Strategic Considerations in Policy Formulations in Iranian Oil and Gas Upstream Sectors

Abstract

Securing the interests of the present and the future generations in nonrenewable;
hydrocarbon reserves are of prime significance in Iranian oil and;
gas policy formulations. Despite the massive volume of the initial oil in;
place (IOIP), the rate of natural depletion is rather low due to the specific;
properties of Iranian oil reservoirs. This implies the vital importance of;
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) programs. Moreover, the Iranian giant and;
super-giants oil fields have now reached their second-half of their long-life;
production profile, which adds further importance to the EOR;
considerations. According the available research work done in this regard,;
NO.57, Winter 2011;
6;
are missing. It also tries to compare the two based on those indicators which;
can be calculated through the available information.;
In conclusion, the paper finds that there is a big difference between;
Iran’s labor market and what has been defined as decent work. It also;
suggests providing a national comprehensive plan for decent work in the;
country.

Keywords