Reza Ardakanian

105 power, water projects launched in 21 provinces

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – A total of 105 power and water projects were launched in 21 provinces by the 19th week of the Energy Ministry’s A-B-Iran program, the Energy Minister said.

Iran voices readiness to assist flood-hit Afghan people

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian expressed Iran’s readiness to help flood victims in Afghanistan.

Iran’s electricity exports hit 30% growth: Energy min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian said that country’s export of electricity registered a 30 percent growth in the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2020).

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Iran, Iraq finalize two electricity coop. contracts

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy said that Iran and Iraq have finalized two cooperation agreements in the field of electricity.

'250 major water, electricity projects to come on stream'

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran's energy minister announced on Sunday that the country will have 250 major water and electricity projects online by the end of the present Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2021).

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.

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.

Iran energy minister in Iraq to discuss bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq are set to develop and enhance cooperation in the field of electricity.

Iran Russia to hold 16th joint economic commission in Caucasus

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have agreed on holding the 16th round of their joint economic cooperation commission.

Iran's dams 70% full: energy min.

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Saturday that thanks to the increase in precipitation, 70 percent of the total capacity of dams in Iran is full now.

Iran to inaugurate 11.9bn energy projects by March 2021

TEHRAN, May 6 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian announced on Tuesday that following a scheme called “A-B-Iran”, the ministry is going to inaugurate 500 trillion rials (about $11.9 billion) worth of energy projects in several provinces across the country during the current Iranian calendar year (ends on March 20, 2021).

Iran, Qatar agree to boost energy cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Qatar have agreed to increase mutual energy cooperation despite a current pandemic that has severely affected economies in the Middle East region.

Rouhani vows continuation of development despite outbreak

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iranians won't sit idle for a moment for country's development despite two concurrent fights against sanctions and coronavirus, and continue observing health protocols.

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.

Over 90% of Iran’s power plant equipment localized: Ardakanian

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian says Iran is enjoying a high level of development in the power sector, adding that the majority of the country’s energy industry equipment are built by domestic manufacturers.

227 development projects to come on stream by yearend: Energy min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy said that a number of 227 development projects of the ministry will become operational before the termination of the current year (to end March 20, 2020).

133 major energy projects inaugurated across Iran: minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister announced on Saturday that some 133 major energy projects have been inaugurated in various provinces across the country in recent months.

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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).

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.