Mohsen Paknejad praised the performance of oil industry employees
during the “Third Imposed War,” saying workers ensured the continuity of crude
production, exports and domestic energy services despite wartime conditions and
security threats.
“We will soon announce good news in the field of human resources,”
Paknejad said on the sidelines of a meeting with members of the Energy
Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.
The minister said senior executives across the industry are working to
improve welfare provisions, salaries and compensation packages for employees,
particularly those operating in frontline production and operational zones.
Paknejad added that resolving long-standing workforce issues required
a series of legal approvals and administrative measures, some of which have
already been endorsed by relevant authorities while additional approvals remain
under review.
A key focus of the minister’s remarks was the implementation of
“Article 10,” a compensation-related measure affecting oil-sector employees
that he said had been overlooked in domestic media coverage despite its
significance for the industry’s workforce.
According to Paknejad, the measure partially improved salary and
benefits conditions for employees after years of unresolved disputes over
compensation structures within the ministry.
Still, he acknowledged that financial compensation alone could not
fully reflect the sacrifices made by workers during the conflict.
“In some sectors of the oil industry, salaries and wages alone cannot
compensate for the dedication, sacrifice and outstanding performance of our
colleagues,” Paknejad said, attributing employees’ efforts to patriotism and
commitment to the country’s development.
Paknejad also called for broader documentation and public recognition
of workers’ wartime efforts, especially in operational regions where employees
continued working under threat conditions.
“The performance of oil industry employees, particularly in
operational areas, was nothing short of sacrifice, patriotism and service to
the people,” he said.
He added that the risks and pressures faced by workers during the
conflict “cannot be compensated through salaries, benefits or bonuses alone.”