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The June 1998 New Developments Opportunities in the Iranian Oil and Gas Industry in London, has been postponed to June 30th-July 3rd.  A 50 member Iranian delegation, lead by Deputy Oil Minister His Excellency Mr. Hosseini, will announce new contract offers for Iranian oil and gas projects.

A conference entitled "New Development Opportunities in the Iranian Oil and Gas Industry" will be held at the Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park Hotel in London on 15-17 June. The conference is organized by the Society for Contemporary Iranian Studies (SCIS) and will examine the opportunities available in Iran's oil and gas sectors with emphasis on long-term prospects.

Topics include:

  • An Overview of the Current and Future Prospects for the Oil and Gas Sector in Iran;
  • Development Opportunities - An Industry View;
  • Iranian Foreign Policy and its Bearing on the Development of Oil and Gas Investment;
  • Central Bank Policy - Development Strategy;
  • A Review of Current Exploration Opportunities in Iran;
  • A Study of Current and Proposed Upstream Projects;
  • Making Legal Agreements and Contracts with NIOC;
  • Role of the Iranian Private Sector;
  • Doing Business in Iran in 1998 and Beyond - What's Changed and Why;
  • Utilizing Islamic Funds to Finance Iranian Oil and Gas Projects;
  • Complying with US Sanctions;
  • Financing Oil and Gas Projects; and

Ranking of Exploration and Production Opportunities in Iran in a Worldwide Context.

Panel Chairmen and speakers include:

  • Prof. K.S. McLachlan, Chairman, Society of Contemporary Iranian Studies;
  • Tim Eggar, Chairman, Monument Oil;
  • G. Khoshroo, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Research and Education;
  • A. Azizi, Advisor to Finance Minister, Iranian Government;
  • S.M. Mohaddes, Director of Exploration, NIOC;
  • M.H. Ghodsi, General Manager, Upstream Projects International Affairs, NIOC;
  • H. Sedigh, Legal Advisor, NIOC;
  • Hormuz Naficy; Managing Director, Hydrocarbons Venture Ltd.;
  • A Shams-Ardakani, Secretary General, Iranian Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
  • Bijan Khajehpour, Editor, MENAS Associates "Iran Focus";
  • Rahail Ali, Project Finance Group, Wilde Sapte;
  • R. Bundy, Partner, Frere Cholmeley Bischoff;
  • Manouchehr Takin, Centre for Global Energy Studies;
  • M. Varzi, Director Research, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson;
  • T. Sanness, Vice President International Exploration and Production, SAGA Petroleum;
  • J. Yarjani, Managing Director, International Bureau for Energy Studies;
  • Dr. Peter Wells, Director New Business, Lasmo;
  • Narsi Ghorban, Director, Iran Association of Energy Economics.


    Technical briefing sessions will take place on 17 June covering oil and gas reserves, trading relations, and economy and finance. The sessions will be facilitated by: Hormuz Naficy and Bijan Khajehpour.


    For more information contact:

    The Bookings Department
    57-61 Mortimer Street, London W1N
    8JX, England
    Tel: (44) 171 453 5491
    Fax: (44) 171 636 6858
    Email cust.serv@ibcuk.co.uk.
    Enquiries: Tel: (44) 171 453 5491

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