Iran energy minister highlights power-grid expansion for stable supply

A new substation and double-circuit transmission line have entered service in Jahrom, Fars province.

Published: Sep 18, 2026, 09:25 PM
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Iran energy minister highlights power-grid expansion for stable supply
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A new power substation and transmission line have been commissioned in Jahrom, increasing the area’s electricity-network capacity, according to officials.

Iranian Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said expanding transmission and sub-transmission networks is essential for stable energy supply and regional development. The Jahrom 4 63/20-kilovolt substation, with a capacity of 40 megavolt-amperes, and a 10.6-kilometer double-circuit transmission line were commissioned at a combined cost of 275 billion tomans.