Ministry of Energy ( fa, وزارت نیرو ''Vezârat-e Niru''),
Government
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regulates and manages the implementation of policies applicable to energy, electricity, water and wastewater services in Iran.
History and profile
Developed on 17 October 1936 (before the current constitution of Iran (1979)), the ministry was established to provide electricity to the city of Tehran.
On 20 May 1943 (before the current constitution of Iran (1979)), its portfolio was expanded to include water management in the country.
[ It was later renamed as the ministry of water and electricity on 17 March 1964.][ Later on 17 February 1975, after the parliamentary approval it became the ministry of energy.][ On 10 May 1978, under energy minister Jahanguir Mahdmina, the ministry's function was expanded to contain the construction and operation of nuclear power plants in the country.][
After the new Iranian constitution was formed (1979) some parliamentary changes took place for the duties of this ministry. On 12 July 1980, some of the functions of the ministry were given to the ]ministry of agriculture
An agriculture ministry (also called an) agriculture department, agriculture board, agriculture council, or agriculture agency, or ministry of rural development) is a ministry charged with agriculture. The ministry is often headed by a minister ...
.[ On 7 March 1983, water management, and fair distribution of water resources were made part of the ministry of energy.][
Ministry of Energy is responsible for the management of supply and regulating the demand of water, electricity, energy, and wastewater services. It also promotes goods and services training, research and technological advancement, and rooting. The Ministry also plays a major role in the preservation of natural resources in Iran, environmental science, public health promotion, welfare and self-sufficiency for sustainable development of the country.
The ministry has been on the sanction list of ]the European Union
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since 16 October 2012.
Deputies
The ministry consists of five deputy Ministers as follows:Organization Chart
Ministry of Energy, Retrieved 29 June 2010.
*Deputy for Research and Human Resources
*Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs
*Deputy for Electricity and Energy
*Deputy for Water and Wastewater
*Deputy for Support, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs
Ministers since 1979
The last energy minister before the 1979 Iranian revolution was Jahanguir Mahdmina.
The energy ministers of Iran after the 1979 Iranian revolution
The Iranian Revolution ( fa, انقلاب ایران, Enqelâb-e Irân, ), also known as the Islamic Revolution ( fa, انقلاب اسلامی, Enqelâb-e Eslâmī), was a series of events that culminated in the overthrow of the Pahlavi dynas ...
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See also
* Energy in Iran
Iran has the fourth largest oil reserves and the 2nd largest natural gas reserves in the world. The nation is a member of OPEC, and generates approximately 50% of state revenue through oil exports.
Most energy in Iran is generated through ...
* List of reservoirs and dams in Iran
* Water supply and sanitation in Iran
Water supply and sanitation in Iran has witnessed some important improvements, especially in terms of increased access to urban water supply, while important challenges remain, particularly concerning sanitation and service provision in rural ar ...
* List of power stations in Iran
By 2012, Iran had roughly 400 power plant units. By the end of 2013, Iran had a total installed electricity generation capacity of 70,000 MW, which had been increased from 90 MW in 1948, and 7024 MW in 1978. It is planned to add more than 5,000 M ...
References
External links
Ministry of Energy News Agency
{{DEFAULTSORT:Ministry of Energy
1936 establishments in Iran
Energy
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Iran, Energy
Iran
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