Minister of Energy

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
Energy min.:

120 German firms still active in Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian revealed the continued activity of 120 German companies in Iran.
2018-05-18 10:47
Iran, Germany emphasize on provision of roadmap for water coop.

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran and Germany placed special emphasis on preparing a comprehensive roadmap for boosting mutual cooperation in water sector.
2018-05-15 13:43
Iran, Algeria hold 1st joint Energy Committee meeting

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The first joint Energy Committee meeting between Iran and Algeria was held in Algerian capital Algiers in the presence of high-ranking Iranian delegation.
2018-05-08 23:02
Turkmenistan energy min.:

Iran-Turkmenistan electricity transmission problem to be resolved soon

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Turkmenistan energy minister assured that problem facing second line of power transmission between the two countries of Iran and Turkmenistan will be resolved in the shortest time possible.
2018-04-07 10:28
Iran absorbs $2.5bn in renewable energy sector in 5 years

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – 2.5 billion dollars’ worth of investment has been absorbed for implementation of renewable energy projects since August 2013.
2018-04-03 13:33
Energy min.:

Iran-Turkmenistan 2nd power line to come back on stream

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Energy Minister Ardekanian said Wed. that the second power transmission line from Turkmenistan to Iran will come back on stream after six months of having been out of service.
2018-03-28 16:42
Energy min. in Brazil for 8th World Water Forum

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian will lead a delegation to the eighth edition of the World Water Forum, scheduled for March 18-23 in Brasilia.
2018-03-18 08:49
Iran after joining European power grid: energy min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) –Iranian energy minister says that Iran is after reaching European buyers through linking to neighboring grids as the national power grid has expanded and Iran is negotiating with neighboring countries.
2018-02-12 19:19
Measures taken to boost export of electrical engineering services

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The Ministry of Energy will follow up increasing export of technical and engineering services in the field of electricity seriously.
2018-01-23 15:38
Export Credit Bank of Norway ready to ease banking exchanges with Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – In his meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran Lars Nordrum on Saturday, Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian revealed the expansion of cooperation between Iran and Norway in the field of renewable energies.
2018-01-21 13:49
Rouhani’s picks win confidence vote

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The two picks proposed by President Rouhani to Parliament for acquiring the positions of science minister and energy minister managed to win the parliament vote to get the posts.
2017-10-29 16:15
Rouhani names energy, science min. candidates

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has introduced to the parliament his candidates for the two posts of minister of energy and minister of science, research and technology.
2017-10-21 15:12
Iran to rebuild Syrian power plants

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Acting Energy Minister Mahmoudi told Syrian Electricity Minister Kharboutli that Iran’s efforts to rebuild energy infrastructures in Syria is for the welfare of the Syrian people.
2017-09-12 20:19
Tehran, Jakarta opt for stronger economic ties

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s energy minister has called for reinvigoration of economic ties between Iran and Indonesia.
2017-08-06 17:11
Iran, Tajikistan to hold joint commission within months

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – In a meeting with his Tajik counterpart, Iran’s energy minister reported on holding a joint commission between the two countries in the months to come.
2017-08-06 09:31
By: Mohsen Rajabpour

Region's largest Solar Farm in Kerman province

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian attended a ceremony on Thursday, where the officials from a Swiss-German venture marked the completion of the Mokran Solar Power Complex in the Iranian southeastern province of Kerman.
2017-07-28 11:16
Power plant opened by energy min.

KHORRAMABAD, May. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian opened the power plant of Roudbar Aligoudarz Dam in Iranian western province of Lorestan.
2017-05-26 22:57
Ministers, officials offer condolences over Rafsanjani’s passing

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – A number of Iranian ministers and officials have expressed condolences for ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani’s demise in separate messages.
2017-01-09 10:58