Global Business in Iran Database

In-depth metrics and analysis of Iran's international economic partnerships.

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Russia - Iran, Energy Venture Fund

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Following talks in Tehran, Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko announced plans to set up a joint energy investment fund to finance Russian investment in Iran's energy sector.  Iran has repeatedly said that it needs some $50-$100 billion over the next few years to maintain and expand its energy infrastructure.  Earlier this month, Gazprom and NIOC signed a MoU.

  • Country: Russia
  • Client: National Iranian Oil Company

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  • Discussion Date: Tue, 2009-12-01
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Citation

1. "Russia May Set Up Venture to Fund Energy Investments in Iran ", Bloomberg, 1 December 2009, available at http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601072&sid=awym7YFeoFi8.

2. "Iran-Energy Deals with Russia", Zawya, 1 December 2009, available at http://www.zawya.com/Story.cfm/sidZAWYA20091201073617.