The estimated carbon emissions from fossil fuel consumption in the period 1394-1306 in Iran

Velayatzadeh, Mohammad

doi:10.22038/jreh.2018.33883.1234

Document Type : Short Communication

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Mohammad Velayatzadeh

Young researchers and Elite club, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch, Ahvaz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22038/jreh.2018.33883.1234

Abstract

This analytical descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels for gasoline, petroleum gas, petroleum fuels and kerosene during the period of 1306 to 1394 in 1397. The amount of fossil fuel consumption in the period from 1306 to 1394 was collected using the statistics of consumption of petroleum products, which was published by the Public Relations Publications Office of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company. The total consumption of petroleum products in the period between 1306 and 1394 shows that there was a positive growth, so that in 1394 it was consumed by 73.1 billion L. The amount of carbon emissions from gasoline consumption in the year 1306 and 1394 was 9234500 and 59607018500 kg of carbon dioxide per year, respectively. The consumption of gas, kerosene and kerosene has grown steadily over the years and the consumption of these fossil fuels has increased. The analysis of the results shows that gasoline consumption has increased. Gasoline is one of the most consumed fossil fuels in Iran, which is mainly used in light car transport. Of course, it should be noted that the Iranian population has grown positively since the last 40 years.

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The estimated carbon emissions from fossil fuel consumption in the period 1394-1306 in Iran

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Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 15
December 2018
Pages 237-246

The estimated carbon emissions from fossil fuel consumption in the period 1394-1306 in Iran

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Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 15December 2018Pages 237-246

Volume 4, Issue 3 - Serial Number 15
December 2018
Pages 237-246