Ministry of Energy

🇮🇷 Iran Ministry of Energy: Structure, Duties & Service Access

Overview

The Ministry of Energy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (وزارت نیرو جمهوری اسلامی ایران) is the key governmental body responsible for:

Water resource management

Electric power production, distribution, and policy

Renewable energy development

Wastewater and urban water systems

Dam and irrigation projects

Founded in 1936 and expanded significantly post-1979, the Ministry plays a strategic role in Iran's economic infrastructure, environmental resilience, and public utilities management.

⚙️ Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Electric Power Sector Oversight

Supervises all aspects of generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity

Supports power plant development including thermal, hydroelectric, and renewable energy sources

Regulates energy efficiency standards for appliances and buildings

2. Water Resource Planning

Manages Iran’s surface and groundwater resources

Oversees water supply and sanitation in cities and rural areas

Develops irrigation networks and dams, including major projects like Karun, Dez, and Karkheh dams

3. Renewable Energy Promotion

In cooperation with SATBA (Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization), develops:

Solar power farms

Wind energy zones (notably in Manjil and Sistan)

Small-scale hydropower and geothermal initiatives

4. International Energy Cooperation

Participates in cross-border electricity trading with Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, and Afghanistan

Engages in water diplomacy with neighboring countries sharing transboundary rivers

Ministry Leadership & Departments

Minister of Energy (as of 2025):

Ali Akbar Mehrabian
Appointed by the president, the Minister directs national policy, oversees strategic energy projects, and represents Iran in global energy and water forums.

Key Departments and Organizations under the Ministry:

Tavanir Co. (Power Generation and Transmission)

WRI – Water Research Institute

NWWEC – National Water and Wastewater Engineering Company

IWPCo. – Iran Water and Power Resources Development Co.

SATBA – Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization

MOE Research Center – Scientific, technical, and regulatory research

Each department specializes in its operational area and may have regional offices for local implementation and planning.

📆 Business Access & Booking Meetings via IranHotels Lobby (Hypothetical Use)

To simplify business travel and meeting coordination, IranHotels.com can offer a “Ministry Visit Concierge Service” in select city-center hotels in Tehran or provincial capitals. This service allows:

✅ Services Offered:

Booking appointments with Ministry departments

Assistance with letter of intent (LOI) submissions

Language support for Persian-English-French interpretation

Guided transport to ministry offices from hotel lobbies

Coordination of site visits to energy or water infrastructure projects

🔗 How It Works (Hypothetical Workflow):

Log in to your IranHotels account and select "Government Meetings Support".

Choose Ministry of Energy, then pick your preferred department or agency.

Submit details: purpose of visit, company name, LOI (if applicable), and desired date.

Receive confirmation and itinerary from the IranHotels concierge team.

Optional: reserve VIP hotel lobby workspace for pre-meeting briefings or interpretation services.

🏨 Participating Hotels:
Espinas Palace Hotel, Tehran
Parsian Azadi Hotel, Tehran
International Kowsar Hotel, Isfahan
Pars Hotel, Shiraz & Ahvaz (near regional energy offices)

💼 Target Users

This service is particularly useful for:

Foreign energy investors or equipment suppliers

Consulting engineers bidding on dam or solar projects

NGOs & water sustainability agencies

Environmental researchers or university collaborators

Technology firms offering smart-grid or efficiency solutions

Contact Channels

Official Ministry Website: www.moe.gov.ir

SATBA: www.satba.gov.ir

Tavanir: www.tavanir.org.ir

IranHotels Business Desk (hypothetical): booking@iranhotels.com

✍️ Final Notes

Iran’s Ministry of Energy is one of the most vital public institutions in terms of infrastructure development, climate resilience, and industrial modernization. As international partnerships expand in water management and clean energy, services like IranHotels' government meeting concierge can ease access, streamline logistics, and ensure more productive engagements between public officials and private-sector visitors.