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Per capita emission of polluting gases and greenhouses caused by energy production and consumption in the country - 2012 - 2022
This data is taken from table number 8-10 from page 104 of the report Per capita emission of polluting gases and greenhouses caused by energy production and consumption in the country - 2012 - 2022.
The contribution of various types of energy carriers in primary energy supply - 2012 - 2022
This data is taken from table number 8-9 from page 104 of the report The contribution of various types of energy carriers in primary energy supply - 2012 - 2022.
Energy intensity in the country - 2012 - 2022
This data is taken from table number 8-8 from page 103 of the report Energy intensity in the country - 2012 - 2022.
In Hard Times, Gov’t Spends $53 Million on Big-Budget Prophet Moses and Salman Series
Some 2.7 trillion Tomans (over $54 million, at an exchange rate of 49,250 Tomans/$1) from the public budget, listed under miscellaneous headings, have been allocated to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) for the production of a television series about the life of Prophet Moses and Salm
Money Lost to Iran’s ‘Bitumen Mafia’ Could Revamp Social Services
With its abundance of refineries, Iran annually produces several million tons of bitumen (asphalt), which the government distributes gratis to state-owned entities and IRGC, who then export it illicitly and make a great deal of profit.Iran has the second-largest oil refining industry in the Middle
Iran’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Fails to Protect Future Generations
Set up as ‘rainy day’ funds to protect oil-rich countries from economic shocks, sovereign wealth funds are an important economic stabilizer for Middle Eastern countries. While the volume of Iran’s fund is relatively high, it fails to meet the needs of its growing population. In comparison with its o
Iran’s Subsidized Bitumen Flows Into Private Pockets
A group of political stakeholders including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) receive as much as 20 trillion Tomans (about $421.9 million, at an exchange rate of 47,400 Tomans/$1) worth of “free bitumen” from the Iranian government, an Iran Open Data analysis has shown. One of the p
Iran Falling Behind its Regional Neighbours: A Comparison with Oman
In this regional analysis, we compare Iran’s oil and gas industry with Oman, one of few regional countries with good political relations with Iran. This is an unlikely comparison, as Oman is considered a minnow in the global oil & gas scene, whereas Iran has the largest combined oil and gas rese
Iran’s Low ESG Ranking May Affect Its Ability to Attract New Investment If Sanctions Are Lifted
Iran’s leaders are trying to portray the Islamic republic as heading in the right direction, using the recent truce with Saudi Arabia as an example, and by assuring the beleaguered Iranian business community that a new agreement on its nuclear program is on the horizon. Reviving the JCPOA will attra
Iran’s Once-Notable Steel Industry Lags Behind Its Neighbours
Iran’s steel industry, once seen as formidable in the region, is lagging behind that of neighbouring countries. Although Iran has steadily increased its steel output in the past two decades, the industry has not kept up with the technological advances deployed elsewhere in the region. As a result, I
How the Energy Transition is Poised to Eliminate Iran From the World Energy Scene
The reluctance of Iranian leaders to the global energy transition, which has seen other fossil fuel-rich nations invest heavily in renewable energy infrastructure, leaves the country exposed to major economic shocks.The so-called Energy Transition is especially prevalent in OECD countries, which inc
Iran’s Hazardous Reliance on Illicit Oil Sales to China
Iran’s loss of clout on the global oil market has intensified its illicit oil sales to China. This disadvantageous position costs the government millions of Dollars while enriching the IRGC and other middlemen. Until recently, Iran was a major player on the global energy scene. Any hint of a po