Energy Industry

Iran, Belarus ministers stress expanding industrial coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iranian and Belarusian industry ministers discussed ways of developing bilateral relations in the field of industries in a meeting in Tehran on Monday.

Iran, Pakistani energy ministers stress electricity coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan agreed on expanding bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of energy.

First lithium reserve found in Iran: official

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The managing director of the department of Exploration Affairs of Iran's Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade announced the discovery of the first lithium reserve in the western province of Hamadan.

Ministers warn of potential energy disaster for EU in 2023

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The EU is currently paying more for gas than any other region in the world. The European Commission had proposed to cap natural gas prices at €275 per megawatt hour.

Iranian official:

Efforts underway to connect Iran-Russia electricty grids

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The adviser to the Iranian Minister of Energy for International Affairs said efforts have been made to link Iran's power grid with that of the Russian Federation through the countries in the eastern side of the Caspian Sea.

Oil min.:

Sanctions against Iran jeopardized world’s energy security

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The unilateral and cruel sanctions imposed against Iran, which holds the first place in total oil and gas reserves and world's most important energy producer, have endangered the energy security of the entire world.

Oil min.:

Iran expanding energy ties with neighbors amid sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister said on Monday that Iran is expanding energy cooperation with neighboring states like China and Russia amid the tough economic sanctions imposed against Iran.

Iran, Mauritius explore energy cooperation avenues

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The ways of cooperation between Iran and Mauritius in the energy sector were discussed during the meeting between the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and the Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, Employment of the latter.

Iran, Turkey energy ministers call for boosting mutual ties

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Ali Akbar Mehrabian and Turkey's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Fatih Dönmez have stressed bolstering bilateral relations.

Trade ties between Iran, Russia to reach $40bn: oil min.

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran Oil Minister announced allocation of a credit line by Russia to Iran worth $5 billion and signing a number of contracts with Iran in energy sector and stated that trade ties between Iran and Russia would reach $40 billion.

Iran’s NIOC, Russia’s Gazprom agree to enhance cooperation

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia’s Gazprom Company agreed to strengthen cooperation in relevant fields.

Iran, Armenia stress development of energy relations

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Iran energy minister and the advisor to the prime minister of Armenia emphasized the development of relations in the energy filed and the removal of barriers in the way of stepped-up relations.

Venezuela, US agreed to continue talks on mutual issues

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The Venezuelan government and a US government delegation agreed during talks in Caracas to continue talks on issues of mutual interest, Nicolas Maduro said.

Energy min.:

Iran’s export of products to Tajikistan at upward trajectory

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy said that Iran’s export of products to Republic of Tajikistan is on the growth track.

Iran, Algeria energy ministers discuss expanding ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – On the sidelines of the 6th GECF Summit, the Iranian Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian with his Algerian counterpart and the President of Algeria's Oil Company to discuss bilateral relations.

Bushehr nuclear power plant to resume work today

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The spokesman for the electricity sector of the Iranian Energy Ministry said that major repairs at the Bushehr nuclear power plant are completed, expecting the plant to come one stream later today.

Iran among few states producing high-tech turbine, generator

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – According to the Iranian energy minister, Iran is one of the few countries in the world that produces high-technological electrical equipment, turbines, and generators.

Discharge of Iranian condensate begins in Venezuela: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Media have reported that a 2.1-million barrel cargo of condensate supplied by Iranian National Oil Company (NIOC) to Venezuela's PDVSA began discharging this week.

Rouhani inaugurates energy projects

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Rouhani inaugurated some energy projects via video conference on Saturday.

Iranian energy min. arrives in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian energy min. arrived in the Tajik Capital, Dushanbe, on Mon. morning.

Iran able to meet Pakistan's energy demand: Imran Khan

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Pakistani PM considered the geographical location of his country to be dependent on regional lasting peace and security and said Pakistan's energy needs are possible to be met through the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Energy Ministry launches six major projects across Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The Energy Ministry has launched six major projects in four Iranian provinces in line with a program called “A-B-Iran” based on which the ministry inaugurates several energy projects every week.

Rouhani:

Enemies of Iranian nation ‘overthrown in disgrace’

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani referred to the isolation of former US President Donald Trump after the election defeat, saying the enemies of the Iranian nation are now overthrown in disgrace.

Developing ties with Afghanistan to expand regional security

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Head of UNAMA Liaison Office in Tehran said that sustainable development and increase of level of economic cooperation between Tehran and Kabul will provide security in the region.

Iran-Austria to hold 6th Energy Working Group meeting online

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Sixth Meeting of Iran-Austria Energy Working Group will be held in Tehran on Dec. 09 through videoconference.

9 power plants to come online by yearend: min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister informed that 9 power plants will come online by the current yearend (March 20, 2021).

Indonesia to study Iran's proposal to build oil refinery

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Indonesia will study a proposal from Iran to build an oil refinery, as it seeks to expand its oil refining capacity by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the next seven years.

Iranian firms to build dam, water transmission lines in Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Under a Memorandum of Understanding inked between Iran and Syria, Iranian companies will construct dam and water transmission lines in Syria.