Iran Aims To Double Oil Exports, But There Are Hurdles
July 13th, 2016
Via Oil Price.com, an article on Iran’s petroleum ambitions: Although its post-sanctions production boom appears to be have waned, the Islamic Republic of Iran still hopes to increase its energy exports, exploit new production contracts and expand its market share in 2016. Mohsen Ghamsari, director of international affairs for the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) […]
Read more »Want to Invest in Iran? Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Go
May 31st, 2016
Courtesy of Frontera News, a look at the hidden hazards in Iran’s evolving market: Entering Iran’s holy Shah Cheragh shrine dazzles the senses. Mirror mosaics intensify the brightness, and it’s only when you step into the center of the “King of Light” mosque that you understand how each tiny piece plays its part in the […]
Read more »India and Iran: Changing The Great Game
May 29th, 2016
Via The Diplomat, an interesting look at how the Chabahar port in Iran has the potential to alter the dynamics of “The Great Game” for good: The historic pact between India and Iran recently to build Chabahar port in Iran has the potential to alter the dynamics of “The Great Game” for good. The pact, which will kick […]
Read more »India’s $500 Million Port Deal with Iran
May 25th, 2016
Via Quartz, a look at India’s $500m deal to develop Iran’s Chabahar port and plan to invest an additional $16 billion in the Chabahar free trade zone: Barely five months after the US and the European Union lifted economic sanctions on Iran, Narendra Modi has pulled off something of a masterstroke. On May 22, the Indian prime minister […]
Read more »Bypassing Pakistan: Afghanistan, India, Iran and Chabahar
April 26th, 2016
Via Future Directions International, a look at the strategic impact that the Chabahar Agreement could have upon south and central Asia: Key Points The Chabahar Agreement between India and Iran could be a regional game changer. It could assist India to enhance its energy security and give it access to Central Asia, bypassing Pakistan. Iran […]
Read more »In Iraqi Kurdistan, Momentum Builds for an Iranian Pipeline
April 14th, 2016
Courtesy of STRATFOR (subscription required), interesting analysis of the potential for a pipeline to take Kurdish oil to market through Iran: For years, Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran have been in talks to construct a pipeline that would transport Kurdish oil to the Iranian market. Until now, the negotiations have lagged as the Kurdistan Regional Government […]
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