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Iran FM blasts ME countries on falling oil prices

Iran’s foreign minister has said that Tehran is ready to promote all-out ties with Iraq, adding that Iraq’s progress and security is intertwined with that of Iran.

Zanganeh denies Iran, Russia ‘oil bartering’

Iran's oil chief Bijan Namdar Zanganeh has ruled out reports that Tehran has signed a deal with Russia to barter oil for essential goods.

With oil prices in free fall, an OPEC extraordinary meeting is likely: Iranian oil minister

Consensus among all members will determine whether or not an extraordinary meeting of OPEC should be held in case global oil prices continue to drop, said the Iranian oil chief.

Iran to unveil 40 great oil projects at London conference

The oil projects are mainly in connection with South Pars and West Karoun oil fields and could fetch $40 billion worth of investment.

OPEC; the known unknowns

Shargh studies how the Iranian economy can effectively respond to an OPEC decision not to cut the production quotas of its members.

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 to build hydroelectric power plant in Armenia

Under an MOU signed by Tehran and Yerevan, Iran is to be build a hydroelectric power plant in Armenia.

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 to take natural gas to the southeast to help local economy pick up

The Iranian Economy Council has agreed to allocate 1.5 billion dollars in finances to a project which will take natural gas to Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iran to produce 5,000 MW clean power in five years

The Renewable Energy Organization of Iran says it is planning to generate 5,000 MW of clean power in five years’ time.

Oil giants keen to return to Iran’s oil, gas sector

An Iranian oil company director says a final nuclear agreement between Tehran and G5+1 would see the return of world oil giants to Iran.

Canadian, Australian companies ready for gas cooperation

Companies from Canada and Australia have expressed readiness to put their money into Iran’s gas projects, the National Iranian Gas Company says.

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.

Iranian, Pakistani FMs call for finalizing IP gas pipeline

Tehran and Islamabad appeal for conclusion of a deal to take Iranian natural gas to the Subcontinent.

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 inaugurates hydropower plant in Tajikistan

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated the second generating unit of an Iranian-financed hydroelectric power plant in Tajikistan.

Iran, Russia sign MoUs to boost economic, trade ties

Iran and Russia have agreed to use national currencies in bilateral trade.

Iran, Russia can boost trade exchanges tenfold

The value of bilateral trade between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia can rise more than tenfold, Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh says.

Iran launches largest gas storage facility in Mideast

Iran says it has launched the largest gas storage facility in the Middle East in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan.

Envoy Calls for Early Completion of Iran-Pakistan Gas Pipeline

Iran's Consul-General in Peshawar appeals for efforts to expedite Iran-Pakistan pipeline.

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 starts testing Iraq gas pipeline

Iran has began pre-startup tests on a pipeline built to transport natural gas to Iraq to feed the country’s power plants, says an Iranian official.

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.

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