The interaction of the Ministry of Oil in the fourteenth government with the Islamic Consultative Assembly and especially the specialized Energy Commission aims to bring the legislative and oversight process closer to the realities of the energy industry. Farhad Shahroki, Vice Chairman of the Energy Commission of the Parliament, emphasized the importance of this interaction in meetings and the presentation of specialized reports.
Goals and Necessities of Interaction Between Government and Parliament
Shahroki stressed that this interaction does not mean that the Parliament is absolved of its oversight responsibilities; rather, the government should consider the Parliament as one of the pillars of governance and policymaking in the country. This constructive interaction is particularly important in conditions where energy is linked to vital economic sectors, national security, industrial production, and household welfare.
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He added: "Any persistent disruption in the balance of energy production and consumption can transfer its effects to other sectors of the economy and the lives of people." Therefore, investment in upstream oil and gas, managing the decline of gas reservoir pressure, and enhancing efficiency are essential requirements in this area.
Challenges and Requirements for Investment in the Energy Industry
Shahroki pointed to the necessity of attracting large and continuous investments in the oil and gas industry, stating: "This investment attraction is not possible without regulatory stability, contract security, and predictability of economic decisions." He emphasized that the Parliament must enact precise and sustainable laws and remove legal barriers to investment.
The Vice Chairman of the Energy Commission also referred to the seventh development plan and considered it a central document for enhancing efficiency and increasing oil and gas production. In his opinion, the full implementation of this law should become one of the main focuses of cooperation between the Ministry of Oil and the Energy Commission.
Finally, Shahroki stated that the country needs synergy, accountability, and responsiveness in the energy sector, and energy decisions must be based on credible data and technical knowledge. This interaction should lead to intelligent, proactive, and issue-oriented oversight that can identify deviations from goals and investment barriers before they turn into crises.
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