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Tue, 09/23/2014 - 13:34
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Russians Ready To Explore Iran Oil Blocks: Official

Tehran, Sept 23, IRNA – Russia is ready for both offshore and onshore exploration projects in Iran's oil and gas fields, an official said. Head of the exploration department of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) Hormoz Ghalavand told IRNA on Tuesday that Russia has already announced its readiness to take part in Iran's oil and gas exploration projects. He noted that a Russian firm conducted necessary talks with the National Iran Oil Company last month on the issue. However, he added, the Russian side is keen to start its operation in Iran after removal of sanctions. Tehran and Moscow have been engaged in extensive talks to promote cooperation in different sectors of the Iranian oil industry during the past few months./end

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