Fossil

Iran relies on fossil fuels for more than 92% of its electricity production, according to a deputy oil minister who says the country has serious plans to expand the share of renewables in its energy mix.

EghtesadOnline: Iran was the largest fossil fuel subsidizer for the third year in a row in 2019, according to the International Energy Agency.

EghtesadOnline: Estimates show Iran holds 500 billion cubic meters of fossil water, of which 300 bcm is fresh water.