Iran is standing after US, Russia and Canada in the world, Saeed Tavakoli said.
After implementing new phases of South Pars oil field, the capacity of gas production will increase and grounds will be paved for boosting exports.
Over 22,356,665 users have been supplied with gas.
Iran is capable of transmitting over 260bcm gas per year, he said.
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