Contrary to what has been announced, Iran confirms that gas exports to Iraq will continue without any restrictions.
Contrary to what has been announced, Iran confirms that gas exports to Iraq will continue without any restrictions.
2025-11-03 03:29
Shafaq News – Tehran
The CEO of the Iranian Gas Company, Saeed Tavakoli, announced on Monday that gas exports to Iraq are continuing normally without any restrictions, whether gas supplies to industries or power generation plants.
Speaking on the sidelines of the “Digital Transformation in the Iranian Gas Industry” event, Tavakoli said that gas supplies to industries, power plants and homes (in Iran) are currently being carried out without any restrictions, noting that contracts to supply industries with gas have been organized according to consumption needs, for a period ranging from 4 to 8 months.
He added that the quantities of gas injected into the network have seen a significant increase compared to last year, noting that all basic maintenance work was completed on schedule, and that gas storage facilities have recorded a growth of 16% compared to last year, which puts them in good condition.
Tawakkuli pointed out that there is full coordination between the various government sectors, explaining that the Ministry of Oil has formed a joint committee in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior to secure stable gas supplies during the winter, and that the atmosphere of cooperation between the executive bodies is very positive.
He also confirmed that the quantities of gas delivered to power plants currently exceed the specified commitments, and that the national gas network is operating in a stable and secure manner.
In response to a question about gas exports, Tavakoli explained that negotiations between Iran and Russia, as well as between Iran and Turkey, are still ongoing, adding that gas exports to Iraq are proceeding regularly and have not been interrupted.
Reports published by Shafaq News Agency stated that Iraq is facing a severe energy crisis due to US restrictions on importing Iranian gas, which has placed the country before a very complex challenge to achieve energy security, especially in the field of natural gas, on which it relies mainly to operate power plants.
Iraq relies on gas imported from Iran to operate its power plants, but after the cancellation of US exemptions, Baghdad became “besieged.” Attempts to obtain a new exemption from the Trump administration were met with silence, while pressure on the Iraqi government to secure quick alternatives increased over the past six months.
Iraq imports 50 million cubic feet of energy from Iran, which constitutes two-thirds of Iran’s energy production, according to Iraqi government spokesman Bassem al-Awadi.
The last waivers from US sanctions granted by the administration of former President Joe Biden expired on March 7, 120 days after they came into effect.
According to the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity, the country needs about 50,000 megawatts to meet its energy needs in the summer, while it currently produces about 28 megawatts, according to official figures.
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