National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)

Republic plans to invest around $40 billion to develop the South Pars field through 2015.

NIOC exec says talks with Crescent Petroleum, but not about price specifics.

Bid to allow 'charities' to enter trade in Iranian crude seen as regime-supporting move.

National Iranian Oil Company to present gas and oil plans to potential bidders.

CEO of French energy group Total says will not invest in Iran because the political risk is too high.

With huge crude oil reserves Iran desperately needs foreign investment to turn potential into profit.

All crude oil now being traded in euros and yen instead of dollars, Iranian official quoted as saying.

Exporter cuts prices to Mediterranean customers but little change for buyers in North Europe.

Iran signs contract with China's Sinopec for development of Iran's Yadavaran oil field.

Figures indicate Islamic republic will save at least $1bn total gasoline imports over last year, officials say.

Details of deal will remain as agreed, even if India decides to join project, Iran says.

OPEC's second largest producer is to slash petrol imports by up to 60% of pre-rationing rates.

Former diplomat will liaise with foreign firms and countries looking to invest in energy deals in the country.

Caretaker minister appointed as Iran's president moves to stamp control on the oil industry.

17 energy-related firms will be listed on stock exchange as part of a long-running privatisation drive.

Imports budget will run out seven months before year end if consumption rate continues.

And that's a 'very conservative estimate' over the next ten years, says the National Iranian Oil Company.

Iran and Turkey have reached a key stage on agreeing gas contract revisions that will favour Turkey, according to Turkish energy ministry deputy undersecretary Bekir Aksoy.

The country plans to finance its South Pars gas field through outside funds based in Dubai or Bahrain.