Oil Minister: Iran to Propose New ECO Energy Charter
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi said that Iran plans to propose a new "energy charter" to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO). ( 14:26:24 - 2013/03/06)

Diplomat Calls for Development of Trade Ties between Iranian, Indian Provinces
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian diplomat underlined the necessity for the further strengthening of trade relations between Iranian and Indian provinces. ( 12:15:30 - 2013/03/06)

ECO's Oil, Energy Ministerial Meeting Starts Work in Tehran
TEHRAN (FNA)- The third ministerial meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) kicked off here in Tehran on Wednesday with the participation of oil and energy ministers of the member states. ( 11:47:36 - 2013/03/06)

Official: Iran Plans to Start Oil Production in South Pars Field Soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran will start oil production in the South Pars field in the first half of the next Iranian year (starts March 21), an Iranian energy official announced on Tuesday. ( 19:28:20 - 2013/03/05)

Gov't Spokesman Underlines Iran's Economic Growth despite Sanctions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Government Spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham played down effectiveness of the US-led western embargos, saying that the country has witnessed economic growth despite sanctions. ( 18:44:33 - 2013/03/05)

Iran, Pakistan Invite UAE Deputy PM to IP Gas Pipeline Inaugural Ceremony
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari invited UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Presidential Affairs Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahayan to attend the inaugural ceremony of the construction of the Pakistani side of the IP gas pipeline next week. ( 18:35:41 - 2013/03/05)

Middle East's Biggest Suspension Bridge to Open in Northwestern Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is slated to inaugurate the Middle East's biggest suspension bridge in Meshkin-Shahr in Northwestern Ardebil province in coming months, an Iranian lawmaker said. ( 15:20:57 - 2013/03/05)

Zardari Sees Iran-Pakistan Gas Project as "A Must for Cheap Energy"
TEHRAN (FNA)- President Asif Zardari said the Iran-Pakistan pipeline project was necessary for affordable energy for his country, cautioning that the West must understand Pakistan's national interests. ( 14:46:35 - 2013/03/05)

A 500,000-Barrel Storage Tank Comes Online
TEHRAN (FNA)- A 500 thousand barrel storage tank came online in Bahregan Oil Region in Southern Iran, Production Director of the Iran Offshore Oil Company (IOOC) Mohammad Bagher Soleimani announced. ( 11:38:19 - 2013/03/05)

Iran Becoming Gasoline Exporter
TEHRAN (FNA)- By launching domestic oil refineries' development plans up to the end of the next Iranian calendar year in March 2014, Iran will turn into a gasoline exporting country, Iranian oil minister said. ( 11:35:36 - 2013/03/05)

Oil Ministry Ready to Meet People's Fuel Needs for New Year Travels
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Oil Ministry announced that it is fully prepared to meet the gasoline needs of the people during the New Year holiday (starting on 20 March 2013). ( 11:30:53 - 2013/03/05)

NIOC Raising Feedstock Delivery to Petrochemical Plants
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Ahmad Qalebani said more feedstock will be delivered to petrochemical complexes concurrent with launching new phases of the South Pars gas field. ( 11:28:44 - 2013/03/05)

BSI Allocating $1.5 Billion to Two Gas Projects
TEHRAN (FNA)- Bank Saderat Iran (BSI) will inject 1.5 billion dollars to two gas projects, deputy managing director of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) said. ( 11:25:46 - 2013/03/05)

NIOC Drafting New Versions of Contracts
TEHRAN (FNA)- The National Iranian Oil Company is involved in drafting new contract frameworks in order to facilitate development of oil and gas fields. ( 11:24:58 - 2013/03/05)