Iran also delivered 2.41 billion cubic meters of gas to Turkey in the same period, about 240 million cubic meters more than the first quarter of 2016. Turkey is Iran’s main gas importer.
Iran exported 7.7 billion cubic meters of gas as well as 6.6 million tons of crude oil to Turkey in 2016. Iran used to sell around 800,000 bpd to European buyers before the tightening of international sanctions in 2011 and 2012.
Tehran has staged a strong rebound in oil output and exports after sanctions were lifted in January 2016, according to Financial Tribune.
It is now producing close to 4 million barrels of oil and condensates per day, with exports reportedly at 2.8 million barrels per day.