Apr 18 Iran’s Energy Sector Takes Stock After Year of Ambivalent Results

David Ramin Jalilvand

Economy

◢ The last Iranian year, which ended in March, saw several interesting developments for Iranian energy, both domestically and internationally. Despite persistent challenges, Iran is keen to build on the momentum of last year’s developments. In doing so, the question of whether the Trump administration will stay in the JCPOA and renew sanctions waivers on May 12 will have great importance.

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Mar 14 Zarubezhneft Signs Two Major Oil Contracts in Iran, Bucking Uncertainty

Esfandyar Batmanghelidj

Economy

◢ Russian news agency TASS is reporting that Zarubezhneft, a Russian state-owned oil company, has signed two major contracts with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).

◢ The agreements will see Zarubezhneft exploit the Aban and Western Paydar oil fields in a consortium with Dana Energy, an private sector Iranian oil services company.