Paknejad praised the industry’s workforce for maintaining essential
energy operations during the past year, saying managers, engineers and
employees worked around the clock to prevent disruptions to the country’s
production and fuel-supply chain.
“The oil industry did not allow the cycle of production, transmission
and supply of energy and fuel to the country to be interrupted,” Paknejad said,
according to the ministry’s Shana news agency.
Energy Security Under Pressure
Iran’s oil sector has faced a combination of tighter sanctions,
operational challenges and the disruptions associated with war, placing
additional pressure on an industry that underpins much of the country’s
economy.
Paknejad said the workforce’s response demonstrated the importance of
operational resilience, national capabilities and disciplined management in
maintaining critical infrastructure under difficult conditions.
He also noted that President Masoud Pezeshkian had recognized the
performance of the oil industry during a recent visit and praised its efforts
to maintain energy supplies.
The minister said the government’s emphasis on more efficient energy
management would create new responsibilities for the industry, particularly as
Iran confronts growing pressure on its energy balance.
Efficiency Becomes a Strategic Priority
Paknejad called for greater attention to energy consumption patterns,
conservation and efficiency, saying resilience would increasingly depend on
better management of energy resources as well as production capacity.
He emphasized the need to strengthen the culture of energy
conservation, develop the value chain around energy efficiency and improve
economic discipline.
For Iran’s oil industry, the message reflects a broader shift in the
definition of energy security—from maintaining production and supply toward
managing demand and improving the efficiency with which energy is consumed.
Paknejad also thanked oil-sector employees for their continued work
and said their experience during periods of disruption demonstrated the
importance of maintaining operational continuity alongside longer-term efforts
to strengthen the industry.
The minister’s remarks come during Government Week, an annual period
in Iran dedicated to highlighting government performance and public-sector
service, with this year’s focus placing particular emphasis on the role of
workers in maintaining essential national infrastructure.