Minister of Energy

By: Iman Hamikhah

Energy minister in Hamedan to inaugurate several projects

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian arrived in Iranian city of Hamedan on Sunday to officially inaugurate a number of energy projects.
2020-09-20 18:34
Iran signs two-year contract with Iraq to export electricity: energy min.

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian announced on Wednesaday that a two-year contract was signed with Iraq to export electricity.
2020-06-04 11:46
Iranian energy min. meets with Iraqi president for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian met and held talks with Iraqi President Barham Salih in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Wednesday.
2020-06-03 16:37
By: Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Iran practicing, learning corona-friendly lifestyle

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Two months since the first cases of Covid-19 were detected in Iran in mid-February, the Iranian nation is getting adapted to its new lifestyle under the toughest US sanctions.
2020-04-21 07:30
Qatar to send first cargo to Iran to fight coronavirus

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian informed that the first consignment by Qatar as part of aids to contain Covid-19 will arrive in Iran on Tuesday night.
2020-03-03 18:49
Energy min.:

Iran seeking to expand ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that Islamic Republic of Iran is after developing its electricity cooperation with Tajikistan.
2019-12-04 14:11
Iranian Foreign Ministry should follow up Aras River pollution

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – In a report, IRNA has urged Iranian authorities not to overlook the Aras River pollution caused by wastewater from Armenia in recent years.
2019-11-23 17:17
Energy minister:

Iran to use Russia’s $5 billion loan for construction of two major projects

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian is to travel to Moscow to operationalize Russia’s $5 billion loan for constructing two major projects in Iran.
2019-11-20 15:30
Energy minister to visit Russia on Thu.

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian as the head of Iran-Russia joint economic cooperation commission is to depart Tehran for the Russian capital on Thursday.
2019-11-20 11:09
Energy min.:

Joining of Iran to EAEU develops peace, friendship in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Referring to joining of Iran to the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in the coming weeks, Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that this accession is a great opportunity for Iran as well as the development of peace and friendship in the region.
2019-10-13 12:38
Electricity swap with Turkey to resume: Iran energy minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has said that Iran and Turkey have reached agreement on electricity swap, adding that the volume of electricity exports to neighboring Turkey will increase.
2019-09-17 22:36
EAEU-Iran trade deal to take effect on Oct. 26: Russian energy min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – A key trade deal between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will officially take effect on October 26, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Reza Ardakanian.
2019-09-03 09:07
Energy min. in Moscow to follow-up power plant construction

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said on Monday that he is in Moscow to follow-up Russia’s loan to Iran for constructing a 1400 megawatt thermal power plant in Sirik County, Hormozgan Province south of Iran.
2019-09-02 14:18
Energy min. to depart Tehran for Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian as the head of Iran-Russia joint economic cooperation commission is to depart Tehran for Moscow on Sunday evening.
2019-09-01 18:29
By: Ashkan Gharebaghi

Energy minister visits Zanjan

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – On the 4th day of the Government Week, the Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian visited the central province of Zanjan on Tuesday to inaugurate some projects.
2019-08-27 20:27
Iranian min. says North Caucasus gateway for enhancing economic ties with Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that the North Caucasian Federal District is a gateway for enhancing economic ties between Iran and Russia.
2019-06-17 12:12
Energy min.:

Iran’s accession to Eurasian Economic Union in final stages

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said Iran’s accession to the Eurasian economic region is currently in its final stages.
2019-06-16 19:23
Energy generation in hydroelectricity power plants up by 106%

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – An official with the energy ministry said on Tuesday that energy generation in hydroelectricity power plants of the country will register a significant 106 percent hike during this year's summer (June 22-September 22).
2019-05-28 21:46
Energy min.:

Some $152.2m worth of flood damage inflicted to Iran’s water, electricity sector

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) –Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said that the flood across the country has caused about $152.2m worth of damage to Iran’s water and electricity sector.
2019-04-14 12:39
Iran’s power grid to connect to Russia via Azerbaijan: energy min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Iranian minister of energy Reza Ardakanian said Tue. that the country is mulling over plans to connect its power grid to Russia through the Republic of Azerbaijan.
2019-03-06 09:07
Energy min.:

Iran’s joining to Eurasian market, ‘a giant task’ in sanctions period

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that Iran’s joining to Eurasian market at the current condition that the country faces tough sanctions is a giant task.
2019-02-19 16:40
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Iranian energy min. meets with Iraqi electricity min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Electricity Louay Al Khateeb met with Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian in Tehran on Wednesday to discuss future cooperation in the field of energy and removing hurdles on the way of Iranian companies' presence in Iraqi market.
2019-02-06 23:02
Iraqi president calls for closer energy coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iraqi President Barham Salih in a meeting with Iranian minister of energy has called for expansion of bilateral cooperation, particularly in energy and water.
2018-12-28 15:53
18th IEE kicks off in Tehran today

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The 18th Iran International Electricity Exhibition (IEE) was inaugurated in Tehran today morning in the presence of 442 domestic companies and 70 leading foreign firms.
2018-11-02 13:46
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Inauguration of Parand combined-cycle power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The second and third phases of Parand combined-cycle power plant located in the suburbs of capital Tehran were inaugurated by Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Saturday.
2018-08-25 18:59
Energy min.:

Iran resumes power supplies to Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said Sat. that Iran has resumed electricity supplies to neighboring countries after it overcame its domestic power shortage.
2018-08-25 16:42
By: Ebrahim Fallahi

The reason for Iran’s power outages: exports or infrastructure?

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Since starting of the summer, an intense heat-wave has been blanketing over most of the cities of Iran, leading to an over-usage of airconditioning appliances and a significant jump in electricity consumption among the household consumers. The situation has led to a series of daily power outages across the country which has affected many businesses and people adversely.
2018-07-19 21:24
Energy Min.:

Cutting electricity export to Iraq based on previous agreement

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that cutting electricity export to Iraq is based on a bilateral agreement which says that the priority is fulfilling domestic demands.
2018-07-17 19:12
Iran attends intl. water conference in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – A UN-backed high-level conference on water cooperation kicked off this morning in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, attended by a large number of countries including Iran.
2018-06-20 12:21
Energy min.:

Iran expects €4bn foreign finance for water, electricity projects

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said Tue. that Iran expects €4 billion foreign finance from international development banks to fund the country’s water and electricity projects.
2018-06-19 11:03