Speaking at a ceremony to sign a contract to boost production in the Southpurs gas field, he did not assign criticism, but emphasized the need for planning and unity to address ongoing issues.
“I’m not here to refer to who is negligent,” Pezeschkian said. “Our focus is as much as possible to plan and solve these problems.”
The president apologised to producers and industrialists for lack of proper support over the winter, but noted that citizens were left without gas thanks to collective efforts. He also thanked the public for participating in the “two fewer” campaign and encouraged energy savings.
Pezeschkian emphasized the importance of reducing energy consumption and developments in increasing production of crude oil and diesel. He acknowledged that the challenges facing Iran do not appear overnight and requires sustained effort to resolve them.
The president pointed to major advances in energy production, including efforts to capture flare gas in Fuzestan, which has been wasted for years. Approximately 40 million cubic meters of flare gas are already collected and managed, with plans to acquire an additional 40 million cubic meters by May next year. By the end of the Iranian calendar year in 1404 (March 2026), the country aims to eliminate gas flares that contribute to both energy waste and environmental pollution.
Pezeshkian outlined plans to improve the efficiency of diesel, gas and oil consumption to increase exports. He also announced plans to add 30,000 to 40,000 megawatts of electricity to the National Grid from renewable and heat sources. However, he warned that these initiatives require time and opportunity to implement them.
Working on the US efforts to curb Iran’s oil and gas sales, the president called for unity, scientific cooperation and avoiding political conflict. “They want to sow discord between us,” he said. “Our focus should be on planning and solving the problem, not on responsibility. Some people argue that the 14th administration has no plan, but the program is ready in all areas and will be implemented once a common understanding is reached.”
Pezeschkian warned that conflicting agendas and bureaucratic delays would hinder progress. He emphasized the need for experts and experienced experts to coordinate their efforts and implement the plan decisively. “In a society with leadership, we have to move forward together. If everyone argues in their own way, the chaos continues,” he said.
MNA/shana.ir