Energy in Iran
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Energy in Iran is characterized by vast reserves of fossil fuels, positioning the country as a global energy powerhouse. Iran holds the world''s third-largest proved oil reserves and the second-largest natural gas reserves as of 2021, accounting for 24% of the Middle East''s oil reserves and 12% of the global total. In 2020, the Total Energy Supply (TES) in Iran was predominantly derived from natu