DOE Lacks Clout to Stop Ministries From Burning Mazut

The Department of Environment is averse to the burning of Mazut, the eco-unfriendly fuel, in winter in thermal power plants, as its drawbacks outweigh its advantages, director of DOE’s Environmental Monitoring Office said.
“The officials of oil and energy ministries have announced that they will use as much mazut as possible in power stations, if they are not supplied with sufficient natural gas and DOE is totally against the decision but lacks the power to reverse the situation,” Mohammad Mehdi Mirzaei was also quoted as saying by ISNA.
A hot debate has been triggered following the announcement, as energy officials insist on generating electricity at any cost. Nonetheless, health and DOE authorities highlight the fact that electricity production with the help of mazut is a recipe for disaster and its short- and long-term effects must be taken into account.