Energy in Iran

In 2010, Iran held 10% of the world's proven oil reserves and 15% of its gas. It is OPEC's second largest exporter and the world's fourth largest oil producer.[1][2]
Total primary energy consumption in Iran, by fuel, 2015.[citation needed]

Iran possesses significant energy reserves, holding the position of the world's third-largest in proved oil reserves and the second-largest in natural gas reserves as of 2021. At the conclusion of the same year, Iran's share comprised 24% of the oil reserves in the Middle East and 12% of the worldwide total.[3]

In 2020, the Total Energy Supply (TES) in Iran was primarily sourced from oil and gas, with gas being the predominant contributor at 69% and oil at 29%. Nuclear power and renewable sources each accounted for 1% of the nation's TES.[4]

Iran also has the ability to generate significant power from renewable resources; due to the nation's closeness to the equator, 90% of its land area could provide solar power for at least 300 days a year.[5]

Oil in Iran is a major cause of air pollution[6] and greenhouse gas emissions.[7]

  1. ^ US Department of Energy - Iran's entry Archived 2008-03-31 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February 4, 2011.
  2. ^ US Department of Energy/Iran/Natural Gas Archived 2010-11-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved February, 2011.
  3. ^ "International - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)". www.eia.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
  4. ^ "Energy Profile - Iran (Islamic Republic of)" (PDF). International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). 2023-08-08.
  5. ^ Cite error: The named reference zawya.com was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Air Pollution In Iran Reaches Dangerous Levels As Dirty Fuel Is Used In Powerplants". Iran International. 2020-12-31. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  7. ^ "Documents sent to UNFCCC by Iran". unfccc.int. Retrieved 2021-07-10.