Iran oil
The latest news and views about the Iranian oil industry
Non-OPEC members must participate in oil output cut
Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says it is not only up to OPEC to deal with growing market oversupplies, adding non-OPEC producers should to cooperate to limit oil production.
Iran’s economy is in for a big shock: Economist
An Iranian economist says a recent drop in oil prices will probably take a toll on Iran’s economy, complicating government efforts to draft a spending package.
Oil Minister: Iran has tools to minimize damage by drop in oil prices
Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says although Iran has been affected by a recent drop in oil prices, it does have the tools to cushion the damage.
Iran president stresses need to balanced oil price
The Iranian president says crude price fluctuations will have an adverse impact on global economy.
Iran’s oil industry needs $200 b. in investment: Minister
The Iranian oil minister says countries that hold talks with Iran before the lifting of sanctions will have an edge over others that wait until after the sanctions are removed.
Iran oil reserves to last 60 years: Oil Ministry official
An official says Iran has large-enough oil reserves to last at least six decades.
Iran, Azerbaijan to Cooperate in Caspian Sea Oil Production
The Republic of Azerbaijan’s state-owned oil company will cooperate with an Iranian oil firm in exploration and production of oil in the Caspian Sea.
Iran would enjoy oil, gas for next 60, 200 years
NIOC deputy-manager for explorations has said the country would enjoy gas and oil reservoirs for next 60 and 200 years, respectively.
Oil tankers return to Iran’s ports
The oil minister says with sanctions eased, foreign oil tankers begin port calls to Iran.
No Plan for Russia’s Iran Oil Marketing
Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has dismissed reports of an agreement with Russia to sell oil for Iran.
Iran Self-Sufficient in Diesel Fuel
Iran's Oil Minister says the country has become self-sufficient in the production of diesel fuel.
32 countries attending Iran Oil Show 2014
Some 32 world countries will be attending Iranˈs 19th International Oil, Gas, Refining and Petrochemical Exhibition (Iran Oil Show 2014) to be held in Tehran on May 6-9.
India oil imports from Iran rise 43% in Q1 2014
India has significantly increased its oil purchases from Iran following the implementation of an interim nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, a report says.
South Korea doubles Iran oil imports
South Korea doubled its import of Iranian oil during the month of February.
Oil Minister: Iran Planning to Inaugurate Several Gas Projects in South Pars before Winter
Iranian Oil Minister said on Sunday that the ministry plans to boost the country's gas production before winter through completion of several projects in various phases of the South Pars gas field.