficult to supply fuel to power plants than in previous years.
In response to a question about the deficit of 400 million cubic meters of gas, he said that the government is trying to compensate for part of the deficit through "consumption management" of the trade unions, so that the electricity supply of the industries and manufacturing sectors will face fewer interruptions.
The Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy of the Ministry of Energy also confirmed on Saturday that the use of fuel oil in power plants will continue, although according to him, the consumption of this polluting fuel will not increase compared to last year.
The burning of oil in Iran's power plants has become one of the most serious causes of air pollution for many years. Due to its high sulfur content, this fuel produces large amounts of sulfur dioxide and particulate matter when burned, which can worsen respiratory and heart diseases. Massoud Pazhkian's government also issued an order to stop its use at three power plants in November 1403, citing diesel's health hazards.