12 July 2016
H.E Mr. Bijan Zanganeh, Minister of Petroleum, Islamic Republic of Iran will deliver the key note presentation at Petroleum Conference - Iran 2016 which uniquely has the active engagement of all seven of Iran's major oil, gas and petrochemical associations. Petroleum Conference - Iran 2016 is an important three day conference and exhibition that will deliver updates on the current commercial projects and insights into the investment opportunities presented by Iran's petroleum sector.

The event will take place 01-03 October at IRIB International Conference Centre, Tehran and will build on the successful launch of the new Iran petroleum contracts (IPC) at the Tehran Summit last November, which was attended by more than 1,700 delegates. This year's programme features a number of high level speakers including:

-  H.E. Mr. Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Petroleum, Iran

-  H.E. Dr. Surna Setari, Presidential Deputy for Science and Technology

-  Dr. Seyed Hamid Hossaini, Conference President

-  Mr. Seyed Mehdi Hosseini, Head of Oil Contracts Restructuring Committee

-  Dr. Amir Hossain Zamaninia, Deputy Minister of Petroleum

-  Ms. Marzieh Shahedayi, Deputy Minister of Petroleum for Petrochemical and President,

National Petrochemical Company

-  Mr. Hamid Aaraghi, Deputy Minister of Petroleum Gas Affairs & Managing Director,

National Iranian Gas Company

-  Mr. Abbas Kazemi, Deputy Minister of Petroleum for Refining & Managing Director,

National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company

-  Mr. Mohammad Reza Moghaddam, Deputy Minister of Petroleum Minister for Research and Technology

-  Dr. Mohammad Khazaei, President, Organisation for Investment, Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran

-  Dr. Mehdi Asali, General Director of OPEC Affairs and Ministry or Petroleum Energy Assemblies

In addition to the high level speakers, delegate workshops will run concurrently with the content led by a distinguished steering committee made up of industry leaders. Content will reflect the new spirit of cooperation that is required to help meet Iran's petroleum sector ambitions - largely to develop investment, transfer of technology and increase exports through partnership among the Iranian and international industries, in order to achieve Middle East's top ranking country in line with Iran's 1404 (2025) Vision. 

Integrated with the event, a world-class exhibition will allow companies to showcase their products and services directly to their target audience and key international pavilions are being organised by the Italian Chamber of Commerce, the South Africa Petroleum Industries Association and the Energy Industries Council (UK).

Paul Gilbert, Event Director, quoted; "Whilst the IPC is widely expected to raise $100 billion in international investment, there are huge projects and investment requiring international products and services throughout the midstream and downstream sectors, the National Petrochemical Company, for example, are talking about 28 major projects requiring $32 billion investment.' Petroleum Conference - Iran 2016 has been designed to provide companies with an invaluable insight into what the projects and commercial opportunities are and to provide knowledge of how to win and develop business in Iran."

Organisations giving their endorsement for the event include; the Association of Petroleum Industry Engineering and Construction Companies, the Society of Iranian Petroleum Industry Equipment Manufacturers, the Iran Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Association, the Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters' Union, the Engineering and Construction Companies Association, the International Consultants and Contractors Association of Iran and the Association of Petrochemical Industry Corporation. Support also comes from the chamber of commerce.

For full details of Petroleum Conference - Iran 2016, the programme or supporting committee or for information how to participate, visit www.petroconfex.com 

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About Petroleum Conference Iran 2016
Petroleum Conference Iran will deliver updates on current commercial projects and insight to the investment opportunities presented by Iran's petroleum sector.

The organising committee is working closely with key associations in Iran to deliver this three-day conference programme, ensuring delegates benefit from expert, proven local knowledge. The agenda includes focused workshops exploring the regulatory and fiscal frameworks supporting partnership, growth and development in the sector, offering an invaluable insight into the projects and commercial opportunities available and how to win and develop business in Iran. International and domestic exhibitors will also benefit from enhanced networking time to forge new partnerships and relationships with clients and key decision makers.

To confirm interviews and appointments please contact Rob Percival, on rpercival@gep-events.com or tel: +44 7815 750344

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