Reza Ardakanian

Energy min.:

10 large dams to come on stream by yearend

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that 10 large dams will become operational before the termination of the current year (to end March 20, 2020).
2019-12-24 20:00
Iran extends agreement on electricity exports to Iraq: energy min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian informed on Monday that Iran has extended its exports of electricity to Iraq by signing a three-year cooperation document with the country.
2019-12-09 15:23
Energy min.:

Iranian firms to rebuild Syria’s water, electricity industry

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that competent Iranian companies will reconstruct Syria’s water and power industry.
2019-12-07 11:52
Iran, Tajikistan to expand ties in scientific spheres

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran and Tajikistan signed an agreement based on which the two sides will optimize the existing capacities for mutual cooperation in the scientific fields.
2019-12-05 11:25
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 minister calls for developing closer ties with Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian called on Tajikistan to take more practical steps for the promotion and development of economic ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-12-02 18:41
Iran keen on boosting trade with Eurasia: Ardakanian

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian underlined the need to pave the way for boosting Iran’s trade with Eurasia, saying that many factors, including the geographical position, make Iran a reliable partner for the Eurasian states.
2019-12-01 13:57
Rouhani to inaugurate Iran’s largest wind power in Mianeh: energy min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will inaugurate the largest wind farm of the country, in Mianeh, East Azarbaijan province, on Wednesday evening, energy minister informed.
2019-11-27 14:17
Iran, Russia energy ministers discuss ties in Moscow

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister and his Russian counterpart, Alexander Novak, discussed on Thursday ways of expanding economic ties between the two neighbors, with a focus on the energy sector.
2019-11-22 11:00
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
111 energy projects to be inaugurated by May. 2021: energy min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Monday that by the end of the incumbent administration (May, 2021), some 111 energy projects will be inaugurated.
2019-11-18 12:43
Iranian, Russian energy ministers hold phone talks on economic coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian and Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak, as co-chairman of Iran-Russia Joint Economic and Trade Cooperation, held phone talks regarding the development of economic cooperation and investment.
2019-11-08 17:09
Sardasht hydroelectric power plant comes on stream

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Sardasht hydroelectric power plant in Sardasht County, West Azarbaijan Province, came on stream in the presence of Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian on Tuesday.
2019-11-05 14:10
Iran, Syria sign electricity MoU

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iran and Syria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on electricity cooperation, in line with the plans to expand the economic ties between the two countries.
2019-11-02 11:23
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Intl. electricity exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The 19th Iran International Electricity Exhibition which exclusively focuses on the electrical industry started work in Tehran on Thursday, in the presence of Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian. Over 440 domestic and foreign companies are showcasing their latest products and services at the event.
2019-10-31 18:21
Iran, Republic of Azerbaijan resume energy exchange talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Energy ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan late on Thursday exchanged their views in the field of development of bilateral cooperation in the energy field and talked about the resumption of energy exchange between the two countries.
2019-10-25 14:37
BY: Mojtaba Kavar

Energy min. pays visit to Mehran border

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian paid a visit to Iran-Iraq Mehran joint border on Tuesday to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
2019-10-15 20:51
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
Deputy NRI:

Modifying gas turbines to save €480mn for Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Deputy Head of Niroo Research Institute (NRI) for Technology Affairs Seyyed Mohsen Marjanmehr said that €480 million worth of foreign currency will be saved in the country with modifying gas-operated turbines.
2019-10-12 20:32
By: Behnam Tofighi

12th Intl. Nano Festival kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The 12th Iran International Nanotechnology Festival & Exhibition was inaugurated in Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Thu. in the presence of Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian and the head of Iran Nanotechnology Initiative Council (INIC) Saeed Sarkar.
2019-10-11 11:48
Iran-Armenia joint economic commission reviews bilateral agreements

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian and Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan, as heads of Iran-Armenia Joint Economic Commission, met and held talks in Yerevan on Tuesday and reviewed the latest situation of bilateral projects and agreements.
2019-10-01 13:00
Energy min. to depart Tehran for Yerevan

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian is to depart Tehran for Armenia’s capital on Monday in order to take part at high-profile summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Yerevan.
2019-09-29 18:06
Energy min.:

'Cooperation with foreign investors on rebuilding Syrian industry good chance for Iran'

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister Reza Ardakanian told reporters on Wednesday that "rebuilding Syrian industry in cooperation with foreign investors is a good chance for Iranian companies to attend the lucrative market."
2019-09-25 12:59
Energy min. inaugurates projects in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister Reza Ardakanian paid a visit to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province to inaugurate some power and water projects in the southwestern province.
2019-09-18 20:17
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
Tehran, Ankara confer on resumption of electricity trade

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian and Turkish energy ministers discussed resumption of trading electricity between the two sides in their meeting in Ankara on Monday evening.
2019-09-16 19:27
Iran to start construction of Sirik powerplant by Russian fund: energy min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister announced on Sunday that Russia is to allocate 1.2 billion euro for construction of 1,400-megawatts Sirik thermal power plant in Sirik County, southern Iranian Hormozgan Province.
2019-09-15 20:00
Energy min.:

Iran’s accession to EAEU, 'great economic opportunity'

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that Iran’s accession to Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is a great opportunity for the country.
2019-09-13 12:08
Energy min.:

Iran, Afghanistan to accelerate coop. in electricity sector

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said on Sat. that cooperation between Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan in the field of electricity will be accelerated.
2019-09-07 12:02
Joining EAEU to raise Iran’s non-oil exports: Ardakanian

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says a new trade deal between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will contribute to boosting the country’s non-oil exports.
2019-09-03 10:25