| Ministry of Energy | |
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| وزارت نيرو | |
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| Formed | 8 December 1936 |
| Jurisdiction | Islamic Republic of Iran |
| Headquarters | Tehran, Iran |
| Minister responsible | Majid Namjoo |
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Ministry of Energy of Iran (Persian: وزارت نیرو), is the main organ of the Government in charge of the regulation and implementation of policies applicable to energy, electricity, water and wasterewater services.
Ministry of Energy is responsible for management of supply and demand of water, electricity, energy, and wastewater services and also promoting the training, research and technology, and bedding for goods and services market in water and electrical industry. It also plays a major role in preservation of natural resources, environment protection, public health promotion, welfare and self-sufficiency for sustainable development of the country.[1] Being originally founded on October 17, 1936, it was established under the title of "Ministry of water and electricity" in 1963. Later on February 17, 1975, after the parliamentary approval it became "Ministry of Energy". After the Iranian 1979 revolution some parliamentary changes took place for the duties of the ministry.[2]
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The ministry consists of five deputies as[3]:
List of Energy ministers of Iran, after the Iranian 1979 revolution[4]:
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