Electricity Contract

Iran, Turkey launch electricity swap: spokesman

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The electricity swap with Turkey has started and currently Iran receives 3.5 days of electricity from this country and export 3.5 days in return, according to the spokesman of the Iranian electricity industry.

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Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia to exchange electricity

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Energy said that Islamic Republic of Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia will implement the plan of exchanging electricity in the very near future.

Iraq paid debts to Iran over gas imports: electricity spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Ahmad Musa, spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity said that his country paid all its debts for gas imports to Iran, adding an Iraqi delegation will visit Iran to discuss an increase in gas imports.

Iran, Turkmenistan mull over boosting electricity trade

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran and Turkmenistan discussed ways to expand the electricity swap.

Electrocution kills, injures 26 in India temple procession

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – At least 11 people were electrocuted and 15 others injured during a religious procession held by a temple in Tamil Nadu in southern India.

Iraq electricity min. departs for Iran to discuss gas imports

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Iraq Minister of Electricity Adil Karim departed for Iran at the head of a high-ranking ministerial delegation to discuss the issue of gas injection into Iraqi power plants and "payments" to Iran's electricity and oil sector.

Iran to export 110-MW electricity to Afghanistan: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – A senior advisor to Iran's Minister of Energy for International Affairs said that the country will export 110 megawatts of electricity to neighboring Afghanistan in the current year.

Energy Min.:

Iran ready to connect electricity grid to Azerbaijan, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Emphasizing readiness of Iran to develop and continue exchange of electricity between Iran and Azerbaijan, Iranian Energy Minister said that Iran is ready to connect electricity grid to Republic of Azerbaijan and Russia.

Iraq to build eight nuclear power plants with Russia’s help

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The Iraqi government plans to build eight nuclear power plants with the cooperation of Russia, costing over $40 billion, in order to overcome the challenges of electricity shortages in the country.

Iran starts importing electricity from Republic of Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iranian Electricity Industry revealed that Islamic Republic of Iran began importing electricity from the Republic of Azerbaijan on Thu. in order to reduce restrictions for supplying domestic power.

Iranians firms ready to provide electrical services to Iraq

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Pointing to the high capabilities and capacities of Iranian electricity companies, Spokesperson for the Iranian Electricity Industry said that these companies are ready to provide Iraq with desirable electrical services.

Iraq hopes to increase gas imports from Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iraqi Electricity Minister Majid Mahdi Hantoush expressed hope that his country could reach an agreement in upcoming negotiations with the Islamic Republic of Iran to increase gas imports.

Iraq hopes to import more gas from Iran: official

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity expressed hope that the Iranian authorities would supply the gas needed by Iraqi power plants in accordance with a previously signed agreement.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran eyes transmitting electricity to Europe as region's hub

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Following a plan for becoming West Asia’s electricity hub, Iran has been taking serious steps for joining its electricity network with neighbors in the past few years.

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Iran, Iraq finalize two electricity coop. contracts

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy said that Iran and Iraq have finalized two cooperation agreements in the field of electricity.