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Power and gas restrictions affect every stage of Khuzestan Steel's integrated operations, from direct reduction and sponge iron production to steelmaking, casting and billet output, the report explains.
The consequences extend beyond lower production. Interruptions disrupt operating schedules, raise overhead costs, reduce equipment productivity and make it harder to meet customer commitments. Stopping and restarting production also adds technical complexity and maintenance pressure.
Reduced output and exports can weaken foreign-currency earnings and investment, while contractors, transport businesses and raw-material suppliers face knock-on effects. The report stresses that workforce effort and operational expertise cannot substitute for a dependable energy supply.