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Iran, Afghanistan discuss water, energy issues

Iran’s Minister of Energy, Ali Akbar Mehrabian, at the top of a delegation, on Wednesday paid a visit to Afghan capital Kabul and held meetings with the Taliban’s ministers of Energy and Water, Foreign Affairs, Information and Cultures and deputy Prime Minister, Mullah Baradar.

Energy

Major Iranian gas project to produce 5 million t/yr of LNG

A subsidiary of the Iranian Oil Ministry said on Tuesday that it had obtained the government permit for an LNG production train that will have an output of 5 million tons per year (t/yr).

Energy

Iran says key gas pipeline to Azerbaijan near completion

The National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) authorities say a major gas pipeline project that is being constructed along the Caspian Sea is near completion amid Iran’s plans to increase gas supply to Azerbaijan under a swap deal with Turkmenistan.

Energy

Iraq seeking to increase gas imports from Iran

An official in the Iraqi government has said that the Arab country has been negotiating with Iran to secure a major increase in the daily supply of natural gas delivered to its power plants.

Energy

Iran says ready to export more oil if sanctions removed

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji has warned of a global energy crisis this winter as he says that Iran stands ready to increase its oil exports by a significant amount if sanctions are removed from the country.

Energy

India says committed to development of Iran’s Chabahar Port

India has vowed its commitment to development works at Iran’s port of Chabahar as a top Indian minister says the port will remain key to New Delhi’s plans to boost trade with landlocked countries in Central Asia.

Transportation

Iran seeking to add 600,000 bpd to refining capacity in five years

Iran has awarded two refinery construction contracts worth $17.8 billion to domestic consortia as it seeks to increase its crude oil refining capacity by 600,000 barrels per day (bpd) within the next five years.

Energy

OPEC chief highlights Iran’s stabilizing role in oil market

The secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says Iran is one of the most important founding members of the intergovernmental energy body and plays a significant role in bringing stability to the global oil market.

Energy

Venezuela’s flag carrier begins weekly flights between Tehran, Caracas

Venezuela’s flag carrier airline Conviasa has launched weekly flights between Caracas and the Iranian capital Tehran amid growing political and economic relations between two countries that have resisted US sanctions for the past years.

Transportation

Tehran, Beijing sign MoUs for exports of Iranian agricultural products to China

Iran will start exports of citrus fruits and honey to China under new agreements reached between the two countries.

Agriculture and Environment