The role of space organization challenges and its effects on the lack of development of fossil energies in Ilam province

Energy, as one of the most important factors of production and also as one of the most essential final products, has significant economic effects. Iran, with its huge energy potential, is the second largest producer of energy in the world, while Iran has faced many economic problems, especially in recent decades. Ilam province, which has the highest fossil energy reserves in the country, is always considered as a deprived province with no human development. In this regard, one of the ways out of Ilam province from economic crises and lack of development is the management and use of fossil fuels in the cities of the province. In this regard, the present study uses descriptive-analytical and applied methods to analyze the effectiveness of using fossil energy in the development of cities in Ilam province using the topsis model, to evaluate the effects of using fossil energy in the development of cities in Ilam province. The results showed that in this field Malekshahi city with 16.17%, Dehloran city with 12.74%, Sirvan city with 11.03% and Ilam and Ivan cities with 10.80% each are among the cities and the results of SWOT table showed that the strategy The position of fossil energy in the development of Ilam cities is in a slightly competitive situation.