Reza Ardakanian

Iraq clears 90% of electricity dues: minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian announced on Sunday that Iraq has cleared 90 percent of its electricity dues to Iran.
2019-04-07 17:12
Iraqi electricity min.:

Iraq optimistic about developing electricity coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Electricity Louay Al Khateeb said that his country is optimistic about developing electricity cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-04-07 10:24
Energy minister cancels Berlin trip

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian, who was scheduled to attend Berlin Energy Transition Dialgoue 2019 on April 9-10, has canceled his trip to Germany, due to the current situation caused by the massive nation-wide floods, a senior official said.
2019-04-07 09:24
Iran's dried wetlands recovered after heavy rains: minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has announced that the country's wetlands have been revived after the recent rainfalls, while the water level in Lake Urmia, northwest of Iran, has increased by 32 centimeters.
2019-04-03 13:43
Iran, Russia continue talks on 15th joint economic commission

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian was confirmed to have held a phone conversation with Russia's Minister of Energy Alexander Novak for further coordination of the 15th Iranian-Russian Joint Commission.
2019-03-12 09:39
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
VIDEO: Armenian PM welcomed at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, leading a high-ranking politico-economic delegation, arrived in Tehran on Wednesday morning to hold talks with senior Iranian officials. Pashinyan was welcomed by Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian at Mehrabad International Airport.
2019-02-27 10:45
Energy min. urges responsible bodies to boost new energies’ capacity

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian urged ministries to establish necessary cooperation and coordination in line with increasing capacity of new energies in the country.
2019-02-24 12:47
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
Energy min.:

Iran to build power plant in Iraq

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said on Fri. that Islamic Republic of Iran will build power plant in neighboring Iraq.
2019-02-08 18:47
By: Reza Zanganeh

Energy min. Ardakanian visits Hamedan prov.

HAMEDAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian visited Hamedan province on Wed. Feb. 6 in order to study water and power situation as well as inauguration of some development projects in this province. During his visit, Ardakanian said, “this year, a number of 8,200 development projects would be implemented across the nation in various water, wastewater and electricity sectors.
2019-02-06 15:37
Energy min.:

Iran climbs 24 steps in power generation in world

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that Islamic Republic of Iran moved up 24 ranks in terms of generation of electricity in the past forty years.
2019-02-02 11:26
Sistan and Baluchestan power capacity to exceed 2.6 GW by 2021

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said on Tuesday that the electricity generation capacity in Sistan and Baluchestan province is set to reach 2,685 megawatts by March 2021.
2019-01-02 15:20
Rouhani says his govt. seeks to boost ‘electricity diplomacy’

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Mon. that his government is taking measures to increase power transfer with the region and other countries.
2018-12-31 13:09
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
Energy min. arrives in Moscow to meet with Russian counterpart

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian has arrived in the Russian capital city of Moscow to visit his counterpart and other Russian officials.
2018-11-28 11:33
Iran determined to add 3k MW of renewables by 2021

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said that the country is determined to add 3000 MW of renewable energy by the year 2021.
2018-11-11 21:08
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
Energy min.:

Talks underway between Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia for power grid connection

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan and Russian Federation are negotiating for synchronizing the electricity grid.
2018-10-24 16:46
Syrian electricity min.

Iranian contractors prioritized for Syria’s power, energy projects

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian contractors in the electricity sector have a high priority for Syria, said the Syrian Electricity Minister Mohammed Zuhair Kharboutli in a meeting with Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian in Tehran on Tuesday.
2018-10-02 16:09
By: Maryam Kamyab

Iran, Syria energy ministers meet, sign document

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Energy ministers of Iran and Syria met in Tehran on Tuesday, discussing the status of bilateral ties and signing a Memorandum of Understanding to further expand cooperation.
2018-10-02 15:04
Interior min. calls for pursuing water transfer from Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli called for officials to follow the issue of water transfer from Sea of Oman, Southern Iran.
2018-09-03 16:10
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
Energy min.:

Trilateral talks underway for exporting electricity to Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that a trilateral talk is underway between Iran, Armenia and Azerbaijan for exporting electricity to Russia.
2018-08-13 13:01
War over water could burn the Middle East: energy min.

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian says that institutionalizing fighting over water debate in Middle East could ignite massive wars that could burn the entire region.
2018-07-28 16:03
Energy min.:

Iran to build 540-MW power plant in Sistan and Baluchestan prov.

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that a 540-megawatt power plant will be constructed in Sistan and Baluchestan province later o August 6.
2018-07-20 12:17
Energy min.:

Iran’s investment in generating solar power to increase

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that huge investment will be made in the field of generating more solar power in the country.
2018-07-13 13:39
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