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Is Iran in a energy emergency?

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it finds itself in a full blown energy emergency, coming just as it also suffers major geopolitical setbacks. Women requesting taxis on a phone app this week during a blackout in Tehran. Government offices in Iran are closed or operating at reduced hours.

Why is Iran in a energy crisis?

Although Iran has one of the biggest supplies of natural gas and crude oil in the world, it is in a full-blown energy crisis that can be attributed to years of sanctions, mismanagement, aging infrastructure, wasteful consumption — and targeted attacks by Israel.

Did Iran inherited a depleted energy store?

Mr. Pezeshkian, elected president in July, has said that his government inherited a depleted energy store that it has not been able to replenish. Natural gas accounts for about 70 percent of Iran’s sources of energy, a rate much higher than those in the United States and Europe, according to international energy studies.

How much electricity is lost in Iran?

Official statistics reveal that 13% of Iran's generated electricity is lost during transmission and distribution due to an outdated grid. This is equivalent to the total electricity consumption of the steel industry, which generates export revenues. Moreover, many of Iran's power plants are inefficient gas or steam types.

Will Iran's electricity supply be halved during the summer months?

Recently, Iran's Deputy Minister of Industry, Mines and Trade announced drastic measures, revealing that electricity supply to the industrial sector will be halved during the summer months. In a letter addressed to the government, Reza Mohtashmipour highlighted significant shortages.

How much power does Iran have?

Power deficit Although the nominal capacity of Iran's power plants is 90,000 MW, many of these plants have been worn out for years. To inflate the numbers, Iranian officials include decommissioned power plants in the statistics for nominal power generation capacity.